Clinic ICA is an aesthetic surgery and medicine center in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. It has two locations in La Orotava and Costa Adeje. Main specialties are facial and body surgery, weight management, and hair restoration. Four doctors lead the team, headed by Dr. Sonia Díaz. They perform rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, and breast augmentation with full follow-up care.
The clinic holds ISO 9001 certification for quality management. Dr. Díaz received the Professional Excellence Gold Star from the Institute for Professional Excellence. A dedicated Nutrition Area handles gastric sleeve and balloon procedures. The team uses CoolSculpting for fat reduction and Ultherapy Prime for non-invasive lifting. DEEPSPOT fractional laser and Hydrafacial systems support skin rejuvenation.
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