I Found the Perfect Plastic Surgeon in Panama

After exploring lower face & neck lift surgery in my home state and finding it far more expensive than I was comfortable with, I looked for more affordable options abroad and discovered the services of Dr. Luis Picard-Ami, Jr. in Panama City. Six months after an initial consultation in his office at the Punta Pacifica Hospital (one of the best hospitals in Central America), I returned to Panama in late June and underwent face and neck lift surgery under his most capable hands at his surgical facility in the Congrejo neighborhood of Panama City. A bit past three months post-surgery I can report how happy I am with the results of his work and how satisfied I am with the entire experience. Dr. Picard-Ami is a very experienced and very talented plastic surgeon. Fluent in English (the good doctor spent a decade practicing in Miami), he is also a very warm and friendly person. He exudes confidence and is very reassuring, and he provided great personal care to me during the two weeks I remained in the city during the initial recovery period and removal of sutures. I have nothing but the highest praise for him, his personal staff, and the tender services of his affiliated massage therapists who provided physical therapy post-surgery. Being a medical tourist takes some courage and costs added money to stay in-country for a while, but the professionalism of the services that can be had at a most affordable price outside the U.S. can't be beat. Based on my experience in Panama (and this was the first overseas time among four plastic surgery procedures I have had on my face over the course of 40 years - all of which have been very personally satisfying), prospective patients should definitely consider looking abroad. Panama City is a great place to consider for the excellence of the facilities, the professionalism of the doctors and support personnel, and the warmth and friendliness of the Panamanian people.