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Lose That Stubborn Thigh Fat Easily!

Here's a list of ways to help you lose that stubborn thigh fat and reduce your overall body weight at the same time.

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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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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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Is Liposuction Cheating?

Dr Ivan Puah answers frequently asked questions, including how much liposuction costs and what the success rates are.

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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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Beauty from Head to Toe

The natural process of aging brings with it beauty concerns that are unavoidable such as wrinkles and crow’s feet, that are often first noticed around the eye area.

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Singapore’s Complete Guide on Armpit Fat & Axillary Accessory Breasts Tissue

Many women are conscious of the "bulge" that spills out when wearing sports bras, tank tops, sleeveless tops and swimwear. To hide the bulge, they will try to tape it only to end up with nasty rashes, while some will habitually adjust the bra or top. But do you know that the bulge you may be experiencing could be armpit fat, axillary accessory breasts, OR BOTH? 

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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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Why Do Women Get Flabby Inner Thighs?

The inner thighs are just one of the areas where fat loss is a real challenge, especially if a woman is already relatively lean to begin with.

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Ways To Prevent Menopausal Weight Gain

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.

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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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Common Questions on Body Sculpting with Liposuction

Dr Puah speaks from his 17 years (and counting) of liposuction and body contouring experience, where he has helped many patients achieve a balanced and proportionate-looking body.

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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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Will fat return after liposuction?

Fat cells will not regenerate in areas where liposuction was done. However, there is a limit to the number of fat cells a body can store new fat, so with weight gain, some other areas may seem more significant than a previous weight gain. This, in turn, may give the appearance of the fat moving from one location to another.

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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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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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Here's How Much Weight The Average Singaporean Gains After Entering The Workforce

Many people have tried going on fad diets but they end up on a yo-yo diet, where one loses an amount of weight, and then gains it all back…and then some.

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Pre-Party Prep: 5 Aesthetics Treatments To Start Doing Today

Party time? Prep yourself to look your best – particularly if you want the results of those treatments to show up well. These are the five you have to make time for.

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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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10 Things You May Not Know About Fat Grafting/Fat Transfer in Singapore

Not so long ago, a common wishful thought, when it comes to appearance, would have definitely been the ability to transfer fat from areas where excess is in abundance to areas where it is desperately needed. Fast-forward to today, and that wish seems to have come true.

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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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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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Looks matter, especially for career men

More men in high-stakes careers such as finance, hospitality and IT are turning to aesthetics and cosmetic treatments to keep pace with the rat race.

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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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What Causes A Big Belly In Women?

Having a big belly in women does make one self-conscious as it is hard to conceal. More crucially and perhaps detrimental, it can lead to a myriad of health issues.

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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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Dr Ivan Puah on Singapore Aesthetics and Liposuction Trends

Amaris B. Clinic has treated thousands of patients, but founder Dr. Ivan Puah remembers one case who captures the spirit and philosophy of the aesthetic practice.

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An Open Letter To Stay At Home Mums

Being a stay at home mum is a full-time job. Through your hard work and sacrifices, you turn a house into a home. For that and more, we take our hats off to you.

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“I Wish I Could Transfer The Fats From My Tummy To My Boobs!”

Among others, having a bigger bust (size) is arguably many a woman’s aspirations when it comes to her physique. Fat Transfer is now a reality!

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如何轻松打造迷人身段?让Amaris B.Clinic 为您揭秘

令人羡慕的身材是万千女性的梦想。如果你想以最有效又快捷的方法达成心愿, Dr Ivan Puah 能够让你如愿以偿。

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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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Why You’re Not Burning Fat (Even With Exercise) – And How You Can

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

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3 Top Singapore Men’s Insecurities. Here’s How To Fix Them!

You might be feeling fit, but are you looking fab? Tackle those problem areas fast with these fixes.

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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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5 Natural-looking Cosmetic & Aesthetic Treatments

Have you ever met someone and noticed, right off the bat, that they’ve gone under the knife – had what you might call a ‘dodgy’ aesthetic treatment?

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Why do I still have big arms after losing weight?

One of the reasons one still has big arms after losing weight is because targeted fat or weight loss is almost impossible.

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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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How to get rid of unwanted fat: Here’s why the targeted workout videos you’re following at home don’t work

You can finally see the fruits of your labour, but there’s still excess fat pockets going on in the thigh zone. What’s worse is that you noticed your face looks sunken and your breasts appear deflated. What could possibly be wrong?

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Why Exercising After Liposuction Is Essential

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.

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Build Your Perfect Body with 4D Liposuction (Hi-Definition Lipo)

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.

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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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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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[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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Rising aesthetic trends in 2021 according to Dr Ivan Puah

From face tweakments to body contouring procedures, these are the rising aesthetic trends in 2021 according to Dr. Ivan Puah.

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Getting Rid of Belly Fat Rolls in 5 Easy Steps

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.

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Target Where It Matters Most With Amaris B. Clinic

It takes an average of six to 12 months to achieve six-pack abs, and most people tend to fall by the wayside during that arduous journey.

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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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Fat Reduction Treatments 101: What Works And What Doesn’t

Pesky body problems such as a bulging tummy, flabby arms, and large thighs may not go away even if you have gone on a weight loss plan and have an ideal number on the scale. These are fat-related problems that can only be eliminated if you have the right fat reduction plan.

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A More Confident You With ADR-C Breast Enhancement Procedure

Taut, shapely, voluptuous – are some words to describe a youthful feminine body. Unfortunately, with the laws of gravity working closely with the inescapable grasp of aging, the female body takes a drastic shift for the worse as we pass the big 30.

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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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Difference Between Post-holiday Weight Gain & Fat Gain? Here’s What’s More Concerning

After the adventure ends and we find ourselves back home, a not-so-welcome souvenir may have tagged along: a few extra kilograms that greet us on the weighing scale. Should we start worrying?

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How To Get Rid Of Bingo Wings And Achieve Toner, More Sculpted Arms

The key to getting rid of bingo wings is to lose body fat at the arm area. But do you know what can truly help with targeted fat reduction?

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5 skin and body myths mothers-to-be need to stop believing

We gathered and debunked some of the more common misconceptions surrounding pregnancy skin and body for you so you don’t have to waste any more time trying to determine fact from fiction.

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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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Reduce and repurpose your body fat

Whether it’s love handles, belly fat or flabby arms, we all have stubborn fat and problem spots we want to work on. But did you know that there are ways to reduce and reuse your fat?

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Fat Cells Can Be Retrained!

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

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[Press Release] Amaris B. Clinic Is Seeing More Patients for Liposuction Due To Inefficacy of Non-surgical Fat Reduction Treatments

Dr Ivan Puah, Medical Director at Amaris B. Clinic, has been performing modern liposuction and corrective surgeries for patients who have experienced less than satisfactory results from non-surgical treatments and those who suffer from PAH, a rare side effect of cryolipolysis.

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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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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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Tummy Tuck vs Liposuction Singapore: Which is better for me?

The decision between a tummy tuck or liposuction will depend on your clinical condition, your body goals and expectations. So which is better for your needs?

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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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Do You Have Fat DNA? Fight it with Liposuction!

Ever wonder why you can never lose ‘baby fat’, or ‘manboobs’? Here’s why, and a possible solution.

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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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Self-care is looking very different for single women in 2022 – here’s how they look & feel their best

Despite the stigma attached to being unmarried, more single women in Singapore are fighting back to prove otherwise. Keep reading to find out how they’re doing just that and what self-care looks like for them in 2022.

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Buccal Fat Pad Removal Surgery: Understanding the Risks & Patient Suitability Profile Can Avoid Disappointment

Permanent surgeries are irreversible. To prevent disappointing results, patients need to have specific reasons for undergoing the surgery, and not be carried away by the trends.

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Dr Ivan Puah’s recommends these treatments for your body woes

Thanks to technology, aesthetics treatments are so advanced these days that it’s possible to enhance and contour your body while getting rid of stubborn fats that are hard to eliminate – all within a short time and in a safe manner.

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What happens when liposuction goes wrong?

Liposuction is not just about removing fat; it demands the application of scientific knowledge, precision, and finesse – a competence that is gained only with clinical know-how and years of experience with diverse cases and patient profiles.

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Treating Lipoedema, A ‘Painful Fat’ Disease, With Liposuction Benefits Women

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.

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Cellulite Is Beyond The Obvious

Here’s a read on what cellulite is about to help you better understand the condition and take either preventive or remedial action, depending on your current state.

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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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Is your brain making you fat?

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?

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[Patient Story] 29-year-old Chinese Woman Frustrated With Armpit & Arm Fat

Ms C is a 29-year-old married woman working in the public sector. Despite her petite frame, Ms C has been grappling with a frustrating concern – flabby arms and armpit fat. 

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Reward Yourself For A Year Well-Spent: 5 Body Treatments

You’ve worked hard all year round – fulfilling plans, striving to reach and exceed goals, and creating and realizing new dreams. And now, it’s time to reward yourself for a job well done! Pamper yourself, take care of yourself – because you deserve it.

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

Contrary to popular beliefs, undergoing a Vaser liposuction procedure and fat grafting is not just about vanity. For many, it is about attaining a new lease of life of sorts. This is not only in the form of an improved physical appearance but, arguably and more importantly, in restoring a sense of self-confidence.

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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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Here's What Working In A Startup Can (Hypothetically) Do To Your Health

As a startup founder, a thousand problems (and potential ones too) plague you daily, but now, taking care of your diet and weight could potentially be one less off your never-ending list of to-dos.

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[Press Release] Dr Ivan Puah, Liposuction Doctor In Singapore, Shares The Secret To Achieving A Good Liposuction Result

Liposuction is more than just what meets the eye. It is a procedure that combines science and art.

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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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The Mother That You Are

Motherhood can cause harsh effects on your face and body over time. Visit us today and learn what you can do.

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Understanding Fat Reduction Treatment Options Between Vaser Liposuction And Fat Freezing

Before we look at fat reduction options such as VASER Lipo and fat freezing, we first need to understand how our bodies utilise and store energy from the food we consume.

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[Patient Story] Asian Woman In Early 40s, Corrective Lipo On Lower Ab & Waist With Fat Grafting To Multiple Areas

Ms S noticed noticeable and persistent fat bulges in her lower waist and ab. When she raised her concerns with the surgeon, it was explained that those bulges were merely "muscles".

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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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What To Do If You Are Unhappy With Your Liposuction Results?

You've taken that first step towards achieving your desired body shape, but something looks wrong... I suddenly hits you…. “Am I a victim of botched liposuction?”

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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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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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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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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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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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Excess fat in your thighs causing skin issues and affecting your sartorial choices? This could be the most effective way to tone up your lower body

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.

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How To Prepare Mentally & Physically For Liposuction?

Preparing oneself physically and mentally can go a long way in helping reduce potential complications en route to achieving the desired liposuction result. 

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How To Find The Right Vaser Liposuction Doctor In Singapore

Before we guide you on how to find the right VASER Liposuction doctor in Singapore, let's learn more about VASER Lipo first.

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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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Inner Thigh Liposuction: Can It Help You Gain A Thigh Gap?

Many overlook or fail to realise that this trend is not a standard of health but more of an aesthetic standard, which places it on precarious grounds, especially when it becomes an obsession.

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Troubled by your armpit fat when you wear your favourite sports bra or sleeveless blouse? Here’s how you can reduce your bra bulge effectively - and it’s not exercise

Removing excess stubborn localised body fat such as armpit fat, VASER Lipo with MDC Sculpt Lipo technique, performed by Dr. Ivan Puah can be one of the best options.

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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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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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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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As Advised By The Doctor: Eight Ways To Lose Weight Effectively

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.

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5 Procedures That Would Make Men & Women Look And Feel Younger

Before you allow ageing to take the reigns and resign to its notoriety, there ARE ways for us to strike back at ageing (with a vengeance) which would make us look and feel 21 again.

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Your friend’s body sculpting treatment may not work on you – find out why!

You need a different body sculpting treatment targeted at each body type so that you can target exactly what you need and ensure that you’re not neglecting certain aspects.

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