Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of prolonged course with recurrences and relapses. It affects about 650 million people worldwide, making it the 8th most common disorder globally [1, 2].
In Singapore, acne is the most common skin problem among adolescents and some adults.
Adults and Adolescent Acne Occurrence in Singapore
Although most commonly occurring in teenagers, acne can per
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
It is crucial to understand the type of acne scars you suffer from as it determines the most suitable treatment for your condition.
Understand the difference between Pico Fractional Laser & Other Skin Lasers in Singapore (its efficacy, downtime) before you make a skin laser appointment.
Pico Fractional Laser can speed up acne healing process and address acne scars, hyperpigmentations and other skin conditions such as fine lines, rosacea, marks.
A botched Hi-Def Liposuction can impact the patient's well-being & mental health. Here are the common complications to look out for & what to do about it.
Dermal fillers and bio-stimulators may look similar but they vary. They are used for different purposes and on different facial areas. Let's find out more!
The data analysis concluded that the need for personalised solutions should exceed conventional beauty standards, prioritising holistic wellness and skin vitality.
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.
Many things in life are best enjoyed shirtless; swimming, sunbathing by the beach and hanging out with your friends at an evening barbeque. The enjoyment of these fun and worry-free times are often interrupted or even eliminated altogether by depleted confidence levels due to enlarged male breasts.
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.
When the global pandemic prompted stay-at-home orders two years ago, we entered an unprecedented period. Confined within our homes, we were nudged to change our behaviour in many ways, which led to quite a shift in our fitness routines.
“It was during the pandemic that I noticed two very diverse groups of patients in my clinic. The first group have reduced self-care, gained weight and started t
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,
Looking good 30,000 feet in the air is no easy task!
Fat grafting is highly recommended as part of the corrective surgery method to correct facial or body disfigurement from liposuction, laparoscopy or surgeries that cause dents and irregular contours.
When something is bad, we all want to get rid of it immediately and, more importantly, permanently. This applies to almost everything in our lives, including our appearance. Hence it is not hard to understand why liposuction, with its near-immediate results and its ability to rid fat permanently, is the most commonly performed fat loss and body contouring procedure globally.
Still, there ar
There are many inconveniences caused by the pandemic, but having to wear a face mask has turned out to be a blessing in disguise for some. It’s been great for hiding double chins and heavy jowls – and maskne too!
Also known as fat transfer and fat injection, fat grafting refers to transferring fat from one part of your body to another to give it a needed boost!
Amaris B. Clinic has treated thousands of patients, but founder Dr. Ivan Puah remembers one case who captures the spirit and philosophy of the aesthetic practice.
Forget contouring makeup and Instagram filters, aesthetic contouring is the latest trend to enhance your facial features