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Costa Rica, San José

Universal Plastic Surgery

About the clinic

Universal Plastic Surgery is a clinic that provides advanced surgical techniques to help patients achieve their desired look and feel. The experienced board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Carlos Centeno, M.D. and Dr. Madelein Centeno R., M.D. offer personalized care and attention, ensuring that patients receive the best recommendations for their needs. While cosmetic surgery is a significant way to enhance one's appearance and feel more confident, it is essential to consider the long-term impact, especially for younger people susceptible to the homogenization of beauty standards. With the rise of social media, more individuals seek plastic surgery to conform to a narrow ideal, but it is crucial to remember that beauty comes in many different shapes. The clinic is located in San José, Costa Rica, and offers affordable international medical tourism for patients from the US and Canada.

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Universal Plastic Surgery: more details about the clinic

Costa Rica, San José

About the clinic

Universal Plastic Surgery is a clinic with board-certified plastic surgeons and over 40 years of experience. They offer advanced surgical techniques for cosmetic procedures, paying special attention to the underlying needs of surgery to ensure that their patients achieve their desired look and feel. The clinic also highlights the importance of not conforming to a narrow ideal of beauty, as beauty comes in many different shapes and sizes. Plastic surgery has become more accessible to a wider audience due to the democratization of beauty standards created by social media, and the clinic provides carefully considered recommendations to ensure the long-term impact of these procedures is taken seriously.

Interesting facts

  • The clinic is called Universal Plastic Surgery
  • It is located in Costa Rica
  • The clinic offers cosmetic surgery procedures such as Botox, fillers, and plastic surgery
  • The surgeons at the clinic are board-certified and have over 40 years of experience
  • The clinic's focus is on helping patients look and feel their best
  • The rise of social media has led to a democratization of beauty standards and increased access to plastic surgery procedures
  • The clinic is committed to providing carefully considered recommendations to ensure patients achieve their desired look and feel
  • The clinic offers a virtual tour and patients can book a consultation
  • The clinic has the first Super Micro Surgeon in the country
  • The clinic has a high level of privacy for patients
  • The clinic believes in the importance of diversity and that beauty comes in many different shapes

Benefits

Benefits of Choosing Universal Plastic Surgery in San José, Costa Rica

Plastic surgery can be a life-changing decision, and choosing the right clinic and doctors is crucial. At Universal Plastic Surgery in San José, Costa Rica, you can enjoy the following benefits:

  • World-class surgeons: Dr. Carlos Centeno and Dr. Madelein Centeno are board-certified plastic surgeons with over 40 years of experience.
  • Careful recommendations: Our surgeons provide carefully considered recommendations that are in the best interest of our patients, ensuring that they achieve their desired look and feel.
  • Privacy: You'll have a higher degree of privacy during your recovery period.
  • Cost-saving: You can save money by getting your cosmetic surgery done in Costa Rica.
  • Personalized care: You'll receive personalized care and attention from our passionate surgeons.

Choosing Universal Plastic Surgery means choosing a clinic that values your well-being and satisfaction. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.

Top Medical procedures

List of Medical Procedures:

  • Rhinoplasty
  • Breast augmentation surgery
  • Lip fillers
  • Botox

Additional services
Language assistance
Available
free
Accommodation
Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily

Patient reviews

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Vivian Johnson

Oct 4, 2025
Dra Madelein along with her father performed my abdominal plastic surgery and BBL liposuction fat transfer. She made me feel at ease from the moment we met. Her personal care and involvement from the moment she prayed with me prior to surgery to the continued attention 6 weeks after has just been amazing. Being in Costa Rica without family, I was concerned about aftercare, but the post surgery center was the option I chose to stay for 5 days until I felt comfortable going home. I have been treated so kind by all the nurses, the massage therapist and especially the receptionist. I am very happy with my results. I have never had a butt and now I actually have a butt. 🤣 And my stomach is snatched at 54 🥰!!! Thank Dra. Madelein 😘👏🏽❤️🙏🏽

alysen hartwick

Jun 3, 2025
Dra. Centeno was so personal and sweet! Her nurses were so caring and felt at home in her office they took good care of me and I’m so thankful for her! Highly recommend her and her staff! They do incredible work!!

John Bowden

May 29, 2025
Dra. Centeno and her staff are the epitome of medical professionalism! I came to Costa Rica for my procedure from Texas and I had some anxiety. The good people at Universal addressed my every concern and took fantastic care of me all the while treating me like family. I cannot praise them highly enough! I would recommend them without reservation.

Eric Anderson

Mar 27, 2025
Excellent and professional team at Universal. I couldn’t have been more shocked at what a huge difference this procedure made both physically and emotionally. Dr. Centeno was so reassuring and did excellent work!

Shy Pratt

Mar 20, 2025
The entire staff is amazing. They are patient, professional and equip you with everything you might need. They take the time to understand exactly what you want and deliver fantastic and safe results. I was checked on for the entire time I stayed with them, went home and even through the weeks of recovery. From the lady at the front desk to the doctor they are absolutely wonderful. Cannot recommend them more!

Universal Plastic Surgery, San José, Costa Rica

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updated 10/24/2025

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