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• About the Doctors - Learn More About Our Doctors
  • Pre-op Questionnaire - Now That You've Set a Date For Your Surgery...
• Frequently Asked Questions - Didi and Dr. Lev Answer Your Questions
  • A Great Connection with Dentists - Meet Two Truly Excellent Dentists
• Letters From Past Patients - Past Patients Share Their Experiences
• Photos of Costa Rica Amenities - Pictures of Villa Plentitud and Cima Hospital
• Breast Cancer Information - Important Info Regarding The Use of Silicone Breast Implants
• Dental Opportunity - Meet Two Truly Excellent Dentists
  • An Easy-To-Fill-Out Inquiry Form - Someone Will Respond to You Within a Few Days
• Dermatologist Joins our Team! - An Amazing Dermatologist Joins Our Team of Wonderful Doctors in Costa Rica
  • Consult with our Dermatologist Online - An Easy Way to Consult with Dr. Sheinfeld On All of Your Dermatological Issues
• Pre & Post-Op Acupuncture - Learn How How Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs Can Help You Before and after Cosmetic Surgery
• Post-Op Instructions - Some Notes from Doctor Lev
• What to Stop Taking Three Weeks Before Surgery - An Important List Of Things You Should Stop TakingThree Weeks Before Surgery
• A List of Pre-Op Required Tests - Give The Following Info To Your Doctor So He/She Knows What Medical Tests You Will Need Before Your Surgery With Dr. Lev
• The Chewing Gum "Movement" - Some Info On The Benefits of Chewing Gum After Abdominal Surgery
• Lips...The Bane of Our Existence - Didi's Suggestion For The Ultimate Solution For Lips
• An Approximate Estimate of What a Full Facelift Would Cost - Details On What a Facelift, Including Eyes, Face and Neck Would Cost
• We Have a New Addition to Our Team! - An Amazing Dermatologist Joins Our Team of Wonderful Doctors in Costa Rica
• A Past Patient Shares Her experience and Photos - A Past Patient Shares Her Story With a Prospective Patient
• DVD available! - Take a Video Tour Starting with Didi and Dr. Lev Driving To Villa Plenitud and Then a Tour of Cima Hospital
• One-On-One Chat with a Live Spanish Teacher! - A New Opportunity for Our Patients Learning or Improve Their Spanish Before Arriving for Their Surgery 
• After You Go Home... Suggestions - Some Suggestions for Your Post-Op Journey
• You’ve Decided to Take the Plunge! - Step by Step Checklist That Will Guide You Through The Entire ¨Getting Ready to Go to Costa Rica¨ Process 
• Very Important Print Out - These Are Important Phone Numbers You May Need When You're in Costa Rica
• Print Out a Calendar to Take With You - Some Healing Thoughts Sent To You With Love From Didi
• Great C.R. Airline News! - Learn More About What Didi Is Doing With Taca/Lacsa Airlines
• We Now Have a Wonderful Permanent Makeup Artist on Our Team! - Ana Beatriz Brenes Has Just Joined Our Team in Costa Rica!
• The First Fraxel Laser Machine in Latin America! - .... And Our Dr. Sheinfeld's Got It!
• Important Tips for Flying Home From CR - Dr. Lev Recommends these five things to do While Flying Home After Surgery
• “I Want to Be Alone!” -  Let Didi Know When You Are Booking Your Surgery Date If You'd Prefer Not To Recuperate With Others at The Retreat  
• Affirmations To Help You Through Those First Difficult Days After Surgery… - Mantras Shmantras...With Love from Didi!
• Latest News Flash! - Check Here For Important News
• Suckers! - Here's a Suggestion From One Of Our Patients On What to Bring As a Perfect Snack
• Letters From the Patients - View Letters From Patients
• Cool Item For Facelift Patients - Travel Pillows That Allows You To "Sleep Sitting Up."
• Photo Albums
  • August 2005 - Take a Look at Group Photos From August 2005
  • January 2006 - Take a Look at Group Photos From January 2006
  • Mary's Page - A Plastic Surgery Love Story
  • Gail's Page - Pictures from Gail's Album

Patients' Guide Part One: Before Departure

• Price List - A List of Doctor Lev's Procedures and Fees
• Step by Step Checklist - A Guide That Helps You Through the ¨Getting Ready to Go to Costa Rica¨ Process
  • Signed Waiver - Doctor Lev Will Not Perform Your Surgery Without First Receiving the Waiver
  • Dr. Lev's Pre-Op Questionnaire - Now That You've Set a Date For Your Surgery...
• Pay It Forward - What We Give To Others In Life Gives True Meaning and Purpose To Our Very Existence
  • griefHaven - A Nonprofit Foundation Dedicated To Assisting Parents Who Have Lost A Child
• Waiver - Doctor Lev Will Not Perform Your Surgery Without First Receiving the Waiver
• Dr. Lev's Pre-Op Questionnaire - Now That You've Set a Date For Your Surgery...
• Cima Hospital Pre-Registration Form - Once Done, Just Click Send and The Form Will Be Sent to the Registration Desk at the Cima Hospital in San Jose, Costa Rica.
• Dental Inquiry Form - Someone Will Respond to You Within a Few Days...
• Pre-Op Required Test - Give The Following Info To Your Doctor Do He/She Knows What Medical Tests You Will Need Before Your Surgery With Dr. Lev
• Taca/Lacsa Airlines - Learn More About What Didi Is Doing With Taca/Lacsa Airlines
• Food at the Tood - A Page Devoted To The Issue Of Food At The Villa Plenitud Recovery Retreat

Patients' Guide Part Two: Off To Costa Rica

• What to Bring - A Helpful List of Things to Bring With You
  • A Cool Item for Facelift Patients! - Travel Pillows That Allows You To "Sleep Sitting Up."
• How to Make Payments - Details On How To Pay For Your Procedure
• Upon Arrival - What To Expect and Do When You Arrive At The Airport In San Jose
• Three Day Adventure Tour - First Stop...La Fortuna, Where The Arenal Volcano Is Located
  • Tabacón - The best place to stay in Arenal is the Tabacon Lodge
• Hiring Drivers - Tips About Hiring Drivers
• Mention My Name - There is a great store about a ten minute drive from the recovery retreat, by the name of Congo which offers a great selection of Costa Rican crafts, mostly all handmade by local artisans.
• Two Weeks Following Surgery - Doctor Lev's Views About Your First Two Weeks After Surgery When You Are At The Recovery Retreat
• What Happens After? - Didi Wants To Share With You Some Of The Things You Could Possibly Experience After Your Surgery Is Over
• Mantras Shmantras - ...With Love From Didi!
• Cover-Ups Before Going Out - Tips About Coverup Makeup After Surgery
• Dear Significant Other - Things You Can Do To Help Your "Camper" To Prepare For Their Exciting Adventure In Costa Rica
• Very Important Printout - These Are Important Phone Numbers You May Need When You're in Costa Rica
• Print Out A Calender - Some Healing Thoughts Sent To You With Love From Didi

Description of Procedures

• Facelift - A Description Of a Facelift Procedure
• Eyelid Surgery - Details About Eyelid Surgery
• Forehead Lift - A Description Of a Forehead Lift Procedure
  • Eyelid Surgery - Details About Eyelid Surgery
• Facial Implants - A Description and Details Regarding Facial Implants
• Tummy Tuck - A Description Of a Tummy Tuck Procedure
• Breast Lift - A Description Of a Breast Lift Procedure
• Breast Augmentation - Details About Breast Augmentation
• Endoscopic vs Classic Brow Lift - Learn More About Doctor Lev's Stance On This Topic

B & A Pics, Journals and Stuff

• Didi's Face Lift Journal - Read About Didi's Face Lift Experience and View the Photos
• Realistic Expectations - What You Should Expect After Cosmetic Surgery
• Unrealistic Expectations - What You Should Not Expect After Cosmetic Surgery
• Facial Surgery - Before and After Pictures of Facial Surgery
• Nose Surgery - Before and After Pictures of Nose Surgery
• Breast Augmentation - Before and After Pictures of Breast Augmentation
• Breast Lift/Augmentation - Before and After Pictures of Breast Lift/Augmentation
• Breast Lift - Before and After Pictures of Breast Lift
• Breast Reduction - Before and After Pictures of Breast Reduction
• Breast Reconstruction - Before and After Pictures of Breast Reconstruction
• Tummy Tuck/Breast Augmentation - Before and After Pictures of Tummy Tuck/ Breast Augmentation
• Tummy Tuck - Before and After Pictures of Tummy Tuck
• August 2005 Group Photos - Take a Look at Group Photos From August 2005
• January 2006 Group Photos - Take a Look at Group Photos From January 2006
• Mary's Page - A Plastic Surgery Love Story
• Gail's Page - Pictures from Gail's Album
• Lisette's Page - Before and After Pictures of Lisette
• Sophie's Page - Before and After Pictures of Sophie
• Judy's Page - Before and After Pictures of Judy
• Roseann & Peter Page - Before and After Pictures of Roseann & Peter
  • Read Peter's Surgery - Peter's Experience
  • Read Roseann's Surgery - Roseann's Experience
• Confessions of a Past Patient - The Key to a Great Recovery