Ocasionally i see patients who have had bad experiences with previous surgeries, , and want to correct these results or want breast implants removed or resized. In any case, if necessary remove the implants, it should be an approach of 3 to 4 centimeters, generally and preferably at the level of the scar you have.

When you have had breast implants the skin and mammary glands expands, so it is very likely that when reducing the size of the prosthesis patient may need an additional surgery to provide the recollection and the desired results. That is necessary to perform a mastopexy, because when the implant is removed and its size is reduced, excess skin can cause the fall of the breast.

Remember that any questions you have, I can answer it and that not all cases are equal, so it is very important to analyze the situation for everyone.

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We offer the Comprehensive Plan including laboratory tests, pre-anesthetic assessment , health insurance, post surgical garments , home nurse , lymphatic drainage and support of highly qualified professionals.

Also, if you are coming from other cities of the country or the world, we offer special plans that include airport pickup , housing, food , laundry , nurse 24 hours during the day to stay hosted , transportation to the clinic the day surgery , collection and transportation to their medical examinations , preoperative laboratory tests , titration anesthesiologist , (lymphatic drainage) post surgical massages, garments (Brasier post-surgical , post-surgical belts, depending on the surgery)

This is one of the frequently questions after breast augmentation surgery or breast surgery since they are afraid of hurting therir breast with conventional bras that may damage their surgery.

The most important is as your physician recomends you the correct bra to wear after removing bandages and attend my recommendations in the postoperative. It is very important to choose the appropriate bra after the growth of breasts, lift, reduction and reconstruction operation, since a correct choice will help lessen discomfort.

A good bra for your recovery must have folloing characteristics :

1. Comfort: the bra should be comfortable to encompass the area sensitive and sore.
2. Security: must protect the area properly, strong movements.
3. Features: according to each patient I recommend using bra sports without rings for months and according to the evolution may be changed.
4. Elastic and soft material: to ensure that the bra is seamless and that the straps are to graduate, so you can adapt it.
5. Prescription: remember to follow my recommendations to avoid inconveniences in your recovery.

The BRA function early in the postoperative period is to help that breast has appropriately, for this reason it should be used in the estimated time that give them.

If you've tried everything to get rid off the fat you have in your abdomen and still nothing works, is time you consider Abdominoplasty, which is based in removing adipose tissue and excess skin from the abdomen, stretching muscles to show off a flat belly. If needless you skin in the abdomen or have enough accumulated under your navel or waistline fat, this surgery is ideal for you.

With my assessment I would evaluate if you require a full Tummy Tuck, in which I remove the skin of the abdomen to the height of the bikini line and around the navel. I remove the fat and skin attached to the muscles to anti-graffiti. Finally, stretches the skin down and I remove the excess skin.

On the other hand, I can recommend a partial tummy tuck (mini Abdominoplasty), in which the incision is smaller than having low accumulated fat below your belly button. It is an excellent solution for those who fail to reduce the size of your abdomen.

This surgical procedure is an excellent solution for men and women who have lowered quite a few pounds and have excess skin, or for women who have had multiple pregnancies and fail to recover the firmness of her abdomen.

However, the Abdominoplasty is not recommended for everyone, there are risks that should be discussed in the evaluation You should avoid this surgery:
 

1. You have diabetes
2.  Diseases of heart, liver, or lungs
3.  Poor circulation
4.  Problem of circulation
5.  If you are planning to lose more weight, or have children.

The technological evolution of plastic surgery has been reflected in body contouring procedures including effective and powerful abdominal, technical marking is for women and men who want to define their muscles.

Most of time to undergo a liposuction or liposculpture, patients want to make their bellies look marked, for this reason, technical employment special to highlight and create muscle relief.

Am I candidate for this surgery?
The best candidates are those patients who have normal weight with slight fat deposits in the abdominal area, to recreate a natural, solid appearance.

The result can be seen three or four weeks of completion of the procedure, and gradually swelling disappears. It is necessary to use the Strip to create greater adherence and firmness to the skin.

Plastic surgery online misleading advertising is on the rise. Although the majority of professionals already use this medium as an alternative to advertising, some of These promotions or clinics are a farce.

Some type of advertising they offer fast, painless and economical treatment; unfortunately these promises come thousands of people to be an accessible and immediate way and to see this great offer ends rely on "assurances" that it offers them this advertising.

This type of advertising generated false expectations in people, creating unrealistic expectations about the results of these interventions. For this reason be alert and do not let convince your self for offers or discounts these people put as attractions.

1.Doubt if they are offering simple non-invasive treatments promising drastic changes in few days .
2.Those promotions "generous" are misleading commercials
3.Offer two treatments in one or "super combos", are false offerings that just want to attract your interest.
4.Ad is no guarantee sustain quality in procedures that offer, try to qualify the professionalism and experience knowing the background of plastic surgeon.

For this reason, when choosing a plastic surgeon is important to know :
-Graduate and board certification
-Personal recommendations
- Experience
- Cost
-Photos and the testimony of their patients
-Excellent installations
-Anesthesiologist and pre-anesthesia consultation

"Always consult with qualified, skilled professionals, with knowledge, experience and diplomas awarded by higher education institutions duly recognized by the national Government, specialists with quality , ethics and accountability, these characteristics that have plastic surgeons of the Colombian society of plastic and reconstructive surgery - SCCP -, which are more than 700 members of the entity medical scientist in the country and are registered in www.cirugiaplastica.org.co"

It is always a success that my patients expose all their questions and more about the characteristics of the products to be used for the surgical procedure. The concerns of my patients are keys to successful results and reduce risks.

Quality and safety is my mainstay for any surgery I perform, thus are non-surgical procedures. I offer to my patients with quality manufacturers warranty products.

For you have clarity on the details of your plastic surgery I advise you ask me these questions to solve your doubts.

1. What brands do you use and why?: for breast implants, do they have the certification that manufacturers and their processes comply with quality standards and permits from health authorities.

2. How long last the surgical product?

3. How has fared it with other patients?

4. Would the product is approved by health authorities for marketing?

Dietary supplements contain large amounts of essential nutrients, in the event that the person does not consume nutrients generated great benefit for your health. However, their consumption brings with it certain risks or side effects in the during and after having plastic surgery.

Supplements are grouped into vitamins, minerals, botanicals, amino acids and enzymes. It is very important that if you take any supplement you get me to, to avoid any inconvenience during surgery or the surgical result.

According to the administration of food and drugs (FDA) these are some assorted supplements that do not yet have approval. If you consume attempts have the approval of your physician:

• Acidophilus
• Echinacea
• Fiber
• Ginger
• Minerals
• Omega-3
• Glucosamine

Planning your plastic surgery is something to do with time and even more if you are going to perform an invasive procedure like liposuction, rhinoplasty, breast surgery, among others.

Organizes your things and make a planing list, so you do not have to miss any detail. I suggest some an estimated time for the planning of your plastic surgery, according to the procedure and recovery time you need.

• Breast: most of time the breast augmentation recovery is usually quick attending to my recommendations. It is best to plan the surgery a month before an expected event.
• Tummy Tuck: to showcase a harmonious silhouette on your vacation, plan your surgery three months earlier to give time to your recovery and you can go walk without any problem.
• Liposuction: recovery time varies according to the remove fat, or according to each patient, some may need between ten to fourteen days without efforts. For this reason, plan 3 months before surgery to have a good postoperative without any risk.
• Facial rejuvenation: planning this procedure at least six months in advance, before an important occasion so that the swelling has gone away completely.
  Rhinoplasty: when planning this surgery two months in advance, it is safe that you will not have traces of inflammation.

I am sure that these tips will help you have greater clarity in the days or months you need to look perfect with the results obtained after the procedure performed.

As your plastic surgeon I have the responsibility to accompany, advise you and support you during the three stages of your plastic surgery before, during and after. I provide security and professionalism of my team, who will be ready to resolve your concerns and help in case of any eventuality could be presented in the process.

A good postoperative period is an essential complement to an excellent recovery, thinking of the welfare of all our patients offer a comprehensive thinking about the best for you:

1. Laboratory exams

2. Pre anesthetic -Valuation

3. Health insurance

4. Clothing Surgical post Home

5. Nurse

6. Lymphatic drainage

Highly qualified professionals

We have a highly qualified staff commitment with your care ,welfare and safety. Postsurgical medical assessments and controls are handled directly by me, ensuring the care and attention to every detail of your surgery and postsurgery. For your post-surgical therapy, lymphatic drainage offer as a fundamental stage of your process. Our physiotherapists are fully trained for this therapy to be of great help in your recovery and allow us to track your progress day after day.

In any surgical procedure, there are risks, however, these can be reduce when you choose a good specialized professional equipment (plastic surgeon and Anesthesiologist) and make sure they are located in a recognized authorized clinic , with appropriate staffing and infrastructure and agile processes to resolve any complication. Not fall into false promises and low costs of aesthetic plastic surgeries.

For your safety and health research in the trajectory of the surgeon, testimonies from his patients, certification of establishments and the quality of products and prostheses to use, since it is possible that these do not have been approved officially by the INVIMA. As a expert on the subject, I advise my patients to carry out this process of recognition so that they have full confidence in the work of a board certified plastic surgeon.

Make sure to:

• Check that the plastic surgeon as poosible is a member of the Colombian society of plastic and reconstructive surgery.

• Notice that who perform the surgical procedure must be a specialist in plastic surgery.

• Make sure the clinic or provider institution of services of health-IPS - chosen is appropriate to carry out the intervention and that has beeen authorised by the branch secretariat of health and Social protection of their Department.

• Doubt about rates or excessive economic plans. Sometimes, to reduce costs, will obviate essential requirements such as medical experience or the quality of the materials and clinics.

• Do not allow that any type of surgical procedure is performed in a doctor's office, more beautiful that looks like. Remember that it is invasive procedures and that for your safety always they must be performed in an operating room of an institution authorized by the competent authorities.

As a friend and surgeon is very important to ensure your safety , for this reason I am counting with an staff highly committed to patient 's safety . In addition , I offer the most modern equipment providing my patients all professional care and outcomes that only a plastic surgeon can offer.

For this reason , it is very important to have clear to whom you are requesting information about the surgeries. Im sharing the recommendations should not miss when you are thinking about having surgery

• Check That the plastic surgeon is accredited by the Branch Ministry of Health and Social Protection Department.
• The Plastic surgeon should indicate whether the procedure is to be performed is simple or complex , more or less , because this depends requiring outpatient care ( outpatient ) or have to stay hospitalized for one or more days .
• It is necessary to ensure that the institution is authorized to perform the type of procedure that is required.
• Distrust Tariffs or excessively economic plans.
• Check And see the quality of the materials to be used and either: officially approved by the INVIMA .
• Take in account the testimonies of other patients who have performed a procedure and knows their perception.

The ears are one of the most visible organs, emphasizing image and expression of the face.

With this procedure seeking to correct the defects congenital or trauma causing damage to this facial feature that we tend to hide and can cause low self-esteem and lack of confidence.

However, the aesthetic and Reconstructive ear surgery can be used to correct the following facial alterations:

• Big ears
• Small ears
• Protruding ears
• Ears bent          
• One of the most important benefits is the safety of the procedure since it carries lower risks and has a positive impact in the change you always wanted.

Do you live abroad and think in making you a plastic surgery? This plan is specially designed for you. We provide you with all the logistics, security and peace of mind for your speedy and successful recovery. Our special plan for foreign or domestic includes:

-Airport pick up

-Hosting

-Feeding

-Laundry service

-Nurse 24 hours during the days which remain hosted

-Transportation to the clinic the day of your surgery and transportation to your medical checkups

-Pre-surgical laboratory

-Assessment with anesthesiologist

-Post-surgical massage (lymphatic drainage)

-Clothes (BRA postsurgical, postsurgical strips, depending on the surgery.)

In three steps you can make your dream come true:

1. Please send to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 3 photos of your body or face: forehead, arms to your sides, side arms in front and back, arms to your sides.
2. I will review your case and send to you a surgical plan and budget of your surgery, as well as the recommendations depending on the plan chosen for you.
3. To receive my plan, book your appointment by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call us at + 57 (2) 555 6228 / USA (239) 400-0770.

Before and after undergo a surgical procedure you must pay attention to indications given by the plastic surgeon, since it will provide indications for an effective recovery with positive results.

Preoperative treatment helps the organism condition to surgical intervention, 30 days before the surgery.
So I recommend to avoid:
• Alcoholic beverages, cigarette and unauthorized drugs.
• Avoid taking medications containing ASA (aspirin, Alka-Seltzer, Asawin, Ginko Biloba)
• Do not suspend antihypertensive medications.

Postoperative, on the other hand, passes through different stages and requires great care. Its objective is to achieve the best results in the healing process. My recommendations are:
• Start slowly with liquids in small amounts to prevent vomiting and gastritis.
• Continue the following day with soft diet.
• Consume juice prepared in water.
• Avoid strenuous physical exercise.
• Do not take sun for at least three months.
• Sleep semi-sitting position during the first eight days.

If you follow these recommendations, the results of the surgery surely will be optimal, according to treatment. Remember that your health care is the most important thing.

For many of my patients is a little difficult to get used to maintain new eating habits so sometimes little by little becomes accumulate fat in the belly, one of the most complex areas to burn the fat. Do exercise every day without a care in consumed on a daily basis, it can be exhausting and little helpful. Since some foods lead to fat directly to the belly and hips contributing to sagging in these areas of the body. Some of those foods that cause belly fat storage are:

1. sugar: they have a high content of calories that are stored in body fat deposits. They may be harmful to the immune system and are the first that promote weight gain and the accumulation of fat in the belly.

2. White processed foods: white flour, rice and gluten, refined to have more attractive appearance have very few nutrients. These foods contain a high percentage of empty calories that can not be easily processed by the body.

3. red meats and sausages: one of the reasons why you should avoid to eat this type of food is that the body can not simultaneously processed meat and fat; in this way the body can not to burn fast enough, resulting in those chubby waist. It is recommended to consume meat light like chicken, fish and lean meat.

4. alcoholic beverages: alcohol has high amount of calories by excessive sugar content. Beverages like wine, rum, brandy and most cocktails are one of the keys in the emergence of abdominal fat. These beverages contribute to the deterioration of muscle tissue, giving way to fat gain, especially in that area of the body.

The care you have after having your surgery depends largely on maintaining the long-term results , recalls the plastic surgery is not magical and once you done it  you should be aware that in order to maintain the results of your surgery ,is really important to change your eating habits and exercise at least 45 minutes a day. Although it might be convenient for me as a surgeon have multiple times to a patient in the operating room, honestly i dont  recommend it, every surgery has risks and results after the first liposculpture can be quite different from those of a second, theres why you  should be careful and not abuse of surgeries. 

There are times during the year in which people are not wise with their food which leads to not keep control even more balanced after surgical procedure body. To remove the accumulated fat and return to healthy habits I leave some foods that you can include in your daily diet:

1. oatmeal and whole grain foods: are foods made with grains whole grains such as whole wheat, oats, barley and brown rice bread. Eating this kind of food you get necessary quantities of fiber that contribute to the loss of abdominal fat.

2. salmon: this fish especially contains acids like omega-3, substances necessary to eliminate cholesterol and reduce fat in the body.

3. nuts and dried fruits: nuts, almonds and cholesterol, fiber, protein and omega-3-rich foods will help satisfy hunger, always and when it is not consumed in excess.

4. milk low fat: milk is a great source of calcium, a mineral that not only keeps your bones strong but it can help you lose weight.

5. Green tea: contains antioxidants that help to eliminate localized fat. This healthy beverage can help your metabolism to work better and to increase the speed with which the liver burn fat. Eat properly and include exercise in your daily activities, only in this way can optimize the results so you've been waiting for.

Some patients fail to see the danger that run their lives by putting them in the hands of malicious unscrupulous people capable of wearing a white coat and become calling doctors, pretending to be specialists to gain the confidence of their victims enthusing them with a new image, but at what price?

A syringe filled with oil for aircraft, industrial silicone, oil, cooking and even cement among other illegal substances, have been injected into people by lack of information or money, taking the ""best opportunity"" without knowing that his life depends on it.

Here I tell you some of the biopolymers that must not be apply never in your body:

1 Biogel or silicone: injectable filler that is nothing more than high viscosity mineral oil or silicon oil. Injection with this type of substances generates encapsulation of consequences such as alterations in the immune system, deformities, infections, inflammation, discharge of pus or matter, respiratory failure, and the silicone embolism pulmonary and even death.

2 POLYACRYLIC glass (PMMA): substance mainly composed of acrylic and gel. Some people use it to correct wrinkles, increase buttocks, lifting of cheekbones and calf augmentation. When this substance is injected, it penetrates the muscle tissues and crystallizes producing fibrosis. The affected tissue reacts naturally trying to expel such a substance in the body which causes the crystals to move to other areas.

3 Hialucorp: this substance despite its registry Invima in Colombia, is one of the many that although he says contain hyaluronic acid, consists largely of silica; to inject into the body can generate harmful health effects, such as severe infections leaving sequelae of life or destruction of tissues.

4 Dimethyl polysiloxane or silicone: known as expandable cells, is nothing more than dilute silicone that by becoming solid favors information granulomas or skin bumps. The consequences are extremely painful and almost irreparable.

I invite all of my patients  to be  informed and do not allow anyone to play around  with their health. Always check with certified experts taking all possible precautions.

I always tell my patients that the use of a girdle after having  a contouring procedure is crucial for successful results. The time of duration of  girdle depends largely on the progress of the recovery, but usually compression garments must be use around 3 months after surgery. Among the benefits offered by the use of the garment are: 1. helps reduce bruising and swelling since the girdle compression optimizes the blood circulation and reduces fluid retention. 2. the compression of the Strip in the surgical area minimizes the movement of tissues involved in the surgery, allows the incisions to remain protected and clean in the early stages of healing by reducing the risk of infection. 3. reduces the risk of irregularities on the surface of the skin such as ripples or bumps. 4. the use of the garment  in  the trat areas  as the abdomen exerts uniform pressure on the area to improve the adhesion of the skin and cure.