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The mid facelift might be suited to you if you have no issues with the skin of your neck. Often, the alternative to a mid facelift is fat grafting the central cheek area, since rather than tissues sagging, here they are really "deflating."'}),e.jsx("p",{children:'Sometimes called a "weekend facelift" or "S lift," the mini facelift addresses any minor sagging on the cheeks, neck or jaw line. 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One of the best-known forms of cosmetic surgery, nose reshaping aims to reduce or enhance the nose or correct a crooked bridge of the nose."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Additional noninvasive facial procedures include BOTOX®, facial fillers, Fraxel®, or laser skin resurfacing."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["If you would like to learn more about facelift alternatives, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"contact"})," Fort Myers, Florida, plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña to schedule a consultation."]})]})},{slug:"when-is-the-best-time-to-have-a-facelift",title:"When is the Best Time to Have a Facelift?",description:"Dr. Manuel Peña discusses the ideal timing for facelift surgery in this video from Peña Plastic Surgery in Naples, Florida.",date:"June 2015",publishedTime:"2015-06-26",category:"Face & Neck",relatedProcedureLabel:"Facelift",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/facial-procedures/facelift",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsx(i,{src:"https://www.youtube.com/embed/TpVrLUPNJVw?rel=0&modestbranding=1",title:"When is the Best Time to Have a Facelift? â Dr. Manuel Peña",caption:"When is the best time to have a facelift? â Dr. Manuel Peña, Naples, FL."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Ready to learn more? Please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"contact Peña Plastic Surgery"})," to schedule your facelift consultation with board-certified Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña."]})]})},{slug:"facts-about-breast-implants-rupture-and-related-illness",title:"Facts About Breast Implants, Rupture and Related Illness",description:"Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña separates fact from fear on breast implant rupture and breast implant illness, and explains what patients should actually watch for.",date:"2018",publishedTime:"2018-01-01",category:"Breast Surgery",relatedProcedureLabel:"Breast Augmentation",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsx(i,{src:"https://www.youtube.com/embed/n34Ff99jbLE?rel=0&modestbranding=1",title:"How Long Do Breast Implants Last?",caption:"How long do breast implants last? â Naples MD"}
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The longer you have a breast implant, the greater the chance of implant rupture."]}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"What Is a Breast Implant Rupture & Breast Implant Related Illness?"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"A breast implant rupture is a tear or hole in the outer shell of the breast implant. If you have saline implants you won't have to wait long to get your answer. Usually the change in size as the saltwater bag deflates is rather quick. It may take a few days and in some cases the valve is the culprit, and sometimes only a partial deflation is noted. Usually it will feel looser and often you will get a crinkly sensation. There is no need for alarm as it is just saltwater that your body will be shedding."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"More stressful and more recently confusing are the individuals that believe they have a ruptured silicone implant. Silicone gel is thicker than saline, so when a silicone gel-filled implant ruptures, the gel may remain in the shell or in the scar tissue that forms around the implant (intracapsular rupture)."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"The concern is fueled by the 1992 implant scare where the FDA called for a stop on the use of silicone gel until safety concerns could be evaluated. It turns out that the silicone implant manufacturers failed to produce evidence of their safety when they were approved in the 1960s."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"There was great concern that these were causing problems anywhere from autoimmune diseases such as Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia, as well as the possibility of them causing many other symptoms such as loss of libido, loss of hair, GI disturbances and even the possibility of cancer."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"From 1992 to 1997 a large number of retrospective and prospective studies were made involving huge numbers of women that have received implants. Statistically, NO correlations were made between the implants and these diseases and symptoms. However, it should be noted that on an individual basis, a foreign body of any type is possible to affect a person's well-being. If you believe this to be the case, whether or not you believe them to be ruptured, I advise you to consult your physician and surgeon."}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"What to Do About a Ruptured Implant"}),e.jsx(i,{src:"https://www.youtube.com/embed/IK_EMbxq57c?rel=0&modestbranding=1",title:"What Happens If A Breast Implant Breaks Inside My Body",caption:"What happens if a breast implant breaks inside my body? â Naples MD"}),e.jsx("p",{className:"text-sm text-foreground/50 italic",children:"Individual results may vary."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"My recommendation in these cases is to call your plastic surgeon and get an evaluation as soon as possible. While there is no immediate health issue, you do not want to let the capsule shrink up too much because it will make the replacement a little bit harder. 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For over 20 years, breast surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña has been helping patients achieve their best possible results from ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation",className:t,children:"breast augmentation"}),"."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Meeting with Dr. Peña is the best way to determine if you are an ideal candidate for the procedure, but in general, you are a good candidate if you:"}),e.jsxs("ul",{children:[e.jsx("li",{children:"Are in good physical health"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Are close to your ideal weight"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Are a non-smoker"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Have small breasts"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Have uneven or unusually shaped breasts"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Have realistic expectations for your results"})]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"You also have to be over 18 to receive saline breast implants, and you cannot have silicone breast implants until you are over 22."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["With our ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/our-cosmetic-surgery-practice/our-practice/vectra-3d-imaging",className:t,children:"Vectra 3D imaging system"}),", you can see what kind of results you can expect from your procedure. 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In Naples, Florida, ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation",className:t,children:"breast augmentation"})," surgery is a popular choice for women who are unhappy with the size, shape or fullness of their breasts. Breast augmentation adds youthful volume and contour to achieve a more feminine silhouette."]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Since 1990, ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/our-cosmetic-surgery-practice/medical-director/naples-plastic-surgeon-dr-manuel-pena",className:t,children:"Dr. Manuel Peña"})," has performed thousands of breast augmentation procedures. Renowned for exceptional artistry and surgical expertise, Dr. Peña can help you choose the right implant and recommend additional procedures, such as the ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/breast-lift-mastopexy",className:t,children:"breast lift"}),", to ensure beautiful results."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:'A common question Dr. Peña often hears is, "How much does breast augmentation cost?" While cost is obviously an important consideration, it should not be the only factor. The best answer begins with a comprehensive consultation. After Dr. Peña performs a thorough physical evaluation and discusses expectations for your surgical outcome, a knowledgeable staff member will share information on surgical fees and payment options.'}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Dr. Peña and his caring professional team want to help you look your very best. 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1ss combining breast lift with implants during your initial consultation."}),e.jsx("h3",{children:"Is Breast Lift Right for You?"}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Breast lift surgery is designed to give a perkier and more youthful look to the chest. Ptosis (sagging) brought about by the aging process, pregnancy and nursing, weight gain and loss, and other factors can result in an unbecoming and uncomfortable breast appearance. With ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/breast-lift-mastopexy",className:t,children:"breast lift surgery"}),", Dr. Peña addresses these issues to produce a look that is more flattering and attractive."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Dr. Peña offers a wide range of breast surgery options and can completely customize your procedure to meet your specific needs. The best way to determine which procedure is right for you is through a one-on-one consultation at the Naples, Florida office of our board-certified plastic surgeon."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["To schedule your consultation at Peña Plastic Surgery, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"contact us"})," today."]})]})},{slug:"which-breast-implant-is-right-for-me",title:"Which Breast Implant is Right for Me?",description:"Naples breast surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña explains the key differences between silicone and saline breast implants and how to choose the right option for your anatomy and aesthetic goals.",date:"February 2016",publishedTime:"2016-02-19",category:"Breast Surgery",relatedProcedureLabel:"Breast Augmentation",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsxs("p",{children:["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 ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation",className:t,children:"breast augmentation"})," consultation Dr. Peña will discuss all of your options to help ensure you are choosing the implant best suited to meet your needs."]}),e.jsx("h3",{children:"Silicone Breast Implants"}),e.jsx("p",{children:'Silicone breast implants are filled prior to placement. This means that a larger incision may be necessary. However, silicone breast implants â particularly form stable or "gummy bear breast implants" â tend to look, feel, and respond more like natural breast tissue. For many women, this more natural looking result can even be obtained when silicone implants are placed above the muscles in the chest.'}),e.jsx("h3",{children:"Saline Breast Implants"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Saline breast implants are filled after they are placed. This offers two advantages: it allows Dr. Peña to make small adjustments to volume and it allows for a smaller incision. However, saline breast implants may not look and feel as natural as their silicone alternatives. For this reason, many women who choose this type of implant also choose below the muscle placement. This breast augmentation option may slightly increase recovery time, but it covers saline implants with natural breast tissue and reduces many of the aesthetic issues associated with this particular implant option."}),e.jsx("h3",{children:"What's Best for You?"}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["As an experienced and board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Peña is well equipped to assess individual frames and make suggestions based on both subtle and pronounced anatomical features. If you are curious about your breast augmentation options or are ready to schedule a consultation at our Naples office, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"contact Peña Plastic Surgery"})," today."]})]})},{slug:"is-breast-augmentation-painful",title:"Is Breast Augmentation Painful?",description:"Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña addresses breast augmentation pain and postoperative discomfort honestly â explaining what patients can realistically expect during recovery.",date:"August 2016",publishedTime:"2016-08-15",category:"Breast Surgery",relatedProcedureLabel:"Breast Augmentation",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsxs("p",{children:["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 ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation",className:t,children:"breast augmentation procedure"})," will be crafted to minimize discomfort while optimizing results."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Dr. Peña offers a range of breast augmentation options â each playing a role in recovery time and comfort. Options including breast implant incision location and the placement of your breast implants can impact comfort, though steps are taken â including prescription medications when necessary â to help ensure you are comfortable and able to relax during the recovery period. While intensity and duration of discomfort can vary, most women are able to discontinue more powerful analgesics within seven to ten days."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Extreme pain is unusual and indicative of a problem. 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1)," to discuss the issue with Dr. Peña. If a problem such as capsular contracture has occurred, steps can be taken to address the issue and restore comfort."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"While it is unrealistic to expect a surgical procedure to be pain-free, modern medicine and advanced techniques help reduce postoperative breast augmentation discomfort. Once recovery is complete, pain is highly unusual and likely points to an underlying problem. During your initial consultation, Dr. Peña can discuss this in greater detail and address any other breast augmentation questions you may have to ensure you are fully prepared for this procedure."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["To schedule your breast augmentation consultation at our Naples, FL office, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"contact Peña Plastic Surgery"})," today. We welcome breast augmentation patients from Ft. Myers, Estero, and all surrounding areas of Florida."]})]})},{slug:"tummy-tuck-vs-liposuction-which-procedure-is-right-for-you",title:"Tummy Tuck vs. Liposuction: Which Procedure Is Right for You?",description:"Dr. Manuel Peña explains the key differences between tummy tuck and liposuction â what each procedure addresses, when to combine them, and how to determine which is right for your body goals.",date:"July 2026",publishedTime:"2026-07-01",image:"/blog/tummy-tuck-vs-liposuction.jpg",imageAlt:"Close-up of a toned abdomen illustrating body contouring results from tummy tuck or liposuction at Peña Plastic Surgery in Naples, FL",category:"Body Contouring",relatedProcedureLabel:"Explore Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/tummy-tuck-abdominoplasty",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsx("p",{children:`One of the most common questions I hear during consultations is, "Should I have liposuction or a tummy tuck?" The answer depends on what's causing your concernsâand understanding the difference between these two procedures is the first step.`}),e.jsx("p",{children:"The most important thing to know is this: neither liposuction nor a tummy tuck is a weight-loss procedure. Both are designed to improve your body's shape by removing excess fat, tightening loose tissue, or both. They are body contouring procedures that work best for people who are already close to their ideal weight but are frustrated by areas that don't respond to diet and exercise."}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"What Does Liposuction Do?"}),e.jsxs("p",{children:[e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/l
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After the fat is removed, your skin needs enough elasticity to shrink and conform to your new shape."}),e.jsx("h3",{children:"Common Areas Treated with Liposuction"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Some of the most popular treatment areas include:"}),e.jsxs("ul",{children:[e.jsx("li",{children:"Love handles and waist"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Lower back"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Saddlebags (outer thighs)"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Inner thighs"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Knees"}),e.jsx("li",{children:'Lower abdomen ("pooch")'}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Flanks"})]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"As we get olderâparticularly after age 40âmany people notice their waistline becoming less defined. Fat gradually accumulates between the rib cage and the hips, often wrapping around the lower back. This can make the buttocks appear flatter than they really are."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Strategic liposuction of the waist and lower back can restore a more youthful hourglass shape and often enhances the appearance of buttock projection without actually operating on the buttocks themselves."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"For younger patients, genetics usually determines where stubborn fat collects, making liposuction an excellent option for reshaping areas that simply won't respond to exercise."}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"What Is a Tummy Tuck?"}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["A ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/tummy-tuck-abdominoplasty",className:t,children:"tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty"}),", addresses a different problem altogether."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"While liposuction removes fat, a tummy tuck removes loose skin, tightens the abdominal muscles, and reshapes the entire midsection."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Many patients who have had children or lost a significant amount of weight develop separation of the abdominal musclesâa condition called diastasis recti. Pregnancy is the most common cause, but some people are simply born with weaker connective tissue, while others develop it after major weight loss."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"During a tummy tuck, I repair the separated muscles from the rib cage all the way down to the pubic bone, restoring the strength of the abdominal wall. Small hernias or weaknesses around the belly button can often be repaired during the same operation."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"The excess skin and fat are then removed, creating a flatter, firmer abdomen."}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"What About the Belly Button?"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Patients often ask if the belly button is removed."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"The answer is no."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Your own belly button stays attached to its blood supply. After the loose skin is removed and tightened, the belly button is brought through a new opening in its natural position, creating a very natural appearance."}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Will I Have a Scar?"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Yesâbut it's placed where most patients can easily hide it."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"The tummy tuck incision sits very low on the abdomen, typically below the bikini line, extending from hip to hip. In most cases, it can be concealed beneath underwear, swimwear, or athletic clothing."}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Can Liposuction and a Tummy Tuck Be Combined?"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Absolutely."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"In fact, many patients achieve their best results with a lipoabdominoplasty, which combines liposuction with a tummy tuck."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"This allows us to:"}),e.jsxs("ul",{children:[e.jsx("li",{children:"Remove stubborn fat"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Tighten separated abdominal muscles"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Remove loose skin"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Create a more defined waistline"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Improve overall body proportions"})]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"For many patients, combining these procedures produces a more natural, balanced result than either procedure alone."}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Benefits Beyond Appearance"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Most people choose these procedures because they want to look better in and out of clothing, but there are functional benefits as well."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Patients who undergo abdominal muscle repair frequently tell me they notice:"}),e.jsxs("ul",{children:[e.jsx("li",{children:"Better posture"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Improved core strength"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Less lower back discomfort"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Clothing that fits better"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Greater confidence in their appearance"})]}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Recovery: Liposuction vs. Tummy Tuck"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Recovery is another important difference between these procedures."}),e.jsx("h3",{children:"Liposuction Recovery"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Most patients return to desk work within one to two weeks and resume most normal activities within two to three weeks, depending on the extent of treatment."}),e.jsx("h3",{children:"Tummy Tuck Recovery"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Because the muscles are repaired and excess skin is removed, recovery takes a little longer."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Patients with desk jobs typically return to work in about two weeks, while exercise and strenuous activities usually resume after four to six weeks, depending on healing and your surgeon's recommendations."}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Which Procedure Is Best for You?"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"If your biggest concern is stubborn fat, and your skin still has good elasticity, liposuction alone may be all you need."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"If you're dealing with loose skin, stretched abdominal muscles, or both, a tummy tuck will usually provide the best result."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Many patients actually benefit from combining liposuction with a tummy tuck to address all of these concerns at once."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"The best way to know which procedure is right for you is through a personalized consultation. Every patient's anatomy is different, and the goal is always the sameâto create results that look natural, balanced, and proportionate to your body."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["If you're considering body contouring surgery and would like to learn whether liposuction, a tummy tuck, or a combination procedure is right for you, ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"schedule a consultation"}),". Together, we'll create a treatment plan designed specifically for your body and your goals."]})]})},{slug:"when-is-the-right-time-for-a-mommy-makeover",title:"When Is the Right Time for a Mommy Makeover?",description:"Dr. Manuel Peña discusses the key timing factors for a mommy makeover â from completing your family and stabilizing your weight to navigating GLP-1 medications before surgery.",date:"August 2026",publishedTime:"2026-08-01",image:"/blog/when-is-the-right-time-for-a-mommy-makeover.jpg",imageAlt:"Confident woman with a fit silhouette in natural light, representing mommy makeover body restoration at Peña Plastic Surgery in Naples, FL",category:"Body Contouring",relatedProcedureLabel:"Explore Mommy Makeover",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/mommy-makeover",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsxs("p",{children:["A ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/mommy-makeover",className:t,children:"mommy makeover"})," is a customized combination of procedures designed to restore your body after pregnancy. 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Pulling the abdominal wall together also cinches the waist, producing more defined and pleasing contours throughout the midsection of the body."}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Butt Lift"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Dr. Peña offers the popular Brazilian Butt Lift, a procedure in which your own fat is used to augment, redefine, and enhance your backside. Butt lift surgery can be used to produce a fuller, firmer, and more lifted appearance, helping create ideal contours for your entire lower body."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"To perform a butt lift, Dr. Peña will first need to select an area of your body through which fat can be extracted with liposuction. This allows the butt lift procedure to sculpt additional areas of the body while enhancing the derrière. 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This particular option is often best as a post-bariatric surgery procedure, as it addresses all of the issues brought about by rapid weight loss."]}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Mommy Makeover"}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["The ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/mommy-makeover",className:t,children:"mommy makeover"})," procedure combines body contouring options like liposuction and tummy tuck with breast surgery to fully address those areas most impacted by pregnancy and nursing. Each mommy makeover procedure is different because no two women experience the effects of pregnancy in quite the same way. Dr. Peña will work with you to design a procedure that addresses your unique concerns."]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["To learn more about your body contouring options, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"contact Peña Plastic Surgery"})," today. We serve patients in Naples, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, and all surrounding communities."]})]})},{slug:"tummy-tuck-costs",title:"Tummy Tuck Costs",description:"Dr. Manuel Peña discusses tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) costs in Naples, Florida, and the financing options available â including CareCredit no-interest and extended payment plans.",date:"June 2010",publishedTime:"2010-06-01",category:"Body Contouring",relatedProcedureLabel:"Tummy Tuck",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/tummy-tuck-abdominoplasty",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsxs("p",{children:["In Naples, Florida, fun in the sun is a top priority. Beautiful beaches beckon, and residents take fitness and beauty seriously. 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While cost is a valid issue, it is only one consideration when choosing whether tummy tuck is right for you. We suggest scheduling a consultation with Dr. Peña to give you the opportunity to fully understand the procedure, the potential risks, and the results you can expect to achieve. When you are more fully informed, discussions about procedural costs make more sense."]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["A qualified staff member will be happy to share detailed information about ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/our-cosmetic-surgery-practice/patient-resources/cosmetic-surgery-financing-options",className:t,children:"financing options"}),", including CareCredit, America's leading financing program for elective surgery procedures. 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1deal tummy tuck candidate, what the procedure addresses, and why it is especially popular among women who have had children.",date:"July 2009",publishedTime:"2009-07-01",category:"Body Contouring",relatedProcedureLabel:"Tummy Tuck",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/tummy-tuck-abdominoplasty",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsxs("p",{children:["A ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/tummy-tuck-abdominoplasty",className:t,children:"tummy tuck"})," is a body contouring procedure that results in a smoother, tighter abdomen. It is commonly sought by men and women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s who have tried diet and exercise but still have slack skin and muscles in the abdominal area. The procedure is especially popular among women who have had one or more children but do not plan on having more, since it allows not only for the tightening of slack abdominal muscles, but also for the removal of stretch marks, since skin is removed from the abdominal region."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"In general, the best candidates for tummy tucks are in good general health, are at or near their ideal weight, are non-smokers, and have realistic expectations for the procedure."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["To learn more, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"schedule a personal evaluation"})," with Naples, Florida plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña today."]})]})},{slug:"naples-liposuction-candidates",title:"Naples Liposuction Candidates",description:"Dr. Manuel Peña outlines the ideal characteristics of a liposuction candidate and explains how body contouring works best for patients near their goal weight in Naples, FL.",date:"April 2014",publishedTime:"2014-04-24",category:"Body Contouring",relatedProcedureLabel:"Liposuction",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/l
1iposuction",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsx("p",{children:"Diet and exercise are wonderful ways to achieve a slim and attractive physique, but they are not always enough. Stubborn fat deposits can hang around long after initial weight loss, making your frame look lumpy or uneven. Worse still, these deposits of fat may never respond to traditional methods of body sculpting."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["If you have fat deposits that have failed to respond to diet and exercise, you may be an ideal candidate for ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/liposuction",className:t,children:"liposuction"}),". Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña can help you determine if this procedure is right for you during your initial body contouring consultation."]}),e.jsx("h3",{children:"Is Liposuction Right for Me?"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Liposuction may be an ideal choice for you if you are:"}),e.jsxs("ul",{children:[e.jsx("li",{children:"Close to your goal weight"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"In generally good health"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Prepared to limit activities during a short recovery period"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Willing to follow all of Dr. Peña's pre and postoperative instructions"})]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["You should also be aware of the benefits, limitations, and potential risks of liposuction before committing to the procedure. ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/our-cosmetic-surgery-practice/medical-director/naples-plastic-surgeon-dr-manuel-pena",className:t,children:"Naples liposuction surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña"})," will discuss all of these things with you during your initial consultation. Having this information will empower you to make the decision you feel is best for your body."]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["If you are considering liposuction in Naples or surrounding areas of Florida, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"contact Manuel Peña, MD"})," today to schedule your body contouring consultation."]})]})},{slug:"am-i-a-good-mommy-makeover-candidate",title:"Am I A Good Mommy Makeover Candidate?",description:"Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña explains who is an i
1deal mommy makeover candidate and what the combined procedure can include to restore a woman's pre-pregnancy appearance.",date:"September 2014",publishedTime:"2014-09-15",category:"Body Contouring",relatedProcedureLabel:"Mommy Makeover",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/mommy-makeover",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsxs("p",{children:["If you are dissatisfied with the appearance of your body following pregnancy, you may be a good candidate for a ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/mommy-makeover",className:t,children:"mommy makeover"}),". This procedure combines cosmetic treatments that target the areas most impacted by pregnancy and nursing, and is ideal for women who are ready to reclaim their healthiest and most beautiful form."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Mommy makeover surgery may include:"}),e.jsxs("ul",{children:[e.jsxs("li",{children:[e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation",className:t,children:"Breast augmentation"})," and breast lift to address the loss of volume, symmetry, and lift often caused by hormonal changes and size fluctuations during pregnancy"]}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Tummy tuck surgery to strengthen abdominal muscles and remove excess skin and fat from the midsection"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Liposuction to reduce fat deposits in the legs, buttocks, arms, back, face, and neck"})]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Because the mommy makeover procedure combines a number of surgical treatments, it is best for women who are nonsmokers, in good general health, and prepared for a surgical procedure. It is also necessary that you are able to take time to rest following your procedure and are willing to follow all of Dr. Peña's pre and postoperative advice. These things can be discussed with you in greater detail during your initial consultation with our board-certified Naples plastic surgeon."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["To schedule your mommy makeover consultation, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"contact Peña Plastic Surgery"})," today. Dr. Peña provides customized treatments for women living in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, and surrounding Florida communities from our accredited surgical facility in Naples."]})]})},{slug:"brazilian-butt-lift-d1",title:"Brazilian Butt Lift",description:"Dr. Manuel Peña describes the Brazilian Butt Lift â combining liposuction of the abdomen, hips, waist, and lumbar area with fat grafting to the buttocks for natural augmentation in Naples, FL.",date:"December 2015",publishedTime:"2015-12-08",category:"Body Contouring",relatedProcedureLabel:"Body Contouring",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsx("p",{children:"Liposuction to abdomen, hips and waist and lumbar area and fat grafts to buttocks. 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Please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"contact Peña Plastic Surgery"})," to schedule a consultation with Dr. Manuel Peña in Naples, Florida."]})]})},{slug:"does-sculpsure-work",title:"Does SculpSure® Work?",description:"Dr. Manuel Peña explains how SculpSure's laser fat-reduction technology works, who is a good candidate, and what results to expect at his Naples, FL MedSpa.",date:"2017",publishedTime:"2017-01-01",category:"MedSpa",relatedProcedureLabel:"Learn About SculpSure",relatedProcedureHref:"/medspa/body/sculpsure-body",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsxs("p",{children:["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, ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/medspa/body/sculpsure-body",className:t,children:"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, as with all body contouring treatments, your results will be dependent on several factors unique to your anatomy."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"SculpSure® is designed to heat fat cells, prompting them to release from inner tissue. Once released, these cells are identified as useless by the body and removed through the natural shedding process. Full results may take more than one treatment â particularly if your skin is thick or if a large amount of fat is being addressed â but the procedure works very well for good candidates and requires little to no downtime, making it an ideal alternative to liposuction.* During your SculpSure® consultation, our Naples plastic surgeon will carefully assess your frame to help you determine if you are a good candidate."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["SculpSure® works best for men and women who have a BMI below 30. For larger individuals, surg
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However, it can have huge implications on a person's quality of life and social well-being. Luckily, there are a variety of treatment options for relief available on the market today."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Botulinum toxin (",e.jsx("a",{href:"/non-surgical-procedures/injectables/botox-cosmetic",className:t,children:"BOTOX® or Dysport®"}),") can be used to decrease this embarrassing problem. Small injections of these medicines, directly under the skin at the level of the sweat glands and overactive producing glands of the underarms, will stop the production of sweat and odor for up to a year.* It is FDA-approved for the treatment of primary axillary hyperhidrosis."]}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"The Iodine/Cornstarch Test"}),e.jsx("p",{children:'The "Starch Test" is sometimes performed to view where the affected areas of perspiration are located. After pinning the underarm areas with Betadine solution, the patient will allow it to dry. Cornstarch is then sprinkled on these areas and the patient is asked to walk around or simply go to an area where perspiration is encouraged. Soon the perspiration triggers a reaction that turns the sweat-producing areas black. The area to be treated is then outlined. The iodine cornstarch is then wiped off with either alcohol for the injection treatment, or with an antiseptic solution for the ThermiDry procedure.'}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Call Peña Plastic Surgery to schedule your consultation today to determine if you are a candidate for this procedure, and to answer any questions you may have: ",e.jsx("a",{href:"tel:2393487362",className:t,children:"(239) 348-7362"}),"."]}),e.jsx(s,{})]})},{slug:"renuva-the-filler-that-stimulates-your-own-fat",title:"RENUVA â The Filler That Stimulates Your Own Fat",description:"Learn how RENUVA, an allograft adipose matrix filler, helps stimulate the body's own fat regeneration for natural-looking volume restoration in Naples, FL.",date:"2019",publishedTime:"2019-01-01",category:"MedSpa",relatedProcedureLabel:"Explore Fillers & Volume Restoration",relatedProcedureHref:"/non-surgical-procedures/injectables/juvederm",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsxs("p",{children:["MTF, the world's largest accredited tissue bank, has just introduced ",e.jsx("strong",{children:"RENUVA!"})," This is an ",e.jsx("em",{children:"Allograft Adipose Matrix"}),' â or in plain English, adipose cellular material from the highest quality donors. The "remnants" of the fat cells (processed to keep the fat stimulation properties) have no immunogenic activity. Thus no skin test is necessary. No anesthesia is necessary! This could replace fat grafts in small volumes and can be used to correct minor "dents." Of course this is being used in cosmetic procedures to replace certain fillers. Cheeks and ',e.jsx("strong",{children:"hands"})," are two areas that have caught the attention of some of the early adopters of this new ",e.jsx("strong",{children:"Biostimulator"}),"."]}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Cheek Volume Restoration"}),e.jsx(i,{src:"https://www.youtube.com/embed/fg3MxfiDZjw?rel=0&modestbranding=1",title:"Renuva Allograft Adipose Matrix Grafting for Facial Volume",caption:"Renuva Allograft Adipose Matrix Grafting for facial volume restoration."}
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The growth factors contained in the RENUVA have even been shown to help heal certain types of wounds and soften longstanding scars, much like those autologous fat grafts."]}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Key Advantages of RENUVA"}),e.jsxs("ul",{children:[e.jsx("li",{children:"No surgery or general anesthesia required"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"No donor site needed â the material comes ready in a syringe"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"No skin testing required â the product is non-immunogenic"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Stimulates your body to generate its own natural fat tissue"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Approximately 40% volume retention in treated areas"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Can correct small contour irregularities and add natural volume to the face and hands"})]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Call our office at ",e.jsx("a",{href:"tel:2393487362",className:t,children:"(239) 348-7362"})," to see if RENUVA could be beneficial to your goals."]}),e.jsx(s,{})]})},{slug:"choosing-the-best-dermal-filler",title:"Choosing the Best Dermal Filler",description:"Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña explains the range of dermal fillers available at Peña Plastic Surgery and how to choose the right one for your facial rejuvenation goals.",date:"July 2016",publishedTime:"2016-07-12",category:"MedSpa",relatedProcedureLabel:"Dermal Fillers",relatedProcedureHref:"/non-surgical-procedures/injectables/juvederm",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsxs("p",{children:["Dermal fillers provide a nonsurgical way to soften facial features and restore a fuller and more youthful appearance. 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These active ingredients are designed to target specific concerns, making different dermal fillers better suited for different patients. During your initial consultation with Dr. Peña, the filler formulated to address your needs can be determined. In cases where multiple fillers will be best, Dr. Peña will explain the benefits and limitations of each to help ensure you are provided the information you need to choose the dermal filler or fillers you feel are most appropriate for your concerns."]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["If you are considering nonsurgical facial rejuvenation in Naples, Estero, Bonita Springs, or Ft. 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If you have ever wanted to have smooth skin without the hassles of at-home hair removal, Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña may have just the solution you have been looking for."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:[e.jsx("a",{href:"/cosmetic-laser-rf-light-technology/lasers-radio-frequency-rf/laser-treatment-laser-hair-removal",className:t,children:"Laser hair removal"})," is a safe, effective, and relatively painless way to remove hair from any area of the body. This procedure targets hair follicles and disrupts their cycle of growth, helping produce long-lasting results. What's more, it does this without harming surrounding tissue, effectively reducing any downtime following your treatment."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Over time, hairs targeted with this advanced laser therapy will grow back, but they will be thinner and less noticeable than before. With subsequent treatments, the growth process can be slowed to such an extent as to make hairs nearly unnoticeable, helping you maintain the smooth and attractive look you desire without having to resume cumbersome home hair removal routines."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["To learn more about laser hair removal in Naples and surrounding areas of Florida, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"contact Peña Plastic Surgery"})," and schedule your initial consultation today."]}),e.jsx(s,{})]})},{slug:"why-your-skin-looks-different-after-weight-loss-or-during-perimenopause",title:"Why Your Skin Looks Different After Weight Loss or During Perimenopause",description:"Dr. Manuel Peña explains why skin changes after significant weight loss or during perimenopause, and which skin-tightening treatments can help in Naples, FL.",date:"2025",publishedTime:"2025-01-01",category:"MedSpa",relatedProcedureLabel:"Explore Skin Tightening",relatedProcedureHref:"/cosmetic-laser-rf-light-technology/lasers-radio-frequency-rf/fractional-co2-smartxide-dot",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsx("p",{children:"If you are in Naples and have recently lost weight or are navigating perimenopause, you may
1notice changes in your skin that feel unexpected. Many patients at La Piel Spa describe looser skin, reduced firmness, and fine lines that seem more noticeable than before."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Even positive health changes, including weight loss, can come with shifts in skin quality. Understanding why this happens can help you decide whether a non-surgical treatment may be worth exploring in Naples."}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"What Causes These Skin Changes?"}),e.jsx("h3",{children:"After Weight Loss, Including GLP-1 Weight Loss"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"When the body loses fat, especially quickly, there is less structural support beneath the skin. As a result, areas like the lower face, jawline, and neck may look softer or less defined. This is one reason patients in Naples often search for skin tightening after weight loss or ask why their face looks older after losing weight."}),e.jsx("h3",{children:"During Perimenopause"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Perimenopause can also affect the skin in noticeable ways. As hormone levels shift, collagen production and skin elasticity may decline. Over time, that can contribute to mild to moderate laxity, thinner-looking skin, and a loss of firmness in the face and neck."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"While weight loss and perimenopause are different experiences, both can lead to similar visible changes in skin quality because they reduce the skin's ability to maintain structure and support."}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Where Patients Commonly Notice Skin Laxity"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Patients at La Piel Spa in Naples often notice these changes most in the:"}),e.jsxs("ul",{children:[e.jsx("li",{children:"Jawline and lower face"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Neck"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Area under the chin"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Around the mouth, where fine lines can become more visible"})]}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"What Are Your Options?"}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Patients often start with skincare products, hydration, and lifestyle improvements, which can all play a role in overall skin quality. Volume restoration may be a vital part of the solution, such as ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/non-surgical-procedures/injectables/juvederm",className:t,children:"fillers"}),", ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/non-surgical-procedures/injectables/sculptra-aesthetic",className:t,children:"collagen stimulators"}),", or fat grafting. However, because laxity is tied to changes below the surface, many patients also explore non-invasive treatments that support collagen remodeling."]}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"What Is Sofwave?"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Sofwave is a non-invasive ultrasound treatment designed to improve skin laxity and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. It uses SUPERB⢠technology to deliver controlled energy to the mid-dermis, where collagen is produced. By
1stimulating this layer, Sofwave supports gradual collagen remodeling over time. Patients in Naples often consider this type of treatment when they want a non-surgical approach that fits into daily life and maintains a natural look."}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Why Patients in Naples Consider Sofwave"}),e.jsxs("ul",{children:[e.jsx("li",{children:"Non-invasive treatment with no surgery required"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Gradual, natural-looking improvement in skin firmness"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Little to no downtime for most patients"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"A treatment option that can fit into a busy schedule"})]}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"What to Expect During Treatment"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"A typical Sofwave appointment at La Piel Spa in Naples usually takes about 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the area being treated. Most patients describe the sensation as warmth or tingling that is brief and manageable. There is little to no downtime, so patients can usually return to normal activities right away. Results develop gradually, with early changes sometimes visible within a few weeks and continued improvement over 3 to 6 months. A second treatment may be needed to achieve your best results."}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Who May Be a Good Candidate?"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Sofwave may be a good fit for patients in Naples who have mild to moderate skin laxity, have noticed skin changes after weight loss or during perimenopause, and prefer non-surgical options for skin tightening."}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Frequently Asked Questions"}),e.jsxs("p",{children:[e.jsx("strong",{children:"Q: Why does my skin look looser after weight loss?"}),e.jsx("br",{}),"A: Fat loss can reduce the support beneath the skin, making laxity more visible, especially in the face and neck."]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:[e.jsx("strong",{children:"Q: Can GLP-1 weight loss affect the skin?"}),e.jsx("br",{}),"A: It can. When weight loss happens quickly, some patients notice reduced facial support and looser skin."]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:[e.jsx("strong",{children:"Q: Why does perimenopause affect firmness?"}),e.jsx("br",{}),"A: Hormonal changes can reduce collagen production and elasticity over time."]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:[e.jsx("strong",{children:"Q: How does Sofwave help?"}),e.jsx("br",{}),"A: Sofwave stimulates collagen remodeling in the skin to improve firmness gradually over time."]})]})},{slug:"microneedling-with-platelet-rich-plasma",title:"Microneedling With Platelet Rich Plasma",description:"Dr. Manuel Peña explains how microneedling combined with PRP (platelet-rich plasma) supercharges skin healing to address sun damage, acne scars, pigmentation, and hair thinning in Naples, FL.",date:"April 2017",publishedTime:"2017-04-17",category:"MedSpa",relatedProcedureLabel:"Microneedling with PRP",relatedProcedureHref:"/non-surgical-procedures/injectables/micro-needling-treatment",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsx("p",{children:'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 puncture alone!'}),e.jsx("p",{children:'Soon afterwards the use of post micro-needling topical agents were introduced. Research showed that for 20 minutes after the procedure "channels" or microscopic holes were open to allow delivery of products and substances to the deep (active) layers of the skin called the deep dermis. These areas happened to be where a lot of the pigment is produced as well as the thicker collagen and blood vessels. At first only antioxidant vitamins such as topical vitamin A and vitamin C were used. Later bleaching agents (hydroquinones and Kojic acid) and hydrating agents such as Hyaluronic Acids were added to the list of post-treatment topical agents.'}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["As part of the new wave of investigations in the field of regenerative medicine we have found that the single most active post procedure topical is ",e.jsx("em",{children:e.jsx("strong",{children:"autologous platelet rich plasma"})})," or ",e.jsx("strong",{children:"PRP"}),`. This utilizes a specific part of your own blood to "supercharge" the healing process. The platelets contain proteins that act as messages to get the body to deliver "repair materials" to the area y
1ou're treating. The combination of micro-needling plus PRP has been found effective in repairing sun damaged skin, acne scarring, surgical scars, burn scars, hyper and hypo-pigmentation, as well as crinkly skin and fine lines. Recently studies have shown this combination to be particularly helpful in stimulating hair growth in certain types and thinning hair conditions. Approximately 2 ounces of your blood is drawn and processed while a topical anesthetic cream is administered to the area to be treated. This is then sprayed during the procedure and immediately after the procedure. Any leftover PRP can be injected just underneath the skin to further stimulate the healing process.`]}),e.jsx("h3",{children:"Microneedling with PRP"}),e.jsx(i,{src:"https://www.youtube.com/embed/KMt2MyJwhD0?rel=0&modestbranding=1",title:"Microneedling with PRP â Dr. Manuel Peña",caption:"Microneedling with PRP for skin rejuvenation and hair growth â Peña Plastic Surgery, Naples, FL."}),e.jsx("p",{className:"text-sm text-foreground/50 italic",children:"Individual results may vary."}),e.jsx("p",{children:`Micro-needling is performed in a series of 3â5 treatments 2â3 weeks apart and there is no real downtime. A flushed appearance and a recommendation to avoid the sun the next few days after the procedure are the only signs that you've had something done. After a couple of these treatments your skin develops a beautiful glow signaling that your body has started recruiting new collagen. A refresher treatment every 6 months to a year will help you keep your "glow on"!`})]})},{slug:"hair-growth-stimulation-using-microneedling-and-prp",title:"Hair Growth Stimulation Using Microneedling and PRP",description:"Learn how combining microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can stimulate natural hair growth, offered at Dr. Manuel Peña's Naples, FL practice.",date:"2019",publishedTime:"2019-01-01",category:"Hair Restoration",relatedProcedureLabel:"Hair Restoration at La Piel",relatedProcedureHref:"/medspa/hair-stimulation",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsxs("p",{children:[e.jsx("strong",{children:"Platelet Rich Plasma"}),`, also known as PRP, is a highly concentrated suspension of our own body's healing-triggering bodies known as platelets. They contain a myriad of hormones or "factors" that begin and stimulate the process of wound healing and repair in many different ways. For hair stimulation, the `,e.jsx("strong",{children:"epithelial growth factors"}),' are the most valuable. They stimulate the hair follicles in two ways: first, by increasing the circulation to the follicles at critical moments in the development of the hair, thus making the hair thicker (up to forty percent); and second, by "waking up" some of the hair follicles that were in the resting or dormant phase.']}),e.jsx("p",{children:"The Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is made by drawing your blood and centrifuging or spinning it to concentrate the platelets and remove the red blood cells. This allows only the stimulating platelets without the remaining parts of the blood which can have an irritating effect."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["So what is the process to get the platelet gel to the targeted hair follicles? One way to administer it is to inject the scalp or any other area in which you want to stimulate hair growth at a level where these hair follicles are (between 2 and 3 mm deep), or we can use a micro-needling device which essentially pokes tiny needle holes to the same level. The needle holes themselves will stimulate a similar response from the hair follicles, and this is only augmented by the application of the platelet gel that trickles down into these holes while they are still open. This is usually combined with an injection of the remainder of the platelet gel deep to the hair follicles after the micro-needling. Thus the term ",e.jsx("strong",{children:"Microneedling with PRP"}),"."]}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Microneedling with PRP"}),e.jsx(i,{src:"https://www.youtube.com/embed/UdYp3d1zcV0?rel=0&modestbranding=1",title:"Micro-needling | PRP | Platelet Rich Plasma | Hair Growth | Stimulate",caption:"Microneedling with PRP for hair growth stimulation â Naples MD"}
1),e.jsx("p",{className:"text-sm text-foreground/50 italic",children:"Individual results may vary."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["This process is not only for ",e.jsx("strong",{children:"male pattern baldness"})," but also useful for the ",e.jsx("strong",{children:"thinning hair"})," experienced by more and more ",e.jsx("strong",{children:"women"})," these days. Recent studies have shown this to be highly effective in treating ",e.jsx("strong",{children:"alopecia areata"}),", which appears to have an autoimmune component. The process is repeated an average of 3 times about 6 weeks apart. We start seeing significant improvement at the 3â4 month stage after the initial treatment. It is recommended that once a year another session of microneedling plus PRP is used as a booster to keep the hair growth.*"]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"We often combine this with topical applications which work in many different ways. The most common effect is to block the testosterone effect on the hair follicle itself, and other parts of these formulas help keep the scalp clean by turning over new cells and clearing the path for hair follicle growth."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Please call ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/medspa/hair-stimulation",className:t,children:"La Piel Spa"})," at ",e.jsx("a",{href:"tel:2393487362",className:t,children:"(239) 348-7362"})," for your evaluation and to get you started on stimulation of your own lush, beautiful hair."]}),e.jsx(s,{})]})},{slug:"hair-growth-stimulation-strategies",title:"Hair Growth Stimulation Strategies",description:"An overview of medical and MedSpa strategies for stimulating hair growth, from topical treatments to in-office procedures, from Dr. Manuel Peña in Naples, FL.",date:"2019",publishedTime:"2019-01-01",category:"Hair Restoration",relatedProcedureLabel:"Hair Restoration at La Piel",relatedProcedureHref:"/medspa/hair-stimulation",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsx("p",{children:'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 methods are to work, there will be results in 6â9 months, usually at the most 12 months. Occasionally PRP injections will work even in cases of autoimmune types of alopecia.'}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Topical Treatments"}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Topical treatments for alopecia have been around for over 20 years in the form of ",e.jsx("strong",{children:"minoxidil (Rogaine)"}),". This was originally a blood pressure medication and has been recently found to probably increase the circulation to the hair follicles. This is in contrast with oral agents such as ",e.jsx("strong",{children:"finasteride (Propecia)"})," that are 5-alpha reductase inhibitors â they block the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. As you can imagine, the side effects of these agents taken orally can be significant and can include loss of libido and difficulty with ejaculation. Although topical compounds from these have been made, the oral forms remain the most commonly prescribed."]}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"PRP â Platelet Rich Plasma"}),e.jsxs("p",{children:[e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/facial-procedures/fat-injections-fat-grafts-fat-transfer",className:t,children:"PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)"})," has emerged as one of the most exciting approaches to hair restoration. Your own blood is drawn, spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the growth factors, and then the resulting platelet-rich plasma is injected into the scalp at the level of the hair follicles. These growth factors stimulate dormant follicles, increase blood supply, and thicken existing hair shafts."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"The treatment is typically performed in a series of 3 sessions spaced approximately 6 weeks a
1part, with maintenance sessions recommended annually. Results are generally seen at the 3â4 month mark and continue to improve through the first year.*"}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Microneedling with PRP"}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Combining ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/hair-growth-stimulation-using-microneedling-and-prp",className:t,children:"microneedling with PRP"})," enhances results by creating micro-channels in the scalp that allow the platelet-rich plasma to penetrate more deeply. The micro-needling process itself also stimulates a healing response, further boosting follicle activity."]}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"DeRive Protocol"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"At La Piel Spa, we offer the advanced DeRive protocol in combination with PRP â a comprehensive approach that delivers dramatically improved follicle stimulation and hair density results. This combination is particularly effective for patients with early to moderate androgenic alopecia who still have viable follicles."}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Who Is a Good Candidate?"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"The best candidates for hair restoration treatments typically:"}),e.jsxs("ul",{children:[e.jsx("li",{children:"Have recent-onset hair loss (within the last 5 years)"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Still have active but miniaturized follicles in the treatment area"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Are in good overall health"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Have realistic expectations about the gradual nature of results"})]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Patients with complete follicle loss in an area are not candidates, as there are no follicles remaining to stimulate. In such cases, a surgical hair transplant consultation may be more appropriate."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["To schedule your hair restoration evaluation at La Piel Spa, please call ",e.jsx("a",{href:"tel:2393487362",className:t,children:"(239) 348-7362"}),"."]}),e.jsx(s,{})]})},{slug:"quiz-cosmetic-surgery-facts-and-fiction",title:"Quiz: Cosmetic Surgery Facts and Fiction",description:"Test your knowledge of common cosmetic surgery myths with this quiz from Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña, and get the facts behind the fiction.",date:"2018",publishedTime:"2018-01-01",category:"Patient Education",relatedProcedureLabel:"Schedule a Consultation",relatedProcedureHref:"/contact-us",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsxs("p",{children:["Let's face it: There is a lot of misinformation on the internet, and the ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/facial-procedures",className:t,children:"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 our experienced staff at ",e.jsx("a",{href:"tel:2393487362",className:t,children:"(239) 348-7362"}),"."]}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Fact or Fiction?"}),e.jsxs("h3",{children:["1. Liposuction is a weight-loss procedure. â ",e.jsx("em",{children:"Fiction"})]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Liposuction is a body contouring procedure, not a weight-loss surgery. It is most effective for patients who are close to their ideal body weight but have stubborn fat deposits that do not respond to diet and exercise. Candidates should be within a healthy BMI range before undergoing ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/l
1iposuction",className:t,children:"liposuction"}),"."]}),e.jsxs("h3",{children:["2. Plastic surgery results are permanent. â ",e.jsx("em",{children:"Partially Fact"})]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Many surgical results are long-lasting, but they do not stop the aging process. A ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/facial-procedures/facelift",className:t,children:"facelift"}),", for example, can take years off your appearance and those results persist â but your face will continue to age naturally. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and weight also plays a role in preserving your results over time."]}),e.jsxs("h3",{children:["3. Non-surgical treatments can replace surgery. â ",e.jsx("em",{children:"Fiction for Many Cases"})]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Non-surgical options like ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/non-surgical-procedures/injectables/botox-cosmetic",className:t,children:"Botox®"}),", fillers, and ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/cosmetic-laser-rf-light-technology/lasers-radio-frequency-rf/fractional-co2-smartxide-dot",className:t,children:"laser treatments"})," are excellent for early aging or mild concerns. However, for significant skin laxity, volume loss, or structural changes, surgery remains the most effective solution. The best candidates for non-surgical approaches are those with mild to moderate concerns who want to maintain their results over time."]}),e.jsxs("h3",{children:["4. Board-certified plastic surgeons are all the same. â ",e.jsx("em",{children:"Fiction"})]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Board certification matters enormously. Dr. Peña is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) â the gold standard in surgical credentialing. Not all physicians performing cosmetic procedures have completed the extensive training required for ABPS certification. Always verify your surgeon's credentials before moving forward."}),e.jsxs("h3",{children:["5. Recovery from plastic surgery is always lengthy. â ",e.jsx("em",{children:"Depends on the Procedure"})]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Recovery times vary significantly depending on the procedure. Minimally invasive treatments like injectables require little to no downtime, while major surgical procedures like a ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/tummy-tuck-abdominoplasty",className:t,children:"tummy tuck"})," or ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/mommy-makeover",className:t,children:"mommy makeover"})," may require several weeks of recovery. During your consultation, Dr. Peña will give you a realistic timeline based on the specific procedure you are considering."]}),e.jsxs("h3",{children:["6. Cosmetic surgery is only for women. â ",e.jsx("em",{children:"Fiction"})]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Men are increasingly choosing both surgical and non-surgical aesthetic treatments. From ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/male-breast-reduction-gynecomastia",className:t,children:"gynecomastia"})," surgery to ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/procedures/men/facelift",className:t,children:"male facelifts"})," and ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/procedures/men/body-contouring",className:t,children:"body contouring"}),", Dr. Peña's practice treats a growing number of male patients who want to look and feel their best."]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Have more questions? Our team is happy to provide straightforward, honest answers. Contact Peña Plastic Surgery in Naples at ",e.jsx("a",{href:"tel:2393487362",className:t,children:"(239) 348-7362"})," or ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"request a consultation online"}),"."]})]})},{slug:"is-breast-augmentation-surgery-safe",title:"Is Breast Augmentation Surgery Safe?",description:"Board-certified Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña addresses the safety of breast augmentation surgery â what patients should know before scheduling a consultation.",date:"February 2017",publishedTime:"2017-02-08",category:"Breast Surgery",relatedProcedureLabel:"Learn About Breast Augmentation",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsx("p",{children:"Breast augmentation is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedures in the United States. For patients considering it, the question of safety is both natural and important â and it deserves a clear answer."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Breast augmentation has a well-established track record when it is performed by a qualified, board-certified plastic surgeon in an accredited facility. Like all surgical procedures, it carries risks. Understanding those risks and discussing them thoroughly with your surgeon is an essential part of the process."}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Board Certification Matters"}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["The most important factor in the safety of any cosmetic surgery is the qualifications of the surgeon performing it. Dr. Manuel Peña is certified by the ",e.jsx("strong",{children:"American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)"})," â the only board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties for plastic and reconstructive surgery. 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His practice operates in an accredited, Medicare-certified surgical facility, and every patient undergoes a detailed pre-operative evaluation to confirm candidacy and minimize risk."}),e.jsx("p",{children:e.jsx("em",{})}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["To discuss whether breast augmentation is right for you, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"contact our office"})," or call ",e.jsx("a",{href:"tel:2393487362",className:t,children:"(239) 348-7362"}),". We serve patients from Naples, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and throughout Southwest Florida."]}),e.jsx(s,{})]})},{slug:"juvederm-lip-augmentation",title:"Juvederm® Lip Augmentation",description:"Dr. Manuel Peña discusses Juvederm® lip augmentation in Naples, FL â including the evolution of lip enhancement techniques, why hyaluronic acid fillers are today's gold standard, and what patients can expect from results.",date:"September 2013",publishedTime:"2013-09-12",category:"MedSpa",relatedProcedureLabel:"Explore Lip Enhancement",relatedProcedureHref:"/medspa/injectables/fillers-lip-enhancement",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsx("p",{children:'Ever since Kim Basinger made it to the top of the acting world, plastic surgeons have been asked to plump, enlarge, or enhance the lips. This is in stark contrast to the women of the 1950s who desired thin, delicate lips. The initial use of collagen primarily to line the lips was introduced in the early 1990s. The so-called "Paris lips" looked great but lasted only a few weeks â very popular in Naples, Florida, but the timing had to be just right.'}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Over the years, surgeons used a series of materials ranging from cadaver skin (AlloDerm) to saline-filled silicone implants and even solid silicone implants. A Gore-Tex lip implant was developed and quickly discarded due to too many complications. Injectables such as liquid silicone or Artefill were used for many years with disastrous results. Today, the gold standard in lip augmentation is the hyaluronic acid filler."}),e.jsx(i,{src:"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ym1-f9Tv7MI?rel=0&modestbranding=1",title:"Juvederm® Lip Augmentation at Peña Plastic Surgery, Naples, FL",caption:"Lip augmentation consultation, planning, and results using Juvederm® â Peña Plastic Surgery, Naples, FL."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"My choice for lip augmentation has been Juvederm® for many years. The fact that I can do most lips with one syringe â and the material has anesthetic built in â makes this a wonderfully immediate and gratifying procedure. Lip augmentation in my hands in Naples, Florida is a precise, artistic, and reproducible result that should last 6 months to a year and a half.*"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"The lips look and feel natural. I typically re-create what I show in the two-dimensional and 3D computer-generated animations of an individual's projected appearance after lip augmentation. This video shows a consultation, the planning, and the eventual results of lip enhancement using Juvederm® â though this can be performed using any of the available hyaluronic acid fillers."}),e.jsx("p",{children:e.jsx("em",{children:"*Individual results may vary. Consult with Dr. Peña to see if you are a candidate."})})]})},{slug:"what-s-the-right-breast-implant-size-for-the-cup-size-i-want",title:"What's the Right Breast Implant Size for the Cup Size I Want?",description:"Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña explains how breast implant size is measured in cc's â not cup sizes â and why a personalized consultation and Vectra 3D imaging are the best tools for choosing the right implant for your body.",date:"June 2013",publishedTime:"2013-06-04",category:"Breast Surgery",relatedProcedureLabel:"Breast Augmentation",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsxs("p",{children:["When you are considering ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation",className:t,children:"breast augmentation"}),", one of the most important decisions you'll make is what size to go with. Fort Myers area cosmetic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña can help you select the perfect size for you."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Many factors go into determining what size is right for you. Breast implants are measured in cc's not cup sizes, and they don't directly correlate to cup sizes. Although your friend may have 400cc implants and be a cup size D, that doesn't mean 400cc implants would result in a D cup for your body. Among other body variations, the type of implant you choose, silicone or saline, will affect how the implant rests against your chest wall."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"The best and really only way to properly select the size of your breast implant for your breast augmentation is to meet with Dr. Peña. You can start with telling Dr. Peña what cup size you are looking for and let the discussion proceed from there. In reviewing before and after photos of women with body types similar to yours, you will begin to get an idea of what breast implant size you likely want."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Our Vectra 3D imaging will also help you choose the right size for your body. In consultation with Dr. Peña, you can manipulate the 3D images of your own body and discuss what size and ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/breast-implant-removal-lift-fat-grafts",className:t,children:"type of breast implant"})," is right for you."]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["If you are ready for your breast augmentation consultation, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"contact Naples area cosmetic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña"})," today to schedule your appointment."]})]})},{slug:"liposuction-safety",title:"Liposuction Safety",description:"Dr. Manuel Peña outlines the safety profile of liposuction in Naples, FL â including general surgical risks, liposuction-specific complications, and how board-certified expertise and advanced techniques keep those risks to a minimum.",date:"December 2012",publishedTime:"2012-12-20",category:"Body Contouring",relatedProcedureLabel:"Liposuction at Peña Plastic Surgery",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/l
1iposuction",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsxs("p",{children:["Board-certified Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña offers the safest and most effective ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/liposuction",className:t,children:"liposuction"})," techniques available today. While this does not mean that your liposuction procedure will be without risks, it does mean that every care is taken to ensure your safety."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Liposuction is the most common body sculpting procedure performed in the United States, and is largely considered safe. However, it is important that you are aware of all potential complications prior to committing to this procedure."}),e.jsx("p",{children:e.jsx("strong",{children:"Liposuction Risks"})}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Liposuction comes with general surgical risks such as infection, excessive bleeding or fluid loss, and negative reactions to anesthesia. Risks specific to liposuction include nerve damage, friction burns, fluid accumulation, blood clots, and internal organ damage. Liposuction may also result in uneven skin contours and irregular wound healing."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Risks with liposuction are extremely rare, made more so with the advanced techniques offered by experienced liposuction surgeon Dr. Peña. During your initial consultation, specific risks can be discussed in full to help ensure you are making an informed decision."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["If you live in or around Naples, Florida and would like to learn more about the risks and benefits of liposuction, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"contact Dr. Manuel Peña, MD"})," to schedule an initial consultation today."]})]})},{slug:"fat-doesn-t-return-after-liposuction-and-or-abdominoplasty",title:"Fat Doesn't Return after Liposuction and/or Abdominoplasty",description:"Dr. Peña responds to a study on fat redistribution after liposuction and tummy tuck, sharing his clinical experience on how remaining fat cells expand over time â and why balancing the body is more important than weight reduction alone.",date:"September 2012",publishedTime:"2012-09-25",category:"Body Contouring",relatedProcedureLabel:"Liposuction at Peña Plastic Surgery",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/l
1iposuction",Content:()=>e.jsx(e.Fragment,{children:e.jsx("p",{children:"That is the latest finding in a just published study the journal Obesity. At least for the first year anyway. All are nonetheless there is massive weight gain afterwards according to the study. This certainly has not been my experience has have experienced chasing fat all around the body in individuals whom I had liposuction and previously had been performed an abdominoplasty. I do, however, find that it often takes two to 3 years for this fat to find a new home. I believe that the fat cells that were not removed become the new favorite target and received the caloric excess that you produced by removing the fat cells during liposuction or excisional surgery such as tummy tuck. Think about the t it, it doesn't make sense to remove the fat cells and continue with the same intake but now less body mass therefore less expenditures and not gain weight and not increase in volume somewhere. The extra calories don't float away unless you work your tail off in the gym or you should decrease the caloric intake corresponding to the decrease in body mass that you know have. When I proceed with a liposuction or an excisional surgery such as an abdominoplasty I explained all this to the patient. My favorite patients of those who are morphologically out of balance. For instance those with extremely large saddle bags or very thick waist compared to smaller arms or legs. In these cases a balance body is the goal not weight reduction. When someone that is large everywhere undergoes liposuction in several areas it is my experience that the areas and have not been treated growing portion of the next two to 3 years. I feel that the study that was quoted needs to go a little bit longer to see the actual changes which the body will undergo. I spent a lot of time with my patients before trying create a plan for their success in keeping their new shape intact. This usually involves a combination of increase exercise and decrease in caloric intake. Surgery after massive weight loss is different because we are mostly removing excess of skin and reshaping the body using most of the leftover fat when we can. In this case the shapes and obtained can be maintained for many years even if there is a slight increase in weight over several years."})})},{slug:"revision-of-surgery-after-rhinoplasty-found-justified-in-majority-of-cases-revision-of-cosmetic-surgery",title:"Revision Surgery after Rhinoplasty Found Justified in Majority of Cases",description:"Dr. Peña discusses a study showing that most patients seeking rhinoplasty revision are justified â and reflects on a surgeon's responsibility to communicate honestly, minimize costs for warranted corrections, and act in the patient's best interest.",date:"September 2012",publishedTime:"2012-09-12",category:"Patient Education",relatedProcedureLabel:"Rhinoplasty at Peña Plastic Surgery",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/facial-procedures/rhinoplasty-nose-surgery",Content:()=>e.jsx(e.Fragment,{children:e.jsx("p",{children:'I have always been amazed how difficult it is for a patient to get a revision surgery from a plastic surgeon Youman if the surgical result was less than optimum and both parties agreed to that. Between ridiculous unnecessary charges that the surgeon may ask for or chest flat-out denial, patients are often left no other choice but to seek a second opinion to get a problem corrected. A recent study reveals that the majority of people seeking revision surgery after the rhinoplasty were justified. The initial party line was that people seeking revision surgery after a rhinoplasty were just "hard to please". I am not saying that all revision surgeries are warranted or should be undertaken as long as there is a reasonable chance of improving the outcome and the patient has reasonable expectations revision should be considered as part of the overall surgical treatment which the patient and the surgeon originally contracted. Occasionally I get request for revision which I know will not benefit the patient. I spent quite a bit of time trying discourage the patient from undergoing this revision and will do so only of some pretty sure that no harm will, but. They often will then seek another surgeon to perform this revision often and significant cost and little or no benefit. I feel that the surgeon who performed the surgery initially is the best qualified to determine whether or not a revision would be benef
1icial and if the chances of success warrant the risk incurred in the revision. The cost of performing a revision that is warranted should be minimized and this is one of the advantages of the surgeon having thereon surgical suite. The can often absorb a large percentage of the cost when this is warranted.'})})},{slug:"social-media-and-cosmetic-surgery",title:"Social Media and Cosmetic Surgery",description:"Dr. Peña explores how social media is reshaping the way patients research and select cosmetic surgery procedures â and why, despite digital trends, personal recommendations and an in-person consultation remain the foundation of great outcomes.",date:"February 2012",publishedTime:"2012-02-21",category:"Patient Education",relatedProcedureLabel:"Schedule a Consultation",relatedProcedureHref:"/contact-us",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsx("p",{children:'This just appeared in an article in "Cosmetic Surgery Times":'}),e.jsx("p",{children:'""Patients use social media to make surgery decisions'}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Publish date: Feb 16, 2012"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"By: Bill Gillette"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Email|Print|Share|Save|License"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Alexandria, Va. â Last year, more patients sought out social networking sites â rather than friends â for advice and information on facial plastic surgery before choosing a procedure, a new survey suggests."}),e.jsx("p",{children:`A survey conducted by the Alexandria-based American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery showed that 42 percent of patients receive most of their information about plastic surgery from social media, as compared with 2010's 29 percent, MSNBC.com reports. Meanwhile, the percentage of patients who obtained information from friends fell to 48 percent, from 63 percent the previous year.""`}),e.jsx("p",{children:'Now I have been fighting the urge/trend to use social media to promote my practice for last three years. Having been in Naples for 22 years, I have over 25,000 patients. I can honestly say that more than 99% are happy patients. I always believed a friends recommendation is the most important thing, but now I may be wrong. Seems people are asking their "Social Network" or "the crowd" who to go to for aesthetic surgery! Oh well, live and Learn and "like me" on Facebook!'})]})},{slug:"breast-augmentation-and-new-implant-options",title:"Breast Augmentation and New Implant Options",description:"Dr. Peña shares his perspective on form-stable 'gummy bear' breast implants after attending a breast symposium â including why smooth round implants still deliver the look and feel most patients in Naples, FL are seeking.",date:"February 2012",publishedTime:"2012-02-15",category:"Breast Surgery",relatedProcedureLabel:"Breast Augmentation",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsx("p",{children:'Two years ago i went to a Breast Symposium in Atlanta. All the rage were the "gummy Bear" or form stable implants. The few "privileged" plastic surgeons that were involved in the studies assured us that this was the answer to all our problems in breast surgery! it went something like this: a surgeon in the audience would ask a question " my mother in law is coming for a visit, and she drives us all CRAZY!. What can we do?" and the guest surgeons would say..."oh i would use the Gummy bear implant"! Well maybe I am exaggerating a bit.'}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Just came back from Miami and one of those experts commented that while Those Implants (form stable) have a huge role in reconstructive surgery, their use in cosmetic surgery in the US is limited. Smooth sound implants will still provide the shape and look and feel that most of our patients are looking for. This is not the case in Europe where a more modest or 'natural' look is often sought. Reports of mal-rotation and seromas (fluid collections) associated with these implants are starting to increase."}),e.jsx("p",{children:'While we anxiously await their approval and incorporation into our breast surgery options, I no longer feel "left out"'})]})},{slug:"the-benefits-of-liposuction",title:"The Benefits of Liposuction",description:"Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña outlines the key benefits of liposuction â from remov
1ing stubborn fat deposits to improving body contour â and explains why the results can be long-lasting with the right lifestyle choices.",date:"December 2011",publishedTime:"2011-12-29",category:"Body Contouring",relatedProcedureLabel:"Liposuction at Peña Plastic Surgery",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/liposuction",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsxs("p",{children:["Liposuction is one of the most popular forms of cosmetic surgery performed in the United States. Used both alone and in conjunction with several other procedures, ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/liposuction",className:t,children:"liposuction"})," removes unwanted fat and cellulite from targeted areas of your body. Using advanced liposuction techniques, Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña can help you shed stubborn fat and restore an attractively firm appearance to your body."]}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Liposuction Benefits"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"The most obvious benefit of liposuction is its ability to remove deposits of fat that do not respond to diet and exercise. The removal of this fat has several benefits including:"}),e.jsxs("ul",{children:[e.jsx("li",{children:"Enhanced appearance"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Improved health"}
1),e.jsx("li",{children:"Restored feelings of self-confidence and appeal"})]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"As an additional benefit, once fat is removed, it will not return in that location. This makes the results of your liposuction lasting. Of course, you will need to adopt a healthy lifestyle complete with exercise and a well-balanced diet, but small lifestyle changes can help the results of your liposuction last for a lifetime."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["If you live in or around Naples, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, or Estero, Florida and would like to learn more about the benefits of liposuction, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"contact"})," board-certified plastic surgeon Manuel Peña, MD to schedule an initial consultation today."]})]})},{slug:"fda-reaffirms-silicone-breast-implant-safety",title:"FDA Reaffirms Silicone Breast Implant Safety",description:"Dr. Peña shares updated FDA findings reaffirming that silicone breast implants do not pose a health threat â and offers his perspective on the MRI screening recommendation and what it means for breast augmentation patients in Naples, FL.",date:"December 2011",publishedTime:"2011-12-07",category:"Breast Surgery",relatedProcedureLabel:"Breast Augmentation",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsx("p",{children:'In recent meetings with the FDA the representatives of the Breast implant manufacturers (Innamed and Mentor) reaffirmed what the FDA knew : that silicone breast implants did not pose a health threat to consumers. They also discussed the FDA "requirement" that patients get and MRI at 3 years after implantation with silicone implants. This they felt was an unreasonable financial burden on patients without real evidence suggesting a benefit. In fact it may be "over-read" nad cause unnecessary reoperations.'}),e.jsx("p",{children:"I too do not agree with this recommendation for my patients. Routine mammograms followed by an MRI in 6 to 10 years would have more scientific merit."})]})},{slug:"can-liposuction-help-with-loose-skin-after-weight-loss",title:"Can Liposuction Help with Loose Skin After Weight Loss?",description:"Fort Myers plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña explains how liposuction can address loose skin and stubborn fat after weight loss â and when combining it with a tummy tuck, arm lift, or non-surgical body contouring may produce the best overall results.",date:"August 2011",publishedTime:"2011-08-23",category:"Body Contouring",relatedProcedureLabel:"Liposuction at Peña Plastic Surgery",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/l
1iposuction",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsx("p",{children:"Many people work hard to lose weight: spending several hours a week at the gym, carefully watching what they eat, and doing their best to change their lifestyle. After putting so much time and effort into weight loss, it can be disheartening when you finally reach your target weight, only to notice sagging skin and stubborn fat deposits that haven't responded to your efforts."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Depending on the amount of excess skin you have, ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/liposuction",className:t,children:"liposuction "}),"can potentially tighten loose skin while it reduces the small areas of fat that remain after weight loss. The elasticity of your skin will have a significant impact on your results. Older patients and smokers may have skin that does not respond as well to certain liposuction methods. If you need to remove a significant amount of loose skin, consider combining your liposuction procedure with a ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/tummy-tuck-abdominoplasty",className:t,children:"tummy tuck"}),", an arm lift, or a thigh lift."]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["A recent non-surgical body contouring procedure called ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/l
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1iposuction",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsxs("p",{children:["While the body contouring technique called ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/liposuction",className:t,children:"liposuction "}),"is used to remove fat cells from the human body, it should not be considered a primary weight-control method. Exercise and a healthy diet can be used in conjunction with liposuction to help achieve and preserve weight loss goals and body shape."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:'The science behind liposuction is that humans live with a limited number of fat cells that expand and contract with weight loss and weight gain. While liposuction can target and remove fat cells from various parts of the body, any fat cells that remain after the procedure have the potential for expansion. Naples, Florida, plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña uses an advanced form of liposuction to "melt" away unwanted fat.'}),e.jsx("p",{children:"For the person who has already undergone liposuction for the hips, thighs or stomach, other areas of the body containing uninterrupted fat cells now possess a greater percentage of the individual's body fatâalong with the potential for weight gain."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"During your liposuction consultation, Dr. Peña, will provide you with diet and fitness recommendations that, along with the liposuction procedure itself, will provide the foundation for maintaining the benefits of your liposuction over the long term."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Exercise and eating healthy foods need to be part of a person's routine after liposuction to prevent weight gain and maintain the contours of the body created by the procedure. Because liposuction is not a large-volume weight-loss tool, achieving and sustaining a healthy metabolism and a wholesome diet can help maintain the body shape you have achieved through liposuction."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["To learn more about liposuction and other body contouring procedures, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"contact "}),"Dr. Manuel Peña to schedule a consultation."]})]})},{slug:"questions-to-ask-your-cosmetic-surgeon-d2",title:"Questions to Ask Your Cosmetic Surgeon",description:"Fort Myers cosmetic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña outlines the essential questions every prospective patient should ask before choosing a cosmetic surgeon â covering qualifications, before-and-after results, and the importance of realistic expectations.",date:"January 2010",publishedTime:"2010-01-08",category:"Patient Education",relatedProcedureLabel:"Schedule a Consultation",relatedProcedureHref:"/our-cosmetic-surgery-practice/our-practice/consultation",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:["When you are ready to ask the critical questions about cosmetic surgery, I, ",e.jsx("span",{children:"Fort Myers cosmetic surgeon"}),", Dr. Manuel Peña am prepared to answer any that you have, and many that you might not think of.",e.jsx("h3",{children:"Expectations"}),"A well-informed, well-prepared patient has realistic expectations of what results are possible for them. My growing list of satisfied patients is founded on making sure each one knows what is possible, what is not possible and what risks are involved for them, personally.",e.jsx("h3",{children:"More Questions"}),"To get that kind of information I recommend asking at least 18 specific questions of any cosmetic surgeon before you choose one to do your surgery. In the course of your conversation, you will think of more questions. Answers to your questions should tell you about that surgeon's qualifications and not just generalized statistics. Comparing the two is helpful, but if you do not know how his outcomes line up, you really do not know anything helpful to making this all-important decision. It is important to ask to see before and after photos of treatments done by the cosmetic surgeon you might choose. Look for the artistic details as well as you consider your impression of what you see. You will want to see photos of all types of his work along with a large number of photos of procedures you are considering. One day you may return for another type of treatment. What you want to know is that his talent is consistent in all areas of his work. If I can answer any questions you have for a ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/our-cosmetic-surgery-practice/medical-director/comparing-plastic-surgery-providers",className:t,children:"Fort Myers cosmetic surgeon"}),", please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"contact Florida cosmetic surgeon, Manuel Peña, M.D."}),", and we will schedule a personalized consultation for you."]})},{slug:"arm-lift-surgery",title:"Arm Lift Surgery",description:"Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña describes arm lift (brachioplasty) surgery â who is an i
1deal candidate, how the procedure is performed with advanced techniques and absorbable Quill sutures, and what recovery looks like.",date:"September 2009",publishedTime:"2009-09-30",category:"Body Contouring",relatedProcedureLabel:"Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/arm-lift-brachioplasty",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsxs("p",{children:["If you have developed sagging skin in the upper arm region due to lost skin elasticity from aging or massive weight loss, then ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/arm-lift-brachioplasty",className:t,children:"arm lift surgery"})," might be the ideal treatment to help you achieve a more toned appearance in your upper arms."]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["During an arm lift, Naples plastic surgeon ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/",className:t,children:"Dr. Manuel Peña"})," will remove excess skin and fat from your upper arm to create a more toned appearance. It is important to understand that this procedure is ideally suited to candidates who no longer have good skin elasticity. If your skin elasticity is still good, you may benefit more from ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/l
1iposuction",className:t,children:"liposuction"}),"."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"The entire procedure can be completed within two to three hours. Dr. Peña will make an incision in your arm near the armpit along the inside of your arm. This will ensure that your scar remains hidden after the surgery is complete."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Dr. Peña uses only the most advanced body sculpting techniques to remove the excess skin and fat from your arms. When this process is complete, he will use Quill sutures to close up the incision site. Quill sutures are absorbable, so you will not have to return to get them removed. After the procedure, you will notice a reduced arm circumference and minimized sagging."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"During the recovery process, your arm movements will be restricted while you heal. You will most likely miss one to two weeks of work, depending on your individual circumstances."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["To find out if you are a good candidate for an arm lift, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"contact "}),"our ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/",className:t,children:"Naples plastic surgery office"})," today to schedule your initial consultation. Dr. Peña serves patients in the Naples and Fort Meyers, Florida area."]})]})},{slug:"what-are-gummy-bear-breast-implants",title:"What Are Gummy Bear Breast Implants?",description:"Dr. Peña explains what gummy bear (form-stable, cohesive gel) breast implants are, how they differ from traditional silicone implants, and who makes the best candidate for this innovative option in Naples and Fort Myers, FL.",date:"August 2014",publishedTime:"2014-08-06",category:"Breast Surgery",relatedProcedureLabel:"Breast Augmentation",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsxs("p",{children:["Gummy bear breast implants are a new type of silicone implant that can help produce more natural looking and feeling ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation",className:t,children:"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 of implant rupture. This may help gummy bear implants produce consistent and long-lasting results."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:e.jsx("strong",{children:"What Benefits do Gummy Bear Breast Implants Offer?"})}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["In addition to being able to hold their shape, gummy bear implants feel more like natural breast tissue than other ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/breast-implant-removal-lift-fat-grafts",className:t,children:"types of breast implants"}),". This allows for amore natural feel even when implants are placed above the muscles in the chest. Gummy bear breast implants may also help reduce the risk of capsular contracture, though they have not been on the market long enough to be certain of that benefit.",e.jsx("o:p",{})]}),e.jsx("p",{children:e.jsx("strong",{children:"Choosing the Best Breast Implant for Your Needs"})}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Every woman has different physical needs and aesthetic desires, and there is no single breast implant that can meet these for each patient. During your breast augmentation consultation with Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña all of your options will be discussed in full, giving you the opportunity to assess the benefits and limitation of each type of implant and choose those you feel will best help you reach your goals.",e.jsx("o:p",{})]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["To learn more about your breast augmentation option in the Naples, Florida area, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"contact Peña Plastic Surgery"})," and schedule your consultation today.",e.jsx("o:p",{})]})]})},{slug:"herbal-supplements-and-plastic-surgery-risks",title:"Herbal Supplements and Plastic Surgery Risks",description:"Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña warns patients about the risks of herbal supplements before surgery â including increased bleeding, interactions with anesthesia, and other complications that can directly affect surgical safety and outcomes.",date:"August 2014",publishedTime:"2014-08-06",category:"Patient Education",relatedProcedureLabel:"Schedule a Consultation",relatedProcedureHref:"/contact-us",Content:()=>
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Pronounced ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/breast-asymmetry",className:t,children:"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 initial consultation he will listen to your concerns, assess your frame, and help you determine which options are best suited to give your breasts an ideally balanced appearance. Some minor differences in volumes may be addressed using your own fat as fat grafts to the smaller breasts.",e.jsx("span",{children:" "}),"Expectations will be discussed in detail.",e.jsx("strong",{children:"Producing Symmetry"}),e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/male-breast-reduction-gynecomastia",className:t,children:"The correction of breast asymmetry"})," can often be accomplished with a standalone procedure such as:",e.jsxs("ul",{children:[e.jsx("li",{children:"Breast augmentation to address size and shape differences"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Breast lift to address sagging and nipple placement"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Breast reduction to address drooping and pendulous tissue"})]}),"In some cases, Dr. Peña may suggest a combination of these treatments to restore bothbalance and beauty to your body. What option or combination of options is ideal for you can best be determined during your breast surgery consultation at our Naples, Florida office. If you live in or around Naples, Florida and are unhappy with the appearance of your breasts, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"contact Peña Plastic Surgery"})," today to schedule a consultation with our board-certified breast surgeon. 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1who offer cosmetic procedures such as ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation",className:t,children:" 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 your procedure, as well as the quality of the results achieved. "]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:[e.jsx("strong",{children:"Plastic vs. Cosmetic Surgeon"})," "]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:['Anyone with a medical degree can call himself a "cosmetic surgeon." Literally anyone. A podiatrist performing ',e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/liposuction",className:t,children:"liposuction"}),"? It's certainly possible â even if he hasn't completed additional training in aesthetic procedures. "]}),e.jsx("p",{children:'To use the title "plastic surgeon" a doctor must be board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This requires additional schooling, residencies, testing, and monitoring of results. Certification can even be revoked if standards are not maintained. '}),e.jsxs("p",{children:[e.jsx("strong",{children:"About Dr. Peña"})," "]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:[e.jsx("a",{href:"/our-cosmetic-surgery-practice/medical-director/naples-plastic-surgeon-dr-manuel-pena",className:t,children:"Naples plastic surgeon"})," Dr. Manuel Peña is board-certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is also an active member of a number of medical, plastic and reconstructive surgery associations, enabling him to keep on top of advancements in these ever-changing fields. "]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"However, it is not Dr. Peña's credentials that set him apart, but rather his experience, commitment to each patient he sees, and proven ability to produce stunning results. He would be happy to meet with you for a consultation to discuss your desires and help you choose the options best suited to meet your needs. "}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["To schedule your consultation with our board-certified Naples plastic surgeon, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"contact Peña Plastic Surgery"})," today. Dr. Peña served Naples, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and surrounding Florida communities."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:e.jsx(i,{src:"https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZY8NUhlmb5w?list=UU-87CiiHwk543InbtrldlAQ&modestbranding=1",title:"Video",caption:"Video â Peña Plastic Surgery, Naples, FL."})})]})},{slug:"will-liposuction-be-part-of-my-tummy-tuck-procedure",title:"Will Liposuction Be Part of My Tummy Tuck Procedure?",description:"Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña explains when liposuction is incorporated into a tummy tuck and how combining the two techniques can deliver more comprehensive, sculpted body contouring results.",date:"July 2015",publishedTime:"2015-07-15",category:"Body Contouring",relatedProcedureLabel:"Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/tummy-tuck-abdominoplasty",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsxs("p",{children:["Liposuction is perhaps the most effective way to remove stubborn deposits of fat from nearly any area of the body. Because fat accumulations are typically removed during tummy tuck surgery, it is common for ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/l
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Whether or not this will be necessary during your tummy tuck is best left up to board-certified Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña."]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["To schedule your ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/tummy-tuck-abdominoplasty",className:t,children:"tummy tuck"})," consultation with Dr. Peña, please call 239-348-7362 today."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:e.jsx("strong",{children:"What Does a Tummy Tuck Correct?"})}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Tummy tuck surgery:"}),e.jsxs("ul",{children:[e.jsx("li",{children:"Removes loose, sagging and droopy skin from the midsection"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Removes the stubborn fat deposits obscuring abdominal muscles"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Tightens abdominal muscles to trim the waist and improve overall contours"})]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"There is significant evidence to suggest tummy tuck benefits extend beyond the aesthetic to include some health advantages as well. Fat in the abdominal area is known to be among the most harmful to overall health and recent studies have shown body contouring with liposuction and tummy tuck can help prevent this fat from returning. What's more, tummy tuck surgery can help improve core strength and act as a spring-board for a healthier and more fulfilling life. These benefits can be discussed in greater detail during your consultation at our Naples, Florida office."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["If you are considering liposuction or tummy tuck surgery in the Ft. Myers area, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"contact Peña Plastic Surgery"})," today. 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Just recently I brought in a radiofrequency device from Thermi that offers several nonsurgical treatments including ',"<",e.jsx("u",{children:e.jsx("em",{children:e.jsx("strong",{children:"ThermiTight "})})})," a non-excisional surgery of the loose skin of the neck, arms, knees and chest about anywhere where skin laxity and wrinkling is present and you do not want the scar caused by an excision. This technology also offers",e.jsx("em",{children:" vaginal rejuvenation"})," including improvement of ",e.jsx("em",{children:"mild to severe urinary stress incontinence"}),",",e.jsx("em",{children:" vaginal laxity"}),",",e.jsx("em",{children:" female orgasmic dysfunction"}),", and ",e.jsx("em",{children:"decreased vaginal lubrication"}),". ",e.jsx("strong",{children:"ThermiVa"}),"â¢",e.jsx("strong",{children:" "}),"as this procedure is called this performed in the clinical office setting with no anesthesia whatsoever. 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Of course, the impetus behind this can be varied and one of the main reasons women choose to have implants removed is for revision purposes. But, the ASPS reports that some women are electing to have their implants removed to return their bodies to a more natural appearance. In these case some of the volume lost can be restored using your own fat as "Fat Grafts". ',e.jsx("strong",{children:e.jsx("em",{children:"Fat grafts"})})," are taken from areas of excess in the body by a gentle liposuction technique and are reinjected into the breast specifically targeting areas that have lost their volume."]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Can ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation",className:t,children:"breast augmentation"})," produce results that serve to enhance the upper body while still looking natural? Absolutely yes. The key is working with an experienced and board-certified plastic surgeon who is willing to customize your procedure for optimally complementary outcomes. Dr. Manuel Peña is one such plastic surgeon. He welcomes an opportunity to meet with you and discuss your desires, and to help you better understand which breast augmentation options can assist you in reaching your goals."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Each breast augmentation procedure is different and the results you desire are one of the biggest determining factors in your outcomes. During your initial consultation at our Naples, Florida office Dr. Peña will listen carefully to your needs, fully assess your frame, and help you determine if breast augmentation is the best choice for your body."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["To schedule your breast augmentation consultation, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"contact Peña Plastic Surgery"}
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1Commonly, this will include procedures such as:"}),e.jsxs("ul",{children:[e.jsxs("li",{children:[e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery",className:t,children:"Breast surgery"})," such as breast augmentation and breast lift"]}),e.jsxs("li",{children:[e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring",className:t,children:"Body contouring"})," such as tummy tuck, thigh lift, and buttock augmentation"]}),e.jsxs("li",{children:[e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/facial-procedures",className:t,children:"Facial rejuvenation"})," such as facelift or nonsurgical options"]})]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["With both body contouring and facial rejuvenation, ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/liposuction",className:t,children:"liposuction"})," is commonly used to remove excess fat and help restore the natural contours of your body."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Liposuction is an incredibly effective way to address stubborn deposits of fat throughout the body. With a mommy makeover, liposuction may be performed in conjunction with other procedures such as a tummy tuck or neck lift, but also on its own to address excess fat in areas including:"}),e.jsxs("ul",{children:[e.jsx("li",{children:"Ankles and calves"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Hips, waist, and buttocks"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Arms and back"})]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Dr. Peña can safely use liposuction to remove fat from nearly any area of your body, making it a perfect complement to other mommy makeover techniques."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Every woman has different needs. During your initial consultation, Dr. Peña will be happy to assess your frame, listen to your concerns, and customize a mommy makeover that helps you meet all of your goals."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["To learn more about liposuction or the mommy makeover procedure in the Estero, Florida area, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"contact Manuel Peña, M.D."})," today to schedule your initial consultation."]})]})},{slug:"weight-changes-after-liposuction-or-tummy-tuck",title:"Weight Changes After Liposuction or Tummy Tuck",description:"Dr. Manuel Peña explains how the body responds to weight fluctuations after liposuction or tummy tuck â including why remaining fat cells can expand over time, and what patients must do to maintain their body contouring results long-term.",date:"June 2016",publishedTime:"2016-06-03",category:"Body Contouring",relatedProcedureLabel:"Liposuction at Peña Plastic Surgery",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/l
1iposuction",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsx("p",{children:"One of the most important conversations I have with every liposuction and tummy tuck patient is about what happens to the body after surgery â specifically, how weight changes affect your results."}),e.jsx(i,{src:"https://www.youtube.com/embed/-wDylfegIG0?rel=0&modestbranding=1",title:"Weight Changes After Liposuction or Tummy Tuck",caption:"Dr. Peña explains how fat cells respond to weight changes after liposuction or tummy tuck â Peña Plastic Surgery, Naples, FL."}),e.jsx("p",{children:'When we lose weight, fat cells shrink. With liposuction, we physically remove fat cells. With a tummy tuck, we remove skin and fat. Think of those fat cells as "bank accounts" â when we remove them, we are closing a portion of those accounts.'}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Now imagine your caloric intake stays the same, but a certain number of bank accounts have been removed. One of two things must happen: you either burn more calories through exercise, or the accounts that remain open will grow in size. That is why, over a two-year period after body contouring surgery, other untreated areas of the body may gradually increase in volume."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"I have had this discussion with every patient who undergoes liposuction or a tummy tuck. Understanding this dynamic empowers patients to maintain their results by adopting healthier habits â a modest increase in activity and a slight reduction in caloric intake that corresponds to the reduction in body mass achieved through surgery."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["If you have questions about body contouring or maintaining your results, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"contact Peña Plastic Surgery"})," in Naples, Florida to schedule a consultation."]})]})},{slug:"double-chin-fat-melting-injection",title:"Double Chin Fat-Melting Injection",description:"Dr. Peña introduces Kybella® â the FDA-approved deoxycholic acid injection for submental fat (double chin) â explaining how it works, the treatment protocol, costs, and why a board-certified plastic surgeon can offer you the full spectrum of options.",date:"June 2016",publishedTime:"2016-06-04",category:"MedSpa",relatedProcedureLabel:"Injectable Treatments",relatedProcedureHref:"/medspa/injectables/fillers-lip-enhancement",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsx("p",{children:"A new category of fat-dissolving injection has recently been approved in the United States under the brand name Kybella®. This is a purified form of deoxycholic acid â a naturally occurring chemical that helps the body break down and absorb dietary fat. When injected in tiny droplets in a precise pattern into the fat beneath the chin, it destroys the fat cells it contacts. The body then eliminates this fat over the following weeks."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Treatment typically requires two to five sessions, spaced at least one month apart. Each dose costs approximately $1,200, meaning a full course of three to five treatments runs $3,600 to $6,000. Some swelling after each set of injections is common and expected."}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"So Many Options â Choose Wisely"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Getting the correct advice from a provider who has multiple treatment options available is essential. Without that breadth of options, you may find yourself receiving the treatment a provider specializes in â not necessarily the one best suited for you."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon who also has surgical options available ensures you receive the most appropriate treatment for your individual anatomy and goals. In some cases, a surgical approach such as neck liposuction or a mini neck lift may produce more dramatic or longer-lasting improvement than injectable fat reduction alone.*"}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["To learn more about Kybella® and all available double chin treatments, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",className:t,children:"contact Peña Plastic Surgery"})," in Naples, Florida to schedule a consultation."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:e.jsx("em",{children:"*Individual results may vary. Consult with Dr. Peña to see if you are a candidate."})})]})},{slug:"breastfeeding-and-sagging-breast",title:"Breastfeeding and Sagging Breasts",description:"Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña explains how breastfeeding affects breast shape and volume â and what options, including breast lift or augmentation, are available to restore a more youthful appearance.",date:"October 2009",publishedTime:"2009-10-01",category:"Breast Surgery",relatedProcedureLabel:"Breast Lift",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/breast-lift-mastopexy",Content:()=>e.jsx(e.Fragment,{children:e.jsx("p",{children:"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 and appearance of the breast, however a study released in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal suggested otherwise. Advanced age, high BMI or body mass index, large pre-pregnancy breast size, and smoking all contributed to post pregnancy breast sagging to a greater degree than purely breast-feeding by itself. This information is important to allow mother to make choices based on sinus rather than hearsay and misconceptions."})})},{slug:"what-makes-a-good-candidate-for-plastic-surgery",title:"What Makes a Good Candidate for Plastic Surgery?",description:"Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña outlines the key factors that make someone a good candidate for plastic surgery â including physical health, realistic expectations, emotional readiness, and personal motivation.",date:"October 2009",publishedTime:"2009-10-30",category:"Patient Education",relatedProcedureLabel:"Schedule a Consultation",relatedProcedureHref:"/contact-us",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsxs("p",{children:["This is a common question that needs to be answered for every patient. 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They can include genetic traits you cannot control:"}),e.jsxs("ul",{children:[" ",e.jsx("li",{children:"skin characteristics"}),e.jsx("br",{})," ",e.jsx("li",{children:"health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, immunodeficiency diseases, allergies"}),e.jsx("br",{})," ",e.jsx("li",{children:"excess skin from prior weight loss or pregnancy"}),e.jsx("br",{})," ",e.jsx("li",{children:"plans for future pregnancies"}),e.jsx("br",{})," ",e.jsx("li",{children:"skin damage from sun or other causes"})]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["This is not an exhaustive list. Rather, it gives an idea what I take into consideration when making a recommendation for your best results.If you would like to find out if you are a good candidate for plastic surgery, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",children:"contact Manuel Peña, M.D."})," at our Naples, Florida plastic surgery office to schedule a personal consultation."]})]})},{slug:"botox-vs-dysport",title:"BOTOX® vs. Dysport",description:"Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña compares BOTOX® and Dysport â two FDA-approved botulinum toxin injectables â explaining their similarities, differences, and how to choose the right one.",date:"December 2009",publishedTime:"2009-12-01",category:"MedSpa",relatedProcedureLabel:"BOTOX® & Dysport",relatedProcedureHref:"/non-surgical-procedures/injectables/botox-cosmetic",Content:()=>e.jsx(e.Fragment,{children:e.jsx("p",{children:"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 and attending several conferences the BOTOX® to Dysport ratio is approximately 1 to 3. I interviewed the patients at 3 days and a one week and 3 of the 4 seemed to indicate that the left side of either the frown line or the crows feet seemed to go away quicker than her the right side. The only dissenting vote came from a patient who felt that I had causes small bruise on the left side and the right side started working quicker. By one week both were equally effective. There were no complications such as droopy eyelids or headaches. I will see them in one month to further compare the actions and reactions of the patients. Atthat time I will find out which side is Dysport and which side is BOTOX®. I will keep you informed of my findings and the significance it will have in my practice."})})},{slug:"botox",title:"BOTOX® Cosmetic and Healthcare Legislation",description:"Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña responds to proposed congressional taxes on cosmetic procedures â including BOTOX® injections â and explains how such legislation disproportionately affects working patients.",date:"December 2009",publishedTime:"2009-12-12",category:"Patient Education",relatedProcedureLabel:"BOTOX® Cosmetic",relatedProcedureHref:"/non-surgical-procedures/injectables/botox-cosmetic",Content:()=>e.jsx(e.Fragment,{children:e.jsx("p",{children:`In an effort to fund the national health care reform Congress thinks it has found an easy tax target. By lumping cosmetic procedures together and taxing them it has tried to dismiss these as something only the wealthy have done. Unfortunately, in my office in Naples, Florida I see a lot of hard working individuals that care about their appearance and for personal and professional reasons try to do something about it. This tax will be particularly discriminating towards women who make up about 80% of those seeking cosmetic surgical procedures or services such as BOTOX® injections.This tax puts cosmetic procedures on par with Tobacco and Alcohol with "sin taxes'.Let your Senator or US Representative know how you feel!`})})},{slug:"which-laser-treatment-is-right-for-me",title:"Which Laser Treatment Is Right for Me?",description:"Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña explains the differences between ablative and non-ablative laser treatments â helping patients understand which option best addresses their specific skin concerns.",date:"March 2010",publishedTime:"2010-03-11",category:"MedSpa",relatedProcedureLabel:"Laser Treatments",relatedProcedureHref:"/medspa/skin-laser/laser-resurfacing-skin-tightening",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsxs("p",{children:["Laser treatments can improve the look of your skin in just one session. But not all treatments are equal. ",e.jsx("strong",{children:"Naples Laser Treatment"})," offers different levels of treatment based upon individual needs and preferences. If you are wondering which laser treatment is right for you, the following should help explain the differences.There are three levelsof laser treatment that I offer in my Naples clinic. we use the Visia skin analysis system to evaluate your skin and the ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/medspa/skin-laser/laser-resurfacing-skin-tightening",children:"Fraxel® Laser Skin Resurfacing"})," system for treatment.The Fraxel® system treats skin based on three levels of care known as"]}),e.jsxs("ul",{children:[" ",e.jsx("li",{children:"Fraxel refine⢠treatmentâfor prevention and maintenance"}),e.jsx("br",{})," ",e.jsx("li",{children:"Fraxel restore⢠treatmentâfor mild to severe skin damage"})]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["These treatments take only a short time, often less than 30 minutes. With the refine⢠treatment you can return to work, looking better, immediately. With the restore⢠treatment you can return to work the next day.We use a one pass CO2 scanning laser to achieve similar results to the Fraxel® repair system.If you are ready for younger, healthier skin please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",children:"contact Manuel Peña, M.D."}),", ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/facial-procedures",style:"font-weight: bold;",children:"Naples laser treatment"})," professional in Florida."]})]})},{slug:"a-la-carte-facelifting",title:"à La Carte Facelifting",description:"Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña explains à la carte facelifting â addressing only what bothers the patient rather than performing every possible procedure â for a more targeted and natural result.",date:"May 2010",publishedTime:"2010-05-11",category:"Face & Neck",relatedProcedureLabel:"Facelift",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/facial-procedures/facelift",Content:()=>e.jsx(e.Fragment,{children:e.jsxs("p",{children:["Every day I see a patient that was told by another plastic surgeon that they ",e.jsx("strong",{children:'"need"'}),"everything done even if it did not bother them. This often includes forehead, eyelids, upper and lower face, and neck as well as some volume replacement in the form of fat grafts or filler. Although I often believe that additional procedures would enhance the overall outcome of the result, I will offer to address ",e.jsx("strong",{children:"just what bothers the patient. "}),`I will show the prospective patients what the desired procedures would look like on them and them add the rest to see if a true improvement is seen. Sometimes the person agrees with the additions and sometimes not. Regardless I am here to fulfill your wishes (as long as they are reasonable) not mine. I often perform lower face and neck lift by itself. Sometimes a full face volume replacement with fat grafts is all I do. I am being asked more and more about the limited incision facelifts such as the MACS lift. This is a rapid recovery surgery that has withstood the test of time for "getting your money's worth". Limited incision neck lift are also appropriate for the younger patients that have always had a poorly defined neck.`]})})},{slug:"facelift-options-full-face-fat-grafts-or-mini-facelift",title:"Facelift Options: Full Face Fat Grafts or Mini Facelift?",description:"Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña compares full facelift, fat grafting, and mini facelift options â explaining the differences, ideal candidates, and why a personalized consultation is essential.",date:"August 2010",publishedTime:"2010-08-20",category:"Face & Neck",relatedProcedureLabel:"Facelift",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/facial-procedures/facelift",Content:()=>e.jsx(e.Fragment,{children:e.jsxs("p",{children:["If youâve always believed ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/facial-procedures/facelift",children:"facelifts"})," were only for people of a âcertain age,â youâll be pleased to know that even subtle signs of aging can qualify
1you for a re-volumizing or full face fat grafting or ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/facial-procedures/facelift",children:"mini facelift"}),".Since 1990, board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña has used sophisticated ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/medspa/skin-laser/laser-resurfacing-skin-tightening",children:"cosmetic surgery technology"})," to help thousands of Naples, Florida, area residents enjoy a more youthful appearance by reducing these typical signs of aging:⢠Volume loss⢠Deposits of fat⢠Creasing⢠Wrinkling⢠SaggingDr. Peña can help you combat the telltale effects of gravity, stress and pollution using world-class facelift procedures to achieve dramatic, lasting results. A thorough consultation with Dr. Peña can help you decide whether a mid facelift or mini facelift will give you the results you want.Both the fat grafting and mini facelift offer a refreshed, renewed, younger facial appearance.The mid facelift targets the eyes, nose and mouth, correcting âbags,â upper cheek hollowness, and prominent nasal folds. These problems can be dealt with more simply and sometimes with longer results with fat grafting of the cheek area and hollow below the eyes. The mid facelift is still a good solution in certain cases. Dr Peña usually performs the procedure using the endoscope and remote incisions in the temporal areas and inside the mouth.The mini facelift or S-lift reduces minor sagging of the cheeks, neck and jaw line. Men and women in their 30s and 40s and sometimes in the 50s who want to stave off an aging appearance while symptoms are still mild may opt for the mini facelift. Dr. Peña often uses these techniques years later after more extensive face-lift procedures to turn back the clock with a much smaller procedure.When compared to standard facelift surgery, both the mini and full face fat grafting procedures offer less risk and stress and more affordability.In Naples, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, or Estero, Florida, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",children:"contact"})," the cosmetic surgery office of ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/",children:"Florida cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Manuel Peña"})," to schedule your facelift consultation."]})})},{slug:"facial-bones-shrink-with-age",title:"Facial Bones Shrink with Age",description:"A study reveals that facial bones shrink with age, particularly around the eye socket and jaw. Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Peña explains how volume restoration changes the modern approach to facial rejuvenation.",date:"January 2011",publishedTime:"2011-01-15",category:"Face & Neck",relatedProcedureLabel:"Facelift",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/facial-procedures/facelift",Content:()=>e.jsx(e.Fragment,{children:e.jsx("p",{children:"A new study reveals that art of our natural facial aging is that our facial bones actually get smaller particularly around the eye socket and jaw line. A detailed study comparing hundreds of CT scans of facial bones of men and women at different points intheir lives revealed that women start losing the bone volume even in their early 40s while men as much as 10=15 years later.We have recently found out about the aging contributed by the loss of facial fat. My rejuvenation surgeries over the last ten years have all included fat grafting precisely to the areas that were identified as having bone loss. How did I figure it out before the studies? By observing the difference in appearances between a person's old photos and their current appearance. While the bone loss can be dealt with by adding implants to the facial skeleton as I often do with chin implants, other areas can be augmented by using fat as a structure mimicking the bone itself. Turns out that when fat grafts are placed close to the bone, they act and feel like bone.Always have volume restored as a part of facial rejuvenation, or you will never really look like you did."})})},{slug:"benefits-of-ft-meyers-liposuction",title:"Benefits of Ft. Myers Liposuction",description:"Naples and Ft. Myers plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña outlines the key benefits of liposuction â from remov
1ing stubborn fat deposits to improving body contour â and explains who makes the best candidate.",date:"October 2012",publishedTime:"2012-10-30",category:"Body Contouring",relatedProcedureLabel:"Liposuction",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/liposuction",Content:()=>e.jsx(e.Fragment,{children:e.jsxs("p",{children:["Men and women in the Ft. Myers area look to ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring/liposuction",target:"_blank",rel:"noopener noreferrer",children:"liposuction"})," for a number of reasons. Liposuction is one of the most effective ways to remove excess, stubborn deposits of fat from nearlyany area of your body. It can also reduce cellulite, firm skin, and provide a much more contoured and pleasing physique.",e.jsx("strong",{children:"Weight Loss"}),"While liposuction is best for people who are close to their ideal weight, the removal of up to ten pounds of additional fat can have a significant impact on your general health. People within their ideal weight range have a lower risk of heart attack, diabetes, and even certain types of cancer. Liposuction is also known to provide a springboard for a healthier lifestyle in which diet and exercise further enhance the aesthesis of your procedure and your overall quality of life.",e.jsx("strong",{children:"Aesthetics"}),"Most people seek liposuction for aesthetic reasons. With this procedure, Dr. Peña can improve the contours of your body, encourage sagging skin to firm up, and remove the lumpy, uneven appearance of cellulite. During your initial consultation, Dr. Peña can discuss what unique benefits liposuction can provide for you.If you live in the Naples, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, or Estero areas of Florida and would like to learn more about liposuctions many benefits, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",target:"_blank",rel:"noopener noreferrer",children:"contact Manuel Peña, MD"})," to schedule an initial consultation today."]})})},{slug:"determining-breast-implant-size",title:"Determining Breast Implant Size",description:"Naples and Bonita Springs plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña explains how breast implant size is determined â why bigger is not always better and how a personalized consultation helps find your ideal result.",date:"November 2012",publishedTime:"2012-11-12",category:"Breast Surgery",relatedProcedureLabel:"Breast Augmentation",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation",Content:()=>e.jsx(e.Fragment,{children:e.jsxs("p",{children:["When it comes to ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation",target:"_blank",rel:"noopener noreferrer",children:"breast augmentation"}),", the size of your implants will play a significant role in your final results. It is important that you are honest with Bonita Springs plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña about what you hope to achieve through breast augmentation, but it is equally important that you trust his advice about the best size implant for your procedure.",e.jsx("strong",{children:"Bigger is not Always Better"}),"The size of your breast implants will depend on what you hope to achieve. If your goal with breast augmentation is a natural look that compliments your curves, large implants may not be the best idea. Dr. Peña has decades of experience helping women achieve a balanced and appealing look through breast augmentation and will carefully consider the dimensions of your frame when making a decision about appropriate implant size.You can help Dr. Peña in this decision by bringing pictures of breasts you find attractive to your initial consultation. These, combined with a frank discussion about what you would like your breasts to look like can help ensure the best implant size for you.If you live in or around Bonita Springs, Florida and are considering breast augmentation, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",target:"_blank",rel:"noopener noreferrer",children:"contact Dr. Manuel Peña, MD"})," to schedule an initial consultation today."]})})},{slug:"plastic-surgery-abroad-associated-with-recent-increase-in-infections",title:"Plastic Surgery Abroad Associated with Recent Increase in Infections",description:"Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña warns patients about drug-resistant Mycobacteria infections in patients returning from plastic surgery abroad, including cases from the Dominican Republic.",date:"December 2013",publishedTime:"2013-12-03",category:"Patient Education",relatedProcedureLabel:"Schedule a Consultation",relatedProcedureHref:"/contact-us",Content:()=>e.jsx(e.Fragment,{children:e.jsxs("p",{children:["A report out of Boston reveals several cases of infections with Mycobacteria in patients returning from the Dominican Republic after receiving plastic surgery there. These are infections that are extremely difficult to treat even with aggressive. antibiotics (often taking 6 weeks to 3 months to eradicate). Please make sure your choice of where to have plastic surgery is a safe one. We at ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/our-cosmetic-surgery-practice/our-practice/our-facility",children:"Peña Plastic Surgery "}),"strive to maintain the safest and most technologically advanced operating facility anywhere!"]})})},{slug:"restore-lost-volume-before-facelift",title:"Restore Lost Volume Before Facelift",description:"Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña explains how addressing facial volume loss through fat grafting or fillers before or alongside a facelift produces more natural, comprehensive rejuvenation results.",date:"May 2014",publishedTime:"2014-05-31",category:"Face & Neck",relatedProcedureLabel:"Facial Rejuvenation",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/facial-procedures/facelift",Content:()=>e.jsx(e.Fragment,{children:e.jsxs("p",{children:['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 ',e.jsx("i",{children:e.jsx("strong",{children:e.jsx("a",{href:"https://youtu.be/duuQDHQoQ34",target:"_blank",rel:"noopener noreferrer",children:"deflation. "})})}),"Sure, there are factors such as the loss of elasticity and desce
1nt of tissues from gravity, however if only one of the factors is dealt with, then you will never look like they did in the past. I use old photographs of the individual that I am considering for rejuvenation to determine what has changed so I can make the correct surgical and nonsurgical approach. I used to like to start with photographs from high school her college graduation or perhaps a wedding photo and then see how the face progresses into the 30s and 40s. The majority of my patients come in to my office for facial aging in the 50s or 60s. I have seen quite a few patients take a proactive approach and get an opinion on what to do in their late 30s and early 40s. Sometimes in the individual's did not like there facial shape when they were young and liked the sculpted look they developed in the early adulthood years. With the help of ",e.jsx("strong",{children:e.jsx("a",{href:"/our-cosmetic-surgery-practice/our-practice/vectra-3d-imaging",target:"_blank",rel:"noopener noreferrer",children:"Vectra 3D-( three dimensional photographic) system "})}),"we can analyze exactly what has taken place as the face changes over the years.Using this technology I can map out the plan for restoring the desired shape and appearance to the face. The first building block is to restore volume in the critical areas such as the cheeks, the jaw line, and the brow and temporal area. Other areas of concern include the area around the eye especially the hollow of the upper eyelid and the junction between the eyelid bag and the cheek (tear troughs).The lip often loses volume and needs to get resculpted. In the lip it is particularly important to look at what the original lip volume-wise. If one tries to change naturally small lips into ",e.jsx("u",{children:e.jsx("strong",{children:e.jsx("a",{href:"https://youtu.be/Ym1-f9Tv7MI",target:"_blank",rel:"noopener noreferrer",children:"full lips "})})}),'the results can be rather obnoxious. The lip in particular loses volumes in two areas: the first being the actual lip volume and where the pink vermilion is visible in the front view and secondly in the lip line where the normal skin and the pink vermilion interphase. It is that second area of the lip line which is critical to treatwith volume before addressing the overall shape of the lip. This lip line filling has a benefit of erasing fine lines that are often blamed on "smoking" or drinking through a straw. The volume loss in this area combined with loss of elasticity results in the spine lines which are often more visible when you put on lipstick and the lipstick goes up into these crevices. The 10X mirrors that are often used to apply makeup often exaggerate these lines and add to the magnitude of the concerns. Once these are restored, the actual shape of the lip including the improvement of the corners of the mouth are dealt with volume restoration.The cheeks and the areas just below it are often areas that are misunderstood by plastic surgeons and dermatologists that have a tendency to put too much volume into the cheeks and an unflattering exaggerated way. This is often made worse by the over stuffing of the lips creating a caricature of youth rather than restoring the youthful natural appearance. Another area that loses volume and can easily be treated is the jaw line. Volume placed in front of the "jowl" and near the angle of the mandible can re-create the beautiful jawline and strengthen the chin that will set off the contrast between the f']})})},{slug:"illegal-cosmetic-injections-continue-disfiguring-and-killing",title:'Illegal "Cosmetic" Injections Continue Disfiguring and Killing',description:"Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña documents the ongoing dangers of illegal cosmetic injections â from industrial silicone to unregulated botulinum toxin â and urges patients to seek only board-certified providers.",date:"September 2014",publishedTime:"2014-09-09",category:"Patient Education",relatedProcedureLabel:"Schedule a Consultation",relatedProcedureHref:"/contact-us",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsx("p",{children:`I remember a few years ago reading about the physician (who after losing his license) injected his girl friend, his best friend, his girl friend , and himself with an illegal form of Botulinum toxin used in experimental veterinary research. Luckily as he realized that he had overdosed everyone he was able to get help and get help. They ended up on ventilators for several weeks. They were lucky!The latest rash of Injectables includes "industrial grade silicon" made famous by Priscilla Presley's turn at "Dancing with the Stars"! This caused a freaky look but caused no danger to her life.`}),e.jsx("h4",{children:" Rumored to have had 'Industrial grade' silicon injections"}),e.jsxs("p",{children:['The latest rash of illegal injections have brought many horrific headlines to the public. These substances range from Silicon injected freely into the buttocks to the use of liquid cement in the breast and butt! I have heard of wanting a "hard body" but this is ridiculous. A recent case involved the injector getting ',e.jsx("strong",{children:e.jsx("i",{children:e.jsx("strong",{children:"life in prison"})})})," for giving a lethal injection of silicon to the buttocks!The costs of filling the face/breast/ butt, and even hands by a qualified physician or Nurse practitioner or physician's assistant can be significant, but the cost of having someone WITH NO TRAINING INJECT GOD KNOW WHAT can ",e.jsx("strong",{children:e.jsx("i",{children:e.jsx("strong",{children:"kill you"})})}),". Right now we have some really fantastic ",e.jsx("strong",{children:e.jsx("u",{children:e.jsx("a",{href:"/non-surgical-procedures/injectables/juvederm",children:"materials to use for filling:"})})})," ",e.jsx("i",{children:e.jsx("strong",{children:e.jsx("a",{href:"https://youtu.be/HWSqY83k1vU",target:"_blank",rel:"noopener noreferrer",children:"Fat grafts"})})}),' (from your own body), Hyaluronic acids such as Juvederm and Restylane®, Recently a "thick" hyaluronic acid called ',e.jsx("a",{href:"/",children:"JUVÃDERM VOLUMA® XC"}),e.jsx("strong",{children:","}),` a calcium "bone meal powder" called Radiesse, and a collagen stimulator that promotes your own tissue into thickening c
1alled Sculptra® Aesthetic!PLEASE, Please, Please... do not do let an untrained/unlicensed person do this to you. I, personally do my patient's own injections in Naples Florida. I have over 25 years of injection experience and an artistic eye for form, beauty, and balance. Please call for a consultation to see how volume or a Neural modulator (such as BOTOX®) can improve your appearance. `,e.jsx("a",{href:"tel:+12393487362",children:"239-348-7362"}),"Other related articles:",e.jsx("strong",{children:"Restore lost Volume before facelift"}),e.jsxs("strong",{children:[e.jsx("a",{href:"/",children:"JUVÃDERM VOLUMA® XC Powerpoint"}),e.jsx("a",{href:"https://youtu.be/RSQNG8l29LA",target:"_blank",rel:"noopener noreferrer",children:"Fat Grafting Facial Restoration"})]}),e.jsx("strong",{children:e.jsx("a",{href:"/",target:"_blank",rel:"noopener noreferrer",children:'Illegal "cosmetic" continue disfiguring and killing'})})]})]})},{slug:"three-treatments-for-varicose-veins-all-offer-some-relief",title:"Three Treatments for Varicose Veins All Offer Some Relief",description:"Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña explains three main varicose vein treatments â foam injection, laser ablation, and radiofrequency ablation â and how each reduces the appearance and discomfort of varicose veins.",date:"September 2014",publishedTime:"2014-09-29",category:"Patient Education",relatedProcedureLabel:"Schedule a Consultation",relatedProcedureHref:"/contact-us",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsxs("p",{children:["Treatment for ",e.jsx("strong",{children:e.jsx("i",{children:e.jsx("a",{href:"https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/varicose-veins",target:"_blank",rel:"noopener noreferrer",children:"Varicose Veins"})})})," include injection of Foam into the veins, sclerosing the veins with a laser from the inside, or sclerosing the veins using a radiofrequency device from the inside. Traditional excision of the varicose veins is rarely used in the U. S. except as a last resort. The majority of treatments are for cosmetic reason but many individuals with significant varicose veins complain of pain which feels like a toothache and or itching and burning."]}),e.jsx("h3",{style:"text-align: center;",children:e.jsx("strong",{children:"Treatment Options for Varicose Veins"})}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["A recent study compared to 3 most commonly used methods (Foam, intraluminal laser ablation, and intraluminal radiofrequency ablation) and the results at 6 months show similar improvement with all 3 methods with the more invasive to methods perhaps giving a bit better long-term result. The lower cost and less invasive nature of the ",e.jsx("strong",{children:e.jsx("i",{children:e.jsx("a",{href:"/non-surgical-procedures/specialized-services/vein-treatment-sclerotherapy",children:"FOAM sclerosing"})})})," was attractive to quite a few patients even if they realize that the possibility of having to be treated again in a few years was higher. Generally all three types of patients were pleased with their results and stated they believed their quality of life was improved. The author felt that the injectible foam would be boosted by the results since the costs and complexity including recovery were less/related articles:",e.jsx("strong",{children:e.jsx("a",{href:"https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/varicose-veins",target:"_blank",rel:"noopener noreferrer",children:"What are Varicose Veins?"})}),e.jsx("strong",{children:"Three treatment options for Varicose veins all offer some relief"}),e.jsx("a",{href:"/non-surgical-procedures/specialized-services/vein-treatment-sclerotherapy",children:e.jsx("em",{children:e.jsx("strong",{children:"Asclera® Sclerotherapy"})})})]})]})},{slug:"after-massive-weight-loss-cosmetic-surgery-helps-keep-weight-off",title:"After Massive Weight Loss, Cosmetic Surgery Helps Keep Weight Off",description:"A 15-year study found that patients who undergo body contouring after weight loss surgery maintain a healthier BMI long-term. Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Peña explains the connection.",date:"November 2014",publishedTime:"2014-11-07",category:"Body Contouring",relatedProcedureLabel:"Body Contouring",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsx("h3",{children:"Healthy Weight Management and Body Contouring"}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["A recently published 15-year study has found that people who undergo ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/body-contouring",children:"cosmetic body contouring"})," following weight loss surgery are better able to maintain a healthy body mass index (BMI) over the long-run. This study included hundreds of participants of varying race, sex, and age who had undergone laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Over a 15 year period, study participants who had followed weight loss with cosmeticbody contouring maintained an average BMI of 24.6. Those who did not undergo additional cosmetic procedures averaged a BMI of 31. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, a BMI of 24.6 is within a healthy range. A BMI of 31 is considered obese."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña is pleased to offer personalized",e.jsx("u",{children:"post-bariatric surgery body contouring"})," options. These cosmetic treatments can produce a naturally toned look and work to enhance the results started by your weight loss procedure. Better still, evidence suggests these treatments can have a lasting effect on physical health as well, making them an ideal choice for anyone who has experienced rapid weight loss."]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["If you are interested in learning more about post-weigh loss body contouring, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",children:"contact Peña Plastic Surgery"})," today. Dr. Peña serves Naples, Fort Myers, Estero, Bonita Springs, and surrounding areas of Florida."]})]})},{slug:"botox-cosmetic-or-facelift-surgery",title:"BOTOX® Cosmetic or Facelift Surgery?",description:"Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña explains the key differences between BOTOX® Cosmetic and facelift surgery â helping patients understand which treatment best addresses their specific facial aging concerns.",date:"March 2015",publishedTime:"2015-03-10",category:"Face & Neck",relatedProcedureLabel:"Facial Rejuvenation",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/facial-procedures/facelift",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsxs("p",{children:["If you are unhappy with the impact aging has had on your facial appearance, there are many treatments that can be used to restore a smooth and youthful look. Which one is best for your needs can most easily be determined by meeting with board-certified Fort Myers plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña for a facial rejuvenation consultation.Two of the most popular cosmetic options offered by Dr. P",e.jsx("span",{children:"eña are BOTOX® Cosmetic and facelift surgery. However, while both of these can produce a noticeably more youthful appearance, they offer very different benef
1its."}),e.jsx("a",{href:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/facial-procedures/facelift",children:"Facelift surgery"})," addresses loose and sagging skin in the neck, along the jawline, and throughout the lower and mid-face. This cosmetic surgery procedure is also used to lift underlying facial muscles and tighten skin â reducing deep lines and wrinkles around the mouth and nose. Facelift surgery can remove up to ten years from your appearance and provide long-lasting results.",e.jsx("a",{href:"/non-surgical-procedures/injectables/botox-cosmetic",children:"BOTOX® Cosmetic"})," is a nonsurgical cosmetic option that addresses fine lines and wrinkles throughout the face. Dr. Peña injects BOTOX® Cosmetic into specifically targeted problem areas to relax muscles and produce a smooth and flawless look. A single BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment can take several years off of your appearance, but results are temporary. To maintain a smooth complexion, you will need to visit our office every three to four months for additional treatments.Dr. Peña also offers volume replacement options including Volumaâ¢, Sculptra® Aesthetic, and other ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/non-surgical-procedures/injectables/juvederm",children:"dermal fillers"}),", as well as facial rejuvenation through fat injections and grafts. These may be a better alternative for people seeking a nonsurgical solution that lasts longer than BOTOX® Cosmetic. Dr. Peña can discuss this in greater detail during your initial consultation.",e.jsx("iframe",{allowfullscreen:"",frameborder:"0",height:"315",src:"https://www.youtube.com/embed/p6mOr1LlHjk",width:"560"})]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["If you are looking for the facial rejuvenation treatment best suited to help you reach your goals, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",children:e.jsx("span",{children:"contact Peña Plastic Surgery"})})," today. Based in Naples, Dr. Peña welcomes patients from Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and surrounding areas of Florida.Related articles:",e.jsx("a",{href:"https://youtu.be/-mxsirCPFKs",target:"_blank",rel:"noopener noreferrer",children:"BOTOX® and Fillers in lower face and perioral area"})]})]})},{slug:"endoscopic-brow-lift-and-subcutaneous-browlift",title:"Endoscopic Brow Lift and Subcutaneous Browlift",description:"Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña explains two brow lift techniques â the endoscopic brow lift and the subcutaneous lateral browlift â and how each addresses brow descent and forehead creasing.",date:"April 2015",publishedTime:"2015-04-22",category:"Face & Neck",relatedProcedureLabel:"Brow Lift",relatedProcedureHref:"/plastic-surgery-procedures/facial-procedures/browlift-forehead-lift",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsx("p",{children:"The endoscopic brow lift technique allows Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña to address creases and wrinkles throughout the forehead. For this procedure, Dr. Peña makes small incisions just above the hairline and, using advanced technology, addresses signs of aging with incredibly small surgical instruments."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Endoscopic brow lift surgery can help reduce recovery time and limit some risks associated with surgical operations, but it may not be enough to address more advanced instances of skin laxity or deeper creases and wrinkles."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["More commonly today I use a simpler and more direct method of lifting the lateral 2/3 of the brow called the",e.jsx("em",{children:e.jsx("strong",{children:" Lateral Subcutaneous Brow Lift"})}),". This I often do under local anesthesia and is a great adjunct to upper eyelid surgery for the lateral heavy hooding. I do not have access to the frowning muscles but",e.jsx("strong",{children:" "}),"BOTOX®",e.jsx("strong",{children:" "}),"does a great job keeping those under control."]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["If you are interested in learning more about your facelift options in Naples, please call board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña at ",e.jsx("a",{href:"tel:+12393487362",children:"239-348-7362"})," today and schedule your initial consultation."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:e.jsx("strong",{children:"Endoscopic Brow Lift Candidates"})}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Candidates for an endoscopic facelift procedure should be nonsmokers who are in generally good health. Although it is less invasive than other brow lift options, endoscopic surgery will still require a recovery period during which activities are limited. To be a good candidate for this procedure, you must be physically prepared for a surgical operation and willing to limit activities while you recover. Dr. Peña can discuss these things with you in greater detail during your initial consultation."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["To schedule your brow lift consultation, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",children:"contact Peña Plastic Surgery"})," today. Dr. Peña serves Naples, Ft. Myers, and all surrounding Florida communities."]})]})},{slug:"will-botox-cosmetic-improve-skin-elasticity",title:"Will BOTOX® Cosmetic Improve Skin Elasticity?",description:"A new study shows that BOTOX® Cosmetic may improve skin elasticity and pliability with regular use. Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Peña explains the findings and what they mean for long-term facial rejuvenation.",date:"June 2015",publishedTime:"2015-06-10",category:"MedSpa",relatedProcedureLabel:"BOTOX® Cosmetic",relatedProcedureHref:"/non-surgical-procedures/injectables/botox-cosmetic",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsxs("p",{children:["A new study has shown that ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/non-surgical-procedures/injectables/botox-cosmetic",children:"BOTOX® Cosmetic"})," may actually help improve skin elasticity and pliability with regular use. The study, conducted on 48 women who were receiving BOTOX® injections for the first time, found that a single treatment improvedthe youthful quality of the participantsâ skin by increasing elastic recoil and stretchiness. However, maintaining this elasticity required repeat injections at four month intervals."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"BOTOX® Cosmetic is not considering a long-term solution for facial rejuvenation, but it does offer consistent and reliable short-term results. If you are looking for a longer lasting treatment, Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña will likely recommend a facelift, brow lift, or other surgical option. Some dermal fillers may also produce more lasting results, but these, like BOTOX®, cannot provide the same long-term results offered by surgical alternatives."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Dr. Peña is a board-certified plastic surgeon with decades of experience helping men and women in the Naples area reach their aesthetic goals. During your initial consultation he will listen closely to your concerns, assess your facial appearance, and provide you honest information about all of your options."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["To schedule your facial rejuvenation consultation, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",children:"contact Peña Plastic Surgery"})," today. We welcome patients from Ft. Myers, Estero, Bonita Springs, and surrounding areas at our conveniently located Naples office."]})]})},{slug:"non-surgical-skin-tightening-of-arms-neck-tummy-and-knees-with-thermitight",title:"Non-Surgical Skin Tightening of Arms, Neck, Tummy, and Knees with ThermiTight",description:"Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña explains ThermiTight â a radiofrequency-based skin tightening treatment for the arms, neck, abdomen, and knees â delivering measurable tightening results without surgery.",date:"September 2015",publishedTime:"2015-09-02",category:"Body Contouring",relatedProcedureLabel:"Skin Tightening",relatedProcedureHref:"/procedures/body/facetite-body",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsx("p",{children:"Did you know that prior to ThermiTight, the only way to treat loose skin on the arms, neck, and time he was with surgery? AvoidTheScar. How does ThermiTight work? ThermiTight uses radiofrequency to heat fat cells that are destroyed then excreted through urination and then the subdermal tissues ( under the skin) are heated to the optimal temperatures for tightening. It is an ideal treatment for small to medium size areas of stubborn fat and sagging skin. No surgery. No down time. No Kidding!"})," ",e.jsxs("div",{className:"inset-left",children:[" ",e.jsx("img",{src:"https://d1qkyo3pi1c9bx.cloudfront.net/D7021408-671F-42FA-837E-DEB20A6B3D76/cd9e207d-e031-45be-b9f0-5867ab454684.jpg",alt:"Non-Surgical Skin Tightening of Arms"})," Individual results may vary. "]})," ",e.jsxs("p",{children:["What areas can be treated with ThermiTight? Because of the dural treatment capability for skin tightening and fat removal, #ThermiTight can be used to treat the jaw line, chin, upper arms, thighs, Tommy, neck and the knees- without requiring sedation, general anesthesia, actual surgery or recovery time. ",e.jsx("a",{href:"https://thermi.com/",target:"_blank",rel:"noopener noreferrer",children:"#ThermiFacts."})]})]})},{slug:"thermiva-treatments-getting-spectacular-results-for-vaginal-rejuvenation-non-surgical",title:"ThermiVA⢠Treatments Getting Spectacular Results for Vaginal Rejuvenation",description:"Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña explains ThermiVA⢠â a non-surgical radiofrequency treatment for vaginal rejuvenation â including how it works, what concerns it addresses, and what results patients experience.",date:"November 2015",publishedTime:"2015-11-30",category:"MedSpa",relatedProcedureLabel:"Vaginal Rejuvenation",relatedProcedureHref:"/non-surgical-procedures/specialized-services/vaginal-rejuvenaton-thermiva",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsxs("p",{children:["Impressive results in the external appearance of the vaginal tissues after one treatment with ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/non-surgical-procedures/specialized-services/vaginal-rejuvenaton-thermiva",children:e.jsx("em",{children:e.jsx("strong",{children:"ThermiVa"})})}),e.jsx("a",{href:"/non-surgical-procedures/specialized-services/vaginal-rejuvenaton-thermiva",children:"â¢"})," and two months later! Stress urinary incontinence, vaginal laxity, lubrication, and sexual pleasure all improved noticeably according to the patient!"]}),e.jsx("p",{children:" Individual results may vary. "}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Two months later without further treatments:"})]})},{slug:"dealing-with-adult-acne-summertime-solutions-for-adults-in-their-30s-and-beyond",title:"Dealing with Adult Acne: Summertime Solutions for Adults in Their 30s and Beyond",description:"Are you an adult over 30 still struggling with acne? Naples cosmetic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña explains the most effective treatment options â from prescription topicals to in-office procedures â for clearer skin.",date:"June 2016",publishedTime:"2016-06-15",category:"MedSpa",relatedProcedureLabel:"Medical-Grade Facials",relatedProcedureHref:"/medspa/skin-laser/medical-grade-facials",Content:()=>e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsx("p",{children:"Adult acne is real. More than that, itâs 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 â it can become humiliating."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"With the hot and humid summer months already upon us, adults with acne may experience more frequent breakouts. Here are four steps you can take to minimize these breakouts and help keep your skin looking fresh, clean, and healthy:"}),e.jsxs("ul",{children:[" ",e.jsx("li",{children:"Was your face twice daily. Use a gentle cleanser and warm water both morning and night to clean away any dirt, sweat, and grime. Try using a baby washcloth to remove cleaners from the face, they are gentler and less likely to irritate the skin"}),e.jsx("br",{})," ",e.jsx("li",{children:"Consider retinoid face creams and lotions. Face creams with salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide may be useful as well. Use these sparingly and be wary of over drying, which can cause additional breakouts. Also be sure to use a facial sunscreen when going outside"}),e.jsx("br",{})," ",e.jsx("li",{children:"Use only noncomedogenic cosmetics and lotions, and remove daily moisturizers by washing the face before bed"}),e.jsx("br",{})," ",e.jsxs("li",{children:[e.jsx("a",{href:"/non-surgical-procedures/skin-care/la-piel-full-service-medical-spa",children:"Visit La Piel Spa"}),", our Naples medical spa, to learn about nonsurgical adult acne solutions such as PLP, chemical peels, and professional skin care treatments"]})]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Adult acne does not always respond well to over-the-counter and at-home solutions. If it did, you probably wouldnât be dealing with the issue in the first place. If your acne has proven difficult or impossible to treat, please ",e.jsx("a",{href:"/contact-us",children:"contact Dr. Manuel Peña"})," online or by calling ",e.jsx("a",{href:"tel:+12393487362",children:"239-348-7362"})," to schedule a consultation and learn more about your options. We welcome men and women from Naples, Ft. Myers, Estero, and all surrounding areas of Florida."]})]})},{slug:"e-cigarettes-are-not-safe-during-plastic-surgery-recovery",t
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1Surgery Facilities (AAAASF), for its private, on-site office-based surgical facility in Naples, Florida."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"The successful 2026 accreditation represents the 10th accreditation cycle Dr. Peña has participated in for his surgical suite, continuing a commitment to independently evaluated surgical safety that began with his first AAAASF accreditation in 1995. For Dr. Peña, maintaining this level of accreditation has always represented more than meeting a requirement. It reflects a choice to continually hold his surgical facility, medical team and himself accountable to rigorous standards designed around one priority: patient safety first!"}),e.jsx("blockquote",{children:"âThere are other accreditation options available today, but I felt it was important to stay with the organization that represents the level of safety standards I want for my patients and my surgical team,â said Dr. Peña. âMy first accreditation with AAAASF was in 1995. As the standards have evolved and become more demanding, we have continued to meet them because patient safety has always been the priority.â"}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"What Is QUAD A Accreditationâand Why Does It Matter for Plastic Surgery Patients?"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Many patients researching plastic surgery have never heard of QUAD A accreditation. Yet the accreditation of the facility where a surgical procedure is performed can be an important part of evaluating surgical safety."}),e.jsxs("p",{children:[e.jsx("a",{href:"https://www.quada.org/about-us",className:t,children:"QUAD A"})," is an independent, physician-founded healthcare accreditation organization formerly known as AAAASF. Its Office-Based Surgery accreditation program is specifically designed to promote patient safety in outpatient surgical settings. Accreditation goes well beyond confirming that a medical practice has an operating room. QUAD A standards address professional qualifications, operational safety, the physical surgical environment, anesthesia, appropriate equipment, infection prevention, patient monitoring, recovery and emergency preparedness. For patients, this provides an additional layer of independent oversight."]}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"More Than an Inspection: An Ongoing Commitment to Surgical Safety"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"QUAD A accreditation is not simply about preparing an operating room for an inspection and receiving a certificate. Accredited facilities are expected to maintain compliance with applicable standards on an ongoing basis between onsite surveys. Participating Office-Based Surgical facilities are also subject to Patient Safety Data Reporting, an ongoing quality-control process designed to collect data and identify trends that may affect patient outcomes."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Maintaining an accredited office-based surgical facility requires continued attention to staff credentials and training, anesthesia safety, equipment, infection-control procedures, patient monitoring, emergency preparedness, medical documentation, recovery protocols and the physical environment in which surgery is performed. For Peña Plastic Surgery, surgical safety is therefore incorporated into the everyday operation of the facility."}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Choosing to Maintain a Rigorous Independent Standard"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Office-based surgical practices may have different regulatory and accreditation pathways available depending on their circumstances and applicable requirements. Dr. Peña has made the deliberate decision to continue pursuing QUAD A accreditation as its standards have evolved over the decades."}),e.jsx("blockquote",{children:"âThe standards have progressively become more comprehensive over the years,â Dr. Peña said. âFor me, that is a reason to continueânot a reason to choose an easier path. If there is a higher standard available that can help protect our patients and our staff, that is the standard I want our facility to meet.â"}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["That philosophy is particularly relevant in aesthetic surgery. Patients frequently compare plastic surgeons based on credentials, price, reviews and before-and-after photographs. ",e.jsx("strong",{children:"Far fewer"})," ask about the operating room itself, its accreditation, anesthesia protocols, emergency preparedness or the standards governing the facility where their procedure will actually occur. Dr. Peña believes those questions should be part of the decision."]}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"A Private, Accredited Surgical Facility in Naples, Florida"}),e.jsxs("p",{children:[e.jsx("a",{href:"/our-cosmetic-surgery-practice/our-practice/our-facility",className:t,children:"Peña Plastic Surgery's private, on-site surgical facility"})," in Naples allows appropriately selected patients to undergo procedures in an environment designed specifically around the practice's surgical protocols and standards."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Rather than separating consultation, surgery and postoperative care across unrelated locations, the on-site facility allows Dr. Peña and his surgical team to provide a coordinated patient experience from preoperative planning through surgery, recovery and follow-up care. The surgical suite includes a dedicated operating room, anesthesia and patient-monitoring equipment, patient preparation and recovery areas, emergency systems and the clinical infrastru
1cture required for office-based surgery."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"The operating room itself is also distinctive. Unlike the closed, institutional environment many people associate with an operating room, Dr. Peña's surgical suite features a large window that brings natural light into the space while maintaining the clinical requirements of the surgical environment. The facility combines advanced surgical capabilities with the privacy and personal attention of Dr. Peña's boutique Naples practice."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"But for Dr. Peña, the appearance of the facility is secondary to what patients may never see. Behind every procedure are the systems governing patient selection, anesthesia, infection prevention, equipment, monitoring, recovery and emergency preparedness."}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"30+ Years of Independently Evaluated Surgical Safety"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Dr. Peña's relationship with the accreditation organization dates back to 1995, when it operated under the AAAASF name. AAAASF officially became QUAD A in 2022, but its history is particularly connected to plastic surgery. The organization traces its origins to independent quality assessment of outpatient plastic surgery facilities before expanding its accreditation programs to additional medical specialties."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Dr. Peña's newly completed accreditation represents his 10th accreditation cycle for the Naples surgical suite and continues more than three decades of participation in independent facility accreditation. During that time, plastic surgery has changed dramatically. Surgical techniques have advanced. Anesthesia has evolved. Medical technology has improved. Patient monitoring has become increasingly sophisticated, and standards governing outpatient surgery have continued to develop. Dr. Peña's approach has remained consistent: as safety standards evolve, the practice should evolve with them."}),e.jsx("blockquote",{children:"âAs surgeons, our responsibility goes far beyond performing the procedure,â Dr. Peña said. âIt includes the environment we create, the team we surround ourselves with and the standards we are willing to hold ourselves accountable to year after year.â"}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Why Surgical Facility Accreditation Should Matter When Choosing a Plastic Surgeon?"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Experience and surgical skill remain critical considerations when selecting a plastic surgeon. But the surgeon is only one part of the surgical experience. Patients should also understand where their surgery will be performed and how that facility approaches patient safety!"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Important questions can include:"}),e.jsxs("ul",{children:[e.jsx("li",{children:"Is the surgical facility independently accredited?"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"Who administers anesthesia and monitors the patient?"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"What safety and infection-control protocols are followed?"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"What emergency equipment and preparedness procedures are in place?"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"How are patients monitored during recovery?"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"How does the facility demonstrate ongoing compliance with its accreditation standards?"})]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"For Dr. Peña, answering those questions is part of helping patients make informed decisions about their care."}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Experience Is About More Than the Number of Surgeries Performed"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Dr. Manuel Peña is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Naples, Florida, with more than 30 years of experience in aesthetic plastic surgery. A former President of the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons and longtime Medical Director, Dr. Peña has built his career around the intersection of surgical experience, artistic judgment, natural-looking results and patient care."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"His private, accredited surgical facility represents another dimension of that experience. Because excellence in plastic surgery is not only about the result a patient sees after surgery. It is also about everything that happens before, during and immediately after a procedure to help protect that patient."}),e.jsx("p",{children:"The successful completion of Peña Plastic Surgery's latest QUAD A accreditation is therefore more than another certificate for the practice. It continues a decision Dr. Peña first made more than 30 years ago: When patient safety is involved, simply meeting the minimum standard has never been the goal."}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"About Dr. Manuel Peña"}),e.jsxs("p",{children:[e.jsx("a",{href:"/our-cosmetic-surgery-practice/medical-director/naples-plastic-surgeon-dr-manuel-pena",className:t,children:"Dr. Manuel Peña"})," is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Naples, Florida, with more than 30 years of experience in aesthetic plastic surgery. A former President of the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons and longtime Medical Director, Dr. Peña combines extensive surgical experience with an artistic approach focused on refined, natural-looking results."]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Peña Plastic Surgery maintains a private, on-site QUAD A-accredited office-based surgical facility in Naples, providing an integrated environment for appropriate surg
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