Rodrigo Montoya, Cirujano plástico

With internal closure using inverted sutures and deep buried knots, Rodrigo Montoya’s approach is designed so the scar work happens from inside the tissue—so the result can look natural as it heals. As a specialist at the Dr. Rodrigo Montoya clinic in El Poblado, Medellín, he pairs that precision with a traveler-friendly workflow for international patients: a video consultation first, an in-person evaluation in El Poblado before surgery, and remote follow-up after patients return home. The clinic’s philosophy is consistent: no “sales promises” before anatomy is assessed, and the plan is built from what the body allows. More than 35 years of practice guide how he evaluates each case, including abdominal contour and breast procedures. For Abdominoplasty, the clinic describes a structured, six-step protocol from first consultation through the final follow-up, including pre-incision marking of the abdomen, use of General Anesthesia, and postoperative support with a compression garment (faja) and drains. The same internal-closure concept is presented as a signature method across procedures, including Mastopexy, where the technique includes inverted sutures intended to keep the scar finer and more discreet. Rhinoplasty is offered with a “no external scar” approach, using internal incisions inside the nasal cavities and focusing on both structure and respiratory function. Breast surgery at the clinic spans augmentation with a lift, mastopexy, and breast reduction, and the clinic also supports implant removal (explantation) with a staged follow-up schedule at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months.

Education

• Trained in Colombia and Spain (including the Universidad del Rosario and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona / Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau).

Work experience

• Practices as a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in El Poblado, Medellín for more than 35 years.

Clinical focus and techniques

At the El Poblado clinic, each procedure is planned around anatomy and long-term harmony, with technique details explained as part of the consultation.

• Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck), including abdominal marking before incision and a structured multi-step protocol.
• Lipectomy / Belt Lipectomy as part of body-contouring planning.
• Liposuction combined with contouring when indicated.
• Mastopexy (Breast Lift), using inverted sutures intended to keep the scar more discreet.
• Breast Implants with Breast Lift (augmentation with lift).
• Breast reduction.
• Rhinoplasty with internal “no external scar” incisions inside the nasal cavities.
• Precision internal closure: dermal deep suture with edge eversion and buried knots (inverted sutures / puntos invertidos), described as the clinic’s signature.
• General Anesthesia for body contouring procedures, with pre-anesthetic evaluation including ECG and cardiology assessment.
• Postoperative support elements such as compression garments (faja) and drains, plus long-term follow-up.

Professional societies and certifications

• Professional registration: ReTHUS 19112451.

Academic output

Not specified in the provided clinic materials.

Courses and advanced training

Not specified in the provided clinic materials.

Awards and recognition

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For international patients, the clinic coordinates the first steps remotely and then supports in-person evaluation in El Poblado before surgery, with follow-up after returning home. The practice is based in Medellín, and the consultation workflow is designed to reduce uncertainty for travelers. The team also emphasizes a clear, honest decision-making style—what the surgeon can achieve, and what cannot—before any operation is scheduled.