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 […]
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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 […]
Do SculpSure® Results Last?
SculpSure® is a nonsurgical method of fat removal. Utilizing laser energy, Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña can use SculpSure® to tighten and tone the flanks and abdomen – two of the body’s most difficult areas to sculpt through diet and exercise. But once fat has been removed with SculpSure®, can it come back? Once […]
SmartphoneFace
Have you heard of Smartphone Face? It’s become a buzz term as more and more fashion magazines and bloggers draw attention to the phenomenon. It refers to the premature aging and sagging of neck and facial tissue brought about by having the head constantly bowed while looking at a smartphone – and it is becoming […]
Liposuction is the Most Searched for Plastic Surgery Term in Florida
Plastic Surgery Portal, a website that connects patients to board-certified plastic surgeons in their area, teamed up with marketing agency, Digital Third Coast, to analyze the search volume of plastic surgery related keywords in each state. In Florida, liposuction tops the list. This same body contouring procedure also tops the list in the eight states […]
Silhouette Instalift, the “new and Improved” absorbable Thread lifts
In 2004 I was one of the first four physicians in Florida to introduce the thread lift into my practice. We had imported a surgeon from Mexico that had trained with a Russian surgeon who developed it to teach us.. instantaneously we were able to lift eyebrows, cheeks, jaw lines, and even necks. This was all done under local […]
Is Breast Augmentation Painful?
Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure and, as such, may involve some postoperative discomfort. However, under the careful and experienced hand of Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña, your breast augmentation procedure will be crafted to minimize discomfort while optimizing results. Dr. Peña offers a range of breast augmentation options – each playing a role […]
Choosing the Best Dermal Filler
Dermal fillers provide a nonsurgical way to soften facial features and restore a fuller and more youthful appearance. Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña offers a range of dermal filler options, each of which is designed to address specific concerns. The best way to learn which of these nonsurgical facial rejuvenation options is best for […]
Dealing with Adult Acne: Summertime Solutions for Adults in their 30s and Beyond
Adult acne is real. More than that, it’s embarrassing. While breakouts on the face, neck, chest and back can be unsightly during adolescence and the early to mid-20s, once you reach a certain age, frustratingly persistent acne can become something else entirely – it can become humiliating. With the hot and humid summer months already […]