Dr. Peña Plastic Surgery Blog

Naples, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, & Estero, Florida

Monday, August 31, 2009

sutureless upper eyelid surgery

We have been using surgical glue in plastic surgery for over 20 years. It's a form of the classic 'crazy glue' cyanoacrylic that has been purified to minimze skin irritation. A recent report I read uses only the glue to close the upper blepharoplasty incision. They used a few temporariy sutures to bring the edges together and allow the glue to make a seal and dry. They are removed at the end of the surgery. One might use this to minimze discomfort of suture removal in a sensitive area. The results were comparable to those using sutures. I can imagine the area feeling a bit stiff but might be worth the tradeoff especially if someone needs to travel before the fith day or simply cannot keep the scheduled appointments for suture removal.

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posted by Manuel M. Pena, M.D. at 2:42 PM

Friday, August 28, 2009

Cosmetic injectible update

Not only do we have the Botulism toxin war between BOTOX and DYSPORT, we now have the addition of local anesthetic to injectible hyaluronic acids. Recently approved PREVALLE SILK and HYDRELLE (for fine and deep lines and wrinkles respectively) now incorporate the local anesthetic lidocaine to minimize discomfort during injection. Other technological advancements have come in the field of transdermal delivery system. A company is close to perfecting the right combination of ingredients that would make possible the delivery of BOTULISM TOXIN through the skin in a predictable quantity. This would be exiting news for those being treated for excessive sweating (underarm and on palms) or those who just plain abhor needles and are using BOTULISM for crows feet. I will keep my finger on the pulse to differentiate between true technological advances and product hype. Stay tune.

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posted by Manuel M. Pena, M.D. at 7:34 AM

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Weight Management/ weight loss program

Over the last twenty years I have been offering state of the art plastic surgery and good advice to the Southwest Florida residents, however until recently I was not able to affect their health. Many a patient came to me seeking a solution to the problem which they thought would be surgical. Their problem was that they were either overweight or downright obese and they did not need my help as a plastic surgeon but as a physician interested in their health. I recently lost 26 pounds and he has made a tremendous difference in how I feel and how I look and how others perceive my state of health. Tomorrow we will see our first patients in our clinic. My goal is not only to provide the method for them to lose weight in the incentive to keep them motivated to keep it off. My staff and I are committed to providing this service with chest as much enthusiasm as we have for our and spa services. If you know someone who has been struggling to lose weight and keep it off please have them consider a medically supervised weight management system. They can call our office and when get a medicine as possible and get them on the road to a healthier lifestyle.

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posted by Manuel M. Pena, M.D. at 8:44 AM

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Addition of Weight Management system to Our Office

I am anxious to get back to Naples. We are ready to launch one more service for the Naples/ Bonita Springs/ Ft. Myers area! A total weight managemnt program based on the Zone diet and supplements as well as prescription medication (when indicated). This along with a sensible excercise program and a commited staff that will give you all the tools to get the weight off and, more importantly KEEP IT OFF! The health benefits far outweigh the improvements in your appearance. Recent reports of an 'Obesity Epidemic' which is threatening to overrun our health care system with Diabetes, Heart disease, and High blood preassure.. has been on the news worldwide.

I often see patients that need to lose weight not have surgery at that time. Now I believe I can help those individuals that truly desire an improvement in their quality of life

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posted by Manuel M. Pena, M.D. at 2:46 AM

Monday, August 3, 2009

Uganda Cleft lip and Palate Mission Trip

Sorry I have not been blogging lately. I have been gone for two weeks (one still to go). On a mission in Mbale, Uganda performing clt lip and palate surgeries on babies born with these deformties. Although I really enjoy performing the best cosmetic surgery of theface, breast, and body in the Naples, Bonita Springs, and Ft. Myers area...sometimes my heart longs to help those who cannot otherwise get help. It is "the other" type of surgery I perform. This is my eighth mission helping childen in various under-developed or third world countries. This mission is through an organization called CURE that runs many childrens hospitals in these countries. They are partners with Operation Smile/ Smile Train which you may have heard of. Thy run an excellent hospital that focuses on neurosurgical problems in children, especially post infectious hydrocephalus. Dr. John as he is affectionately called performs anicredible number of internal shunting operation using a flexible endoscope!. Truly cutting edge surgery in a top notch hosital. Several times a yer they host a plastic sugeon to perform cleft lip and palate surgery during a two week period. I even got an opportunity to repair the lip of a 23 year old man! Can you imagine growng up like this I amhonored and humbled to be able to come here and do this. I feel fortunate? for what God has given me as far as health, talent and a wonderful family. I can never expect to repay all he has chosen to give. See you back in Naples area soon

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posted by Manuel M. Pena, M.D. at 3:27 AM

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