Making the decisionto undergo breast augmentation is a big step and not one to be taken lightly. Many of the women who schedule consultations with Naples, Florida cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Manuel Peña, have contemplated this surgery for months or even years. But just because you have decided that you want to have larger breasts does […]
Browlifting made Easy
For many years endoscopic browlifts have been the most common way the forehead is rejuvenated. Five littleincisions behind the hair line and some high tech instruments and tiny video cameras and 'Poof' you are done. Is there an 'easier way' to achieve a rejuvenated forehead? First of all, do we know what a young forehead looks […]
BOTOX® Wars
Just recently the FDA announced the approval of the second Botulism type A formulation. BOTOX® has been available for clinical use since 1972. Initially used to treat lazy eye in children and now as the number one cosmetic procedure/ product in the US. It has had no competition here for this lucrative market until now. […]
Breast Asymmetry
While we all have flaws in our appearance whether it be a large nose, flat chest, pigeon toes, or crooked teeth, some flaws are a bit more embarrassing than others. Many women consider their breasts to be one of their most prominent, attractive features, so when something is “off” with their breasts, they may seek […]
Still Waiting for “Gummy Bear Implants”
For years we have been hearing about the 'Gummy Bear Implants'. They are great for this and fantastic for that and are used 70% of the time in Europe, etc. Patients feel safe with these so called 'Form Stable Implants' because if they break the silicone won't leak out and wreck havoc on your body. […]
Affordable plastic Surgery
I just had a great seminar at my office to discuss affordable plastic surgery. Bottom line is this: people still want to have plastic surgery and I still want to do plastic surgery… so what is keeping us apart? Obviously, it's the economy and the insecurity most feel about their financial future. The key to […]
Saline versus Silicone
It's all about the feel. Frankly they both look exactly the same. The more of your own tissue you have, the less difference there is. For instance, if you are a thin individual and you are wanting to go from a "B" to a "DD" then you may probably feel that the silicone implant feels […]
Medical Tourism Plastic Surgery
Let's face it, who doesn't want a good deal? Plastic surgery in an exotic location at half the price…hmmm, sounds real good doesn't it? However, this year alone I have seen six cases of complications of surgeries done abroad that have required my surgical intervention. These folks could have gone back to their surgeons and […]
Affordable Plastic Surgery
With all the concerns about the economy in the news today, it’s probably normal to wonder if you can still afford plastic surgery. The answer is yes. There are many options as long as you and your doctor can; list priorities, explore possibilities and accept some compromises. For example, if you are looking into facial […]
Loud implants at high altitude
Recently I saw a patient that had returned from a 4 day ski vacation in Colorado. She was staying at a resort at about 8000 foot elevation. shortly after arriving she noted strange noises coming from her breast any time she moved. These were quite unflattering and did not stop until she was back home […]
