Makati
Dr. Karlo Capellan
Symmetry Plastic Surgery
"PAPRAS Fellow. International experience. Giving back through Operation Smile."
MD, University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
General Surgery Residency, Rizal Medical Center
PAPRAS-accredited Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Fellowship, Rizal Medical Center
Chief Fellow in final year
Board-certified Cosmetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Background
Dr. Karlo Capellan completed his sub-specialty training through the PAPRAS-accredited Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Fellowship Program at Rizal Medical Center, where he was named Chief Fellow in his final year. He operates from the Medicard Lifestyle Center in Makati and has extensive experience treating patients from the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia.
Approach & Philosophy
Dr. Capellan's international patient experience makes him a natural choice for medical tourists. He volunteers with Operation Smile, performing free cleft lip and palate surgeries for children — a reflection of his commitment to surgery as a tool for genuine transformation, not just aesthetics.
Clinic
Symmetry Plastic Surgery
3rd Floor, Medicard Lifestyle Center, Paseo de Roxas corner Sen. Gil Puyat Ave, Makati City
International Patient
"Dr. Capellan's international experience really shows. He understood exactly what I was looking for and delivered natural, balanced results."
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Procedures
Liposuction
Rhinoplasty
Breast Augmentation
Blepharoplasty
Facelift
Abdominoplasty
Body Lifts / Back Lifts / Arm Lifts / Thigh Lifts
Cleft Lip & Palate Repair
Scar Revision
Burn Care
Breast Reconstruction
Awards & Recognition
PAPRAS Fellow
Chief Fellow — PAPRAS Fellowship Program
Operation Smile volunteer surgeon
Full Credentials
MD, University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
General Surgery Residency, Rizal Medical Center
PAPRAS-accredited Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Fellowship, Rizal Medical Center
Chief Fellow in final year
Board-certified Cosmetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Fellow of PAPRAS
Volunteer surgeon, Operation Smile
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