It is now scientifically proven that combining liposuction and exercise therapy contributes to a plethora of health benefits, including reducing cardiovascular risks.

These four aesthetics treatments will get you looking good – because you deserve some TLC!

Metabolism, or more specifically, metabolic rate, is the rate at which your body burns calories. This is what matters when it comes to weight loss. But do you actually know how it works?

“Most people may think that thigh liposuction is just bulk removal of fat — straightforward and easy to treat, but it is certainly not!” says Dr Ivan Puah, an MOH-accredited liposuction doctor in Singapore.

Liposuction is a popular procedure among people seeking to lose excess body fat. It is, however, by no measure a means to an end when it comes to sustainable fat loss when it comes to the whole body.

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.

You know how it’s like when you’re in a crop top or snug-fitting outfit: you suck in, hold your breath, and you think you can keep this stance for as long as you’re in this getup… until you had to sit down.

Have you been on a diet or weight loss program only to reach a plateau?

We hate to be the bearer of more bad news but as it turns out, body issues such as double chin, bingo wings, and muffin top have been found to be largely hereditary as well and medical experts say that there’s very little you can do to avoid any of these problems if you’re already genetically predisposed to fat growth in those areas.

As the trend of wearing sportswear even outside of the gym is now becoming a norm, it has also created a ripple effect in individuals who are becoming more image and body-conscious. Many of us are becoming more interested in working out and eating right. Dr. Ivan Puah, medical director of Amaris B. Clinic, also shares his latest observation.

You’ve been following advice on how to lose weight, but to date, nothing significant is happening. Maybe something’s amiss, or perhaps, you’ve been adhering to plain wrong advice.

Having a workout buddy can help you achieve your fitness and body goals in a faster time than flying solo. Here are some ways having a gym buddy helps.

They won’t respond? Here’s why!

Although how much calories you typically need in a day is dependent on several factors, including gender and lifestyle – there is a likelihood you may consume them all in one sitting! Have a read on some local favourites and their alternative options that you can consider the next time you’re getting the hunger pangs.

Stress can affect our self confidence and feeling of well being. If you’re need a bit of a revamp or boost, here are a couple of things you can do to help.

​We all have some extra flab in particular areas of our bodies. Whether it’s the lower arms, tummy or thighs, these pesky bits of fat often don’t budge with the regular exercise or diet. And, if you’re thinking about spot reduction, no, it won’t cut it, either.

We are all influenced by our senses and one of them is the sense of taste. A good meal is such because it fills you up and it's, no surprises here, delicious! Yet, we are so concerned about the taste that we forget what's really good for us, in terms of food being nutritious and generally healthy!

Often people equate fat loss to weight loss, but in reality, you could lose weight and yet still retain stubborn fat, which can be both an appearance and health issue.

Just like Rome, most other things weren’t built in a day, so have a little bit of patience and keep up the consistent effort. Still, the concerns are valid as, at times, effort and results don’t seem to correlate.

If you're trying to lose weight or prevent excessive weight gain, part of the solution is nutrition. It is challenging to restrain oneself from giving in to the vast spread of gastronomical temptations.

The only treatment that is clinically effective in reducing the excess fatty tissue associated with lipoedema is liposuction. Lipoedema with liposuction could benefit women with ‘painful fat’ disease. Excess fat tissues are removed with liposuction, permanently reshaping the affected areas.

Here’s how a modest weight loss is still significant enough in ensuring better health.

Losing weight is easily one of the most popular New Year resolutions. Salad bars have snaking queues and gyms fill out in January but come February, all resolve dissolve faster than that ice-cream sundae you just scarfed.

Always dreamt of six-pack abs and a sculpted body? The good people of amaris b. clinic have the perfect solution.

In today's unpredictable world where Covid-19 is putting our lives on hold, the intense stress has caused a spike in weight gain and manifested our anxiety into physical pain.

In short, yes! The preference is for a physically strong body – so, defined abs (or, even better, a six-pack), bulging biceps and a muscular chest. This has been proven true, and we’re not surprised!

On top of ageing gracefully and keeping our health in check, most – if not all – of us are also constantly seeking ways to improve our quality of life and strive for a life well-lived. But with a variety of internal and external stressors that we urban dwellers face on a daily basis, is ageing gracefully even possible?

How do you maximise the benefits of your exercise or fitness routine? Apart from practising a healthy lifestyle that includes what you eat, what’s also important is when to eat!

We decided to pick out some of the essentials that you can try out, and we got Dr. Ivan Puah weigh in on how they could be helpful.

The brain is a powerful organ. It assembles messages and amongst its numerous functions; lets us know when we’re hungry. But is the brain making you fat?

Dr. Ivan Puah shares if these “TikTok beauty and fitness hacks” are scientifically proven to be effective or even safe to try!

From at-home workout sprains and strains to increased pigmentation and wrinkles, dealing with pandemic skin and body woes can take its toll. But not to fret: These treatments will transform you and keep you staying positive.

The reason behind stubborn fat pockets explained and how you can wave goodbye to them.

For a woman, the menopausal years bring many challenges and changes both physically and mentally. The least on the list of concerns should be weight gain, but alas and on the contrary, it is one of the top causes of anxiety and worry.

We can’t run from heat and humidity in sunny Singapore but skin chafing is made worse when there’s fat accumulation in the thigh area. This type of fat is notorious for being incredibly easy to gain but extremely difficult to lose.

As you sip the bubble milk tea away and start getting full, you begin to think about the calories and the consequences of those calories, and guilty pangs hit. Surely you don't deserve that?

Despite its rather "intimidating" tone yet somewhat interesting, cruciferous vegetables are actually good for you. They help promote weight loss, among others. You'd be surprised that you may, in fact, know many of them already.

2022 is still primarily based on navigating COVID's detrimental and its significant impact.

So you’ve been hitting the gym. Yet, no matter how much you’ve been pushing, pressing, lifting and curling at the gym (on top of watching what you eat), there are still unwanted bulges, and pockets of fat in hard-to-reach places just don’t seem to shift.

Achieve your ideal body – from weight loss and body fat percentage reduction to stubborn localised fat removal, fitness level improvement and injury management – all under one roof at Amaris B. Clinic

现代职场女性因经常久坐，往往容易造成下半身肥胖，年纪轻轻就拥有梨形身材。即使长时间挨饿节食、涂抹塑身膏、穿束腹衣、捆保鲜膜，就是无法有效摆脱囤积在臀部、大腿、腹部等部位的顽固脂肪。就算是有运动习惯，但似乎却没有多大成效，结果越减越气馁，甚至想开始放弃瘦身？

As the world continues to battle with the pandemic, how will it impact consumer behaviour and demands for wellness, aesthetics and cosmetics surgery in 2021? Dr. Ivan Puah, an accredited liposuction doctor and Medical Director of Amaris B Clinic, anticipates these five consumer demands.

Are your sleeveless tops just piling up at the back of your closet after not being worn for a long while? Sometimes our insecurities get the better of us.

Amaris B. Clinic, a provider of Medical Aesthetic services in Singapore, has announced its service expansion into the domain of fitness - streamlining its focus to Aesthetics, Sculpting and Fitness.

Essential nutrients are vital for us to function as we go about our daily lives. Among the nutrients that our body needs is magnesium. Let’s find out more about this precious mineral.

It's coming close to a year since the first coronavirus outbreak was identified.Since then, life as we know it has changed - for everyone. Countries went into lockdown, economies took severe beatings and livelihoods were rattled.

Our fat cells do not increase as we grow older - fact or fiction?

Gynecomastia, which can be painful for the afflicted person, can be treated with gynecomastia surgery. Gynecomastia amongst bodybuilders is actually very common.

To find out if the fitness “tips” commonly dished out by bloggers and influencers are accurate or just plain bogus, we reached out to Dr. Ivan Puah, medical director of Amaris B. Clinic, to separate the good advice from the bad.

"Abs are made in the kitchen." Weight loss, just like abs, also starts in the kitchen. Here are some healthy dietary habits to consider that could help you ditch that extra weight.