Fat Dissolving Injections Have recently been approved in the US and is called Kybella®. This is a purified chemical that makes up most of the fluid that is stored in and released from the gallbladder. It helps us dissolve the fat in our diet! When injected into the fat in the form of tiny droplets in a […]
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Non-Surgical Options for Double Chins
The Fat Dissolving Injection option has actually been around for quite a while and originally was introduced from Europe 15 years ago commonly called "mesotherapy". The original US debut was a franchise called LipoDissolve which came and went rapidly. May different compounds were used to "kill the fat" Most were related to the chemicals contained […]
Weight Changes after Liposuction or Tummy Tuck
Weight Changes After Liposuction So when we lose weight the fat cells shrink and when we Liposuction you actually remove the fat cells! When you get a Tummy Tuck we remove skin and fat. So we are actually removing "bank accounts" . using the same analogy think about your income or your intake of calories […]
Weight Loss Before TummyTuck?
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Video: Body Contouring with Naples Plastic Surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña
In this short video, board-certified Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña covers some basic facts about body contouring and exercise to help you better understand when surgical procedures may be of benefit. Individual results may vary. If you are considering body contouring in Naples, Ft. Myers, or surrounding areas of Florida, please contact Peña Plastic […]
The IDEAL IMPLANT® vs. Traditional Saline Breast Implants
Saline breast implants are constructed somewhat like a water balloon. Comprised of an outer silicone shell, this type of breast implant is filled after it has been placed, allowing Dr. Peña to make slight adjustments to volume during the breast augmentation procedure. While this offers some benefit, many women find saline implants placed above the […]
How Long do ThermiSmooth™ Results Last?
ThermiSmooth™ is a nonsurgical skin rejuvenation treatment that can address skin laxity and wrinkles throughout the face. Most commonly used around the eyes, lips, and cheeks, ThermiSmooth stimulates collagen production to gradually soften and fill the treatment area over the course of several months. While gentle, ThermiSmooth is also very effective and can produce a […]
So Many Options Available for Breast Augmentation Today
30 years ago when I first started performing breast augmentation the options for implants and incisions were quite limited. Don't get me wrong, were getting great results with smooth round saline and silicone implants placed through the areola or underneath the breast. Around that time an implant (the Meme) of thicker silicone and wrapped in a polyurethane was […]
Liposuction and Mommy Makeover
A mommy makeover is not one, but a combination of procedures Estero plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña can tailor to address the unique ways pregnancy has impacted your body. During pregnancy, a number of physical changes occur such as a separation of stomach muscles, a stretching of the skin, and deposits of fat accumulating throughout […]
Which Breast Implant is Right for Me?
Board-certified Naples breast augmentation surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña offers two different types of breast implants: silicone and saline. Which one is right for you depends on factors unique to your anatomy, your aesthetic desires, and your final goals. During your breast augmentation consultation Dr. Peña will discuss all of your options to help ensure you […]
