Colombian Plastic Esthetic International is a plastic and aesthetic surgery clinic in Medellín. It specializes in facial, body, and intimate area transformations. Key procedures include rhinoplasty, lipoabdominoplasty, and breast augmentation. The center also offers bariatric options like gastric bypass and gastric sleeve surgery. Intimate treatments include laser-based vaginal tightening and canal narrowing.
The clinic was founded in 2025. Its medical team includes three specialists in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Gastric bypass patients show 65-75% excess weight loss at five years. The clinic operates under Colombia's REPS registry and holds an ISAPS affiliation. Advanced diode and short-pulse lasers are used for hair and scar removal.
A structured support model guides international patients through certified specialists. It covers medical and financial planning for a controlled travel experience. Patients can manage appointments through a dedicated telesalud app. Added services include airport transfers, recovery houses, and nurse-led post-operative care.
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