Weekdays 9:30am - 7pm.
Alternate Saturdays 9am - 5pm.
Red orchid flowers in a vase with the text Amaris B. Clinic on a white wall in the background.
Getting Here
By Car/Taxi

Public parking available or drop off along Arab Street, Village Hotel Bugis (Previously known as Golden Landmark Hotel)

By Public Transport

Buses (2, 12, 32, 33, 130, 133, 133A, 520, 960, NR7)  MRT (alight at Bugis MRT station)

Follow us
Red orchid flowers in a vase with the text Amaris B. Clinic on a white wall in the background.
Getting Here
Follow us

Get In Touch

Dr Ivan Puah notices psychological improvements in patients after undergoing VASER liposuction and fat grafting procedures

March 7, 2021
February 25, 2025

Contrary to popular beliefs, undergoing a Vaser liposuction and fat grafting is not just about vanity. For many, it is about attaining a new lease of life.

Psychological improvements post liposuction

Table of Contents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SINGAPORE, March 2021 — Dr. Ivan Puah, an accredited liposuction doctor and Medical Director of Amaris B. Clinic has helped patients address their body fat issues successfully over the past 15 years. This experience provided him with a valuable insight - that the correlation between looking and feeling good extends beyond what's visible to the naked eye. This comes from having witnessed tremendous improvements in the patients' self-confidence and self-love, resulting in a better mental health state and quality of life.

At Amaris B. Clinic, the journey starts at the consultation stage, where Dr Ivan Puah will thoroughly assess patients' concerns, clinical condition, medical history, lifestyle, diet and fitness level. Based on what his patients shared, Dr Puah observed that there are many common reasons for wanting to undergo Vaser liposuction. These include wanting to boost self-esteem and confidence, improve overall health, permanently remove stubborn fat from specific body parts (particularly those resistant to diet and exercise) or achieve a more sculpted appearance. Some patients wish to regain their former physique with Vaser liposuction and replace fat volume loss in the breasts due to causes such as ageing or breastfeeding.  

Breast fat grafting

Breast fat grafting is an alternative to breast implants for those seeking to increase their breasts' volume more naturally. This procedure also helps achieve better breast symmetry and improves or corrects breast shape in women with developmental or congenital breast changes.

"It is important to zoom into the intent of the patient for wanting to improve themselves. Mostly, they have thought it over carefully, are in good health and have good self-esteem, understand the risks of the procedure they are considering. Patients seeking cosmetic procedures are actually due to a multitude of personal reasons that are beyond vanity! Reasons include wanting to regain self-confidence after a pregnancy, job change, or having undergone a major life-changing event such as divorce," says Dr Ivan Puah.

Vaser liposuction and fat grafting result satisfaction

Most of his patients, who are satisfied with their Vaser liposuction and fat grafting procedures, continue to upkeep their appearance by adhering to a better lifestyle, including exercising regularly and eating more nutritiously.

Dr Ivan Puah advises patients considering Vaser liposuction for fat loss and body sculpting treatment to find an accredited and experienced doctor licensed by the Ministry of Health, Singapore. He also reiterated the importance of realistic expectations on the patient's behalf regarding their body goals and results.

Botched procedures

Cosmetic procedures can help patients gain self-confidence, but the onus is up to the patient to do their homework to find the right and qualified doctor. Botched jobs are not unheard of, and some patients suffer from even lower self-esteem and depression even because of them.

"Botched procedures should not be left uncorrected or untreated as patients may suffer significant physical and psychological trauma after botched treatment. Corrective surgery, when performed adequately, can help these patients to improve their clinical condition and self-confidence. Don't underestimate how good you can feel and how improved your life's quality is when you feel good about yourself. Self-empowerment is powerful," shares Dr Ivan Puah.

###

About Amaris B. Clinic & Dr Ivan Puah

Established in 2004, Amaris B. Clinic is a medical aesthetics, sculpting and fitness clinic in Singapore.

Led by Dr Ivan Puah, who is the clinic's Medical Director and accredited by the Ministry of Health to perform liposuction, Amaris B.'s forte lies in body sculpting - surgically removing stubborn fat pockets to sculpt and shape different areas of the body through various services offered.

Chairman of the Lipo Peer Review Committee in Singapore, Dr Puah obtained his Vaser liposuction (fundamental and hi-definition) training in Colorado and Argentina. He has also received training in syringe liposculpture, fat grafting and thread lift by renowned French plastic surgeon, Dr Pierre Francois Fournier, and dedicated surgical training in gynecomastia surgery in San Francisco. Dr Puah holds a Graduate Diploma in Family Dermatology from NUS, a Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture from TCMB, and a Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine from LKCMedicine, NTU. He is the appointed trainer by Allergan and Merz for fellow doctors on cosmetic injectables such as neurotoxins and dermal fillers, as well as the designated trainer for PDO thread lift and Picolaser from Venusys Medical in Singapore.

Amaris B. Clinic's signature treatments include:

CONTACT INFORMATION

Bianca Zen

Marketing Consultant

Amaris B. Clinic, www.amaris-b.com

140 Arab Street, Singapore 199827

+65 6536 4211 | marketing@amaris-b.com


OTHER PRESS RELEASES

Arm Fat Singapore Women Consultations Clinic Data

Arm Fat Overtakes All Other Concerns as Top Reason Singapore Women Seek Body Sculpting Consultations, Clinic Data Shows

Amaris B. Clinic's first-half 2026 enquiry figures show arm-related concerns accounted for 41.4% of all body-sculpting enquiries from women.

August 17, 2026
gynecomastia patient

New Research Revealed Effective Surgical Management Techniques for Gynecomastia in Asian Men, Resulting in High Patient Satisfaction

Between 2018 and 2023, Dr Ivan Puah treated over 550 cases, addressing unique challenges in Singapore's multi-ethnic population.

June 3, 2026
2026 Forecast

Amaris B. Clinic 2026 Forecast: Corrective & Restorative Procedures Demand Increases to Address Post-GLP-1 Weight Loss Aesthetic Concerns

The clinic identifies a significant shift from aesthetic enhancement to comprehensive restoration, driven by the physical consequences of rapid weight reduction

December 8, 2025
Ductal Carcinoma In Situ Discovery from Gynecomastia Surgery by Dr Ivan Puah

Ductal Carcinoma In Situ Discovery from Gynecomastia Surgery by Dr Ivan Puah

Gynecomastia can indicate underlying health concerns, including cancer. Surgery provides an opportunity to examine tissues for abnormalities.

August 6, 2025
Gynecomastia Affects All Ethnic Groups in Singapore

Gynecomastia Affects All Ethnic Groups in Singapore, Amaris B. Clinic Study Reveals

Amaris B. Clinic releases insights into gynecomastia cases, proving the condition affects men of all races in Singapore.

March 22, 2025
Male Breast Reduction In Singapore

More Middle-Aged and Older Men Are Seeking Male Breast Reduction In Singapore, says Dr Ivan Puah

The mean age of men seeking gyno surgery at Amaris B. was 33. Recent years have witnessed an increase in older male patients above 42, with the oldest being 70.

March 21, 2024

OTher ARTICLES

Wondering if you qualify for breast fat transfer? Check BMI range, health criteria, and contraindications reviewed by an MOH-accredited doctor.

September 10, 2026
is breast fat grafting safe

Breast fat grafting uses your own fat for natural augmentation. Learn real complication rates, recovery time, cost vs implants, and who's a candidate.

September 10, 2026
Vaser lipo vs traditional liposuction 

The right choice depends on your goals, body fat percentage, and skin elasticity, confirmed through a consultation with an MOH-approved doctor.

September 7, 2026
Laserlipolysis (Laser Liposuction) Recovery

Here's a complete week-by-week timeline of what to expect after Laserlipolysis (Laser Liposuction) surgery by Dr Ivan Puah, medical director of Amaris B.

September 7, 2026
liposuction millennials

Discover why liposuction has overtaken breast augmentation as the world's top cosmetic procedure, and what to know before booking with a Singapore lipo doctor.

August 27, 2026
Liposuction vs Weight Loss

Think liposuction helps you lose weight? Here's what fat cells actually do after the procedure, and how GLP-1s medications can help you with weight loss.

August 27, 2026