Why Book This Clinic with Medical Departures?

• Verified clinic page with doctor background and quality checks.
• Comprehensive menu: facelift, neck lift, breast augmentation/lift/reduction, tummy tuck, arm/body lift, and liposuction—plus Botox®, Juvéderm®, and Restylane®.
• Traveler-friendly planning: typical local stay durations are shown per procedure so you can plan flights and lodging.
• Bilingual care (English/Spanish) and coordinated quotes through Medical Departures.

Location & Access

The clinic operates in San José, Costa Rica, with surgery performed at accredited facilities. Fly into Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Typical drives to central San José hotels run approximately 20–40 minutes depending on traffic. Your Medical Departures itinerary will include the exact clinic address, map pin, building entrance, and the best drop-off/parking options. Authorized airport taxis and rideshares are common in San José.

What to Expect

• Surgical scope: face (facelift, neck lift), breast (augmentation/implants, lift, reduction), body (tummy tuck, arm lift, body lift), and liposuction; women’s intimate procedures (for example, clitoropexy) are listed on the profile.
• Non-surgical: injectable therapies using well-known brands.
• Consult-first approach: the team reviews your goals, health history, and lab results, explains risks and benefits, and sets a realistic timeline with follow-ups before you travel home.
• Hours & payments: operation hours and accepted payment types vary by facility; your written quote confirms appointment times and how to pay.

Popular Procedures

• Facelift: lifts and tightens facial and neck tissues for a refreshed, natural look; plan approximately 10–14 days locally.
• Neck lift: targets sagging under the chin and neck bands; typical local stay is approximately 10 days.
• Breast augmentation/implants: enhances size and shape; plan approximately 7–10 days locally. A lift or reduction may be recommended depending on goals and tissue quality.
• Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty): removes excess skin and may tighten abdominal muscles; plan approximately 7–10 days on the ground.
• Arm/body lift: reshapes after major weight loss; plan approximately 7–14 days and note that transfusion costs are listed as not included for some body-lift cases.
• Liposuction: strategic fat removal and contouring; many plans suggest approximately 10–14 days locally.

Booking & Coordination

Request a free quote via Medical Departures. Your coordinator confirms candidacy and pre-op tests, shares what’s included (for example, garments, medications, follow-ups), outlines payment milestones, and provides a day-by-day plan—from consultation to surgery, checks, and safe clearance to fly.

FAQs

Which procedures are available?
 

Face (facelift, neck lift), breast (augmentation/implants, lift, reduction), body (tummy tuck, arm lift, body lift), liposuction, and selected women’s procedures (for example, clitoropexy). Injectables such as Botox®, Juvéderm®, and Restylane® are also available.

Do they offer warranties or guarantees on results?

Because outcomes depend on healing and aftercare, formal warranties are uncommon. Ask for written policies on revisions, complication management, and included follow-ups, and keep your pre- and post-op instructions in writing.

Where is the clinic and how do I reach it?

In San José, Costa Rica. Fly into SJO (Juan Santamaría). Use airport taxis or rideshares; typical drives to central areas are approximately 20–40 minutes depending on traffic. Your itinerary includes the exact address, map pin, and arrival instructions.

What languages are spoken?

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

What payment types are accepted?
 

Payment methods are not fully listed on the public page; confirm accepted cards, cash, and/or bank transfer, any currency or processing fees, and the deposit/balance schedule in your written quote.

What hours should I expect and how long is the local stay?

Your appointment times are confirmed in the itinerary. Typical local stays range from approximately 7–14 days depending on the procedure (for example, facelift 10–14 days; tummy tuck 7–10 days; arm/body lift 7–14 days; liposuction 10–14 days).

Who is Dr. Gustavo Chavarría and what are his credentials?

He is a board-certified specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery with approximately 28 years of experience. He is an ASPS member and provides bilingual care to international patients, focusing on natural results and safety at accredited facilities.