International patients
You live there.
You heal here.
Guides to plan your procedure in Medellín, Colombia from the United States: dates, stay, follow-ups and flying home.
International patients
Many of our patients live outside Colombia. Surgery isn't the hard part: planning the trip well is.
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International patients
How your trip works
- Message us before you buy ticketsTell us what you're interested in and where you're flying from. We get your details ready on WhatsApp.
- In-person consultation when you arriveYour specialist examines you in Medellín and, for surgery, orders your pre-op tests.
- Your procedureSurgery is always performed in an operating room, never in a doctor's office.
- Recovery and follow-upsYou stay in the city for the days your specialist recommends.
- Flying home and follow-upYou fly when your specialist clears you. Once you're home, we stay in touch by WhatsApp or video call.
Guides
Read before you travel
- A Thanksgiving plastic surgery trip to Medellín: what actually fitsPlanning a Thanksgiving trip to Medellín that includes a procedure: why the break is shorter than December or summer, and what actually fits.
- A summer plastic surgery trip to Colombia, without the surprisesPlanning a summer trip to Medellín that also includes a procedure: why July and August are peak season there too, and what fits in a short visit.
- Plastic surgery in Colombia over the holidaysPlanning surgery in Medellín during your December trip to Colombia: why flights get tight, whether recovery fits around the holidays, and what doesn't.
- Eyelid Surgery in Medellin, Colombia, on a Short TripEyelid surgery in Medellin, Colombia for US patients: takes 1 to 2 hours, needs about 7 to 10 days off, and the healed result settles in 2 to 3 months.
- BBL in Medellín, Colombia: What Actually Drives the RiskBBL in Medellin, Colombia: it takes 3 to 5 hours, uses your own fat, and what actually changes the risk isn't the country, it's what gets combined.
- Rhinoplasty in Medellin, Colombia, for US PatientsRhinoplasty in Medellin, Colombia for US patients: surgery takes 2 to 3 hours, downtime is 10 to 15 days, and the nose keeps changing for up to a year.
- Mommy Makeover in Colombia, for US PatientsMommy makeover in Colombia for US patients: in Medellín the combined surgery runs 4 to 6 hours, and real downtime is 3 to 4 weeks, not a long weekend.
- Breast Augmentation in Medellin, for US PatientsBreast augmentation in Medellin, Colombia for US patients: the surgery itself runs 1.5 to 2 hours, but a saggy breast needs a lift, not just an implant.
- Plastic surgery in Colombia as a US residentGetting plastic surgery in Colombia as a US resident: no visa for up to 90 days, in-person consultation in Medellin, operating room only, 1 to 3 weeks' stay.
- Tummy Tuck in Colombia, for US PatientsTummy tuck in Colombia for US patients: in Medellín it takes 3 to 4 hours, and the real question is whether your trip covers a 2 to 3 week recovery.
- Liposuction in Medellín, Colombia, for US PatientsLiposuction in Medellin, Colombia for US patients: how long it takes, what can be combined safely, and why your surgeon decides that, not your calendar.
- Red flags in medical tourism for plastic surgeryRed flags in medical tourism for plastic surgery rarely come from the country you pick. They come from what a clinic tells you before surgery.
- How to choose a surgeon in Medellin, not just a clinicHow to choose a plastic surgeon in Medellin, not just a clinic: what Colombia's RETHUS registry and the SCCP actually mean, and what to ask first.
- Is it safe to get plastic surgery in Colombia?Plastic surgery in Colombia can be as safe as at home: licensed operating rooms, in-person consultations and follow-up care, the way we run things in Medellín.
- Traveling with a companion for surgery in ColombiaSurgery in Medellin, Colombia often means traveling with an adult companion for the first days. This guide covers who qualifies and what they actually do.
- Follow-up care after surgery in Colombia, once you're back homeHow follow-up care works after plastic surgery in Medellin once you're home in the US: WhatsApp or video check-ins, with clear limits on what they cover.
- Where should you stay to recover in Medellin?Where to stay in Medellin to recover after surgery: close to the clinic, with an elevator, and booked for 1 to 3 weeks depending on the procedure.
- What to Pack for Surgery in Colombia?What to pack for plastic surgery in Colombia: paperwork, clothes for Medellín's 63 to 82°F climate, compression garments and what to leave behind.
- When Can You Fly After Liposuction?When can you fly home after liposuction in Medellín? ASPS suggests waiting 5 to 7 days, but your surgeon confirms the exact date at your follow-up.
- How Long Should You Stay in Colombia After Plastic Surgery?How long to stay in Medellín, Colombia after plastic surgery: 1 to 3 weeks depending on the procedure, cleared by your surgeon before you fly home.
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Let's plan your trip
Message us from the US and we'll set your consultation, procedure and follow-up dates with you.
We reply on WhatsApp within minutes during business hours. We answer your questions and book your in-person consultation; we never diagnose over WhatsApp. Why noon