Dr. Peña Manuel received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) in 1981. After completing his general surgery residency and fellowship at Charity Hospital, Tulane University and Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, he would return to MCG to complete his plastic surgery residency. While a good student and a now a […]
Peña Plastic Surgery Blog
Body Contouring Options
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña offers a range of body contouring procedures that can be used alone or in combination to produce a toned, trimmed, and attractive physique. If there are areas of your body that you are unhappy with, areas that are obscured by loose skin, excess fat, or a lumpy and uneven […]
Quiz: Finding the Right Nonsurgical Procedure
Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña offers a number of nonsurgical options, enabling him to address many skin imperfections – including signs of aging – without surgical risks or lengthy recovery times. But how can you tell which cosmetic service is right for your specific concerns? The short quiz below can help you start […]
Hair Growth Stimulation Strategies
Androgenic alopecia (hair loss sensitive to Testosterone) is the most common type of hair loss in both men and women. Follicles are “ miniaturized” and hair gets thinner before it falls out. All the following treatments work better on recent hair loss and in areas that still have some active but miniaturized follicles. If these […]
Hair Growth Stimulation using Microneedling and PRP
The more we learn about our body's ability to stimulate healing and regenerate itself, the more we find innovative ways to restore the failing parts of her body. Platelet rich plasma also known as PRP is a highly concentrated suspension of our own bodies healing triggering bodies known as platelets. They contain a myriad of hormones or […]
Quiz: Cosmetic Surgery Facts and Fiction
Let's face it: There is a lot of misinformation on the internet, and the plastic surgery field is not immune. If you are considering a cosmetic procedure, you deserve clear, honest information about the surgery and your options. Dr. Peña is committed to providing such information. To arrange a consultation in Naples, Florida, please call […]
Are you sick of sweat from Hyperhidrosis? Struggle no more!
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 […]
