Lately, we've been fiercely swamped with advertisements promoting fat freezing to tackle enlarged male chests, clinically known as gynecomastia, which affects nearly 60% to 70% of males. And it got us thinking... "Is it possible to treat a medical condition with fat freezing?"
Dr Ivan Puah looks at why men want to make changes and answers some questions on the popular aesthetic and cosmetic treatments for men.
When I read in my early 20s that neurotoxin injectables could help reduce migraine pain, wild horses couldn’t have stopped me. Misguided or not, the migraine attacks stopped completely, and I had a smooth and bright forehead to boot. When the effect wore off, the migraine returned, along with the wrinkles, now twice the depth and double the length across my forehead.
It’s a double-edged sword.
Around SIX percent of women may suffer from this condition, and apparently, Japan has the highest number of reported incidents. Accessory breast tissue is also regarded as a common congenital condition.
The success of liposuction and cryolipolysis (and others like them) can be simmered down to one thing - they fill a need by removing what's not needed.
As we look forward to the new year, Dr Ivan Puah, Medical Director at Amaris B. Clinic, who has more than 15 years of medical aesthetics and surgical body contouring experience, shares five beauty and body sculpting trends expected to take centre stage in 2023.
You’ve worked hard all year round – fulfilling plans, striving to reach and exceed goals, and creating and realizing new dreams. And now, it’s time to reward yourself for a job well done! Pamper yourself, take care of yourself – because you deserve it.
Mothers are real-life superheroes. But alas, mothers are human and just like any, have issues and concerns. Below are five of the most common ones.
Can the male breasts be enlarged if you consume meat that has been treated with growth hormones?
At Amaris B. Clinic, we believe that everyone deserves to look and feel good. Accordingly, the extensive range of treatments we provide does accommodate to a man’s needs as well. Consequently, we have been seeing a rise in the number of male patients seeking appearance improvements and in addressing clinical issues like gynecomastia.
Always bear in mind that the point is NOT to change oneself but to ENHANCE one's appearance such that the end result in the mirror is still you.
Saggy skin and flat chests
Fitness activities that came as a relief during the pandemic have become a habit for most people. And, once they’re hooked on endorphins, many overdo it. Overexertion or over exercising can cause the body to lose fat faster than it can replenish, resulting in flat chests and buttocks, and parched and saggy skin
Outdoor exercise has become a favourite way for many p
Blindly influenced by social posts by celebrities and influencers, the "one look fits all" mentality has taken more precedence than a realistically achievable physique, causing unhealthy self-perception and the dangerous rise of botched surgeries.
You've taken that first step towards achieving your desired body shape, but something looks wrong... It suddenly hits you…. “Am I a victim of botched liposuction?”
Liposuction is more than just what meets the eye. It is a procedure that combines science and art.
每个人都有不同的体型,有些人天生体型偏瘦,有些人偏胖。因此每个人的⻣骼厚度和结构不一样,同样的,肌肉⻓度和代谢率也不一样。
当你想改变自己的体型时,越了解自己的遗传体型特征,越有机会去重新塑造你想要的体型。
在 1940 年,心理学家 William Herbert Sheldon 发明了一个能将人大致分为三种体型的分法。
1. 瘦型体质者(Ectomorph)
生活中,最遭人“恨”和“嫉妒”的应该就是那些想吃就吃,永不忌口,体重却没有变化的人了吧?他(她)们有可能是天生瘦型体质者(Ectomorphs)。
这种体质的特征就是:
• 天生瘦,吃不胖
• 但是很难获得肌肉,并改变自己的体型
• 较窄的肩膀和臀部
• 新陈代谢较快
2. 胖型体质者(Endomorph)
胖型体质者往往具有较重的⻣骼,通常是方形的躯干,腰部和
不知不觉,中国最重要的节日春节⻢上就要到啦。春节期间亲友相聚,免不了大席小宴,在大口吃肉,大碗喝酒之余,我们往往会担心体重增加,腰围增粗而陷入两难的选择中。
More men in high-stakes careers such as finance, hospitality and IT are turning to aesthetics and cosmetic treatments to keep pace with the rat race.
Looking good 30,000 feet in the air is no easy task!
Chances are you’ve caught yourself in a mirror lately and wondered when the tummy showed up. While a smaller waist and flat stomach are considered by many to be the Holy Grail of fitness and photo ops, it can take years of workouts to achieve. But there is an easier, permanent solution.
Dr Ivan Puah, Medical Director of Amaris B. Clinic, says he is sensitive towards women’s love-hate relationsh
