Plastic Surgery Procedures in Costa Rica

Anesthesia and pain management

Most procedures use general anesthesia, with a licensed anesthesiologist present before, during and after surgery. Minor procedures may use local anesthesia, as Dr. Alfaro decides. Pain medication is provided as needed, and many patients need little or none. Hospital staff are informed of specific needs and allergies.

Facial surgery

• Face Lift in Costa Rica: A face lift removes loose skin and softens wrinkles by lifting the tissues of the face.
• Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift) in Costa Rica: Blepharoplasty corrects droopy upper and lower eyelids, under-eye bags and crow’s feet.
• Brow Lift in Costa Rica: A brow lift reduces lines above the eyebrows and raises the brow to give a more rested look.
• Facial Implants in Costa Rica: Facial implants add volume and definition to features such as the cheeks, jaw, chin and nose.
• Neck Sculpting in Costa Rica: Neck sculpting removes fat under the chin and can tighten the neck muscle (platysma) for a better-defined neckline.
• Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery) in Costa Rica: Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose to improve its appearance, correct deformities from trauma or improve breathing, always aiming for a natural look.
• Otoplasty (Ear Pinning) in Costa Rica: Otoplasty pins the ears closer to the head.

Body surgery

• Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) in Costa Rica: A tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen and can tighten the abdominal wall muscles.
• Liposuction and Liposculpture in Costa Rica: Liposuction contours the body by removing localized fat through very small incisions.
• Fat Grafting (Fat Transfer) in Costa Rica: Fat grafting takes fat from one area of your body and injects it where volume is needed, such as the lips, cheeks, nasolabial folds or buttocks.
• Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction) in Costa Rica: Gynecomastia surgery reduces enlarged male breast tissue.
• Inner Thigh Lift in Costa Rica: An inner thigh lift removes excess skin and fat between the legs to stop rubbing and irritation and to improve the contour of the thighs.
• Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) in Costa Rica: An arm lift removes excess fat and loose skin from the upper arm.
• Mommy Makeover in Costa Rica: A mommy makeover combines procedures that address the changes of pregnancy, usually a tummy tuck and breast surgery, sometimes with liposuction.

Breast surgery

• Breast Augmentation in Costa Rica: Breast augmentation enlarges the breasts with silicone or saline implants.
• Breast Lift (Mastopexy) in Costa Rica: A breast lift reshapes sagging breasts caused by pregnancy, weight loss or aging.
• Breast Reduction in Costa Rica: Breast reduction decreases the size and weight of large breasts and can relieve back pain caused by them.

Frequently asked questions

Which procedures does Dr. Alfaro perform?

Facial surgery (face lift, eyelid lift, brow lift, facial implants, neck sculpting, rhinoplasty, otoplasty), body surgery (tummy tuck, liposuction, fat grafting, gynecomastia, thigh lift, arm lift, mommy makeover) and breast surgery (augmentation, lift, reduction).

What anesthesia is used?

Most procedures use general anesthesia with a licensed anesthesiologist. Minor procedures may use local anesthesia.

How do I know which procedure is right for me?

Contact us with your goals and photos. Dr. Alfaro defines the best plan in your consultation.