Santa Ana Medical Center — Consultorio 816

Santa Ana Medical Center — Consultorio 816 is a private single-specialty practice in Bogotá, Colombia. Established in 2019, the clinic focuses on facial plastic surgery and otorhinolaryngology. Dr. Alejandro Lastra leads the practice. He specializes in procedures that balance facial aesthetics with anatomical function. The facility offers a modern environment designed for patient safety and comfort during outpatient surgical care.

Medical Leadership and Expertise

Dr. Alejandro Lastra is a facial plastic surgeon and ENT specialist. He earned his medical degree from the National University of Colombia in 2004. He completed his clinical training at major Bogotá institutions, including the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Lastra served on the board of the Colombian Society of Facial Plastic Surgery and Rhinology.

The practice treats patients from around the world, including visitors from Dubai and France. Dr. Lastra combines ENT expertise with plastic surgery to preserve healthy nasal breathing. He is a member of the Colombian Society of Facial Plastic Surgery and Rhinology. This background supports his focus on complex primary and revision facial procedures.

Facial Plastic Surgery and Rhinoplasty

The clinic specializes in closed rhinoplasty, a technique that avoids external skin incisions. This eliminates visible scarring on the nose. Many patients breathe through the nose immediately after surgery since no nasal packing is used. For revision cases, Dr. Lastra performs secondary closed rhinoplasty without rib or ear cartilage grafts.

Facial rejuvenation procedures restore youthful contours through several techniques:

• Facelift (Rhytidoplasty) with incisions hidden behind the hairline and ears
• Blepharoplasty to correct sagging eyelids or under-eye bags
• Endoscopic frontoplasty and eyebrow lifts to raise the brow line
• Mentoplasty (chin surgery) through internal mouth incisions to avoid scars
• Bichectomy to reduce cheek volume by removing fat pads through the mouth

Most facial surgeries are outpatient procedures. Facelift results typically last 10 to 15 years. For chin and jawline refinement, the clinic offers double chin liposuction with minimal downtime.

Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) Services

As a specialist ENT practice, the clinic treats functional breathing and sinus issues. Surgeons perform septoplasty to correct deviated septums that cause snoring and breathing obstruction. No nasal packing is used, so recovery begins immediately. Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is available for chronic sinusitis or nasal polyps.

The clinic also provides pediatric care. This includes adenoid surgery for children with sleep apnea or chronic ear problems. Otoplasty corrects prominent or asymmetrical ears in both children and adults. These ear surgeries use incisions hidden in the natural crease behind the ear.

ENT procedures at the clinic include:

• Functional endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic sinus issues
• Septoplasty to unblock nasal passages without packing
• Balloon sinuplasty to open sinus cavities with minimal tissue trauma
• Adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy for respiratory and sleep health

These procedures aim to resolve long-term breathing difficulties and chronic infections.

Technology and International Services

The clinic uses computer projections to plan rhinoplasty outcomes before surgery. Patients can visualize expected changes and align them with their goals. For sinus surgeries, Dr. Lastra uses specialized lenses and endoscopic technology. These tools allow precise corrections without visible facial incisions.

International patients receive support through Spanish-language communication and detailed treatment planning. The clinic addresses the needs of visitors traveling to Bogotá for medical care. Consultations include a personalized treatment plan based on thorough anatomical analysis. Patients receive cost evaluations after their initial medical assessment.