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Abdominal Etching in Costa Rica

Hospitals, clinics and plastic surgeons in Costa Rica performing Abdominal Etching.

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Key planning information for abdominal etching in Costa Rica.

3 hospitalsList abdominal etching

Abdominal Etching in Costa Rica is priced per case at 3 hospitals. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.

Hospitals and clinics offering Abdominal Etching in Costa Rica

Abdominal Etching is listed by 3 hospitals in Costa Rica. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.

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Private Medical Center

Clinica UNIBE

San Jose, Costa Rica
Price on request

Clinica UNIBE is a full-service private medical center, providing outpatient medical care, cosmetic, orthopedic, urologic, gynecologic, ophthalmic, maxillofacial and general surgery.

DoctorsVUDr. Víctor UrzolaGMDr. Geovanny Montoya MoraView all 3
PricesAbdominal Etching upon request
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Description of Abdominal Etching:

What is Abdominal Etching?
Abdominal Etching is also known as Abdominoplasty, and is intended to remove excess fat from the stomach area and create stronger muscle definition.
Small incisions are made in either the belly button or the natural creases of the abdomen. And a hollow tube-like instrument is used to extract surplus fat and skin.
Abdominal Etching is a delicate procedure, involving the process of sculpting grooves in the fat layers in order to emphasis the muscular contours of the abdomen.

About Abdominal Etching

Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.

Duration of surgery/treatment
Generally, the surgery takes about one hour.
Days admitted
In most cases, patients return home the same day of the procedure.
Anesthesia
General anesthetic is administered.
Recovery
Once the Abdominal Etching procedure has been performed, the doctor will fit the patient with a medical compression bandage. This needs to be worn at all times with the exception of bathing. This is generally worn for between 3 to 6 weeks.
However, patients can often shower within 48 hours after surgery.
Risks
Risks related to abdominal etching are low and might include:
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Bruising and swelling
- Scarring

In addition, you can reduce your risks by finding a doctor that is very experienced in the abdominal etching procedure
After care
There are several limitations which include no exercise or lifting of heavy items. Also, placing any pressure on the abdominal area, should be strictly avoided.

Generally, normal activities can be re-established within 1 to 3 weeks of the procedure.

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