Why Book This Clinic with Medical Departures?

• Verified profile with quality checks and transparent quoting.
• Focus on face and nose procedures with maxillofacial expertise for balanced, natural results.
• Bilingual care (English/Spanish), traveler-friendly hours, and clear itineraries.
• Amenities that make travel easier: free Wi-Fi, water, phone call support, and wheelchair access.

Location & Access
 

Located in San José, Costa Rica’s capital, with easy access from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Typical drive is 20–40 minutes depending on traffic. Use authorized airport taxis or rideshares (Uber and local providers are common). Your Medical Departures itinerary will include the exact street address, map pin, entrance instructions, and best drop-off/parking options.

What to Expect

• Scope of care: cosmetic facial surgery (brow/eyelid/eye-bag, facelift/neck lift, cheek and chin augmentation/contouring, otoplasty), comprehensive rhinoplasty (primary, tip, alar, corrective) and functional septoplasty; selected dental–facial reconstructions.
• Surgeon: Dr. Erick Rivera Paniagua—Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon; 18 years in practice; English & Spanish; member of the College of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica, Costa Rican Maxillofacial Association, and Colombian Association of Surgery.
• Hours (UTC-06): Mon–Fri 09:00–17:30; Sat 09:00–12:00; Sun closed.
• Payments: Visa, Mastercard, cash, bank transfer, and PayPal accepted.
• Amenities: free Wi-Fi, drinking water, free phone call, wheelchair accessible.

Popular Procedures
 

• Rhinoplasty (nose job): reshapes the nose for harmony and, when needed, improves breathing; the clinic offers primary, corrective, alar reduction, and tip plasty.
• Facelift & neck lift: tightens and refines the jawline and neck; options include full face and neck or midface and neck.
• Eyelid surgery & eye-bag removal: reduces droopiness and puffiness around the eyes.
• Chin & cheek augmentation/contouring: enhances profile balance with implants or bone reshaping.
• Otoplasty: pins back or reshapes prominent ears.
• Septoplasty: straightens a deviated septum to improve airflow.

Booking & Coordination
 

Request a free quote via Medical Departures. Your coordinator confirms candidacy and any pre-op tests, outlines inclusions/exclusions, payment milestones, and builds a day-by-day plan from consult to surgery, checks, and safe clearance to fly.

FAQs

Which procedures are available?

Face and nose procedures include rhinoplasty (primary, corrective, alar, tip), septoplasty, facelift/neck lift (full or midface), eyelid/eye-bag surgery, brow lift, otoplasty, and chin/cheek augmentation and contouring. Your surgeon recommends the safest plan after evaluation.

Do they provide warranties or guarantees on results?
 

Surgical outcomes vary with anatomy and healing, so formal guarantees are uncommon. Ask for written policies on revisions, complication management, and included follow-ups, and keep all pre- and post-op instructions in writing.

Where is the clinic and how do I get there?

In San José. Fly into SJO and use authorized airport taxis or rideshares, with Uber widely available. Typical drive time is 20–40 minutes. Your itinerary includes the exact address, map pin, entrance notes, and the best arrival window.

What languages are spoken?

English and Spanish are supported for consultation, consent, and aftercare. Tell your coordinator your preference so translated instructions can be prepared if needed.

What payment types are accepted?

Visa, Mastercard, cash, bank transfer, and PayPal are accepted. Confirm any processing or currency fees, deposit schedule, and balance due dates in your written quote.

What are the clinic hours and how many days should I plan locally?

Hours are Mon–Fri 09:00–17:30 and Sat 09:00–12:00. Many facial procedures plan around 7–10 local days for checks, surgery, and first follow-ups, but your surgeon will personalize the timeline.

Who is Dr. Erick Rivera?
 

He is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with 18 years of practice, trained in advanced maxillofacial, orthognathic, and craniofacial techniques. He speaks English and Spanish, belongs to national and regional surgical associations.