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Meet The Man Boobs Mythbuster

There’s just as much fact as fiction circulating on the internet when it comes to what causes man boobs, or gynecomastia, if you’d prefer the more learned term. Amaris B. Clinic’s Dr Ivan Puah explains what’s true, and what’s not.

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[Press Release] Men Are Discreet About Their Negative Body Confidence and Self-perception, Observes Dr Ivan Puah, Medical Director Of Amaris B. Clinic

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.

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5 Common Signs Of Hormonal Imbalance That Men Should Be Aware Of

While hormonal imbalance can happen to just about anyone and hence can be distressing, there are common symptoms that men can look out for.

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Why are male boobs getting more common?

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.

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Rebuild That Man In The Mirror

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

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Gynecomastia and puffy nipples in male teenagers

Does your son hide under baggy clothes? It could be due to gynecomastia (a medical condition that cause male breasts to enlarge) or puffy nipples!

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[Press Release] Dr Ivan Puah reveals why looksmaxxing is more than just a trend in men and its effect

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.

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How Gynecomastia Look Like In Men Of Different Ages

Dr 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.

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The Unspoken Problem: Gynecomastia (aka Man Boobs) And Its Silent Sufferers

“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.”

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How do I know if I have Gynecomastia or Fat in my Chest (Pseudogynecomastia)?

Gynecomastia is sometimes confused with pseudogynecomastia. Learn about the differences between gynecomastia vs. typical fat chest today.

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Common myths about gynecomastia or ‘man boobs’

People suffering from gynecomastia trawl the internet to understand it, only to find half-baked fiction and ‘cures’. We asked Dr Ivan Puah for some truth.

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Ultimate Guide To Gynecomastia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, Common Questions in Singapore

Many 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.

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Things You Need To Know When Considering Liposuction

While the fat-reducing, body-sculpting treatment is a scientific process, the artistry comes in finding the right doctor who can address your needs and who has the eye to help you achieve the body you desire.

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When The Bench Press Isn’t Enough

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?

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Adolescent gynecomastia: Diagnosis for teenagers with gynecomastia

Teenagers 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.

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Is it cool for men to have aesthetic treatments or cosmetic surgeries?

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.

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Men – are you “looksmaxxing”?

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.

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Adolescent and Teen Male Gynecomastia: Causes and What Can Be Done

Parental support is crucial. The stigma surrounding gynecomastia is real and can be overwhelming even for an adult.

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Liposuction vs Cryolipolysis (Fat Freeze): What's The Difference?

The success of liposuction and cryolipolysis (and others like them) can be simmered down to one thing - they fill a need by removing what's not needed. 

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Fixing Male Chest Fat with Fat Freeze (Cryolipolysis): Is It a Bad Idea?

Lately, 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?" 

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He Has Man Boobs – So Does He Have Gynecomastia or Pseudogynecomastia?

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.

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How Gynecomastia Affects Men’s Chest Shape

Gynecomastia causes physical discomfort such as breast tenderness, swelling and changes in the chest shape and appearance. It can make you look feminine unintentionally too.

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Gynecomastia & Pseudogynecomastia Differences

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.

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One Wrong Move And The Entire Contour Is Wrong - Cases of liposuction gone wrong

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

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[Press Release] Dr. Ivan Puah developed MDC-Sculpt®️ Lipo technique to achieve optimal liposuction results in patients

Dr. Ivan Puah developed his designed a proprietary liposuction technique called MDC-Sculpt®️ Lipo to improve patients' liposuction results and successfully contour difficult areas.

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You Dont Have To Live With The Awkwardness Of Man Boobs

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

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