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Liposculpting, as done in our Naples Liposculpting clinic produces astonishing contours that are far superior to traditional liposuction. This treatment is most effective for people who are close to their optimum weight but have been unable to shape and tone areas, like small love handles or saddlebags, despite fitness and exercise efforts. How different are […]

I am very excited about an upcoming lecture that I will be attending. It concerns the noninvasive fat reducing laser technology known as Zerona. This laser has been used in the operating room to cause the fat to leak out of the fat cells for approximately 8 years. It now has been intensified by 5 […]

Finally got my study going. For patients were asked to participate in the study. All effects of BOTOX® which they had received in the past were visibly gone. Only one individual in my office who actually mixed to two vials one of BOTOX® in one of Dysport knew which one was which. After extensive reading […]

Choosing a cosmetic surgeon takes time and patience. I recommend that you make a list of questions designed to find out about a cosmetic surgeon’s education, training, experience, techniques and equipment that he uses. Check his board certification, license status, and disciplinary actions (if any). More Than Just Technical Knowledge Cosmetic surgery is as much […]

This is a common question that needs to be answered for every patient. While being a good candidate for plastic surgery is a concern that affects all of our Naples plastic surgery patients, the exact answer to that question is personal to each one. I examine each patient and consider both the general criteria as […]

I have seen an increase in women desiring a more distinct gluteal contour. We have chosen to employ a combination of liposuction and fat grafting to the buttocks. The more excess fat you have the more volume you can graft. Typically i use from 75cc to 400ccs per side depending on the size of the […]

A recent study revealed factors other than breast feeding may contribute the most to post pregnancy sagging of the breast. Over the years I have been impressed at the spectrum of post breast feeding breast ptosis that I saw in my patients. All had assumed that breast feeding was the most damaging to the structure […]

If you have developed sagging skin in the upper arm region due to lost skin elasticity from aging or massive weight loss, then arm lift surgery might be the ideal treatment to help you achieve a more toned appearance in your upper arms. During an arm lift, Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña will remove […]

Sculptra® Aesthetic can be used to fill a face that is lacking volume. Unfortunately it usually takes about three or four injections over six to twelve weeks to achieve the result that has been proven to 'stick around' for up to three years.* The best thing about Sculptra® Aesthetic is that it is 'off the […]

Many years ago I received a call from a local middle school student wanting to know how she could become a 'laser surgeon'. I laughed and explained to her that the laser was simply one of the many tools we used to accomplish surgical goals. She sounded somewhat disappointed and i never heard from her […]