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  • Eye Aesthetics: Dark circles, wrinkles, hollowness | Causes & Treatments

    Very often, I’m asked by patients about treatment for and causes of their tired-looking eyes.
    Tired-looking eyes may mean different things for different patients. Tired-looking eyes may indicate wrinkles or appear hollow due to loose skin, skin pigmentation, fine lines, or eye bags.
    Causes of tired eyes
    Some of the most common reasons for tired-looking eyes are ageing. As we age, we lose

  • Post-care tips and guide after your first Picolaser Tattoo Removal session

    As with getting a tattoo, Picolaser Tattoo Removal requires commitment.
    The number of sessions involved in a laser tattoo removal treatment ranges from 6 to 12 or more. One reason is that the lymphatic system can't flush away all of the broken-down pigments at once. Another reason is that the skin is very sensitive, so it needs to recover from trauma. Factors that contribute to the number of s

  • How tattoo ink travels in body & its changes with age

    An individual may have regrets about their ink for many reasons and so may want to seek removal treatments. To understand how it works, particularly laser tattoo removal, one must first understand how a tattoo is rendered.
    How deeply does the tattoo get into your skin?
    While tattooing is an ancient practice that first used sharp wooden sticks to deposit ink into the skin, today's tattooing t

  • How To Choose A Gynecomastia Surgery Doctor In Singapore

    It's common to feel lost. When facing gynecomastia, many men aren't sure where to turn for trustworthy help. Many gynecomastia sufferers spend years gathering information online or from friends, unsure where to find a gyno doctor who truly understands.
    At Amaris B. Clinic, we get it. With decades of dedicated research and treatment, we know that this condition is a genuine medical issue that e

  • Body Shape Guide: Characteristics, Lifestyle, Food Choices & Eating Habits Tips

    Have you ever wondered why your body seems to gain weight or fat in specific areas, no matter what you do? The truth is, a lot of it comes down to your fundamental body shape.
    With over 20 years of experience in body contouring and liposuction, Chairman of Lipo Peer Review Committee Singapore, Dr Ivan Puah agrees: Understanding your unique shape is the first step to working with your body, not

  • Liposuction improves health markers? Yes, according to studies!

    Liposuction is widely recognised as a surgical procedure designed to remove persistent fat deposits that resist the effects of diet and exercise.
    While liposuction extends far beyond mere cosmetic enhancement, it also offers notable medical and health benefits, including improving your health markers.
    Here's how, according to extensive research and studies.
    Understanding the actual dange

  • Waist Lipo | How many inches can lipo take off your waist & how compression garment helps with the results

    Liposuction is synonymous with targeted fat reduction, primarily aimed at removing excess fat from specific body areas to enhance one's physique. The procedure involves suctioning fat deposits, but did you know that strategically contouring the body during fat removal is also a quintessential step for a more sculpted, feminine result?
    For example, if you have a ruler body shape and want to resh

  • Fat grafting in Singapore | For enhancement AND Scar correction

    Fat grafting removes excess fat from areas like the tummy to enhance other parts of the body, including the hands, and to correct scars on the body. Check out Dr Ivan Puah’s podcast to find out what fat grafting can do besides breast enhancement.
    Fat grafting is a procedure where a doctor harvests excess fat from areas like the tummy or waist and uses it for corrective or augmentation work on o

  • 5 Myths of Armpit Fat & Non-invasive and surgical treatments to target armpit fat in Singapore

    A common bump on the road to looking good for many women is the much-dreaded armpit fat that spills out when wearing certain clothing like sports bras, tank tops, sleeveless tops and even swimwear.
    This unwelcome presence puts a damper on the confidence, and no matter how hard a woman tries to conceal it - the armpit fat bulge simply won't budge.
    Armpit Fat in Singapore
    Armpit fat, or ax

  • How to identify your acne type, Occurrence of Acne in Singapore

    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

  • How to Spot if I have Lipedema? Self-Diagnosing Lipedema at Home

    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

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