Biyo, Alicante, Spain
🏥 Presentation of Biyo Alicante
Biyo Alicante is the plastic and cosmetic surgery clinic of Dr José Francisco Salvador Sanz, a member of SECPRE. It now operates under the name Clínica Dr. José Salvador, on Loring Avenue in Alicante, with a consultation office in Torrevieja, in plastic and cosmetic medicine.
From April 2019 to August 2025, Dr Salvador practised at the Centro Médico Quirónsalud in Alicante (Cruz de Piedra Street) and at the Quirónsalud hospital in Torrevieja, where he reports having performed more than 1,500 procedures[1]. He then opened his own centre in Alicante’s business district[1]. SECPRE (Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery) counts him among its members; this is an individual membership, not a clinic accreditation[2]. The clinic notably practises liposuction in Alicante, breast augmentation, rhinoplasty and facelift.
Dr José Salvador Sanz holds a medical degree from the University of Alicante (1988), a doctorate in medicine (1997) and is an associate professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the Miguel Hernández University of Elche[1]. Procedures take place in a private hospital in Alicante; his SECPRE profile cites HLA Clínica Vistahermosa and Vithas Medimar[2].
💼 Areas of expertise
The Biyo Alicante clinic covers cosmetic and reconstructive surgery as well as cosmetic medicine[3]:
- Breast surgery: breast augmentation, lift and reduction, breast reconstruction, secondary breast surgery, gynaecomastia
- Facial surgery: rhinoplasty, otoplasty, blepharoplasty, cervicofacial lift
- Body surgery: VASER liposuction, abdominoplasty, brachioplasty, thigh lift, lower body lift, buttock and calf augmentation
- Aesthetic medicine: botulinum toxin, fillers, chemical peels, PRGF, ENDOLIFT-X laser
💶 Procedure prices
| Procedure | Indicative price at Biyo Alicante | Average price in the UK |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical peel | £80 | £500 to £1,500 |
| Blepharoplasty | £2,600 | £3,500 to £5,500 |
| Facelift | £5,700 | £7,000 to £12,000 |
| Breast reduction | £4,400 | £6,000 to £8,500 |
| Body lift | £7,500 | £8,000 to £15,000 |
| Brachioplasty | £3,600 | £4,500 to £7,000 |
The clinic does not publish its prices online. These amounts are indicative: only the quote provided after consultation is authoritative.
🧑⚕️ Medical team
Biyo Alicante relies on Dr José Francisco Salvador Sanz, plastic surgeon, doctor of medicine from the University of Alicante and member of SECPRE[1][2].
After his plastic surgery residency at Alicante General Hospital, Dr Salvador trained in microsurgery at Hospital General Yagüe in Burgos, cosmetic surgery at Clínica Sant Honorat in Barcelona, breast reconstruction at Ghent University Hospital (Belgium) and facial cosmetic surgery in Paris[1]. He was a specialist at Alicante General Hospital, then practised at Quirónsalud in Alicante and Torrevieja until August 2025[1]. He has led postgraduate courses on breast reconstruction at Miguel Hernández University[1].
🎥 Presentation video
📸 Photos of the clinic
Photos of Dr Salvador and the Biyo Alicante clinic:
🧭 Course of your stay
Initial contact: the patient contacts the clinic via its website, email or phone (628 893 320 for Alicante, 631 685 440 for Torrevieja)[4], attaching photos and medical history.
Preoperative consultation: Dr Salvador examines the patient, chooses the technique and explains the possible results, risks and postoperative care.
Surgery: the operation takes place in a private hospital in Alicante. Ask for the name of the facility and the expected length of hospital stay.
Postoperative follow-up: follow-up appointments take place before your return. The follow-up arrangements once back in the UK should be agreed with the surgeon before the operation.
✈️ Practical information
Airport: Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC), southwest of the city, receives direct flights from several UK cities. Alicante city centre is accessible by bus or taxi.
Languages: the Biyo Alicante website is published in Spanish and English. You can communicate in English, as the website is available in that language.
Formalities: Spain is part of the European Union. UK citizens must have a valid passport. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) does not cover cosmetic surgery.
🛏️ Services included
The Biyo clinic does not publish a package including transfers, accommodation or interpreter. Ask in writing what the quote covers: consultations, surgeon’s and anaesthetist’s fees, hospital stay, compression garments and follow-up appointments.
🏨 Hotels near the clinic
Some hotels in Alicante for a stay near Biyo Alicante:
📅 Waiting times & duration
Appointment waiting time: depends on the surgeon’s schedule; the clinic will confirm upon first contact.
Length of stay: generally allow 3 to 4 days for a minor procedure and about a week for more major surgery, to be confirmed with the surgeon.
Duration of operations:
- Chemical peel: 30-60 minutes
- Blepharoplasty: 1-2 hours
- Rhinoplasty: 2-3 hours
- Breast augmentation: 1.5-2.5 hours
- Facelift: 3-4 hours
- Liposuction: 1-3 hours depending on areas
📊 Key facts
| Indicator | Information |
|---|---|
| Surgeon | Dr José Francisco Salvador Sanz |
| Professional society | Member of SECPRE |
| Education | Medicine at the University of Alicante (1988), doctorate (1997) |
| Practice at Quirónsalud | April 2019 to August 2025 |
| Reported procedures at Quirónsalud | More than 1,500 |
| Current centres | Alicante (Loring Avenue) and Torrevieja (Visionker) |
| Languages of official website | Spanish, English |
❓ Frequently asked questions
What are the prices at Biyo Alicante clinic?
The indicative prices recorded range from £80 for a chemical peel to £7,500 for a body lift, with £2,600 for a blepharoplasty and £5,700 for a facelift. The clinic does not publish its prices: only the quote provided after consultation is authoritative.
Is Dr Salvador qualified for cosmetic surgery?
Yes. Dr José Francisco Salvador Sanz is a plastic surgeon, member of SECPRE, doctor of medicine from the University of Alicante and associate professor at Miguel Hernández University of Elche. He practised at Quirónsalud in Alicante and Torrevieja from 2019 to 2025.
How long should I stay in Alicante after the operation?
The duration varies depending on the procedure: 3 to 4 days for minor surgery, 5 to 7 days for more major surgery. The surgeon sets the return date after the follow-up appointment.
Does Biyo Alicante treat UK patients?
Yes, the clinic receives international patients. The website is in Spanish and English: you can communicate in English, as the website is available in that language.
What are Biyo Alicante’s specialties?
The clinic practises breast, facial and body surgery as well as aesthetic medicine: rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, VASER liposuction, facelift, botulinum toxin.
How do I get to Biyo Alicante from the airport?
Alicante-Elche Airport is connected to Alicante city centre by bus and taxi. The clinic is located on Loring Avenue, in the city centre.
Are cosmetic surgery results guaranteed?
No. No surgeon can guarantee a result. It depends on the procedure, the patient’s health and adherence to postoperative instructions.
📍 Location
Address: Clínica Dr. José Salvador, Avda. de Loring, 4, bajo, 03003 Alicante, Spain[4]
Torrevieja: consultation at Visionker centre, avenida Ángel García Rogel, 2, 03186 Torrevieja[4].
Access: Loring Avenue is in the Eixample district, in central Alicante. Until August 2025, Dr Salvador practised at Centro Médico Quirónsalud, Cruz de Piedra Street, 4: this address is no longer his.
🔗 Useful links
- Official website : website of Clínica Dr. José Salvador (formerly Biyó)
- Instagram : Instagram account of the clinic
- Facebook : Facebook page of Dr José Salvador
🔎 Other interesting articles
🔗Liposuction in Spain: Prices and Complete Guide
🔗Breast Augmentation Spain: Cost & Stay
🔗Rhinoplasty in Spain: Prices and Advice
🔗Blepharoplasty in Spain: Complete Guide
🏁 Conclusion
Biyo Alicante now corresponds to Clínica Dr. José Salvador, the cosmetic surgery centre in Spain of Dr José Salvador Sanz, a plastic surgeon member of SECPRE. After six years at Quirónsalud, he receives his patients on Loring Avenue in Alicante and in Torrevieja.
Before travelling, a UK patient should check the language of the consultation, the exact contents of the quote, the hospital where the procedure will take place and the organisation of follow-up after returning.
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