What Causes Armpit Fat? Genetics, Hormones & Other Factors
Armpit fat is an excess accumulation of fatty tissue in the armpits. Did you know it's pretty common for women to have extra fat under one armpit?
Armpit fat is an excess accumulation of fatty tissue in the armpits. Did you know it's pretty common for women to have extra fat under one armpit?
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
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
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
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
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
The clinic identifies a significant shift from aesthetic enhancement to comprehensive restoration, driven by the physical consequences of rapid weight reduction
Lately, a question often asked, which begets a scratch on the head, was…"I read about scarless gynecomastia surgery online; can you do that? Can you guarantee that there will not be any scars after the surgery?"
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.
SINGAPORE, March 2025 — Gynecomastia, the development of excess male breast tissue disorder, is far more common than reported, yet it remains a misunderstood medical condition that is surrounded by stigma and misconceptions. One of the biggest myths in Singapore is that this enlarged male breast condition affects a particular racial group more than other ethnic groups.
Gynecomastia Transcends B
The mean age of men seeking gynecomastia surgery at Amaris B. Clinic Singapore was 33. However, recent years have witnessed a notable increase in older male patients above 42, with the oldest being 70.
Brazilian researchers are saying that abdominal (belly fat) liposuction is "a temporary" fat reduction treatment, as most women report an increase in belly fat six months to a year after the surgery. Why so?
Did you look at yourself in the mirror lately and think, "I wish the volume I have on my thighs could be transferred to my breasts"? That question might have led you straight here to discover all about fat grafting.
The axillary breast is often passed off as armpit fat to the untrained eye or person. While this is understandable visually, it's far from the truth.
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
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.
Mention “liposuction’ and chances are, one would equate it to the fat reduction of the body and, to an extent, other parts like the thighs. Not many know that facial liposuction is a thing. Facial liposuction is a procedure that removes excess fat from problematic areas like the chin and, when combined with a skin tightening treatment, can take years off an appearance.
To realise optimal result
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.
You will receive a list of "to-do" and "not-to-do" during the pre-surgery counselling session, and here are some to take note of.
The first extensive patient data collection and analysis carried out by Dr Ivan Puah and his team at Amaris B. Clinic in Singapore, the data of 554 gynecomastia patients reveals a higher prevalence of gynecomastia in patients with higher BMI and its association with the severity of the condition.