An increasing number of men over 35 are moving from basic grooming such as eyebrow shaping and skincare, to aesthetic treatments like wrinkle-smoothing, commonly known as ‘Brotox’. They also seek cosmetic surgeries such as facial liposuction and gynecomastia surgery.
READ MORETeenagers may not be comfortable discussing gynecomastia and may keep it from their parents and family members. This can lead to low-self esteem. Here are some helpful ways to detect if your child or family members is suffering from gynecomastia.
READ MOREMale Nipple Reduction is a well-defined chest accentuated by muscles (and not excess fat) is a physical trait that most men desire. A lot of effort and time are spent to achieve this appearance but at times, results are hard to come by.
READ MOREBad skin and man boobs can really crush a guy’s confidence. But there are solutions.
READ MOREIt’s natural for men to worry if their breasts seem to become enlarged or swollen. Learn about the specifics of pseudogynecomastia today.
READ MOREHaving a negative body image perception can be detrimental. Yet, in the pursuit of wanting to look better, an individual is sometimes accused of being vain when the underlying goal is to increase self-confidence and for some, to eliminate a potential health issue.
READ MOREA 2017 study by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) revealed some of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures amongst men: liposuction, enlarged male breast reduction (gynecomastia surgery) and tummy tucks.
READ MOREGynecomastia is a real issue for men. In fact, one out of three men suffers from this condition. Learn more about it by visiting us today.
READ MORESingapore men are stepping up their game and embracing aesthetic treatments in a big way to give both their looks and confidence a big boost. Here are six treatments that can help in both departments!
READ MOREThe team at Amaris B. Clinic to delve into all you need to know about the medical condition, including causes, symptoms and treatments.
READ MOREMen care about their physical appearance no less than women. They tend to stay silent about their negative body image insecurities and rectify these issues themselves by resorting to extreme dieting or engaging in unhealthy weight control behaviours.
READ MOREMen are concerned about the way they look and according to research, even more so than women. Anxiety caused by perceived flaws of their physical appearance is a real issue and men do talk about it at times, among themselves.
READ MOREWhy suffer the ignominy of living with gynecomastia aka man boobs when help is readily available at Amaris B. Clinic.
READ MOREA simple surgical procedure that cures gynecomastia and gives you a better physique. We're sold already!
READ MOREDr. Ivan Puah, Medical Director of Amaris B. Clinic, who has treated a number of gynecomastia patients, observed that the majority of men who came in with complaints of pseudogynecomastia were shown to have mixed gynecomastia after medical assessment.
READ MOREIf you have gynecomastia — the medical term for “man boobs” — you’re far from alone. In fact, an estimated 30% of men experience gynecomastia in their lifetime, according to a 2014 study.
READ MOREDr Ivan Puah details the various presentations of gynecomastia, including its basic anatomy and various gynecomastia grades and how gynecomastia looks like in men of different ages.
READ MOREDr Ivan Puah is seeing an increase in older patients in the treatment of gynecomastia. Men above 40 years old who are on prescription medications are more susceptible to experiencing enlarged male breasts. It has been found that statin, amoxicillin, and proton pump inhibitors increase gynecomastia risk.
READ MOREBecause looking good is all about feeling good, having great skin is half the battle won. As your face is the first thing people look at, you would want a well-defined mug that’s ever ready to flash a winning smile.
READ MORETo help you understand this medical condition, let’s take a closer look at gynecomastia, and another condition that is often mistaken to be a genuine case of gynecomastia, known as pseudogynecomastia.
READ MORELately, we've been fiercely swamped with advertisements promoting fat freezing to tackle enlarged male chests, clinically known as gynecomastia, which affects nearly 60% to 70% of males. And it got us thinking... "Is it possible to treat a medical condition with fat freezing?"
READ MOREWorking out might not be enough if you’re suffering from gynecomastia, also known as “man boobs.” Or maybe you want to lose that gut fast, but progress is slow?
READ MOREMany things in life are best enjoyed shirtless; swimming, sunbathing by the beach and hanging out with your friends at an evening barbeque. The enjoyment of these fun and worry-free times are often interrupted or even eliminated altogether by depleted confidence levels due to enlarged male breasts.
READ MOREMore men in high-stakes careers such as finance, hospitality and IT are turning to aesthetics and cosmetic treatments to keep pace with the rat race.
READ MOREGender and age don’t matter when it comes to body image issues, and both women and men do feel pressured to look good. Instead of keeping it bottled inside, we say it’s time for a confidence makeover.
READ MOREHaving enlarged man boobs (male breasts) may be embarrassing and uncomfortable but it is an unfortunate fact of life for many men.
READ MORETraining hard to trade your flabby-looking chest for hard pectorals, but with little success? Maybe it's gynecomastia.
READ MORECan the male breasts be enlarged if you consume meat that has been treated with growth hormones or food with high oestrogen level?
READ MOREGynecomastia surgery success rate is a high one, especially when surgical intervention is the only option for enlarged male breasts. Here is the journey of a patient whose life has changed for the better after his gynecomastia surgery.
READ MOREGynecomastia causes physical discomfort such as breast tenderness, swelling and changes in the chest shape and appearance. It can make you look feminine unintentionally too.
READ MOREGynecomastia, which can be painful for the afflicted person, can be treated with gynecomastia surgery. Gynecomastia amongst bodybuilders is actually very common.
READ MOREGynecomastia during puberty is not uncommon but if the problem persists into adulthood, surgical intervention is the recommended option. Find out more
READ MOREMany men are now feeling more comfortable going to aesthetic clinics to look better –or “looksmaxxing” as it has been coined. The Amaris B Clinic team talks us through this trend and what you – or your husband – can consider.
READ MOREHere is a detailed breakdown of these two types of man boobs conditions, the different grades, how gynecomastia affects your self-esteem, and what can be done to get you ready for your NS journey in full confidence.
READ MOREAccording to new statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, more men are going under the knife – specifically for body-related cosmetic surgery such as liposuction and tummy tucks. As a matter of fact, the same report shows that the number of male breast reduction surgeries has increased by around 30 percent over the past five years! We break down the reasons for the rise of male boobs – otherwise known as “moobs”, or gynecomastia – and give you the lowdown on the solutions available.
READ MOREMan boobs or ‘moobs’ might sound like a joke or a made-up word even, but for many men, it is a real problem. So why do men get them? Let’s explore some possible causes.
READ MORE7 HR managers were asked to find out if good-looking people really have a competitive advantage than others in securing a job.
READ MOREDr. Ivan Puah, medical director of Amaris B. Clinic, has been seeing an increasing number of male patients enquiring on treatments to improve their body and self confidence.
READ MOREGynecomastia is sometimes confused with pseudogynecomastia. Learn about the differences between gynecomastia vs. typical fat chest today.
READ MOREThough, there could be two conditions tied up to the common man’s boobs problems: Gynecomastia & Pseudogynecomastia. What is the difference between these two? How is one connected to the other?
READ MOREMen do get it and they know the importance of looking good. However, some become too obsessive in that pursuit, which can lead to other issues.
READ MOREIn the pursuit of the ideal ripped body, men turn to the anabolic steroid to increase muscle mass. Inevitably, they also develop enlarged male breasts. Dr Ivan Puah's Unique 360 degrees Glandular Tissue Dissection Technique in his gynecomastia surgery can treat this issue successfully.
READ MOREThe use of anabolic steroids in bodybuilding is notorious to the point of being synonymous. The steroid-induced sculpted ripped bodies come with a price – shrunken testicles, decreased sperm count, baldness, acne and even gynecomastia.
READ MOREWe all think that when it comes to breasts, they’re a concern pertaining only to the fairer gender. However, men do have breasts – even milk ducts.With high testosterone levels produced puberty, for the vast majority of men, the breast tissue does not develop like it does for their female counterpart.
READ MOREDr Ivan Puah Boon Kwang, Medical Director Amaris B. Clinic, believes that body sculpting procedures, which includes gynecomastia surgery, comprises 70% Art and 30% Science.
READ MOREHow can we rid ourselves of this dreadful condition? Is gynecomastia a condition that is curable? The truth versus the myth. Today, we tell it all.
READ MORE“You can imagine it’s quite unnerving considering that I have no prior experience personally or by proxy of aesthetic procedures. But with encouragement and relentless persuasion from my wife, I decided to take the first step.”
READ MOREHeads up, gents: you may want to check your chest area after reading this. If you’re suffering from the dreaded “man boobs”, it could reflect a medical condition more serious than you think. While the topic of gynecomastia (enlarged male breasts) has its fair share of stigma, it affects almost 70 percent of adolescent boys, and 65 percent of middle-aged and older men.
READ MOREWhile hormonal imbalance can happen to just about anyone and hence can be distressing, there are common symptoms that men can look out for.
READ MOREPeople with stubborn fat are generally resigned to living their lives with these unwanted excesses, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
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