Dr. Luis Da Cruz Clinic

4.0 stars ·

Dr. Luis Da Cruz Clinic is a cosmetic surgery clinic in San Jose led by a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, aesthetic, and microsurgeries. It provides a range of surgical and non-surgical procedures for the face and body to international patients. The clinic is noted for its expertise in personalized aesthetic treatments.

Our Treatments

Cosmetic Surgery

$3,000 - $15,000

Aesthetic and reconstructive surgical procedures

Facelift

$4,000 - $8,000

Facial rejuvenation surgery

2-4 weeks
2-5 hours
  • Recovery: 2-4 weeks
  • Duration: 2-5 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)

$3,500 - $6,000

Surgical reshaping of the nose

1-2 weeks
1-3 hours
  • Recovery: 1-2 weeks
  • Duration: 1-3 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Liposuction

$2,500 - $6,000

Fat removal procedure

1-3 weeks
1-4 hours
  • Recovery: 1-3 weeks
  • Duration: 1-4 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Breast Augmentation

$4,000 - $7,000

Breast enhancement surgery

2-6 weeks
1-3 hours
  • Recovery: 2-6 weeks
  • Duration: 1-3 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Body Contouring

$4,000 - $10,000

Body shaping and contouring procedures

2-4 weeks
2-5 hours
  • Recovery: 2-4 weeks
  • Duration: 2-5 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Tummy Tuck

$4,500 - $8,500

Abdominal contouring surgery

3-6 weeks
2-5 hours
  • Recovery: 3-6 weeks
  • Duration: 2-5 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Customer Reviews

4.0

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"Excellent specialist and great doctor"

Yesenia Lopez Amaya
· July 9, 2026

"A doctor with great experience and very professional, I recommend him 100%."

Jasmin muñoz
· July 9, 2026

"Excellent doctor, with great empathy for the patient!"

Alexandra
· July 9, 2026

"Terrible service. I went three times. The first time, they saw me on time for my appointment. The second time, the doctor saw me 40 minutes late... and the third time, my appointment was at 5 pm, and the receptionist texted me the day before saying my appointment was being changed to 5:30 pm. I said, "But it was at 5 pm!" and she said, "Yes, sorry, the doctor is starting the consultation later." The thing is, I arrived at 5:15 pm and when I walked in, I heard the doctor was already there with a patient. Another 40 minutes passed past my appointment time before the doctor came out with a woman from the office and told the receptionist to leave her appointment open. Basically, what they did to me was see that woman whenever she wanted, taking time away from other patients to give it to her. In my case, they changed my appointment time the day before, even though I had booked it three weeks in advance, just to see that woman. It was like my money wasn't worth anything or she was paying more than me. You pay for a private clinic expecting fast and friendly service, but with this doctor, it's the same as, or even worse than, going to the public health system. Zero professionalism and zero customer service."

Kathy Martinez
· July 9, 2026

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Why Choose San Jose, Costa Rica?

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Top dental and cosmetic surgery destination for North Americans. Short flight from US cities. American-trained dentists and surgeons. Costs 40-60% less than US. Biodiversity-rich recovery environment.

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Destination Score

70%
Savings vs. US Prices
2
JCI Accredited
#1
global rank
70,000+
patients/year
67
Healthcare & Safety
70
Safety
77
Cost & Value
75
Travel & Getting There
65
Internet Speed
89
Climate
92
Climate & Environment

Healthcare & Safety

System Quality Excellent
Hospitals 3+
JCI Accredited 2 facilities
Emergency Services Good
Pharmacies 24/7 widely available
Safety Rating High
Insurance International insurance widely accepted at private hospitals like CIMA and Clínica Bíblica, with direct billing options for many providers

Travel & Getting There

Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Distance to City 20 km (~30 min)
English Level Moderate
Public Transit Moderate
Taxis & Rideshare Taxis and rideshares like Uber widely available, especially in San Jose and Escazu; reliable for airport transfers and city travel

US/Canada/EU/UK/Australia: visa-free for up to 90 days. Other nationalities: check Costa Rican consulate.

Cost & Value

Daily Budget $50
Hotel (mid-range) $120/night
Restaurant Meal $15
Daily Transport $20
Currency Costa Rican Colon (CRC)
Tipping Tipping 10% at restaurants if service not included; optional for taxis and hotels
Savings vs. US Prices
dental
70%
cosmetic surgery
70%
cardiac
65%
orthopedic
60%
fertility
55%

Climate & Environment

Average 20.3°C · Tropical monsoon

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Green bars = comfortable range (18-28°C)

Best Time to Visit December to April
Air Quality (AQI) 42
Water Quality Bottled recommended
Internet Speed 50 Mbps
Mobile Network Good 4G/LTE

Medical Tourism Hub

#1 global rank 70,000+ patients/year Excellent recovery environment
DentalCosmetic SurgeryOrthopedicCardiovascularFertilityOphthalmicBariatric
Government-backed program
Patient rights protection

Clinic Location

While Your Companion Recovers

Historical tours (National Theater, Gold Museum)
Nature excursions (nearby volcanoes, parks)
Shopping districts (Multiplaza Escazu)
Wellness retreats

Practical Information

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Business Hours

Monday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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This clinic speaks: English, Spanish

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