Liposuction is more than just fat removal – liposuction doctors who lack the skill sets and experience to understand body harmony and apply the appropriate contouring techniques towards the art of body sculpting may result in unforeseen botched jobs.

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.

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.

In today's unpredictable world where Covid-19 is putting our lives on hold, the intense stress has caused a spike in weight gain and manifested our anxiety into physical pain.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2022 is still primarily based on navigating COVID's detrimental and its significant impact.

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.

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

Contrary to popular belief, this bulge can happen to any woman, even those with small or average breast size and those who are slim and fit.

Getting back into shape post-pregnancy takes effort, and when you factor in the hormonal changes involved after giving birth, the task may seem to be overwhelming. But don't give up. Apart from signing up for post-natal exercise classes, here are other effective things that you can do.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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?

The terms ‘fat loss’ and ‘weight loss’ are often used interchangeably, and it is understandable in some cases. Here are some solutions you might want to consider.

Although how much calories you typically need in a day is dependent on several factors, including gender and lifestyle – there is a likelihood you may consume them all in one sitting! Have a read on some local favourites and their alternative options that you can consider the next time you’re getting the hunger pangs.

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!

Weight gain in menopause and general middle-age spread are the hardest kind of weight to shift; and belly fat loss is particularly tricky. However, as Anna Murphy from Expat Living explains, women in Singapore do have shortcuts at hand, including VASER Liposuction.

As you sip the bubble milk tea away and start getting full, you begin to think about the calories and the consequences of those calories, and guilty pangs hit. Surely you don't deserve that?

Constantly looking down affects the skin underneath your chin, causing it to sag – the same way that gravity takes a toll on your skin as you get older due to a depletion in collagen and skin tissue becoming laxer.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Can only overweight men get man boobs? Is it a sign of breast cancer? Dr Ivan Puah of Amaris B. Clinic sets the record straight on four common myths, and separates fact from fiction.

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

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.

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?

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.

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.

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!

Amaris B. Clinic, a provider of Medical Aesthetic services in Singapore, has announced its service expansion into the domain of fitness - streamlining its focus to Aesthetics, Sculpting and Fitness.

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

Metabolism, or more specifically, metabolic rate, is the rate at which your body burns calories. This is what matters when it comes to weight loss. But do you actually know how it works?

To find out if the fitness “tips” commonly dished out by bloggers and influencers are accurate or just plain bogus, we reached out to Dr. Ivan Puah, medical director of Amaris B. Clinic, to separate the good advice from the bad.

For some of us though, the woes that plagued our teenage years didn’t really leave us. They can be very jarring, especially since the adult years are usually seen to be ones in which we finally get our act together. Here are 5 that I’m sure you’ll still say, “Same here!” to.

Stress can affect our self confidence and feeling of well being. If you’re need a bit of a revamp or boost, here are a couple of things you can do to help.

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.

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

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

The double chin is a common appearance issue. In fact, some may even experience a triple chin concern. As common as it is, one can’t help being self-conscious about its presence. After all, the face is what everyone notices first, and the chin is one of the focal points.

As the trend of wearing sportswear even outside of the gym is now becoming a norm, it has also created a ripple effect in individuals who are becoming more image and body-conscious. Many of us are becoming more interested in working out and eating right. Dr. Ivan Puah, medical director of Amaris B. Clinic, also shares his latest observation.

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.

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

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.

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?

"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.

Maybe you’re not born with it, but don’t worry, let the hi-tech treatments at Amaris B. Clinic help you achieve the body of your dreams.

Here we delve into all you need to know, including top treatments to reduce cellulite.

Say goodbye to dull, aging skin with Amaris B. Clinic’s arsenal of beauty treatments that will make you feel like a kid in a candy store.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Despite its rather "intimidating" tone yet somewhat interesting, cruciferous vegetables are actually good for you. They help promote weight loss, among others. You'd be surprised that you may, in fact, know many of them already.

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!

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.