Cosmetic Specialist | Costa Rica Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Victor Urzola

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Board Certified

Dr. Victor Urzola is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is known nationally (CR) as being committed to bringing a high degree of surgical expertise to complex reconstructive procedures. His reputation in the aesthetic arena is gaining similar momentum as a growing number of patients choose Dr. Victor Urzola as their plastic surgeon. Holding a subspecialty in microsurgery, patients benefit from the combination of his scientific background, and his artistic eye to achieve a more natural look as he brings fluency to the art of reshaping soft tissue for aesthetics.

This skilled plastic surgeon offers the spectrum of advanced procedures including liposuction, body contouring, and facial cosmetic surgery. Dr Urzola’s comprehensive laser liposuction menu includes large-volume liposuction, facial liposuction, liposuction to the usual targets such as hips, abdomen and thighs, as well as liposuction to the calves, ankles, arms, and neck. While breast enhancement, breast reduction, body contouring, gynecomastia correction (male breast reduction), facelifts, and eyelifts are his most highly requested procedures, Dr. Urzola also helps patients turn time offering minimally invasive options that include laser peels, and injectibles such as Botox and Hyarulonic Acid fillers.

Dr.Urzola’s passion is his work. He has made a significant commitment to patient care. He gives thorough consultations with the emphasis of quality not quantity. Patients can be assured that they get the accessibility and attention they deserve. He maintains an open and unhurried pace. “In this way, I can customize the procedure to fit the individual needs of each patient. My practice has grown because I treat my patients with the utmost care and yield cosmetic results that highlight the person’s natural beauty.”

If Dr. Victor Urzola’s work can be summarized in a single concept, it would be his meticulous ATTENTION TO DETAILS in every aspect. Dr.Urzola personally evaluates each patient and allows ample time during consultations for a comprehensive discussion of all treatment options.

In addition to keeping up to date with the latest developments in plastic surgery, Dr. Urzola continually addresses patient's growing needs for aesthetic integrity in a highly efficient manner.

Dr. Urzola is fluent in four languages. He speaks English, Spanish, Italian and French.

Board Certifications

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
Member, Plastic Surgery Department, Unibe University Hospital, San Jose, Costa Rica.
Certified Specialist, Costa Rican Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.

Surgical Training, Memberships and Professional Appointments

Member, Ibero Latinamerican Federation of Plastic Surgery (FILAC).
Member, International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS).
Degree, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Degree, Microsurgery and Hand Surgery, University Henri Poincare, Nancy, France.
Degree, University of IberoAmerica, San Jose, Costa Rica.
Fellowship, Facial Plastic Surgery, Policlinc de Gentilly, Nancy, France.
Fellowship, PostBariatric and Body Contouring, Ramsey Surgical Center, Ramsey, New Jersey.
Member, European Society of Aesthetic Surgery (ESAS), Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom.
Member, Italian Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ISPRAS), Milan, Italy.
Member, Costa Rica Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ACCPRE).
Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Costa Rica.
Certified, Costa Rican College of Doctors and Surgeons (CMCCR).
Member, Operation Smile International
Member, faculty of Hospital Mexico.
Professor of Post-Degree Program of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Costa Rica.
Accredited, University Unibe Hospital, CIMA Hospital, Clinica Biblica Hospital, San Jose, Costa Rica.

STUDIES

Residence in plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. University of Milan, Italy. 2001-2005
Thesis: “Efficacy of the computerized simulation in predicting results of rhinoplasty. Positive and Negative aspects of this methodology”
Degree of Microsurgical Techniques. Henri Poincaré University. Faculty of Medicine. Nancy France. 2005
Thesis: “Cadaver dissection of the main pedicle and free vascular flaps for the reconstruction of the upper extremity: Their anatomy, surgical technique, and indications”.
DOCTOR IN MEDICINE AND SURGERY. Iberoamerican University (UNIBE). San José, Costa Rica. 1995-2000
Thesis: “Physiopathology and treatment of type Q and Non-Q Acute Myocardial Infarction in Hospital Max Peralta of Cartago in the period of June to September 1999”.
HIGH-SCHOOL AND BACHELLER’S DEGREE Mazapán School, La Ceiba Honduras. 1990-1995

FELLOWSHIPS

POLICLINIQUE DE MAYORELLE. Nancy, France. Department of Aesthetic Surgery. Fellowship in Aesthetic surgery of the Face. Dr. Pierre Sibille. November – December 2006.
RAMSEY SURGICAL CENTER. Ramsey New Jersey. U.S.A Post-Bariatric Plastic Surgery. Dr. Joseph Capella, M.D.

AWARDS

Winner of the schoolarship for the year 2000. UNIVERSITY OF IBEROAMERICA. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION.
Winner of the schoolarship for the year 2005. BOURIEZ FOUNDATION FOR THE STUDY OF HAND SURGERY AND MICROSURGERY.
Winner of the First prize for the presentation: “A NEW TECHNIQUE FOR THE TREATMENT OF LAGOPHTHALMOS IN PATIENTS WITH GRAVES BASEDOW DISEASE”. CONGRESS OF OCULO-PALPEBRAL AND LACRIMAL CONGENITAL AND ACQUIRED MALFORMATIONS: FUNCTIONAL AND AESTHETICAL ASPECTS” Gazzada Schianno, Varese, Italy. October 2006.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

HOSPITAL MEXICO. San José, Costa Rica. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. May 2007 Until now.
POLICLINIQUE DE MAYORELLE. Nancy, France. Department of Aesthetic Surgery. Fellowship in Aesthetic surgery of the Face. Dr. Pierre Sibille. November – December 2006.
ISTITUTO ONCOLOGICO EUROPEO (IEO) Milano Italia. Unit of Plastic Reconstructive and Aestetic Surgery of the Breast. Prof. Jean Yves Petit. August-November 2006.
ISTITUTO ORTOPEDICO GALEAZZI Milano Italia. Unit of Plastic Reconstructive and Aestetic Surgery. Prof. Franz W. Baruffaldi Preis. January- July 2006.
OSPEDALE NIGUARDA.Milano, Italia. Burn Center. Prof. Vincenzo Rapizarda. October 2005 – December 2005.
RAMSEY SURGICAL CENTER. Ramsey, New Jersey. Post Bariatric Body Countouring. Private practice Dr. Joseph F. Capella. August 2005 - September 2005.
POLICLINIQUE DE MAYORELLE.Nancy, France. Department of Aesthetic Surgery. Dr. Pierre Sibile. March 2005 – July 2005.
EUROPEAN INSTITUTE OF THE HAND.Hopital Kirchberg. Plateau du kirchberg, Luxembourg. Prof. Michel Merle. August 2004 - February 2005.
ISTITUTO POLICLINICO SAN DONATO Milan, Italy. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Unit of Traumatology of the Upper and Lower Extremity. Prof. Luca Vaienti. November 2001- July 2004.
CENTRO MEDICO DEL ESTE.San Francisco de Dos Rios, San Jose, Costa Rica. Emergency Room. June 2001- October 2001

Internship:

Obstetrics and Gynecology: “Hospital Max Peralta de Cartago", Cartago, Costa Rica, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Prof. Edwin Mora. January-March 2000.
Pediatrics: "Hospital " Max Peralta de Cartago", Cartago, Costa Rica. Department of Pediatrics. Prof. Mario Murrillo. April-June 2000.
Internal Medicine: “Hospital Calderon Guardia”, San Jose, Costa Rica, Department of Internal Medicine. Prof. Charles Gourzon. July-September 2000.
Surgery: “Hospital Mexico”, San Jose, Costa Rica, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. Prof. Longino Soto Pacheco. Octuber-December 2000.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY AFFILIATION

COSTA RICAN SOCIETY OF PLASTIC SURGERY. ACCPRE
IBERO-LATINAMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLASTIC SURGERY. IPRAS
ITALIAN SOCIETY OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCIVE SURGERY. SICPRE

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