Health tourism in costa rica

Health Care in Costa Rica

Quality Health Care at a Price You Can Afford 

Now you can finally get that procedure you’ve always dreamed of at a very reasonable price. With a wealth of skilled surgeons and state of the art medical facilities, Costa Rica has become internationally recognized as a top-notch medical tourism destination. Find out how you can benefit from some of the best surgeons in the world, without spending a small fortune. 

Why Costa Rica?

With its beautiful scenery, friendly locals, and year round temperate climate, Costa Rica has long attracted travelers in search of adventure and relaxation. What many are quickly realizing is that Costa Rica is much more than an tourism destination. It is also home to highly trained doctors that provide quality health care at a fraction of the cost compared to the United States and Canada.

 Each year a growing number of tourists visit Costa Rica to receive cosmetic and other surgeries on what are increasingly known as ¨medical tourism vacations¨. In an age of rising health care costs and decreasing medical coverage, the concept of combining surgery with travel has taken off.

 The last decade has seen a boom in the health tourism sector in Costa Rica, especially in the area of plastic surgery. The country’s excellent reputation is directly linked to the professionalism of its western trained doctors and complete list of cost-effective procedures. In fact, cosmetic surgery is so affordable that the total cost of a medical vacation in Costa Rica including airfare, accommodations and a few days of touring is often far less than the procedure alone would cost in the United States. Plastic surgeries cost a third or even a fourth of what they do in the U.S., with no compromise of quality or results.

 With modern internationally accredited hospitals more than a million Americans partake in medical vacations every year, thousands are drawn to Costa Rica’s modern hospitals and private clinics which have Board Certified surgeons, many professionally trained in North America or Europe. They offer patients a variety of procedures using the latest technology, at very affordable prices. 

A face lift in Costa Rica costs around $3, 000 while the same procedure in the States costs anywhere from $8,000 to $15,000. International hospitals are staffed with fully certified bilingual surgeons that cater to foreigners seeking superior medical care. Additionally, the Costa Rica Board of Plastic Surgery offers prospective clients a list of certified and credentialed physicians who are members of the association.

Board Certified Surgeons

Costa Rican cosmetic surgeons are recognized for their commitment to cutting-edge techniques in all cosmetic surgery procedures. They have received extensive training in Costa Rica, North America and Europe. Most have been in practice for over a decade and specialize in procedures ranging from body shaping and breast reconstruction to brow and face lifts. Costa Rican doctors were some of the first to practice the Smart Lipo procedure in Central America, beginning in 2006.

 Personalized follow-up care is standard practice, Doctors visiting patients several times after surgery to review progress and addressing any concerns is the standard and custom. The surgery center has top-of-the-line facilities, including modern recovery rooms, a spa and wonderful post-operative care.