Dr. Nelson Chaves runs a plastic surgery practice in Bogotá, Colombia. The clinic focuses on facial and body aesthetic procedures. Key options include rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, abdominoplasty, and breast surgery. Non-surgical treatments like hyaluronic acid and botulinum toxin are also offered.
Dr. Chaves graduated as a surgeon in 1996. He completed his specialization at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. The practice holds SCCP and ReTHUS certifications, and he is a member of ISAPS. International patients use the Turismo de Salud workflow. It covers airport pickup, preoperative exams, surgery, and follow-up visits. Virtual consultations are available for initial assessments.
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