FAQS

Why do I need a pre-consultation?

•In addition to the preliminary consultations offered by My bariatric surgery in Costa Rica, we recommend that you consult one or two surgeons of your choice in your own country before making your decision.

Tell me more about post operation care

•My bariatric surgery in Costa Rica will provide a trained nurse who will carry out all post operation care.
•My bariatric surgery in Costa Rica will also provide you with the medication prescribed by your surgeon after the operation.
•Stitches will be removed before departure (for certain operations, it is not always necessary to remove them).
•After the operation, your surgeon will give you indications to follow carefully so that you obtain the best esthetic results from your surgery.
•If required/recommended, My bariatric surgery in Costa Rica and your surgeon will indicate doctors or surgeons in your own country who will provide follow up.
•Of course, your surgeon and My bariatric surgery in Costa Rica are always available to answer any queries.

Where are breast implants made?

•Breast implants are made in Europe by Euro Silicon. They are made with anatomique silicone gel.

How long do I have to stay in Costa Rica for my operation?

One week is the minimum period indispensable for correct post operatory care.

In case I want to be accompanied, who pays for this?

•If you wish to be accompanied by a member of your family or a friend, they come at their own expense but benefit from the same special air fare price.

What is the maximum number of surgeries I can undergo at the same time?

•If you wish to carry out several operations at the same time, your surgeon will confirm what is feasible and how much time is necessary
•You can economize up to 10% on two operations.

Can I book my stay 2 weeks before?

•As soon as you have an available date, reserve immediately. Early booking permits the best planning for the operation

Tell me more about Visa requirements?

•For the US, Canada and EU countries, a valid passport is sufficient. For other nationalities, please contact the Costa Ricaian embassy of your country.
•The consular or the embassy will give you the necessary information.
•What kind of pre-medical examinations must I do beforehand and are they included in the general expenses?
•For all medical interventions, a complete blood analysis is necessary.

•Blood formula
•Blood group
•Homeostasis
•Urea
•Glycaemia
•Hepatitis B and C
•HIV

•For a breast surgery, a mammography is necessary (this can be done in Costa Rica).
•For eye surgery, an ophthalmology examination is required.
•For patients over 50, a cardiogram is required.
•These preliminary examinations must be made by your own doctor and are not included in the tariffs. As a first step, they are essential to us so that we can confirm that there are no medical reasons for not undergoing the operation. They will complete the medical file that will be presented to your surgeon and anesthetist during the pre-operatory examination.

Do I need to send a lot of photographs?

•For liposuction, breast implants and abdominal reduction, left and right, front and three quarter profiles are necessary.
•For face lifts, photos with the neck fully visible, full face, profile and three quarter profiles are necessary.
•For nose surgery, a facial close up, a profile and a photo with the head pulled back are required.
•For hair transplants, photos of the top and the back of the head are required together with a profile.

My gastric surgery in Costa Rica offers all inclusive packages including a gastric bypass, lap band, and gastric banding surgeries in Costa Rica. You will benefit with affordable gastric surgery and affordable plastic surgery.

The gastric surgery cost of your Costa Rica surgery is up to 75% less than USA rates and you will have access to leading board certified Costa Rica gastric surgeons.

In addition to gastric surgery Costa Rica packages, we also offer tummy tuck in Costa Rica and a liposuction in Costa Rica.

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