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		<title>Regain your Youth</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:54:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is a fact that aging is part of a natural process and everyone has to go through it in his or her lifetime.  However nowadays, many people are looking older than their actual age and there are several factors that could have led to “early facial aging”.

Improve skin texture and appearance

Microdermabrasion, also known [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is a fact that aging is part of a natural process and everyone has to go through it in his or her lifetime.  However nowadays, many people are looking older than their actual age and there are several factors that could have led to “early facial aging”.</p>
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<h2>Improve skin texture and appearance</h2>
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<li><strong>Microdermabrasion</strong>, also known as “lunchtime” treatment can effectively diminish age spots and light acne scars by gently exfoliating the skin’s upper layers and simultaneously removing the dead skin.</li>
<li><strong>Laser skin resurfacing</strong> is effectively in removing the outer layers of the skin that are damaged or unevenly pigmented.  This procedure will help to stimulate the production of collagen and new skin cells in the underlying layers of skin.</li>
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<h2>Look younger and wrinkle-free</h2>
<p>Facial fillers work by filling in folds and “plumping” up the sunken facial areas.  Those who are troubled by crow’s feet, frown lines and furrows in the forehead can now turn to Botox injections to help reduce wrinkles and smooth out fine lines.</p>
<h2>Zip off those zits</h2>
<p>Acne light therapy has emerged as an effective treatment to significantly help clear acne while cleansing the skin pores.  It targets and kills bacteria that are responsible for acne outbreaks.</p>
<h2>Tighten &amp; lift up saggy skin</h2>
<p>Radiofrequency (RF) is a popular non-surgical skin tightening treatment that can help firm up the skin and improve the contours of the face and neck.  The aesthetic improvements are achieved with a radiofrequency device that is passed over the face, with the tip in contact with the skin’s surface, to help to stimulate collagen development.</p>
<h2>Achieve a firmer facial profile</h2>
<p>Neck is an area that tends to accumulate fat that is hard to lose.  Fat deposits in neck can make a younger person seem older and a fit person seems out of shape.  So, liposuction, a surgical procedure can be carried out on the neck area.  Doing this will reduce fat deposits and firm up the skin and improve facial profile.</p>
<h2>Acupuncture for skin revitalization</h2>
<p>Acupuncture is gaining in popularity as one of the alternative methods to help replenish the skin, erase lines and delay the aging process.  It helps to build collagen tones muscle, improves circulation and moistens skin without the risk of skin pigmentation or scarring.</p>
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		<title>Are you Embarassed and Stressed by Stretch Marks?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:07:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[cushing syndrome]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[marfan syndrome]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr Ivan Puah of Amaris-B Clinic suggest some remedies to stretch marks problems.
Most people associate stretch marks with pregnancy as 75% to 90% of mums-to-be tend to develop stretch marks; however, they are not the only ones affected.
Anyone who gains weight rapidly (man or woman) is susceptible to stretch marks.
Anyone who loses a significant amount of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Are you embarassed by stretch marks?" href="http://www.amaris-b.com" target="_blank">Dr Ivan Puah</a> of Amaris-B Clinic suggest some remedies to stretch marks problems.</p>
<p>Most people associate stretch marks with pregnancy as 75% to 90% of mums-to-be tend to develop stretch marks; however, they are not the only ones affected.</p>
<p>Anyone who gains weight rapidly (man or woman) is susceptible to stretch marks.</p>
<p>Anyone who loses a significant amount of weight in a short period of time is susceptible to stretch marks.</p>
<p>Find out more about the 3 medical syndromes, disorders, diseases, creams and lotions that can cause stretch marks.</p>
<p>Dr Ivan Puah gives &#8220;Tips on how to prevent stretch marks&#8221; and provide us with the answer that &#8220;Stretch Marks Can Be Treated &#8211; 4 Options Available&#8221;.</p>
<p>All the information is discussed by Dr Puah at <a title="Are you embarassed by stretch marks?" href="http://e-healthytimes.com/subscription_onlineform.html" target="_blank">Healthy Times Magazine</a>.</p>
<p>Do not forget to get your own copy of Dr Puah&#8217;s free ebook on &#8220;Ultimate Body Makeover&#8221; at <a href="http://www.e-healthytimes.com/ebooks_collection.html">http://www.e-healthytimes.com/ebooks_collection.html</a></p>
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		<title>Greetings from Dr Ivan Puah B. K.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:13:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Amaris B. clinic]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[body contouring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[body sculpting]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[fat reduction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fat transfer]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello Everyone,
I’m Dr. Ivan Puah and having graduated with an M.B.B.S from National University of Singapore in 1997, I was posted to a number of different medical disciplines.  The valuable experience I gained during my attachment with IMH has enabled me to manage patients suffering from eating disorders or body dismorphic syndrome in my practice.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello Everyone,</p>
<div id="attachment_76" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 210px"><a href="http://e-healthytimes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/img_9577.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-76" title="Dr Ivan Puah B. K." src="http://e-healthytimes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/img_9577-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Our Body Sculpting Doctor</p></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; mso-line-height-alt: 9.75pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">I’m Dr. Ivan Puah and having graduated with an M.B.B.S from National University of Singapore in 1997, I was posted to a number of different medical disciplines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The valuable experience I gained during my attachment with IMH has enabled me to manage patients suffering from eating disorders or body dismorphic syndrome in my practice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>During my posting at National Skin Centre, I treated patients with different types of skin problems.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Subsequently, I furthered my studies in this field whereby I obtained a Diploma in Family Dermatology from National University of Singapore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">   </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; mso-line-height-alt: 9.75pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">When I started my practice at Amaris B. Clinic, I hope to pioneer a trend in which newer, but less invasive cosmetic treatments can be made available to a wide group of patients to improve their physical appearance and boost their self-confidence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">   </span>With an avid interest in body sculpting, I further my training in fat reduction, body contouring and high definition liposculpture from well-known surgeons &amp; institutions in Italy, USA and Argentina.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I also have the privilege of being personally trained by French renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Pierre Francois Fournier, founder of liposculpture &amp; fat transfer as well. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; mso-line-height-alt: 9.75pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">As an International Member of American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (A.C.C.S), Member of College of Family Physicians Singapore, Member of Society of Aesthetic Medicine Singapore and Industry Member of IFATS, I am constantly updated on the latest happenings &amp; have had the opportunity to exchange views &amp; share experiences with fellow colleagues in the field of cosmetic surgery, aesthetic medicine &amp; regenerative medicine. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; mso-line-height-alt: 9.75pt;">I hope to be able to share my thoughts and views on skin &amp; body care, body sculpting and weight management issues on the blog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Do visit my <a title="Healthy Times Magazine" href="http://www.e-healthytimes.com">blog</a> to get the latest updates or visit my website, <a href="http://www.amaris-b.com/"><span style="color: #800080;">www.amaris-b.com</span></a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  You can also get a complimentary of my ebook titled <a title="The Ultimate Body Makeover - For The Perfect Body" href="http://www.e-healthytimes.com/ebook/ultimate-body-makeover.html">&#8220;<strong>The Ultimate Body Makeover &#8211; For The Perfect Body</strong></a>&#8220;.  </span>Amaris B. clinic is located at China Square Central.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; mso-line-height-alt: 9.75pt;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">Dr Ivan Puah B.K<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">   </span><br />
Amaris B. (Face &amp; Body Shaping Clinic)</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">Dr Ivan Puah B.K</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"><br />
M.B.B.S (University of Singapore)<br />
Diploma in Family Dermatology (Singapore)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">Current Positions</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"><br />
Director, Amaris B. Pte Ltd<br />
Director, Lifesource Medical Pte Ltd </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">International Member, American Academy of Cosmetic Society (A.C.C.S)<br />
Member, College of Family Physicians Singapore<br />
Member, Society of Aesthetic Medicine Singapore<br />
Industry Member, IFATS</span></p>
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