Cosmetic surgery (plastic surgery) and dentistry in Costa Rica

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Procedures:
tummy tuck
breast enlargement
breast reduction
face lift
hair transplant
eye lid surgery
ear surgery
fat transfer
neck lift
arm lift
liposuction
thigh lift
lower body lift
nose surgery
lip embellishment
male breast reduction
gastric bypass

Frequently asked questions about Lasik surgery (continued)

Should I have a Custom Lasik Eye Surgery Treatment or a Conventional Treatment?
Why should I have Custom Lasik Eye Surgery when conventional Lasik Eye Surgery worked fine for my friends?
What is the real difference between conventional Laser Eye Surgery and Custom Lasik Eye Surgery?
Why is Custom Lasik sometimes more expensive?
How Much Does Lasik Vision Correction Cost? Can I Afford It?
How much does the preoperative consultation and test cost?
What should I do if I wear contacts?
Is there a 100% chances that I can be operated?

Q: Should I have a Custom Lasik Eye Surgery Treatment or a Conventional Treatment?
A: The best treatment for you depends on the measurements we take from the Aberrometer and your other clinical measurements and vision complaints. This will indicate the presence and severity of aberrations, or distortions, which will necessitate a Custom Laser Eye Surgery treatment. You may have specific complaints that are related to the optical aberrations that are not corrected by your current glasses or contact lenses. Finally, Custom Laser Eye Surgery is usually indicated for anyone who has had previous corneal surgery.

Q: Why should I have Custom Lasik Eye Surgery when conventional Lasik Eye Surgery worked fine for my friends?
A: Conventional Lasik Eye Surgery has provided excellent results for literally millions of people. However, if you are a patient who has unusual aberrations not readily corrected by conventional Lasik Eye Surgery, customized laser eye surgery is the best choice for you. The best thing to do is to come in for a Consultation and together, the Lasik surgeon and you, can determine which treatment option is necessary and best suited for your individual needs.

Q: What is the real difference between conventional Laser Eye Surgery and Custom Lasik Eye Surgery?
A: Conventional Laser Eye Surgery treats the vast majority of common optical aberrations called "lower order" aberrations. These are responsible for causing nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Custom Lasik Eye Surgery provides a more precise treatment for patients who have "higher order" aberrations, which we can now measure with the Aberrometer. For these patients, customized laser eye surgery may provide a better quality of vision by measuring and addressing all of these aberrations as part of the treatment plan.

Q: Why is Custom Lasik sometimes more expensive?
A: Custom Lasik represents the application of advanced technology to conventional Lasik Eye Surgery and may provide a better quality of vision by measuring and addressing visual distortions that previously could not even be measured. Our practices have incorporated the advanced measurement technology, the Aberrometer measurement system, and the Custom Lasik Laser Eye Surgery software necessary to provide these treatments. This advanced technology adds a modest cost but may deliver the best vision quality.

Q: How Much Does Lasik Vision Correction Cost? Can I Afford It?
A: Lasik cost is US$1600.00 for both eyes. As compared with eyeglasses and contact lenses Lasik can pay for itself in a few years time. Eyeglasses usually have to be replaced once a year or so and contact lenses, depending on the type, can be extremely costly. Speak with our Refractive Surgery Coordinator for more financing information.

Q: How much does the preoperative consultation and test cost?
A: The cost for the preoperative evaluation and test, including Pentacam, Aberrometer, Ocular respond analyzer, Topography and Pachymeter is US $100.00.

Q: What should I do if I wear contacts?
A: You have to stop wearing contacts for 3 weeks if they are soft contacts and 4 weeks if they are gas permeable, before the preop evaluation. You can wear your Glasses.

Q: Is there a 100% chances that I can be operated?
A: The possibilities for been a good candidate for surgery, can be evaluated only with the preoperative tests. There is always a chance to be rejected as a good candidate.

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