Only plastic surgeons may! If aesthetic clinics do not have a plastic surgeon, they can be closed by the Ministry of Health, depending on the procedures they perform. Aesthetic clinics are prohibited from applying liposuction, plastic surgeries, vaginal rejuvenation, among other procedures if they do not have a surgeon specializing […]
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In general, a saphenectomy is the procedure that has been traditionally practiced even since the beginnings of vascular surgery as treatment for most of the venous conditions in which the most frequent symptom is the formation of varicose veins in the legs. This technique consists in the surgical excision of […]
Sclerotherapy consists in the injection, into the affected veins, of a special chemical product that irritates the endothelium (inner wall of the vein). This then seals, collapses or ‘dries’ the dilated blood vessels. After several sessions, this chemical leads to the re-absorption and the gradual disappearance of the veins. There […]
This innovative procedure is an alternate treatment to the surgical removal of varicose veins. It is simple, quick and extremely effective; its objective is to heat the inside of the vein and cause it to seal shut and therefore, disappear. EndoVenous laser treatment (EVLT) can be performed under local anesthesia […]
After years of exposure to the sun and the stresses of daily living, your skin may not be as smooth and supple as it once was. Laugh lines may be etched around the corners of your mouth or age spots may be popping up on your face and hands. Luckily, […]
Varicose veins are gnarled and enlarged veins which become ‘twisted’. Any vein can become a varicose vein, but the veins in the feet and legs are more prone to being affected by this condition. The reason behind this is because when you stand and walk, this increases the pressure in […]
Permanent eyeliner is possible through a procedure called micropigmentation. This technique involves the embedding of an organic pigment beneath the skin to add permanent color. The treatment involves the use of a hand-held device that punctures the skin hundreds of times per minute with a very thin needle and pushes […]
The MACS Face Lift (Minimal Access Cranial Suspension) is an uncomplicated and effective facelift surgery that is projected to lift the lower two thirds of the face in a relatively simple manner with the smallest nuisance for the patient. Only a limited amount of excess skin needs to be removed; thusly, […]
Carboxytherapy consists of the therapeutic use of carbon dioxide (CO2) administered under the skin, where fat deposits are found. This innovative cellulite treatment has turned out to be one of the best treatments with which to combat cellulite, excess fat and corporal and/or facial aging. The administration of CO2 in […]
Ambulatory phlebectomy is a procedure that consists in the removal of varicose veins on the surface of the legs. It can be done at your doctor’s office under local anesthesia in Costa Rica. This vein treatment involves making tiny punctures or incisions through which the varicose veins are removed; these incisions […]
Breast Reconstruction Cost What Can I expect? Surgery Planning The Surgery Procedure Post-Op After Surgery Health Issues The aim of this surgery is to improve the shape or size of the breasts in order for medical, reconstructive and cosmetic purposes. This procedure is the main solution presented to women with […]
Breast Lift Cost What Can I expect? Surgery Planning The Surgery Procedure Post-Op After Surgery Health Issues Breast Lift (mastopexy) As women age, their skin usually loses its elasticity and it results the sagging of the breasts/chest (ptosis) due to the loss of firmness and shape of their breast tissue. […]
Gynecomastia Cost What Can I expect? Surgery Planning The Surgery Procedure Post-Op After Surgery Health Issues Male Breast Reduction (gynecomastia) Both men and women have breast tissue, and just like their female counterparts, men can have an excess of this tissue, causing cases of male breast enlargement. In some young […]
Male Plastic Surgery Cost Male Breast Reduction Pectoral Implants Calf Implants Sharp Facial Surgery Buttocks Implants Buttocks Fat Grafting Welcome to HCR in Costa Rica No longer a secret, but certainly a little-known fact, is that Costa Rica is not only a tropical vacation paradise, but also an extremely affordable […]
History of this Surgery Breast Implant Surgery Cost Types of Implants The Procedure Anesthesia Post-Op After Surgery Health Issues Breast Implants or augmentation mammoplasty is a procedure used in cosmetic surgery to remodel the shape of the breast with the objective of making them bigger, this procedure can also be […]
What Can I expect? Surgery Planning The Surgery Procedure Post-Op After Surgery Health Issues The breasts of a woman are one of the most significant features of her appearance. If a woman is not happy with her breasts, this will influence the way with which she holds herself before the […]
Endovenous Laser Cost What Can I expect? Procedure Planning The Procedure Post-Op After Procedure Health Issues This innovative procedure is an alternate treatment to the surgical removal of varicose veins. It is simple, quick and extremely effective; its objective is to heat the inside of the vein and cause to […]
Varicose Treatment Cost What Can I expect? Procedure Planning The Procedure Post-Op After Procedure Health Issues Varicose veins are gnarled and enlarged veins which become ‘twisted’. Any vein can become a varicose vein, but the veins in the feet and legs are more prone to being affected by this condition. […]