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Surgeon working under operating lights
Private plastic surgery · Medellín

Surgery abroad,
planned like home.

Two board-certified surgeons, six recovery suites and a plan for every day of your stay, made with you before you pack.

By consultation onlyEnglish and SpanishPatients from the US and Canada since 2012Board-certified surgeons

Twelve procedures, two surgeons and a recovery that happens ten minutes from the operating room, not in a hotel across town.

Medellín between green mountains

What it takes,
before you book.

Time in surgery, nights in clinic, days in Medellín and when you can fly. The questions patients ask first, answered first.

ProcedureIn surgeryNights in clinicIn MedellínCleared to flyFrom
Rhinoplasty2–3 h08 daysDay 8$4,200
Eyelid surgery1–2 h07 daysDay 7$2,900
Facelift4–5 h112 daysDay 12$7,500
Ear surgery1–2 h06 daysDay 6$2,600
Breast augmentation1–2 h07 daysDay 7$4,800
Breast lift2–3 h08 daysDay 8$5,200
Tummy tuck3–4 h112 daysDay 12$5,600
Liposuction2–4 h010 daysDay 10$3,900
Surgeon’s fee, anesthesia and operating room. Twelve procedures in all, each with its own page.All procedures

Your trip,
day by day.

Choose a procedure. You’ll see what happens from home, what happens in Medellín, how long you stay and when you can fly back.

In Medellín
8 days
Cleared to fly
Day 8
Back at desk work
10–14 days
Total from
$5,430

Total includes surgery, recovery stay and airport transfers. Flights not included. Your surgeon confirms every date at consultation.

RhinoplastySample itinerary
  1. Day −30Video consultationPhotos, goals and a written quote with your surgeon.From home
  2. Day −7Labs and pre-op checklistBlood work at home, medication pause, flights booked.From home
  3. Day 0Arrive, consult in personAirport pickup, examination and surgical markings.Medellín
  4. Day 1Rhinoplasty2–3 h in surgery · general · back to your suite the same day.Clinic
  5. Days 2–7Recovery with nursingDaily nurse visits and check-ups with your surgeon.Recovery stay
  6. Day 8Cleared to flyFinal check with your surgeon, then home.Medellín
  7. Week 6Follow-up by videoPhotos and questions; most restrictions lifted.From home
  8. Month 12Result photosSame light, same angles as day 0.From home

Times vary with each patient and procedure. Flying earlier than your surgeon clears you raises the risk of blood clots.

Dr. Mateo Cárdenas
Dr. Mateo Cárdenas · Plastic surgeon, face and breast

Verify your
surgeon.

Every credential links to the body that issued it, so you can check it yourself before you send a single photo.

  • Board-certified plastic surgeonColombian Society of Plastic Surgery (SCCP)Verify
  • International memberInternational Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)Verify
  • Medical licenceColombian Ministry of Health (ReTHUS)Verify
  • FellowshipFacial aesthetic surgeryVerify
  • Accredited operating roomClinic licensed for surgery under general anesthesiaSee licence
About Dr. Cárdenas
Before rhinoplastyRhinoplasty, month 12BeforeMonth 12

Results, months
after the trip.

Photographed on day 0 and again months later, in the same light. Shown with each patient’s written consent.

Procedure
Rhinoplasty
Travelled from
Texas
Photo
Month 12
See all results

Demo images. Replace with photos of patients who consented to publication. Results vary from person to person.

A recovery stay,
not a hotel.

Six suites ten minutes from the clinic, with nurses on site. Where you heal matters as much as where you’re operated.

Patient reading in bed during recovery
Recovery suite with a window
  • Nurse on site day and night
  • Airport and clinic transfers
  • Three meals a day, low-sodium
  • Lymphatic drainage after body procedures
  • Spanish- and English-speaking staff

$150per night, all included

See the recovery stay

Get a quote
from home.

Four short steps. Your surgeon reviews your photos personally and replies within two working days with a written quote and dates.

  1. ProcedureOne or several1 min
  2. PhotosPrivate upload, with a framing guide3 min
  3. About youAge, height, weight. No medical history online2 min
  4. DatesWhen you could travel1 min
ProcedureStep 1 of 4
Face
Breast
Body

A quote is free and doesn’t commit you to anything.

Continue

If you’re
travelling.

How long should I plan to stay?

Between six and fourteen days, depending on the procedure. Each itinerary shows the minimum; we never clear anyone to fly early.

Can someone come with me?

Yes, and we recommend it for the first week. Companions stay in the recovery suite at no extra cost.

Do I need a video consultation first?

Yes. It is how we confirm you are a candidate and give you a written quote before you book flights.

What if there’s a complication after I fly home?

Your surgeon stays your surgeon. Follow-ups are by video, and we coordinate with a plastic surgeon near you when an in-person visit is needed.

How do I pay?

A deposit holds your date; the balance is paid at the in-person consultation. Card, bank transfer and financing through a US partner.