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  • How tattoo ink travels in body & its changes with age

    An individual may have regrets about their ink for many reasons and so may want to seek removal treatments. To understand how it works, particularly laser tattoo removal, one must first understand how a tattoo is rendered.
    How deeply does the tattoo get into your skin?
    While tattooing is an ancient practice that first used sharp wooden sticks to deposit ink into the skin, today's tattooing t

  • Body Shape Guide: Characteristics, Lifestyle, Food Choices & Eating Habits Tips

    Have you ever wondered why your body seems to gain weight or fat in specific areas, no matter what you do? The truth is, a lot of it comes down to your fundamental body shape.
    With over 20 years of experience in body contouring and liposuction, Chairman of Lipo Peer Review Committee Singapore, Dr Ivan Puah agrees: Understanding your unique shape is the first step to working with your body, not

  • 5 Myths of Armpit Fat & Non-invasive and surgical treatments to target armpit fat in Singapore

    A common bump on the road to looking good for many women is the much-dreaded armpit fat that spills out when wearing certain clothing like sports bras, tank tops, sleeveless tops and even swimwear.
    This unwelcome presence puts a damper on the confidence, and no matter how hard a woman tries to conceal it - the armpit fat bulge simply won't budge.
    Armpit Fat in Singapore
    Armpit fat, or ax

  • How to Spot if I have Lipedema? Self-Diagnosing Lipedema at Home

    Lipedema may look like obesity, but it is not a weight-related issue. While it can contribute to obesity and a person with obesity can also have lipedema, they are not related and are two separate conditions.
    Unlike obesity, which can be managed through diet and exercise, lipedema does not appear to respond to these interventions in the same way.
    Due to the similarity in appearance, lipedem

  • Pico Fractional Laser Removes Hyperpigmentation in Asian Skin For Good

    Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition that affects many women of all ages in Singapore. While generally harmless, it can impact an individual's confidence and self-esteem.
    How Does Hyperpigmentation Develop?
    Pigmentation refers to the natural colour of the skin. When pigmentation is more pronounced, uneven or localised, the condition is known as hyperpigmentation.
    In Singapore, th

  • Fat Grafting vs Implants: Key Differences

    Fat grafting to the breast involves harvesting excess fat from areas of the body where it is unwanted. This fat is collected, purified to maintain the integrity of the fat cells, and then transferred to the breast to achieve the desired shape and size.
    The other breast augmentation is with implants. There are two main types of breast implants: saline and silicone. Currently, most doctors and p

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