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The clinic uses an on-site lab for all preoperative safety testing. Patients have access to advanced tools like VASER liposuction and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Postoperative care includes 24-hour nursing support and recovery massages. Dr. Vergara is a full member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. The practice helps international patients with virtual consultations and lodging.
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The practice is led by Dr. John Garcia, who trained in plastic surgery in Brazil in 2010. He holds memberships in FILACP, ISAPS, and the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Garcia also co-authored a recognized textbook on breast reconstruction. The clinic treats international patients and offers virtual assessments of 20-30 minutes.
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The practice opened in 2015. Dr. Riascos trained for five years in Brazil. The clinic is JCI-accredited and follows international safety protocols. He holds certifications from ISAPS, ASPS, and the SCCP. He is also a medical consultant for national television.
The clinic uses the FDA-authorized SkinPen Precision microneedling device. It treats acne scars, pigmentation, and fine lines. For profiloplasty, the team uses computer simulations to plan facial harmony. Most profiloplasty patients return to work within two days. International patients get dedicated support and English-language resources.
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Planned stages excluded."},"scars":"Incisions are usually placed under the chin and/or behind the ears, and scars are generally discreet and fade over months.","sessions_or_stages":{"sessions":{"min":1,"max":1,"unit":"visits","qualifier":"Single surgical procedure."},"stages":[{"code":"surgery","label":"Neck lift surgery","after":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Performed on day of procedure."}}],"qualifier":"Standalone neck lift is typically a single operation."},"success":{"metric":"Patients satisfied with neck contour and not needing a corrective operation","value":80,"unit":"percent","horizon":"12 months after surgery","population":"Healthy adults undergoing standalone primary neck lift with platysmaplasty under general anesthesia","evidence_status":"limited"},"techniques":[{"name":"Platysmaplasty neck lift with submental incision and liposuction","suits_whom":"Adults with platysmal bands, submental fullness and mild to moderate skin laxity","recovery":"Social recovery about 1-2 weeks; strenuous exercise after clearance at 3-6 weeks."},{"name":"Extended neck lift (lower rhytidectomy) with postauricular incisions","suits_whom":"Moderate to marked skin laxity","recovery":"Often longer swelling; timelines may exceed the primary protocol."},{"name":"Limited-incision neck lift","suits_whom":"Good skin elasticity with mainly submental fat and mild banding","recovery":"Often shorter swelling; return to work may be slightly earlier."}],"treatment_conditions":["day_case"],"treatment_duration_hours":{"min":2,"max":4,"unit":"hours","qualifier":"Standalone neck lift surgery; longer if combined with other procedures."},"initial_assessment_documents":["Front, side and oblique photos of face","Neck photos in relaxed and raised-chin positions","Medication list including blood thinners","Previous facial or neck surgery reports (if available)","Recent blood tests or ECG (if available)"],"travel_trips":{"min":1,"max":1,"one_trip_possible":true,"qualifier":"Single-stage surgery; stay about 7-14 days until suture removal and surgeon clearance to fly."}}},"hrefLanguages":[{"rel":"alternate","hreflang":"ru","language":"ru","href":"https://ru.bookimed.com/clinics/country=kolumbiya/city=kali/procedure=platizmoplastika-podtazka-sei/"}],"offerFilters":{"offer_count":0,"price_filter":{"from":0,"to":0,"avg":0}},"rendersOffersList":false}