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  • What Is Accessory Breast Tissue? Causes, Symptoms & When to See a Doctor


    Accessory breast is the extra breast tissue that can develop in areas like your armpit (most common), inner thighs, groin, and abdomen. This medical condition is caused by incomplete regression of embryonic milk-like tissue during fetal development. Comes in 8 different grades; an accessory breast can look like armpit fat or other medical conditions. An accurate diagnosis is essential to ensu

  • Hair Loss, Hair Thinning And Hair Breakage In Men & Women

    Male pattern baldness affects 30-50% of men by age 50, but women often face more stigma associated with hair loss.
    It is more than just hair loss, it feels like a loss of their femininity and beauty.
    Difference between hair loss, hair thinning and hair breakage
    The definition of hair loss is a reduction in the total number of hair follicles on the scalp, not the generation of new hairs o

  • Medical Conditions Accessory Breast Tissue Can Mimic

    An accessory breast is defined by the growth of excess breast tissue that can develop in various areas of the body, most commonly in the axillary (armpit) region.
    It may look like armpit fat, but is actually a recognised congenital medical condition that can enlarge, causing pain and swelling.
    Accessory breasts can appear with or without a nipple, areola, or glandular tissue, or in various c

  • Clinically Diagnosing, Managing & Treating Lipedema In Singapore


    Lipedema, a frequently misunderstood and often misdiagnosed medical condition, requires a clinical diagnosis. A doctor's diagnosis integrates the patient's history with a physical examination to identify this painful fat disorder.

    Lipedema, also known as lipoedema, adiposis dolorosa, or painful fat, is a chronic medical condition estimated to affect approximately11% of adult women wo

  • Why Lipedema Is Often Misdiagnosed & How Lipedema Surgery Improves Quality of Life

    Lipedema is a chronic disorder that affects the legs and arms, causing them to be symmetrical, disproportionate and characterised by painful, tender fat.
    While this medical condition may visually resemble common obesity, it is rooted in abnormal fat metabolism.
    A person can have lipedema with or without obesity, and while weight management is essential for overall health, lipedema fat itsel

  • How To Prepare Mentally & Physically For Liposuction?

    ‍Liposuction is a clinically proven procedure for those who want to shed extra fat and achieve a more contoured, sculpted physique. The decision to undergo liposuction should never be made on a whim, as both the patient and doctor have a part to play in its potential success.
    Patients should take note of things to help them prepare for the procedure and do their part in the goal to achieve opt

  • Common Questions On Body Sculpting With Liposuction

    Dr Puah speaks from his 17 years (and counting) of liposuction and body contouring experience, where he has helped many patients achieve a balanced and proportionate-looking body.

  • Helpful Recovery Tips After Your Liposuction

    Why Liposuction May Be The Best Option For You
    Liposuction, since its inception, has been going from strength to strength in terms of being in-demand? A sought-after procedure when it comes to fat removal and body contouring. There are plenty of reasons for this, which include the following:
    Liposuction can be used to remove excess localised fat on practically every part of the body. It can

  • Is Liposuction Cheating?

    Dr Ivan Puah answers frequently asked questions, including how much liposuction costs and what the success rates are.

  • Adolescent And Teen Male Gynecomastia: Causes And What Can Be Done

    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.
    Gynecomastia

  • Are Facial Expressions Important For Friendships & Finding Love?

    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

  • Post-holiday Weight Gain & Fat Gain: Here’s What’s More Concerning

    Updated on May 8, 2026
    Holiday weight gain, a phenomenon many experience from late November to early January, averages around 0.5kg.
    Research involving participants from various countries confirmed that extra weight typically persists beyond the holiday season. Contributing factors include stress, indulgent holiday foods, and reduced physical activity.

    To manage holiday weight gain,

  • Is it normal to have dents or dimpling after lipo?

    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.

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