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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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? 

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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。

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.

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

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

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

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?

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

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.

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?

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.

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.

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."

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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.

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

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?

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

People with stubborn fat are generally resigned to living their lives with these unwanted excesses, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

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?

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. 

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.

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.

“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.”

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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".

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.

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?”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.