Affordable Cosmetic Surgery in Costa Rica

Medical tourism in Costa Rica is a growing business, and Costa Rica has a well -deserved international reputation for the quality of its cosmetic surgery and cosmetic dental surgery. Tummy tuck and liposuction are only two of the many procedures available to the estimated 25’000 people who come to Costa Rica as medical tourists each year looking for less expensive, affordable plastic surgery. Cosmetic surgery prices can be up to 75% less than prices in the USA.

The range of procedures on offer to enhance your appearance is mind-boggling. Choose from: liposuction, buttocks augmentation, tummy tucks, breast augmentation, breast reduction, nose surgery, lip surgery, face lift, eye surgery, ear surgery, eyelids removal, chin surgery, cheek implants, brow lift, and more.

Clinics Certified by the United States Government

Costa Rica’s reputation as a center for cosmetic surgery excellence, has been further enhanced by the recent official accreditation of three of its medical clinics for medical tourism by the United States of America.

The accreditation was given by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Facilities (Aaaasf), an organization recognized by the Department of Health of the United States.

The certified clinics are:

• Unibe, which offers ambulatory care and cosmetic surgery procedures
• Sonrisa para Todos, specializing in cosmetic dental surgery
• Pino; a plastic surgery clinic

To obtain the certifications from the US authorities, the clinics were subjected to a six months long analysis including the revision of their infrastructure and treatments. Particular emphasis is placed on guaranteeing the security and safety of the patients who attend the clinics.

Of course, there are many more clinics to choose from, mostly in and around San Jose the capital, and some provide a total care package, also known as a Medical Vacation Package.

If you choose this option, your clinic will take care of you from the moment you step off the plane, and prices are much cheaper than the USA or Europe. Here are some examples:

Samples of Cosmetic Surgery Prices in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is also a popular medical tourism destination for quality cosmetic dental surgery.

Some sample cosmetic dental surgery prices in Costa Rica:

Yes, medical tourism in Costa Rica means less expensive treatment, but not a lower standard of care, and Costa Rica surgeons, most of whom have trained in the United States, are considered amongst the best in the world.

The climate is great, the people are warm and friendly, the patient care is truly wonderful and now you can have your cosmetic surgery procedures performed by clinics which are certified by the United States Government. What are you waiting for? Pura Vida!

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