A 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.

Bad skin and man boobs can really crush a guy’s confidence. But there are solutions.

Men 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.

Overcorrection often causes noticeable indentations, resulting in irregularities. Inexperienced and unskilled doctors can cause tissue trauma during the liposuction procedure. Check out our patient case studies below...

Dr 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.

To 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.

The 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.

Though, 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?

Dr. 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.

Having enlarged man boobs (male breasts) may be embarrassing and uncomfortable but it is an unfortunate fact of life for many men.

Gynecomastia is sometimes confused with pseudogynecomastia. Some men even have both - enlarged male breasts glands AND excess fat in the chest. An accurate diagnosis and conclusion are best left in the hands of a qualified doctor.

Singapore 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!

Many 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.

We are thankful to receive recognition from medical industry experts and are greatly encouraged! Body Sculpting is our beginning, our roots and our forte.

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Heads 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.

In 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.

The team at Amaris B. Clinic to delve into all you need to know about the medical condition, including causes, symptoms and treatments.

Gynecomastia is a real issue for men. In fact, one out of three men suffers from this condition of swollen glandular tissue, which can be physically embarrassing and sometimes painful.

How 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.

Dr. 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.

At Amaris B. Clinic, we believe that everyone deserves to look and feel good. Accordingly, the extensive range of treatments we provide does accommodate to a man’s needs as well. Consequently, we have been seeing a rise in the number of male patients seeking appearance improvements and in addressing clinical issues like gynecomastia.

Male 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.

If 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.

Can only overweight men get man boobs? Is it a sign of breast cancer? Dr Ivan Puah of Amaris B. Clinic sets the record straight on four common myths, and separates fact from fiction.

We 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.

People with stubborn fat are generally resigned to living their lives with these unwanted excesses, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

Gynecomastia during puberty is not uncommon but if the problem persists into adulthood, surgical intervention is the recommended option. Find out more

Why suffer the ignominy of living with gynecomastia aka man boobs when help is readily available at Amaris B. Clinic.

“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.”

Gynecomastia 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.

According 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.

Gender 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.

Having 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.

Can the male breasts be enlarged if you consume meat that has been treated with growth hormones or food with high oestrogen level?

Dr Ivan Puah Boon Kwang, Medical Director Amaris B. Clinic, believes that body sculpting procedures, which includes gynecomastia surgery, comprises 70% Art and 30% Science.

Men 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.

A simple surgical procedure that cures gynecomastia and gives you a better physique. We're sold already!

It’s natural for men to worry if their breasts seem to become enlarged or swollen. They’ll turn to the Internet to search their symptoms, and land on articles on gynecomastia: a condition caused by excessive tissue growth.

For most men, Gynecomastia robs away their self-esteem and has become a stumbling block in achieving the masculine male body. But it is more than just the embarrassment of having a flabby chest that should be a cause for concern.

Man 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.

Training hard to trade your flabby-looking chest for hard pectorals, but with little success? Maybe it's gynecomastia.

Men 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.

Working 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?

If you’re plagued by man boobs or “moobs” – scientifically known as gynecomastia – you’re not alone. This affliction, where male breast tissues increase in size, is a real medical condition; it affects up to 65 percent of young and adult men globally.

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Because 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.