Buccal Fat Surgery: Why it bears risks and long-term consequences
Buccal fat removal surgery can enhance facial definition but it carries irreversible risks. There are safer alternatives to achieve similar and better results!
Buccal fat removal surgery can enhance facial definition but it carries irreversible risks. There are safer alternatives to achieve similar and better results!
SINGAPORE, August 2025 — Dr Ivan Puah, an MOH-accredited liposuction doctor with decades of experience in male chest contouring and gynecomastia surgery, emphasises the critical significance of adhering to rigorous surgical protocols and conducting comprehensive diagnostics. This includes the essential practice of sending every case of gynecomastia surgery for thorough histological assessment.
The double chin often results in an aged and unhealthy appearance. Most people feel that not much can be done about the issue, but there is.
Listen to the podcast to understand the medications, topical treatments, and aesthetic procedures that doctors typically recommend in Singapore for acne treatment from both the skin surface and beneath the skin.
Acne and pimples are common problems in Singapore – 88% of teenagers and adults experience acne in Singapore – especially in our hot and humid weather, which causes oily skin. What is
Fat grafting removes excess fat from areas like the tummy to enhance other parts of the body, including the hands, and to correct scars on the body. Check out Dr Ivan Puah’s podcast to find out what fat grafting can do besides breast enhancement.
Fat grafting is a procedure where a doctor harvests excess fat from areas like the tummy or waist and uses it for corrective or augmentation work on o
Lipedema, lymphedema, and cellulite are distinct medical and skin conditions, although they can appear quite similar, often presenting as skin dimpling and uneven, bumpy skin texture.
Adding to the confusion are the similar conditions that sound the same: "lipedema" and "lymphedema." That plus 15 to 17 percent of patients with lymphedema ALSO have lipedema, making distinguishing between thes
Think of diet as a powerful fuel for your body transformation journey.
When it comes to liposuction, both the surgery and the aftercare play an equally important role in reaping optimal results.
While the liposuction doctor handles the procedure, what you eat and drink plays a HUGE role in your safety, comfort and healing speed.
Here’s what Dr Ivan Puah, our medical director and MOH-accr