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Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)
🗓 10–21 days recovery ·
🇵🇦 $4,000 🇺🇸 $11,000 Save 64%
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🇵🇦 Panama$4,000 – $7,000
🇺🇸 US average$11,000
You could save approximately $7,000 — enough to cover flights, hotel, and recovery time.
About this procedure
The BBL transfers fat harvested by liposuction from the abdomen, flanks or thighs into the buttocks to create fuller, natural-looking results. Uses your own tissue — no implants. Requires careful patient selection and experienced surgeon.
What to Expect
Combined liposuction and fat transfer, typically 3–4 hours. Two nights hospital stay recommended. Week 1: No sitting or lying on buttocks — special BBL pillow required. Week 2–3: Limited sitting, light activity. Week 6: Normal sitting resumable. Week 8: Return to exercise. Final results at 6 months.
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Breast Augmentation
🗓 5–10 days recovery ·
🇵🇦 $3,200 🇺🇸 $8,500 Save 62%
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🇵🇦 Panama$3,200 – $5,500
🇺🇸 US average$8,500
You could save approximately $5,300 — enough to cover flights, hotel, and recovery time.
About this procedure
Breast augmentation uses silicone or saline implants to increase breast size and improve shape. Panama surgeons use the same FDA-approved implant brands available in the US — Mentor and Allergan — at a fraction of the cost. The procedure takes 1–2 hours under general anaesthetic.
What to Expect
Day 1: Surgery under general anaesthesia, 1–2 hrs. Same-day discharge in most cases. Days 1–3: Rest, wearing a surgical bra, mild discomfort managed with medication. Days 4–7: Light activity, follow-up with surgeon. Week 2: Most patients return to desk work. Week 4–6: Return to exercise. Implants settle over 3–6 months.
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Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
🗓 7–14 days recovery ·
🇵🇦 $3,500 🇺🇸 $9,000 Save 61%
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🇵🇦 Panama$3,500 – $5,800
🇺🇸 US average$9,000
You could save approximately $5,500 — enough to cover flights, hotel, and recovery time.
About this procedure
A breast lift reshapes and raises sagging breasts by removing excess skin and tightening surrounding tissue. Often combined with augmentation. Performed under general anaesthetic, typically taking 2–3 hours.
What to Expect
Surgery takes 2–3 hours. One night hospital stay recommended. Week 1: Rest with surgical bra, drain removal at follow-up. Week 2–3: Light activity, swelling subsides. Week 4–6: Return to normal activity. Final results visible at 3 months.
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Breast Reduction
🗓 7–14 days recovery ·
🇵🇦 $4,000 🇺🇸 $9,500 Save 58%
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🇵🇦 Panama$4,000 – $6,500
🇺🇸 US average$9,500
You could save approximately $5,500 — enough to cover flights, hotel, and recovery time.
About this procedure
Breast reduction surgery removes excess breast tissue, fat and skin to achieve a breast size proportionate to your body. Relieves chronic back, neck and shoulder pain. Often covered by US insurance when medically necessary.
What to Expect
Procedure takes 2–4 hours under general anaesthesia. One night hospital stay. Week 1: Rest, wearing surgical bra, drains removed at day 3–5 follow-up. Week 2–3: Light activity resumable. Week 6: Return to full activity and exercise.
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Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
🗓 5–10 days recovery ·
🇵🇦 $2,000 🇺🇸 $5,500 Save 64%
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🇵🇦 Panama$2,000 – $4,000
🇺🇸 US average$5,500
You could save approximately $3,500 — enough to cover flights, hotel, and recovery time.
About this procedure
Blepharoplasty removes excess skin, muscle and fat from the upper and/or lower eyelids. Corrects drooping upper eyelids and puffy bags below the eyes. Upper blepharoplasty can also improve vision obstructed by sagging skin.
What to Expect
Procedure takes 1–2 hours, often under local anaesthesia with sedation. Same-day discharge. Days 1–3: Cold compresses, eyes may feel tight. Week 1: Sutures removed, bruising and swelling peak then fade. Week 2: Return to work. Week 3–4: Makeup acceptable. Final results at 3 months.
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Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
🗓 10–21 days recovery ·
🇵🇦 $6,000 🇺🇸 $16,000 Save 63%
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🇵🇦 Panama$6,000 – $11,000
🇺🇸 US average$16,000
You could save approximately $10,000 — enough to cover flights, hotel, and recovery time.
About this procedure
A facelift removes excess facial skin and tightens underlying muscles and tissues to reduce sagging, jowls and deep wrinkles. Modern SMAS facelifts address deeper layers for longer-lasting, natural results. Often combined with neck lift or eyelid surgery.
What to Expect
Surgery takes 3–5 hours under general anaesthesia. One to two nights hospital stay. Week 1: Bandages, drain removal, significant bruising. Week 2: Sutures removed, bruising fades. Week 3–4: Return to normal activities. Week 6: Return to exercise. Final results at 3–6 months.
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Liposuction
🗓 5–14 days recovery ·
🇵🇦 $2,500 🇺🇸 $7,500 Save 67%
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🇵🇦 Panama$2,500 – $6,000
🇺🇸 US average$7,500
You could save approximately $5,000 — enough to cover flights, hotel, and recovery time.
About this procedure
Liposuction removes stubborn fat deposits resistant to diet and exercise using a thin cannula. Treatment areas include abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, back and chin. VASER ultrasound-assisted liposuction is available at partner clinics.
What to Expect
Procedure time varies by areas treated (1–4 hours). Same-day discharge for small areas. Week 1: Compression garment, mild bruising and swelling. Week 2–3: Return to light work. Week 4–6: Return to exercise. Final contour visible at 3–6 months.
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Mommy Makeover
🗓 14–21 days recovery ·
🇵🇦 $8,500 🇺🇸 $22,000 Save 61%
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🇵🇦 Panama$8,500 – $14,000
🇺🇸 US average$22,000
You could save approximately $13,500 — enough to cover flights, hotel, and recovery time.
About this procedure
A Mommy Makeover combines multiple procedures — typically tummy tuck, breast augmentation or lift, and liposuction — to restore pre-pregnancy body contours in a single surgical session. Savings are significant vs having procedures separately.
What to Expect
Combined surgery time 4–6 hours under general anaesthesia. Two nights hospital stay. Week 1–2: Full rest, compression garment, surgical bra. Week 3–4: Light activity. Week 6: Return to work. Week 8–12: Return to exercise. Plan to stay in Panama City 10–14 days minimum.
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Neck Lift
🗓 7–14 days recovery ·
🇵🇦 $3,500 🇺🇸 $9,000 Save 61%
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🇵🇦 Panama$3,500 – $6,500
🇺🇸 US average$9,000
You could save approximately $5,500 — enough to cover flights, hotel, and recovery time.
About this procedure
A neck lift tightens loose neck skin and underlying platysma muscle to reduce a "turkey neck" appearance. Frequently combined with facelift for comprehensive rejuvenation.
What to Expect
Surgery takes 2–3 hours. One night stay recommended. Week 1: Neck bandage, limited head movement. Week 2: Bandage removed, sutures out. Week 3–4: Return to normal activities. Final result at 3–6 months.
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Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)
🗓 10–21 days recovery ·
🇵🇦 $4,000 🇺🇸 $15,000 Save 73%
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🇵🇦 Panama$4,000 – $7,500
🇺🇸 US average$15,000
You could save approximately $11,000 — enough to cover flights, hotel, and recovery time.
About this procedure
Surgical reshaping of the nose for cosmetic or functional purposes. Panama plastic surgeons often trained at US or European programs and perform hundreds of rhinoplasties annually.
What to Expect
1. Virtual consultation with photo review before travel. 2. In-person consultation and surgical planning. 3. Surgery: 2-3 hours under general anesthesia. 4. Splint worn for 7-10 days. 5. Most patients fly home after 10-12 days. 6. Final results visible at 6-12 months. 7. Swelling (especially tip) takes up to a year to fully resolve.
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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
🗓 10–21 days recovery ·
🇵🇦 $4,500 🇺🇸 $12,000 Save 63%
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🇵🇦 Panama$4,500 – $7,500
🇺🇸 US average$12,000
You could save approximately $7,500 — enough to cover flights, hotel, and recovery time.
About this procedure
A tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and tightens the abdominal muscles. Popular after significant weight loss or pregnancy. Full abdominoplasty addresses the entire abdomen; mini tummy tuck targets below the navel only.
What to Expect
Surgery takes 2–4 hours. One to two nights hospital stay. Week 1: Bed rest, wearing compression garment. Week 2–3: Light activity, walking recommended. Week 4–6: Return to desk work. Week 8: Gentle exercise. Full results at 6 months as swelling resolves.
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Common Questions About Procedures & Costs

How much can I really save by having my procedure in Panama? +
Depending on the procedure, patients typically save 50–75% compared to US prices. A gastric sleeve that costs $23,000 in the US runs $6,500–$9,500 in Panama. Knee replacements run $12,000–$16,000 vs $35,000+ in the US. All-on-4 dental implants cost $7,000–$11,000 vs $20,000–$28,000. The savings are real — same US-brand implants, same laser platforms, same surgical techniques.
Are the surgeons in Panama as qualified as US surgeons? +
Many of Panama's top specialists trained at US institutions — Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, NYU Langone, HSS New York, Weill Cornell, and others. They then returned to Panama to practice. All surgeons in our network are board-certified in their specialty and regularly attend US and European medical conferences.
How long do I need to stay in Panama for my procedure? +
It depends on the procedure. LASIK requires just 3 days. Dental veneers or implants typically take 5–7 days. Bariatric surgery (gastric sleeve) usually requires 5–7 days before flying home. Joint replacements (knee/hip) require 10–14 days minimum before flying due to DVT risk. Med Viajar provides a personalised travel plan for your specific procedure.
What happens if there are complications after I return home? +
This is the most important question to ask any medical tourism facilitator. Med Viajar provides 12 months of remote follow-up coordination. Our network surgeons are available for video consultations post-procedure. We also send complete medical records to your home physician so your local doctor can manage any follow-up care. In the rare case of a procedure-related complication requiring revision, we facilitate this in Panama.
Do I need to speak Spanish? +
No. All of our partner hospitals have English-speaking doctors and international patient coordinators. Med Viajar also assigns a bilingual patient coordinator to your case who accompanies you to every appointment. Panama City is an internationally-oriented city and English is widely spoken in medical and hospitality settings.
Can I combine my procedure with a vacation in Panama? +
Absolutely — and many patients do. Panama City is a vibrant, modern city with excellent restaurants, a UNESCO-listed historic district (Casco Viejo), and easy access to beaches, rainforest, and the Panama Canal. The climate is warm year-round. Many patients extend their stay by a week after recovery to explore the country. Med Viajar can recommend hotels near your hospital that are experienced in hosting recovering medical tourists.
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