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Gynecomastia And How It Impacts Your Confidence for National Service (NS) 

Here 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.

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Vaser Liposuction Singapore: A Less Invasive Form Of Liposuction

Many of us deal with problem areas of stubborn fat. Even if we exercise regularly and watch our diet, pesky deposits can still find their way to our arms, thighs, tummy or hips (think bingo wings, love handles, stomach bulge and muffin top). And often, they just won't budge!

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Man Boobs: A Real Problem That You Should Consider Surgery For?

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.

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A less invasive form of liposuction: Modern Liposuction With MDC-SCULPT®️ Lipo Technique

Many of us deal with problem areas of stubborn fat. Even if we exercise regularly and watch our diet, pesky deposits can still find their way to our arms, thighs, tummy or hips (think love handles, stomach bulge and flabby arms). And often they just won’t budge! Thankfully, there’s a solution.

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Modern Liposuction In Singapore: All You Need To Know!

People 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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Let’s Talk Gynecomastia

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.

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Why We Need To Talk About Your Body Image Issues

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.

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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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Bodybuilders with Gyno & Dr Ivan Puah's Unique Gynecomatia Surgery with 360 degrees GTD® technique

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

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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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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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All you need to know about gynecomastia

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

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Body Sculpting for men - Botched liposuction & more

Dr Ivan Puah looks at why men opt for body sculpting – and how it can go (and has gone) wrong, including results such as scarring and lumpiness (and a side effect of fat freezing known as paradoxical adipose hyperplasia).

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Meet Gynecomastia – One Possible Reason Why Your Chest Is Flabby

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

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Gynecomastia: One of the Causes of Male Breast Pain

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.

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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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[Press Release] Amaris B. Clinic awarded the "Body Sculpting Medical Centre of the Year in Asia Pacific" for four years in a row by GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific

According to GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific, "the distinguished awards honour clinics and medical centres, who have been playing an increasingly critical role within the patient journey and in setting the highest standards in the delivery of care."

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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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6 Things You Should Know About Gynecomastia (Man Boobs)

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.

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Why Haven’t You Lost Any Weight?

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.

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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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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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Gynecomastia Amongst Bodybuilders

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.

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5 Busted Myths about Liposuction

So, just what is the truth behind liposuction? It’s time to debunk the myths and clear that fog of uncertainty that encircles this procedure.

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[Press Release] Dr Ivan Puah Designs Tailored Surgical Technique To Address Bodybuilders' Prominent Breast Deformity Issue

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.

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[Press Release] Amaris B. Clinic Unveils Unique Gynecomastia Insights from 554 Patients in Singapore

The first extensive patient data collection and analysis carried out by Dr Ivan Puah and his team at Amaris B. Clinic in Singapore, the data of 554 gynecomastia patients reveals a higher prevalence of gynecomastia in patients with higher BMI and its association with the severity of the condition.

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FAQ Man Boobs & Gynecomastia Surgery (Male Breast Reduction) Singapore

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.

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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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[Press Release] Gynecomastia Is Prevailing In Older Men, Especially Those Taking Prescription Medications

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.

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Body Parts & Conditions That Can Be Treated With Vaser Liposuction

Launched in 2007, Vaser Liposuction can produce even and smooth body contouring results and can be performed on multiple areas of the body. Here is a non-exhaustive list of areas and conditions that may be suitable for this procedure.

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FAQ During Lipo Consultation: MOH-Accredited Doctor, Dr Ivan Puah Answers

"Consultation is the most important part of the patient journey – for many reasons – and I always give my patients the time to get to know what I can do for them and ask as many questions as they need." — Dr Ivan Puah, an MOH-accredited liposuction doctor with over 17 years of facial and body sculpting surgical experience.

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What foods cause the fastest weight gain?

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.

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7 beauty trends in 2023 for women and men – #5 may surprise you

We're deep diving into the overarching themes set to blow up in 2023 for both women and men, which include the changes to our current skincare routines, finding wellness through beauty, and the natural look that's highly sought-after.

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Got a botched liposuction job overseas? Here’s what really happens if you need a correction

Barring the COVID-19 pandemic, beauty tourism has been on the rise recently. You may personally know or have heard of someone who has gotten cosmetic work done overseas.However, you have probably heard about the many horror stories of overseas cosmetic works gone wrong.

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FAQ: Are Man Boobs A Medical Condition? Can I use Ice to Ease the Swelling & Pain?

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

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The Aesthetic Treatments Every Singapore Man Should Be Getting

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!

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[Press Release] 潘文光醫生領導的Amaris B. Clinic獲亞太區雙料大獎

Amaris B. Clinic被評為2023年「亞太區年度吸脂診所」和「亞太區年度男性女乳手術診所」

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We Asked 7 HR Managers How Superficial The Hiring Process Is - The Answer Is, Very

7 HR managers were asked to find out if good-looking people really have a competitive advantage than others in securing a job.

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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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Can you liposuction arm fat in Singapore?

Diet and exercise alone are not adequate in targeting fat loss, particularly those found in specific areas. Learn about arm liposuction today.

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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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[Press Release] GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific recognises Amaris B. Clinic as the Gynecomastia Clinic of the Year in Asia Pacific 2022

The award is a recognition of excellence among medical providers in the Asia Pacific region, as acknowledged by leading professionals in healthcare providers and organisations in the sector.

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The common body image issues men hide from women, and how to fix them

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.

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7 Things About Liposuction You May Not Always Hear From Your Doctor

These seven facts about liposuction you’re about to read will definitely help you make better contribution at the next conversation related to liposuction – and more importantly, help you make a better decision on whether you’d want to book an appointment for it.

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Negative Body Image Perception in Men & Women

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.

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From Hectic To Unhealthy – Here’s Why You Need To Stop Working So Much

Singaporeans aren’t just working in the workplace, they are also working on their off days, while on holiday and even while they’re supposed to be resting on their sick leave. And the simple reason for this is that we’re simply unable to ‘tune out’ from work.

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How Is She Looking At You?

Did it ever occur to you that women have preferences too? The truth hurts, but according to sex and relationship expert Wendy Walsh, the attraction doesn’t take place where you think it does.

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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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[Press Release] Amaris B. Clinic by Dr Ivan Puah Bagged Double Awards in Asia Pacific

Amaris B. Clinic was recognised as 2023's “Liposuction Clinic of the Year in APAC” and “Gynecomastia Clinic of the Year in APAC.”

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Why Do Men Get Man Boobs (Gynecomastia)?

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.

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Gynecomastia: One Of The Causes Of Male Breast Pain

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

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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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[Press Release] Little-known Permanent Side Effects of Cryolipolysis (Fat Freezing Treatments)

Fat freezing’s popularity as a fat reduction treatment is ever increasing with many people having experienced its success. Yet, some suffer from its little-known side effect known as “Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia”.

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How To Choose A Gynecomastia Surgery Doctor In Singapore

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.

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Can Animal Hormones Cause Gynecomastia?

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

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‘’I’m Suffering From Man Boobs Disorder. Is There Any Surgical Treatment For This Problem?’’

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?

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The Aesthetics Clinic For Men

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.

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Gynecomastia Surgery: Male Nipple Reduction

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.

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Patient Shares His Gynecomastia Surgery Journey

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.

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How to get rid of your double chin successfully

Did you know that a double chin may be caused by factors apart from weight gain? Read more about it as well as its treatments today.

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Can You Correct A Botched Gynecomastia Surgery?

"Gynecomastia botched cases are more common than most people think. Patients for whom I have carried out revision surgery include those who have had gynecomastia surgery done using liposuction without gland excision or insufficient gland excision and liposuction done."

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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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Debunking Aesthetic And Cosmetic Procedures Myths

Feeling good about yourself while being a busy working professional can end up on the back burner for many. Ultimately, to perform your best, you need to feel your best – whether that be feeling energetic thanks to nutritious food, passionate thanks to a loving family, or confident having worked towards the body you’ve always dreamed of.

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How Long Does It Take to See Weight Loss Results?

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.

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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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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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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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Can Belly Fat Be Targeted?

One of our body's common (some would say problematic) areas is where stubborn fat resides in the belly. Before we dive into what we can do to reduce belly fat, let's first understand what it is.

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Beauty tourism is quietly flourishing globally and locally – but at what cost?

If you do not do your homework well, your liposuction procedure may end up needing corrective surgery – or worse, costing you your health.

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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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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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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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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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The Modern Singaporean Man And 5 Ways He's Looking Better Than Ever

In a survey done on youths between 15 and 35 by Singapore Polytechnic, it was found that 50.6% of male respondents reported they spent more than $100 per month on online purchases, as compared to 41.3% of female respondents.

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POV: Gyno patient in Singapore | Gynecomastia & 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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