Universal Plastic Surgery, founded in 1981, is one of Costa Rica’s most prestigious plastic and reconstructive surgery clinics.Universal Plastic Surgery and cosmetic surgery in general have become worldwide one of the most important branches of medical practice in the last ten years.

Costa Rica in Central America is no exception, turning lately into a hot spot where people from every continent gather to relax and have plastic or reconstructive surgery after enjoying its almost 20.000 square miles of tropical forest, active volcanoes and splendid beaches.

List of Specialities and Departments:

• Cosmetic Surgery
• Reconstructive Surgery

• Hair replacement surgery
• Different types of facelifts (brow, cheek and/or neck lift)
• Surgical peel
• Eyelid, ear, nose or chin surgery
• Facial, buttock or breast implants
• Female breast lift or reduction and male breast reduction
• Different types of abdominoplasty
• Liposuction in different areas (neck, abdomen, back, arms and legs)
• Arm and thigh lift
• Hand surgery
• Scar, nevus, tattoo and skin cancer resection and reconstruction if necessary

Dr. Carlos Centeno,Cosmetic Surgeon

Dr. Centeno is a renowned specialist graduated from the University of Costa Rica and an active member of the:

His vast experience includes more than 30 years of successful practice in microsurgery, aesthetic, reconstructive, maxillofacial, craniofacial and hand surgery.