Dr. Víctor Urzola Herrera, MD
A physician-led practice, built on complete removal, precise technique, and honest clinical judgment. Every explant is performed by Dr. Urzola himself.
Dr. Víctor Urzola Herrera, MD
Dr. Urzola is an internationally recognized reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgeon, known for his high level of surgical specialization in complex reconstructive cases and advanced cosmetic procedures.
He completed his plastic surgery training at the University of Milan in Italy, graduating with honors, and went on to specialize in microsurgery at Henri Poincaré University in France.
His fellowships took him to the Policlinique de Gentilly in France, in facial aesthetic surgery, and to Hackensack Medical Center in the United States, in body contouring and postbariatric surgery.
He trained in stem cells at the American Anti-Aging Association, where he was later appointed a professor, and in genetics and genomics at Stanford University.
We believe your health comes before any result. Our role is to remove what is making you unwell, completely and safely, and to be honest with you at every step.
Every case begins with listening. Your story, your symptoms, and what you hope to recover guide each decision. Dr. Urzola pairs precise technique with an unhurried, honest conversation, so each step feels informed and safe. You, at home in your own body again.
A commitment to patient care
Dr. Urzola’s passion is the care of his patients. He believes in quality over quantity: consultations are unhurried and personal, and every patient is evaluated by him personally.
- Thorough, unhurried consultations, with time to discuss every option
- Every patient evaluated personally by Dr. Urzola
- Procedures customized to each woman's individual needs
- Meticulous attention to detail, at every stage
- Continuous training in the latest developments in plastic surgery
Dr. Urzola with one of his patients
A surgeon who studies what he treats
Dr. Urzola does not only perform explants. He wrote a book on breast implant illness, developed the U-Flap reconstruction technique, and continues an ongoing clinical study into how the condition behaves and how complete removal helps. His work is grounded in the evidence, and honest about what is still being learned.
The book on breast implant illness
A foundation built on rigorous, internationally recognized training
- Costa Rica
University of Iberoamerica (UNIBE)
Doctor of Medicine and Surgery. Costa Rican medical license MED 6540.
- Italy
University of Milan
Residency and specialty in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, graduated with honors.
- France
Henri Poincaré University · Gentilly Polyclinique
Diploma in microsurgery in Nancy, and a fellowship in facial cosmetic surgery.
- United States
Hackensack · American Anti-Aging Association · Stanford
Fellowship in post-bariatric and body contouring surgery, stem cell training with a later professorship, and training in genetics and genomics.
On record
The diplomas and certifications behind Dr. Urzola’s training, available to review.
- Specialty diploma in plastic and reconstructive surgery — University of Milan, Italy, 2006
- Fellow of the European Society of Aesthetic Surgery (ESAS), 2011
- Certified Surveyor of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities — AAAASF International
- Gluteoplasty Workshop, Certificate of Completion — Marina Medical, 2015
- Costa Rica–Nicaragua Congress of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery — ACCPRE, 2011
- Italo–Costa Rican Congress of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery — University of Milan & UNIBE, 2007
- The Face Congress — European Association of Aesthetic Surgery (ASSECE), Italy, 2006
Training & affiliations
Patients travel from around the world, and Dr. Urzola consults personally in all four languages, with no interpreter between you and your surgeon.
Questions, answered
Meet the surgeon patients travel for
Book a private consultation with Dr. Urzola to discuss your case.