Vitalie is a plastic surgery center in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The clinic focuses on aesthetic procedures and functional corrections. Key specialties include rhinoplasty, body contouring, and breast surgery. The team also performs post-bariatric surgery and facial rejuvenation. Dr. Carlos López Collado leads the practice. He earned his medical degree in 1998 and trained in Brazil.
The facility uses VASER High Definition Liposuction for precise body shaping. Other technologies include BodyTite, FaceTite, and Morpheus8. Rhinoplasty patients typically stay in the hospital for one day. Vitalie holds accreditations from ISAPS, ASPS, and FILACP. International patients get online consultations and remote follow-up. Each treatment plan is tailored to the patient's needs.
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