Gummy bear breast implants are a new type of silicone implant that can help produce more natural looking and feeling breast augmentation results. Known as form stable breast implants, the silicone used in gummy bear implants is thicker than other options, allowing it to remain in place and hold its shape even when in cases […]
Peña Plastic Surgery Blog
Herbal Supplements and Plastic Surgery Risks
Prior to your Naples plastic surgery procedure, Dr. Manuel Peña will ask for a list of any medications, supplements, and herbs you are currently taking. Some of these will need to be discontinued before your procedure to help protect your health and safety. Dr. Peña will discuss this with you in more detail during your […]
We must be prepared for EBOLA
The recent transfer of the doctor infected with Ebola to the US caused a lot of controversy. People were fearing the spread of Ebola with Emory University as Point Zero! They have it all wrong. It will get here and we better know a lot more about it than we do now. I remember reading […]
Fractora™ effective for Cystic Acne
Every adolescent gets some acne but for a few this turns into a nightmare called cystic acne. This may last for years into their mid adulthood. For years the treatment has been based on the use of keeping the skin ultra clean, local or topical antibiotics, oral antibiotics, and as a last resort Accutane. Recently […]
Sunscreen even More Important for Babies and Small children in Preventing Melanomas
Lather up your Babies and Small Children to keep them safe from Melanoma later. the importance of Consistently using sun block in babies and small children was emphasized. The rapidly multiplying skin cells of small children and babies are more susceptible to the sun's harmful UV rays. In a study performed using infant opossums (a […]
Fractional Therapies as Drug Delivery System
New Drug Delivery System What you may not know is that the skin is a very effective barrier. It functions to protect you from the outside world while keeping your bodily fluids inside. Many billions of dollars have been spent developing methods to deliver drug strew intact skin. Recently a whole family of devices […]
Restore lost volume Before Facelift
The most obvious sign of aging in the face is the loss of volume. Until recently, we would try to restore a youthful appearance by lifting the tissues that have the appearance of having fallen. We now know that a lot of that "fallen" appearance is actual deflation. Sure, there are factors such as the […]
SERI SCAFFOLD for long term breast lifting results
The Use of SERI Scaffold for breast surgery One of the most frustrating surgical endeavors that plastic surgeons undertake is the "Large volume breast lift". Either a large breasted patient wants to keep a lot of volume while lifting her breasts, or someone with saggy breasts and inelastic skin wants to be lifted and enlarged […]
Correction of Breast Asymmetry
Minor symmetrical difference are normal and, in most instances, completely unnoticeable. Pronounced breast asymmetry on the other hand can result in physical and emotional discomfort, and is not something any woman should be forced to deal with. Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña offers a number of breast surgery options to address asymmetry. During your […]
Is Board-Certification Really Important?
There are a number of surgeons in the Naples area who offer cosmetic procedures such as breast augmentation, liposuction, and facelift. Some potential patients may be tempted to price-shop, making cost the determining factor. However, it is important to remember that your plastic surgeon will play a direct role in your safety and comfort during […]
