Some men have a "muffin top" bulge although they have very little fat. This may be due to their anatomy that includes the iliac crest flaring out superiorly and then joining the abdominal musculature. Sometimes you can detect this problem along with the minimal "pinch test" and avoid surgery and disappointed patients. A careful exam […]
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BOTOX® Finally Approved for Crowsfeet
Naples BOTOX® – Naples BOTOX® For Crow's Feet – 239-348-7362 Dr-PeñaIf you wish to share this video please use this link Naples BOTOX® http://youtu.be/ong3Vszuhvw FDA finally approves the use of BOTOX® for the Crows Feet! Ho humm… we have been using BOTOX® for crow's feet in Naples, Florida for the last 20 years. (Off label […]
Juvederm® Lip Augmentation
Juvederm® Lip Augmentation – Juvederm® Lip Sculpting – 239-348-7362 Dr-PeñaIf you wish to share this video please use this link Juvederm® Lip Augmentation http://youtu.be/Ym1-f9Tv7MI Ever since Kim Basinger made it to the top of the acting world, plastic surgeons have been asked to plump or enlarged or enhance the lips. This is in stark contrast […]
Exparel for long lasting post operative pain relief.
In Naples, Florida, we perform a lot of breast augmentations and tummy tucks. One of the most common problems is managing post operative pain. Now we have something that helps a lot.Finally, the common "long term" bupivacaine has been put in a novel carrier system so it's effect can be prolonged from 4 hours to […]
Liposuction for Large Amounts of Belly Fat
There are a lot of commonly held misconceptions about liposuction, not the least of which is an assumption that it is a good method for addressing large amounts of fat. The truth is liposuction can only be used to safely remove a small amount of fatty tissue, making it a poor choice for patients with […]
Waiting on VOLUMA in Naples, Florida
Don't get me wrong, I love fat grafts! Everyone knows that, but a long term (safe) hyaluronic acid filler especially made to fill volumes like the cheeks or the areas just in front of the Jowls… will be a welcomed addition to our armamentarium. I also love Sculptra® Aesthetic… but I don't like to wait […]
Mommy Makeover
A mommy makeover is a combination of cosmetic surgery procedures tailored to address the changes pregnancy and nursing can have on a woman’s body. Fort Meyer plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña customizes mommy makeover procedures to meet the unique needs of each patient with an eye towards providing you with the sculpted and attractive look […]
Happy Cusomers rarely review!
I have had so may happy patients in my 24 years of Plastic Surgery practice in Naples, Florida. I received many wonderful notes thanking my staff and I for the care they received. In fact these have been too numerous to count. However, happy patients rarely go out of their way to "rate" you in […]
Tattooing over moles not a good idea
Recent study revealed possible delays in diagnosing a benign lesion turning to a malignant one and possibility of irritating a benign lesion into a malignant lesion while trying to remove it with laser tattoo removal. Scar camouflaging scars is still ok. "Tattoo ink can hide a malignant melanoma, and laser tattoo removal might encourage precancerous […]
Breast Augmentation and Other Procedures
Many women look to breast augmentation to correct issues with the size, shape, and profile of their chests. In some cases, this is all that is required to help a woman reach her aesthetic goals. In others, a combination of procedures may be required to produce the overall look you are hoping to achieve. During […]
