Lipedema is a chronic fat disease condition that primarily affects women. Raising awareness is crucial for ensuring proper care for those impacted.

Amaris B. Clinic’s first-half 2026 enquiry figures show arm-related concerns accounted for 41.4% of all body-sculpting enquiries from women, with nearly half of those enquiries coming from women in their 40s. Medical director, Dr Ivan Puah links the trend to perimenopause, slowing metabolism and lifestyle pressures specific to Singapore.

Patients often ask about the number of liposuction sessions, incision size, and potential scarring. The aim is to minimize scars, with incisions ideally between 0.3 cm and 1 cm in discreet areas.

Between 2018 and 2023, Dr Ivan Puah treated over 550 cases, addressing unique challenges in Singapore’s multi-ethnic population. His study included diverse case profiles. Results revealing no complications and high satisfaction prove the need to adapt surgical techniques for variations in skin type between Asian and Caucasian patients.

Even though I have been the trainer in injectable neurotoxins and dermal fillers at Merz Aesthetics since 2018, I still feel a profound privilege to share my knowledge and experience with fellow practitioners.

In my podcast, I discuss hair loss symptoms & their impact on the well-being of women experiencing this condition, as well as effective hair restoration treatment.

The new Ultherapy Prime offers faster, more effective treatments with less discomfort and minimal downtime. It and can target areas like the abdomen & thighs.