Excessive sweating is a common experience when the weather is hot and humid or when we’re nervous before a big presentation or performance. But for some, excessive underarm sweat is a constant problem that affects all aspects of daily life. Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a benign disorder in that poses no danger to a […]
Microneedling With Platelet Rich Plasma
Originally micro-needling was performed with needles of varying lengths on a roller. These are replaced by battery-operated hand-held "micro-needling" pens that were based on tattoo machines. The purpose of the needle punctures was to stimulate wound healing and trigger collagen and elastin production as well as skin remodeling. The total result was from the needle […]
Does SculpSure® Work?
SculpSure® is a nonsurgical body contouring procedure that is used to destroy fat cells, allowing for their natural shedding from the body. In clinical trials, SculpSure® has shown to produce a twenty-four percent reduction in fat throughout the treatment area, results consistent with those enjoyed by patients of Naples cosmetic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña.* However, […]
Will Liposuction Make me Skinny?
Liposuction is used to remove excess fat from targeted areas of the body. Some of the liposuction techniques utilized by Fort Myers plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña may also encourage skin tightening, helping to further tone the treatment area. These benefits of liposuction can help create a skinner and more ideally contoured frame, but the […]
Is Breast Augmentation Surgery Safe?
Breast augmentation is the most popular plastic surgery procedure in the United States – a distinction it has enjoyed for over a decade. However, despite its popularity, many women wonder, “Is breast augmentation surgery safe?” Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure. As such, it comes with the same risks as any surgery such as bleeding, […]
SculpSure® targets Fat with laser energy
SculpSure® A non invasive laser applied directly on the skin can melt the fat under the treated area. It takes up to 3 months to see the final results but the SculpSure® treatment can be repeated in a little as six weeks in the same area for an even greater effect! *Individual results may vary. Consult with […]
Sculptsure laser assisted fat reduction
Being a plastic surgeon I am used to immediate results! Lately the public has been wanting non surgical or minimally invasive ways to take care of aesthetic problems such asunwanted fat deposits and loose skin. After reviewing the technologies avaialble (Freezing the Fat, Blasting the Fat with ultra sound, and destroying it with a laser) […]
e-Cigarettes are not Safe During Plastic Surgery Recovery
Smoking effects surgical recovery. Impacting the vascular system, smoking drastically slows blood flow to surgical incisions, resulting in a delayed healing response and a much larger risk for thick and visible scars. E-Cigarettes, which may be a useful tool in quitting smoking, do not reduce these risks because they still contain nicotine, the primary vasoconstrictor […]
Infographic – All About Breast Implants
If you're interested in adding volume to your breasts, breast implants might be the right option for you. Use this infographic to plan our the decisions that you'll have to make in order to choose the best breast implants for you. To schedule a consultation with Peña Plastic surgery, please contact us today at 239-348-7362. We […]
SculpSure® targets Fat with laser energy
Do you Have areas of unwanted fat deposit? SculpSure® Is the latest technology used to reduce unwanted fat. Up to now there was surgery, fat freezing, ultrasound busting, and dieting. Now using the same laser wave length used for destroying fat using a fiberoptic delivery system called SmartLipo, fat deposits are diminished. In a comfortable […]
