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.

If exercise and diet have not been effective in ridding your body of stubborn fat pockets, then liposuction may be one option to consider, if it’s medically suitable. But how do you know if it is? Dr. Ivan Puah of Amaris B. Clinic answers your questions.

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.

Weight and fat loss are no exceptions to the fact that it does take effort to produce results. Granted that the fat you're trying to lose at times is as, if not more stubborn in wanting to stay put than your stubborn resilience in trying to get it off.

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?

Want to know how to keep your body looking svelte despite the feasting? We ask Dr. Ivan Puah for tips and advice.

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

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

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.

The struggle is real. “Thunder thighs” is just one of the unfortunate names our less-than-slim thighs have been called.

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.

These are commonly heard in gyms and fitness studios. And while they somehow encourage us to keep up with the routines, there’s one slight problem with them: they aren’t actually true.

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.

Unless you’re George Clooney or Brad Pitt, majority of men do not age as gracefully as they’d like to. But that’s not to say we can’t slow it down and take a shot at ageing like ChuanDo Tan. Let us walk you through the ageing process.

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.

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.

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.

Excess fat is not uncommon, but most people tend to focus (literally) on looking good from the front while overlooking the back. It's fair enough to say that perhaps due to the greater difficulty in getting rid of back fats, most just let live. However, do remember that overall beauty is 3-Dimensional.

Self-love is being the best version of yourself – And it’s the most worthwhile investment you can make.

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.

From fat transfer for breast augmentation and buttock enhancement, to fat grafting for the face and wrinkly hands, here are some interesting facts about this versatile cosmetic treatment.

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.

Also known as fat transfer and fat injection, fat grafting refers to transferring fat from one part of your body to another to give it a needed boost!

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.

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.

Have you tried breathing to lose weight? Didn’t mean to cause you to skip a breath but we mean breathing exercises! Relax and take a deep one because supposedly, you can actually lose weight through such exercises!

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.

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.

We all have friends who can eat a buffet at every meal and not gain an ounce of fat, whereas all we have to do is sniff a cookie and put on 5 pounds. Read more!

Because no two bodies are alike, liposuction cannot be done in a cookie-cutter fashion. Body fat features, thickness, and distribution, like fingerprints, are unique for each individual.

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.

If excessive make-up and drastic plastic surgery aren’t the solutions, what can be done to achieve that celestial beauty that we desire? The answer lies in 3 simple procedures.

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.

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

Flabby upper arms are just one of the many appearances that a woman potentially faces. Wearing a long-sleeve top 24/7 is not an option unless one lives where the sun rarely shines but why is it harder for a woman to lose the excess fat than a man?

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

Because looking good is all about feeling good, having great skin is half the battle won. As your face is the first thing people look at, you would want a well-defined mug that’s ever ready to flash a winning smile.

Speaking to Daily Vanity about targeted lipo remodelling that they have launched that marries surgical treatments with patented exercise therapy, Dr. Ivan Puah who helms Amaris B Clinic, said that spot reduction is hard to achieve without medical intervention.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

Having enlarged man boobs (male breasts) may be embarrassing and uncomfortable but it is an unfortunate fact of life for many men.

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.

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

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.

Liposuction or fat grafting is a great option for people who want to improve their body shape but have failed to do so through other means such as dieting and exercising.

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.

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.

What’s better than having your fat removed from a problematic area and have them injected in another body part to bring out the best in you?

Did you know that a double chin may be caused by factors apart from weight gain? Other times, it can simply be genetic and have nothing to do with your weight, fitness level or diet!

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.

"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.

What exactly is an "armpit vagina"? How is it formed? Is it possible to get rid of it permanently or can we only ever hide it with clever fashion tricks?

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

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!

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!

“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.

Wouldn’t you love to start the new year with a slimmer, sexier and more shapely body? Check out these body contouring and body sculpting treatments from Amaris B. Clinic.

With advancements in the aesthetics realm, liposuction has evolved drastically. Fine-tuning its predecessor’s technology for a more effective and desirable outcome, VASER Lipo is born.

Gynecomastia is sometimes confused with pseudogynecomastia. Some men even have both - enlarged male breasts glands AND excess fat in the chest. An accurate diagnosis and conclusion are best left in the hands of a qualified doctor.

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.

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.

爱美是女人的天性，无论是哪个年龄层的女性朋友们都视减肥和皮肤保养为终身事业。许多女性在经历过一场场漫长的“减肥大行动” 后却始终为了“原封不动”的脂肪赘肉而苦恼不已！

Knowing your breast shape can help with choosing the right type of bra that not only fits best but looks flattering. Looking to do more? Read on to the end to find out more about breast enhancement!

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?

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

Working out might not be enough if you’re suffering from gynecomastia, also known as “man boobs.” Or maybe you want to lose that gut fast, but progress is slow?

Diet and exercise alone are not adequate in targeting fat loss, particularly those found in specific areas. We are all unique, and our body distributes fat accordingly. 

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! Thankfully, there's VASER Lipo, a popular choice of liposuction in Singapore at Amaris B. Clinic.

These aesthetic treatments from Amaris B. Clinic will help smooth, slim and sculpt to address common problems like a lower belly bulge, uneven breasts and pigmentation.

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

每当提到“脂肪”这两个字往往令许多注重身材保养的女性朋友们厌恶不已, 正在减肥的朋友们也常常抱怨～该瘦的没瘦（哎呀！萝卜腿）而不该瘦的（咪咪怎么不见了?）却“缩水”了！要是脂肪能够按照你的意愿移动，想减哪儿就减哪儿，想加哪儿就加哪儿，该有多好？ 其实随着现今医学美容科技的发达，想要一箭双雕的达到形体雕塑中任意“加加减减”的梦想，一点也不难了！

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

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.

We are thankful to receive recognition from medical industry experts and are greatly encouraged! Body Sculpting is our beginning, our roots and our forte.

If you’re wondering how to balance your busy work life with working out and looking good, the sure way to do so is to invest in the right treatments.

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.

Yes, there’s a better, safer and longer-lasting way to get that slender hourglass silhouette you’ve always wanted!

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

Here are some of the effective fat reduction procedures you might want to look into, depending on your concerns.

In recent years, fat grafting therapeutic benefits have also been documented in the healing of wounds and scars and its ability to repair damage to (breast) tissues as a result of radiation treatment.

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

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?

Meal replacement shakes do sound like the magic bullet for many weight watchers. They are relatively cheap with often no preparation required and taste decent enough. What’s not to like, right?

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.

If you’re plagued by man boobs or “moobs” – scientifically known as gynecomastia – you’re not alone. This affliction, where male breast tissues increase in size, is a real medical condition; it affects up to 65 percent of young and adult men globally.

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”.

From supplements and massages to workout routines, these tricks are no more than myths and old wives' tales that do little to help you achieve the perfect bosom you desire.

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.

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.

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.

While this popular surgical procedure removes stubborn fat pockets that refuse to budge (like belly fat) despite a well-balanced diet and regular exercises, are you aware of its medical benefits?

Dr Ivan Puah has seen a rise in expat patients who need help with various issues. The impact of COVID on businesses and job security, along with general fear-mongering, has affected the mental health of many. Dr Puah talks us through the various scenarios and what he recommends.

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?