Plastic Surgery in Colombia

In this day and age, more and more people are wanting to look as young as they feel well into their retirement years. The field of plastic surgery has become one of the largest fields globally and the country of Colombia has earned the distinction of a popular place to recuperate after undergoing plastic surgery treatments. Indeed, with its diverse background and assortment of leisure activities, it is little wonder that Colombia attracts millions of tourists and plastic surgery patients every year as every part of the country has something to offer. Located in southern Colombia, Parque Arqueologico de San Augustin is an expansive park in the Magdalena River, where visitors can view animals indigenous to the country, as well as learn about the time of the Inca warriors, who ruled the area centuries ago. The coast of Colombia is home to the country's first settlement, Santa Marta, which lays claim to the Sierra Nevada national park and the famous lost city of the Taironas. In the Pacific Ocean is Isla Gorgona, a former prison island and now home to an abundance of sea life and offers visitors the chance for water skiing, snorkeling, and sea diving. The capitol city of Bogota has a multitude of wonders for travelers to unearth. La Candelaria is one of the oldest and more colorful neighborhoods near the town center. Catedral Primada, one of the largest churches in Colombia, features primarily in the Plaza de Bolivar. Also not to be missed is the Presidential Palace or the Gold Museum, home to thousands of pre-Hispanic cultural artifacts dating back centuries. This short list of activities and more are just some of the reasons why Colombia has become a popular destination for patients looking for an escape as they recover from their treatments in plastic surgery clinics.

The field of plastic surgery consists of a long list of treatments and procedures that overlap into other fields of medicine. Typically, patients undergo an extensive evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon who offers consultations in English for their international clients. Afterward, a wide range of plastic surgery treatment options can be taken into consideration. One of the most popular, non-surgical plastic surgery procedures is Botox, which has become increasingly affordable for the average consumer, and can be done quickly and with very little recovery time necessary. A short list of surgeries available include: arm lift surgery (brachioplasty), face and body implant surgery, and nose surgery (rhinoplasty), sexual reassignment surgery (SRS), facelift surgery. Popular procedures for women include Brazilian butt lift surgery, breast implant surgery (breast augmentation), macrolane (high speed breast enlargement), breast lift surgery (mastopexy), breast reduction surgery, hymenoplasty, revirgination surgery, and vaginal tightening (vaginal rejuvenation), and scleroplasty (spider, varicose, thread vein removal). Popular surgical procedures for men in the field of plastic surgery are brow lift surgery (forehead lift), eyelid lift surgery (blepharoplasty), facelift surgery (rhytidectomy), neck lift surgery (cervicoplasty), hair transplant surgery (hair restoration), and male breast reduction (gynecomastia). Other common procedures include liposuction (lipoplasty), thigh lift (thighplasty), nose surgery (rhinoplasty), and tattoo removal, which are also offered routinely in Colombian offices. The risks and side effects associated with plastic surgery are discussed in detail between patient and physician to determine the best course of action and also to aid in determining the best route for recuperation following the days after major surgery. Information to know when considering plastic surgery in the country is also on hand for those looking to research the topic. Colombia continues to attract attention from medical tourism boards as one of the ideal destination spots while recovering from plastic surgery.