MDC-Sculpt® Lipo Technique: A Less Invasive Form of Liposuction

MDC-Sculpt^® Lipo is a less invasive, multi-dimensional liposuction technique developed by Dr Ivan Puah at Amaris B. Clinic that permanently removes stubborn localised fat in a single procedure while stimulating collagen production for natural-looking skin retraction. It's a body-contouring surgery, not a weight-loss method, and can treat areas from the face and chin down to the calves, including gynecomastia (enlarged male breasts).

Stubborn fat in problem areas is a near-universal frustration. Even with regular exercise and a careful diet, fat deposits on the arms, thighs, tummy, or hips, love handles, a stomach bulge, flabby arms, often just won't shift.

The team at Amaris B. Clinic breaks down Modern Liposuction with MDC-Sculpt^® Lipo Technique, a less invasive form of liposuction, and four things worth knowing about this body-contouring procedure before you consider it.

1. MDC-Sculpt^® Lipo Is Not a Weight-Loss Method

Contrary to popular belief, liposuction is a body-contouring procedure, not a weight-loss tool. It's suited to both women and men dealing with stubborn, localised fat that hasn't responded to exercise and a balanced diet, or those with a disproportionate body shape looking for corrective contouring. It is not designed or intended as a method for losing weight.

2. It Stimulates Collagen Production (Instead of Loosening Skin)

A common misconception is that skin loosens after surgical fat removal. Dr Ivan Puah's MDC-Sculpt^® Lipo technique is a multi-dimensional contouring approach tailored to each patient's unique body shape, fat anatomy, fat distribution, and skin laxity.

Localised fat that resists exercise or diet is removed while body sculpting happens simultaneously. This dual approach stimulates collagen production and encourages better skin retraction, something traditional liposuction typically fails to deliver, resulting in a more natural, well-shaped outcome.

3. It Can Treat Delicate and Hard-to-Reach Areas

MDC-Sculpt® Lipo works on nearly every area of the body. Treatable areas include:

• Face
• Double chin
• Arms and armpits
• Female breasts (fat reduction only, not a full mastectomy)
• Outer and inner thighs
• Knees
• Upper and mid back
• Muffin top (abdomen or waist)
• Love handles (waist)
• Enlarged male breasts (gynecomastia, fat removal)
• Pseudogynecomastia
• Calves
• Back

4. Fat Is Permanently Removed in a Single Procedure

Dr Ivan Puah's MDC-Sculpt^® Lipo technique uses customised cannulas in varied sizes along with smaller suction tubing. The patient is placed under twilight sedation while the treatment area is locally anaesthetised. Dr Puah then manoeuvres his tools to target fat layers multi-dimensionally, removing unwanted fat, sculpting the area, and encouraging skin tightening simultaneously, all within one procedure. The fat cells removed do not return.

Where to Get MDC-Sculpt^® Lipo in Singapore

Doctors in Singapore must be licensed by the Ministry of Health to perform liposuction procedures. Dr Ivan Puah, Medical Director of Amaris B. Clinic, is MOH-accredited to perform liposuction.

Training to perform liposuction is only the starting point, according to Dr Puah, mastering the technicalities of the procedure and anticipating potential complications is what separates a meticulous outcome from an average one.

Finding a doctor with genuine aesthetic sense also matters. Body sculpting is as much an art as a medical procedure, the doctor's skill, experience, and understanding of body aesthetics is what distinguishes an exceptional result from an average one.

If you've tried various fat-loss methods for a specific area without the results you're after, a consultation and assessment can help determine whether you're a suitable candidate for the procedure.

FAQ

What is MDC-Sculpt^® Lipo? 

MDC-Sculpt^® Lipo is a less invasive, multi-dimensional liposuction technique developed by Dr Ivan Puah at Amaris B. Clinic. It removes stubborn localised fat while simultaneously sculpting the treated area and stimulating collagen production for skin retraction.

Is liposuction a weight-loss treatment? 

No. Liposuction, including MDC-Sculpt^® Lipo, is a body-contouring procedure for stubborn, localised fat that hasn't responded to diet and exercise, it is not intended or designed as a weight-loss method.

Does liposuction cause loose, sagging skin? 

Not with the MDC-Sculpt^® Lipo technique. This approach stimulates collagen production and encourages skin retraction during the same procedure, addressing a common downside of traditional liposuction.

What body areas can MDC-Sculpt^® Lipo treat? 

It can treat the face, double chin, arms and armpits, female breasts (fat reduction only), outer and inner thighs, knees, upper and mid back, abdomen/waist (muffin top and love handles), enlarged male breasts (gynecomastia), pseudogynecomastia, calves, and back.

Can MDC-Sculpt^® Lipo treat gynecomastia (enlarged male breasts)? 

Yes, it can remove fat associated with gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia as part of its treatable areas.

Is fat removed by liposuction permanent? 

Yes. The MDC-Sculpt^® Lipo technique permanently removes targeted fat cells in a single procedure; those specific fat cells do not return.

Who is qualified to perform liposuction in Singapore? 

Doctors must be licensed by Singapore's Ministry of Health to perform liposuction procedures. Dr Ivan Puah of Amaris B. Clinic is MOH-accredited to perform this procedure.