About Dr. Carlos Centeno – Universal Plastic Surgery

In the last ten years, Universal Plastic Surgery and cosmetic surgery in general have become  one of the most important branches of medical practice worldwide.

Costa Rica is definitely no exception, turning lately into one of the hottest spots where people from every country are both relaxing (tourism) and having plastic or reconstructive procedures after enjoying its miles of tropical forest, active volcanoes and magnificent white sand beaches.

Dr. CentenoThe Universal Plastic Surgery clinic, founded in 1981, is one of Costa Rica’s most prestigious cosmetic and reconstructive surgery clinics in the region.

Located in the metropolitan area of San José, it is conveniently close to the Juan Santamaria International Airport and several hotels downtown.

On your first appointment, Dr. Carlos Centeno MD will:

  • Perform a physical examination to determine the diagnosis and
  • Make recommendations for the best cosmetic treatment in each case.

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

  1. “Costa Rican Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery”
  2. “College of Physicians and Surgeons of Costa Rica”
  3. “International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery”.