Dr. Christine Iglesias is a plastic surgery practice in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The clinic focuses on body contouring, breast surgery, and facial aesthetics. Dr. Iglesias completed her plastic surgery residency in Brazil. She also holds a Master's degree in Aesthetic Medicine from Rio de Janeiro. Two doctors lead the team, offering personalized reconstructive and aesthetic care.
Safety comes first, with strict preoperative BMI checks before every procedure. Options include abdominoplasty, breast augmentation, and eyelid surgery. Patients can also choose minimally invasive treatments like Sculptra collagen bio-stimulators. The clinic is accredited by the Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica (SBCP). Virtual consultations are available for patients outside Santo Domingo, and structured follow-up care continues after surgery.
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