Coronary Bypass
A procedure used to reroute the heart's blood supply. A coronary bypass is done by using a leg vein or chest artery to create a new path, bypassing the blockage. It's often necessary to have two to five bypasses done at one time.  Hospital Punta Pacifica, your coronary bypass procedure will likely be performed by American trained surgeons and you will find the excellence of care that you would expect in the US, Canada or Europe

An angiogram is an imaging test that uses x-rays to view your body’s blood vessels. Physicians often use this test to study narrow, blocked, enlarged, or malformed arteries in many parts of your body, including your brain, heart, abdomen, and legs. When the arteries are studied, the test is also called an arteriogram. If the veins are studied, it is called a venogram.  Hospital Punta Pacifica, we can help you to live a healthier live and feel better at the same time.

Angiogram – Diagnostic
A diagnostic angiogram is a method of using x-ray images to examine the blood vessels in your body.  Typically, physicians utilize this test to examine arteries in your brain, heart, abdomen, and legs that are narrow, blocked, enlarged or otherwise damaged.  

Angiogram – 1 Stent
An angiogram is a method of using x-ray images to first examine the blood vessels in your body and then place a stent where needed.  A stent is a device that is placed in the artery to keep the inner wall of the artery open.  Small metal coil or mesh tube, it is permanently left in the artery. 

Angiogram – Medicated
Angiogram – Non-medicated

Angiogram – 2 Stent
Like a one stent angiogram, this is a method of using x-ray images to first examine the blood vessels in your body and then place stents where needed.  A stent is a device that is placed in the artery to keep the inner wall of the artery open.  Small metal coil or mesh tube, it is permanently left in the artery. 

Angiogram – Medicated
Angiogram – Non-medicated

Arthroscopic surgery is a method of viewing or performing surgery on a joint by use of an arthroscope, which consists of a tube, a lens, and a light source utilizing fiber optics to visualize the surgical area.  Arthroscopic surgery is used to look inside of an ailing joint to understand the cause of the existing symptoms.

Arthroscopy – Knee
Arthroscopic knee surgery is a method of viewing or performing surgery on a knee by use of an arthroscope, which consists of a tube, a lens, and a light source utilizing fiber optics to visualize the surgical area.  Arthroscopic surgery is used to look inside of an ailing joint to understand the cause of the existing symptoms.

Arthroscopy – Ankle
Arthroscopic ankle surgery is a method of viewing or performing surgery on an ankle by use of an arthroscope, which consists of a tube, a lens, and a light source utilizing fiber optics to visualize the surgical area.  Arthroscopic surgery is used to look inside of an ailing joint to understand the cause of the existing symptoms.

Arthroscopy – Shoulder
Arthroscopic knee surgery is a method of viewing or performing surgery on a knee by use of an arthroscope, which consists of a tube, a lens, and a light source utilizing fiber optics to visualize the surgical area.  Arthroscopic surgery is used to look inside of an ailing joint to understand the cause of the existing symptoms.

Joint Replacement Surgeries

This surgical procedure has seen a rapid increase since the first hip replacement was performed in 1969.  This has become a safe procedure and affords patients pain-free mobility.  While this has become an extremely costly procedure in the US, Europe and Canada, Hospital Punta Pacificais an affordable medical solution.  With their gifted surgeons and professional staff, this Panamanian hospital offers their joint replacement service with an excellence equal to their American counterparts.

Joint Replacement – Knee
Knee joint replacement is surgery to replace a painful, damaged or diseased knee joint with an artificial joint.  Hospital Punta Pacifica, has demonstrated its excellence in making knee joint replacement an affordable medical solution.

Joint Replacement – Hip
Hip replacement involves replacing the damaged parts of the the hip joint with artificial joint parts (prosthetic components) made of high-quality metal and plastic. The parts are typically held in place by bone cement. The artificial joints come in different sizes to fit the patient.  Hospital Punta Pacifica, is skilled at providing this service its patients.

Joint Replacement – Shoulder
Shoulder joint replacement surgery is performed to replace a shoulder joint with artificial components (prostheses) when the joint is severely damaged by such degenerative joint diseases as arthritis, or in complex cases of upper arm bone fracture.

Bariatric
Bariatric surgery is the term for operations to help promote weight loss. Bariatric surgical procedures are only considered for people with severe obesity and not for individuals with a mild weight problem.  At Hospital Punta Pacifica, we treat our obese patients with the highest level of respect and care.  We are honored to have the opportunity to be a part of the obese patient’s return to well-being.

Bariatric – Gastric Bypass
Gastric bypass surgery makes the stomach smaller and allows food to bypass part of the small intestine. You will feel full more quickly than when your stomach was its original size, which reduces the amount of food you eat and thus the calories consumed. Bypassing part of the intestine also results in fewer calories being absorbed. This leads to weight loss.

Bariatric – Gastric Band
Gastric banding was only approved in the U.S. in 2001 this procedure has been used in Europe for a number of years. In this operation, a small band is placed around the upper part of the stomach, creating a small pouch. As with stomach stapling, the small size of the pouch means that you feel full sooner. However, the band can be adjusted in size by inflating or deflating the band; this allows the health professional to adjust the size of the opening between the pouch and the stomach.

Bariatric – Gastric Sleeve
This is a relatively new approach in Bariatric surgery. It is the first component of the duodenal switch surgery and involves removing about two-thirds of the stomach with a stapling device. It can be done laparoscopically but is not reversible. It basically leaves a stomach tube instead of a stomach sack.

Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery

Cosmetic Surgery is a form of surgery that focuses on the enhancement of appearance through surgical and medical techniques.  It is specifically concerned with maintaining normal appearance, restoring it, or enhancing it beyond the average level toward some aesthetic ideal.  Cosmetic Surgery is a multi-disciplinary and comprehensive approach directed to all areas of the head, neck and body.  At Hospital Punta Pacifica, helping the patient achieve their desired appearance is important to us.  Whether correcting a birth defect, reversing the signs of aging or improving an unappreciated feature, we will help you to find the results you desire.

Brow Lift / Forehead Lift
A forehead lift or "browlift" is a procedure that restores a more youthful, refreshed look to the area above the eyes. The procedure corrects drooping brows and improves the horizontal lines and furrows that can make a person appear angry, sad or tired.  Hospital Punta Pacifica, is your answer for this form of cosmetic surgery in Panama.  With experienced surgeons, you can get the look you desire with a health tourism trip to beautiful Panama.

Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery is a procedure to remove fat, along with excess skin and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids. Eyelid surgery can correct drooping upper lids and puffy bags below your eyes - features that make you look older and more tired than you feel, and may even interfere with your vision.

Botox
Botox is the brand name of a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. In large amounts, this toxin can cause botulism, which you probably associate with food poisoning. Despite the fact that one of the most serious complications of botulism is paralysis, scientists have discovered a way to use it to human advantage. Small, diluted amounts can be directly injected into specific muscles causing controlled weakening of the muscles.  Used this way, Botox smoothes wrinkles and fines lines, giving the skin a younger appearance.

Breast Augmentation / Breast Enlargement
Augmentation of the breast typically consists of insertion of a silicone bag under the breast (submammary) or under the breast and chest muscle (subpectoral) and then filling the bag with saline (salt water). This prosthesis expands the breast area to give a fuller breast (increased cup size), give a better contour, and give more cleavage.  The experts at Hospital Punta Pacifica, can help you determine which method is best for you and help you achieve the look you desire.

Breast Lift Surgery
Breast-lift surgery, also called mastopexy, lifts and reshapes sagging breasts.  This procedure can be performed in conjunction with a breast augmentation to add more definition to the breasts.

Breast Reduction Surgery
This surgical reduction of breast size is done in order to reduce the weight of the breasts and relieve symptoms from unusually large, pendulous breasts. The surgical procedure is also known as reduction mammaplasty.  When you arrive in Panama, your surgeon at Hospital Punta Pacifica, will help you to eliminate this problem and the side effects that go with it.

Bottock Lift
Excess fat and loose skin in the buttock area can be reduced by performing a buttock lift in combination with lipoplasty (liposuction). Incisions required for skin removal can often be hidden in the fold beneath the buttocks.  There are a variety of methods for this procedure; when you arrive in Panama, the team at Hospital Punta Pacifica, will help you to choose the right one for you.

Calf Augmentation
Calf implants can be used to add bulk and definition to calf muscles, dramatically improving the appearance of the lower legs. For those who feel their calf muscles would look more attractive and proportional with added mass and definition, silicon implants are inserted in the calf area.

Cheek Augmentation (Malar Surgery)
This is a surgery that increases the projection of the cheek or malar area which will enhance a deficient bony prominence or support sagging soft tissues. This can be achieved by implantation of synthetic silastic implants of different sizes and shapes, bone on-lay grafts or a bone cut (osteotomy) and advancement.

Chin Augmentation
Chin augmentation is usually done to balance the face, by extending the chin in relationship to the nose.  Thousands of these surgeries are done successfully each year.  Typically this procedure includes adding a formed silicon strip along the jaw at the chin.  A chin augmentation is an affordable medical solution at Hospital Punta Pacifica.

Laser Resurfacing of the Skin
In laser resurfacing, sometimes called "laser peel," a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser is used to remove areas of damaged or wrinkled skin, layer by layer. The procedure is most commonly used to minimize the appearance of fine lines, especially around the mouth and the eyes. However, it is also effective in treating facial scars or areas of uneven pigmentation.

Lip Augmentation
Lip augmentation is a cosmetic surgery procedure to increase the fullness of lips.  Fat is transferred from another part of the patient's body (usually the abdomen or buttocks) and after special preparation, injected into the lip area to create fuller lips.

Liposuction
Liposuction is the process of surgically removing unwanted fat from specific areas of the body. This procedure is also known as lipoplasty. There are various procedures used, but all involve pumping fat out of the body. The process is considered low risk and beneficial to the overall appearance.  Your surgeon at Hospital Punta Pacifica, can help you pick the proper procedure for your wants and needs.

Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)
Otoplasty is a type of cosmetic surgery that is used to improve the appearance of a person's external ears. This type of ear surgery is typically performed to bring ears closer to the head or reduce the size of large ears.  Whether you are not comfortable with your ears or you have a birth defect, traveling to Panama for an Otoplasty can be an affordable medical solution to resolve your condition.

Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)
Rhinoplasty is the surgical procedure to repair of a defect of the nose, including reshaping or resizing the nose.  Rhinoplasty may be performed to change the size of the nose, change the shape of the nose, narrow the nostrils, and/or change the angle between the nose and lips. This surgery involves the re-sculpting of the bone and cartilage.

Rhytidectomy (Face Lift Surgery)
This is one of the most common cosmetic procedures.  A facelift, technically known as a rhytidectomy, is a procedure used in plastic surgery to give a more youthful appearance. It usually involves the removal of excess fat, the tightening of underlying muscles, and the redraping the skin on the patient's face and neck.  Your visit to Hospital Punta Pacifica, can be the start of a beautiful, new you!

Thigh Lift
Thigh lift is surgery that removes excess skin and fat from your thighs. The goal of the procedure is to improve the appearance of your thighs by removing the “dimpled look” produced by cellulite.  A thigh lift is an affordable medical solution when you come to Hospital Punta Pacifica.

Wrinkle Fillers
Patients and their doctors have been searching for the perfect wrinkle filler for ages.  These injections are placed just beneath your skin where your body accepts it as its own. By supplementing your skin’s own collagen with injectable fillers, wrinkles and most scars are vastly minimized.

Cosmetic Surgery for Men
As society places a higher emphasis on youthful appearance, more men are looking to cosmetic surgery for a change to turn back the clock.  Men are seeking many of the same procedures as women including liposuction, face lifts, and laser resurfacing of the skin.  Once you consult with your surgeon at Hospital Punta Pacifica, you will be able to decide which procedure, or procedures, you want.  By coming to Panama, you will have a safe, confidential and affordable medical solution available to you.

Dental Surgery & Treatments
Dentistry is no longer just a case of filling and extracting teeth, as it was for many years. Nowadays, many people turn to cosmetic dentistry, or ‘aesthetic dentistry’, as a way of improving their appearance, much as they would use cosmetic surgery or even a new hairstyle. The treatments can be used to straighten, lighten, reshape and repair teeth. Cosmetic treatments include veneers, crowns, bridges and tooth-colored fillings.

Post Bariatric Surgery
After a gastric bypass surgery, a patient is likely to literally lose hundreds of pounds.  In many cases what is left is saggy or drooping skin, especially in the arms, stomach, thighs, breasts, and buttocks.  Because this skin has been permanently damaged because of being overstretched, a specialist is needed who understands this condition.  These specialists can be found at Hospital Punta Pacifica.  Your surgeon will help you as you strive to achieve your desired results.

Hair Restoration
One of the more disconcerting conditions for men and women alike is hair loss.  Because of genetics, stress, illness and dietary issues, many people struggle with a receding hairline.  Many people have turned to implant surgeries to offset this hair loss.  The team at Hospital Punta Pacifica, is skilled and ready to help you restore your hairline and renew your confidence.

Opthalmic Treatment
Opthalmic treatments have become commonplace for the average person in the US, Canada and Europe.  Laser correction of vision is performed thousands of times everyday throughout the world.  Your surgeon at Hospital Punta Pacifica, is skilled, trained and ready to help.  By resurfacing your cornea, you can have vision that is close to, or better than 20 / 20.  The team at Hospital Punta Pacifica, offers you an affordable medical solution with incredible results.