Breast surgery in Colombia - Everything you need to know Prices 2023

Mammoplasty is a type of plastic surgery used to reduce or increase the size of the breast or change the appearance or shape of a woman's breasts. It can be done for medical conditions related to the mammary gland, or it can be done for cosmetic purposes for patients hoping to improve their appearance.

Breast Augmentation - Augmentation mammoplasty

Breast augmentation is the plastic surgery whereby implants are inserted to increase the size and improve the shape of the breasts. There are different types of breast implant devices available in Colombia, such as saline, silicone gel filler, and cohesive gel filler. The choice of the implant depends on the recommendations of the plastic surgeon in Colombia.

Mammoplasty in Colombia with breast implants is performed mainly to improve the appearance of enlarged or asymmetric breasts, or after reconstruction after a mastectomy (removal of breasts).

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Breast Reduction - Reduction mammoplasty

Mammoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure that involves removing excess breast tissue, fat, and skin to create smaller, better-shaped breasts. Often times, the areola (the dark area around the nipple) will also shrink.

During a mammoplasty procedure, excess skin is removed from the lower part of the breast and then the areola of the nipple is relocated higher up the breast for a more youthful appearance.

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Mastopexy - Breast Lift Surgery

The goal of a mastopexy is to lift the breast to a more youthful position and create a natural and cheerful appearance. In addition to lifting the breasts, excess skin will be removed from the lower half of the breast area, as well as from under each arm.

Mastopexy and augmentation mammoplasty are two of the most common types of plastic surgery performed on women. The reasons for choosing these procedures vary, but some popular reasons include:

• Make breast size and shape more aesthetically pleasing.
• Repair a birth defect.
• Restore a breast that has lost volume due to pregnancy, drug use, weight loss, or natural aging.

While some women choose to have a mastopexy in conjunction with their mammoplasty, the procedure is suitable for most women, as long as the woman does not have any underlying medical conditions. The plastic surgeon is the one who should tell you if you are a candidate for this procedure.

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Breast Reconstruction surgery

Breast reconstruction is a surgical procedure to restore the shape and feel of the breasts after a mastectomy or injury .

Breast reconstruction is an option for most women after breast cancer surgery, but it is important to note that not all women will be candidates. The best candidates for breast reconstruction are:

• Women with small tumors who have undergone lumpectomy and radiation therapy
• Women with large tumors who have undergone mastectomy and radiation therapy

Breast reconstruction is usually done in conjunction with a nipple-sparing mastectomy. This type of surgery connects the breast tissue with the blood vessels and muscles so that sensation and movement are preserved after the procedure. Most women who have a nipple-sparing mastectomy will also have a breast implant during the reconstruction phase.

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The most common candidates for augmentation mammoplasty are women who:

• They are unhappy with the size or shape of their breasts.
• They feel that their breasts have lost volume and firmness after pregnancy, weight loss or natural aging.

The most common candidates for reduction mammoplasty are women who:

• They wish to reduce the size of their breasts for cosmetic or personal reasons.
• Women who have large breasts and suffer from back pain.
• Patients diagnosed with macromastia or gigantomastia.

The candidates for mastopexy are women who have:

• Sagging or asymmetrical breasts
• Breast size discrepancy (one breast larger than the other)
• Stretched and overgrown arereolas (the pigmented skin around the nipple)
• Voluminous chest

Plastic surgeons in Colombia have different prices for this procedure, so patients should contact their surgeon's office to obtain an exact cost after being assessed. The average price of a mammoplasty, breast surgery, in Colombia in 2023 is between $ 6,000,000 and $ 15,000,000 pesos. (Around 1.600 to 4.000 USD)

The price of a breast surgery depends on:

• Fees of the plastic surgeon that is based on the experience, prestige and training of her.
• The clinic and the city where the plastic surgery is performed.
• The type of surgery, for example if it is reduction with or without prosthesis, if it is necessary to perform lifting.
• The type and brand of prosthesis or implant chosen.
• Anesthesiologist fees
• Insurance policy

Augmentation mammoplasty surgery usually takes one to two hours to complete. If it is a reduction or lifting it is approximately two or three hours. The surgery is usually an outpatient procedure and is generally performed under general anesthesia so that the patient remains sedated throughout the surgery.

When another type of surgery is scheduled, the patient will need to plan more time in the surgical center. The best way to estimate how long the procedure will take is to ask the plastic surgeon who will be performing the surgery.

Most patients can return to normal activities after two weeks, although strenuous activities should be avoided for up to six weeks. It takes three months or longer for scars to fully heal, so it is important that patients keep the incisions clean and dry until they have fully healed.

The amount of time a patient will need to be out of work or out of school after this procedure depends on her occupation. However, in most cases, patients can return to normal activities after two weeks. Physical activity should be limited for six weeks, and strenuous activity should be avoided for up to three months. You should ask the plastic surgeon the exact time he considers for you.

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