6 weeks after injecting Hydrelle into my cheeks i developed swelling, redness, and firm bumps. I treated it with local antibiotics, oral and injectable steroids and dissolving enzymes called hyaluronidase. I had to drain the areas several times. I received a memo from Coapt ( the company that markets Hydrelle) about 2 weeks ago and […]
Blog
Photos of My Hydrelle Reaction
Here they are: scary pictures of myself Manuel M. Peña, M.D. approximately 6 weeks after I injected Hydrelle into my malar areas. About a week before these photos I had received a memo from Coapt Corp. (the marketers of Hydrelle) recommending that this material only be used in the Nasolabial folds and Oral commissures. Whoops […]
Infection/ Reaction to Hydrelle
I tried Hydrelle in my cheeks when it first came out with excellent results. I repeated this injection about 7 weeks ago. About 12 days ago started having swelling and redness in one cheek then the other. Despite aggressive oral antibiotics , injections of Hyalouronidase, and intermittentoral and IM corticosteroids I have quite a reaction […]
Get the Fat OUT!
Just got back from a major cosmetic surgery meeting last nite. How many ways will someone come up to 'get the fat out'. There is traditional Liposuction (hohumm), tumescent liposuction, six different 'Laser Assisted' liposuction devices, a water pick device (Water Jet)liposucttion. They all claim to be gentler and perhaps be better. The laser devices claim […]
BOTOX®/ Dysport study 3 month results
I examined and interviewed all four patients that I enrolled in my study three months ago. I also found out which side was Dysport and which side was BOTOX®. The results were exactly the same for both the patient and me, the examiner. So folks… stay tune to see if on lasts longer than the other.
What is the Best Age for Breast Augmentation?
The actual best age for breast augmentation is, at best, unique to each person. At our Fort Myers breast augmentation clinic, I perform a thorough medical examination and review of your medical history. Many factors determine the best age for this procedure, that the standard FDA approved age minimum of 18 years, and statistically best […]
Trans Umbilical Breast Augmentation
Recently, I was out with some friends and our usual waitress told us she would not be there the next couple of weeks because she was having breast surgery. When my friends volunteered that I was a plastic surgeon and had over 2000 happy breast augmentation patients in Naples, she quickly explained that she was […]
Questions to Ask Your Cosmetic Surgeon
When you are ready to ask the critical questions about cosmetic surgery, I, Fort Myers cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Manuel Peña am prepared to answer any that you have, and many that you might not think of. Expectations A well-informed, well-prepared patient has realistic expectations of what results are possible for them. My growing list of […]
Advances in Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric or weight loss surgery is becoming a more mainstream answer to long term weight loss. As procedures become less and less invasive the use of surgery as earlier option will become a reality. Less morbidity, less recovery, and less cost is bringing a new development in the field of Weight Loss Surgery into the […]
Overeating during Holidays
I read a great article explaining the types of food that make you feel hungry. It's no new but they explain "high Glycemic Load" concept very well.