Is Liposuction Cheating?
Dr Ivan Puah answers frequently asked questions, including how much liposuction costs and what the success rates are.
Dr Ivan Puah answers frequently asked questions, including how much liposuction costs and what the success rates are.
What Is Gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia, also known as "man boobs", is a common condition in which boys' and men's breasts swell and become larger than normal. It is caused by an increase in the amount of breast gland tissue brought about by an imbalance of estrogen and testosterone hormones. It occurs in 65 to 70 percent of boys and men worldwide and can affect one or both breasts.
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Buccal fat pad removal surgery has taken social media by storm. On platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram, young women and men engage in social conversations surrounding turning to this surgery as a "shortcut" for a more sculpted and defined cheekbone.
Buccal fat pad removal surgery is designed to "thin" the cheeks for those who want to get rid of round cheeks or for those who do
"Gynecomastia botched cases are more common than most people think. Patients for whom I have carried out revision surgery include those who have had gynecomastia surgery done using liposuction without gland excision or insufficient gland excision and liposuction done."
Did you know that eliminating facial expressions like smile lines and frown lines could affect you psychologically, as well as your relatability to friends or to a love interest?
The “facial feedback hypothesis” states that when we see an angry or happy facial expression, we flex or contract the muscles in our own face in order to simulate the expression. This is an unconscious process. As our
The travel bug has bitten us all, and there’s no denying the thrill of exploring new destinations and immersing ourselves in different cultures.
However, 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. While you’re glad to have indulged in local delicacies, you’re probably looki
Does knowing your blood type and DNA help you better manage your health and fat distribution? Getting curves in the right places is a matter of genetics!
Skin dimpling is an unfortunate but common post-lipo complication, where excessive fat is removed, and the aesthetic appearance is overlooked. Contour deformities, such as skin dimpling, occur in about 20% of liposuction cases.
Yes, and it’s more common than you think! It’s called accessory breast or axillary breast, and basically it’s breast tissue that builds up in other parts of your body, often under your armpit, and with or without a nipple.
The decision to have any cosmetic procedures for them is obviously a personal one, and depends on how you feel about it and what’s involved in the procedure. However, it
Many people didn’t know what a buccal fat pad was until recently, yet buccal fat removal surgery seems to have taken social media platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram by storm!
Breasts don’t all look the same. Some are a little lopsided, some are round whilst others are tear-dropped-shaped, and some point outwards in a perky sort of way. But did you know that they also change throughout your life?
Did you know about the differences between weight loss and fat loss?