Universal Plastic Surgery (Centeno)
📍 San Jose, Costa Rica • 7-14 days
Long-running San Jose plastic surgery practice led by Dr. Carlos A. Centeno (40+ years of plastic, reconstructive and micro-surgery experience) and Dr. Madelein Centeno, a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons who trained in supermicrosurgery under Dr. Isao Koshima at Tokyo University Hospital. The practice covers facial, breast, and body-contouring procedures.
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Services Offered
Our Take
A two-surgeon, multi-decade family practice in central San Jose: Dr. Carlos Centeno carries 40+ years across plastic, reconstructive, and microsurgery, and Dr. Madelein Centeno is an ASPS member with a rare supermicrosurgery fellowship from Tokyo. The reconstructive and microsurgery depth is unusual for a cosmetic-tourism practice and a real asset for complex cases. The site does not specify the operating hospital, so confirm the surgical facility and its accreditation before booking.
Pros
- ✓40+ years of combined experience
- ✓ASPS member surgeon
- ✓Rare supermicrosurgery / reconstructive depth
- ✓Broad facial, breast, and body menu
- ✓Central San Jose location
Cons
- ✗Operating hospital not specified online (confirm before booking)
- ✗Quote-based pricing only
- ✗Downtown San Jose rather than Escazu
- ✗Verify facility accreditation in writing
What's Included
- ✓Consultation
- ✓Surgical procedure
- ✓Post-op follow-up
Recovery Notes
Plan a 7-14 day stay for post-op monitoring before flying; body and combination cases need the longer end of the window.
Pricing Details
Pricing is provided by consultation/quote; combination procedures cost more. Confirm the all-in figure including facility and anesthesia.
Best For
- • Facelift and facial procedures
- • Breast augmentation and lift
- • Reconstructive or complex cases
- • Patients wanting a long-established family practice
Coverage
- 📍 Costa Rica
Accreditations
- ✓Dr. Madelein Centeno is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
- ✓College of Physicians and Surgeons of Costa Rica
- ✓Supermicrosurgery fellowship (Tokyo University Hospital)
Trust Indicators
Years in Business
40+
Last verified: June 11, 2026
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