Care for patients traveling to Costa Rica

You meet Dr. Urzola before you travel, and he guides your case himself at every step, so coming to Costa Rica feels calm, safe, and entirely yours.

Enhance · Refine · Restore

Procedures that restore your natural harmony

Explant surgery is recommended when lasting, meaningful improvements to your health and your shape are desired. Every procedure is tailored to your anatomy, health and goals — with Dr. Urzola ensuring safety, balance and results that complement your natural appearance.

International Patients

Seamless care for international patients, with dedicated guidance

From your first inquiry to your return home, every step is coordinated for you. Here is how the process works.

Initial inquiry — step 1

Step 01

Initial inquiry

It begins with your contact form. Share a few details about your case, and the team will reach out to walk you through what comes next.

Virtual consultation — step 2

Step 02

Virtual consultation

You meet Dr. Urzola online. He reviews your case, explains your surgical plan, and answers every question you bring.

Personalized quotation — step 3

Step 03

Personalized quotation

You receive a quotation built around your case, itemizing surgical, anesthesia, and facility fees, with no hidden costs.

Scheduling and travel — step 4

Step 04

Scheduling and travel

When you decide to move forward, your date is reserved and the team guides you through the deposit, pre-op preparation, and travel to Costa Rica.

In-country process · Costa Rica

Your stay in Costa Rica

International patients are typically in Costa Rica for 7 to 10 days. Each stage is coordinated by the medical team.

  1. ArrivalPre-operative review with Dr. Urzola.
  2. SurgeryThe explant is performed by Dr. Urzola. Recovery is monitored on site.
  3. Early recoveryMonitored rest, with the medical team available throughout.
  4. Follow-upPost-operative review with Dr. Urzola, followed by clearance to travel.
  5. ReturnDeparture with written recovery instructions and continued follow-up.

Patients may travel with a companion. The length of stay is confirmed during the virtual consultation.

Why Costa Rica

A trusted destination, closer than you think

Costa Rica welcomes close to two million visitors a year and is known across the region for its political stability, safety, and well-developed tourism industry — the same foundation that has made it a leading destination for medical travel in Latin America.

Direct flights connect major U.S. cities in just a few hours, and many patients choose to extend their stay, recovering away from their routine in a calm, welcoming environment.

The green hills and lake of Costa Rica's countryside
Travelling to Costa Rica

Travel questions, answered

Most patients plan for 7 to 10 days; this is confirmed in your virtual consultation.
Calm, light-filled lounge at Dr. Urzola's clinic in Costa Rica
Approach & values

Clinical discipline, comforting calm

Every procedure begins long before the operating room. Consultations are unhurried, imagery is carefully studied, and surgical plans are crafted with meticulous precision. The aim is always the same: harmonious results that respect your anatomy and your lasting wellbeing.

Our values are simple and uncompromising: safety first, honesty in every recommendation, and an unwavering respect for the trust you place in us.

Compliance & protocols

Beauty, secured by standards

Behind the calm interiors lies a rigorously controlled clinical environment. Protocols are aligned with international standards, from sterilization to anesthesia management and postoperative monitoring.

Equipment is carefully selected, suppliers are vetted, and every member of the surgical team follows strict checklists at each stage of your care. Transparency is central: you are always informed about the steps taken to protect your safety, your privacy and your recovery.

Advanced, carefully vetted medical technology at Dr. Urzola's clinic
Facilities

World class facilities, exceptional outcomes

Every piece of medical equipment is selected only after a rigorous inspection of its results and performance by Dr. Urzola, so we can guarantee the best possible outcome. Your care is delivered in cutting edge, internationally accredited facilities, in a calm and beautiful space designed around your comfort and recovery.

Live better. Live confidently.

Feel like yourself again

When you're ready, begin with a private consultation. Dr. Urzola will review your case and guide you, at your own pace.

Schedule a consultation