Azuna Medical Center (Amerimed Hospital Cancún) / Dr. Arturo Valdez Cancun

Azuna Medical Center is a private plastic surgery facility established in 2004 in Cancún, Mexico. All surgical procedures are performed at Amerimed Hospital Cancún, a facility that adheres to international quality benchmarks. The center focuses on aesthetic procedures for patients from the United States, Canada, and around the globe.

Accreditations and Surgical Achievements

The facility maintains high safety standards through Consejo de Salubridad General (CSG) accreditation. These protocols align with Joint Commission International and Accreditation Canada International standards. Dr. Arturo Valdez leads the medical team with over 17 years of experience in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.

Dr. Arturo Valdez has performed more than 3,000 successful surgeries throughout his career. He is board-certified and holds memberships in several international organizations:

• International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• The Aesthetic Society (TAS)
• The Rhinoplasty Society (TRS)
• American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS)

The center also maintains RealSelf Verified status, meaning medical credentials are verified every three months.

Advanced Facial Rejuvenation

The clinic is known for a specialized two-stage surgical plan for full facial rejuvenation. This approach splits 12 hours of surgical work into two appointments. The result is improved safety and better healing. The team uses local anesthetic with IV sedation, so there's no need for a breathing tube.

Stage One focuses on the upper face and typically lasts about four hours. It includes an endoscopic forehead and brow lift paired with eyelid surgery. Addressing the upper face first allows these areas to heal at their own pace.

Stage Two occurs one week later and lasts approximately eight hours. This session centers on an extended deep plane face and neck lift. The technique targets the mid-face and jawline while including fat transfer to restore volume.

The surgical portfolio also includes several refined facial procedures:

• Open and closed rhinoplasty for nasal reshaping
• Lip lifts to shorten the philtrum and elevate the upper lip
• Endobrow lifts using Endotines fixation devices
• Buccal fat extraction and eyelid lifts

For patients seeking non-surgical options, the MedSpa department provides Botox injections and radiofrequency treatments for skin tightening.

Body Contouring and Breast Surgery

Specialists perform a variety of body and breast procedures designed for refinement and contouring. The clinic uses Vaser technology for body sculpting. This method uses ultrasound energy to break down fat cells selectively. It is often applied to three or more areas during a tummy tuck to enhance the final silhouette.

Breast procedures include augmentation, mastopexy (breast lift), and reduction. The clinic also provides specialized male cosmetic procedures, such as Vaser liposuction for gynecomastia. For reconstruction and rejuvenation, stem cell therapy is available using either donor or the patient's own cells.

Dedicated International Patient Support

The center operates with bilingual medical staff trained to meet North American care expectations. Each patient receives a personalized itinerary and a complete travel guide for their stay in Mexico. Virtual consultations are available, so patients can discuss treatment plans before traveling.

The concierge nursing team provides high-level support throughout recovery. These nurses conduct daily hotel-room visits to monitor healing, clean incisions, and change dressings. They also provide medication guidance and drive patients to all follow-up appointments.

A dedicated in-house team manages local logistics and airport transfers. Services include:

• Airport pickup and drop-off
• Transportation to all pre-operative and post-operative appointments
• Hotel-to-clinic transfers
• Discharge support from the hospital back to the hotel or recovery house

Patients are generally advised to stay in Cancún for 7 to 21 days depending on the procedure.