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Two notable specialists lead the medical team. Dr. Alejandro Jiménez Avilés focuses on aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Lina Velásquez Tafúr handles dermatological care and facial rejuvenation. Together, they have guided hundreds of patients through various cosmetic treatments. Non-surgical options include botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid injections.
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Todas las operaciones siguen la Lista de verificación de seguridad quirúrgica de la OMS. Los procedimientos se realizan en Clínica Dhara y Body Institute. Los cirujanos utilizan ultrasonido Vaser y liposucción asistida por potencia Microaire para remodelar el cuerpo. El equipo también realiza gluteoplastia híbrida y cirugía mamaria con preservación de tejidos. La mayoría de los pacientes viajan desde Estados Unidos, México, Europa y Australia. ALTHAIA está acreditada por la Sociedad Americana de Cirujanos Plásticos.
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