Lighter, lifted, in proportion
Breast reduction
Removes weight from heavy breasts to ease neck and back pain, and lifts what remains.
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See the itinerary
In surgery
3–4 h
Anesthesia
General
Nights in clinic
0
In Medellín
10 days
Cleared to fly
Day 10
Back at desk work
14 days
Final result
6 months
From
$5,400
The surgery.
Your surgeon
Dr. Mateo Cárdenas
Plastic surgeon, face and breast
Who it’s for
Breasts that cause pain, grooves from bra straps or limit exercise.
How it’s done
Similar to a lift, with tissue removed from below and the centre of the breast.
Not for you if
You smoke or have diabetes that isn’t controlled.
Recovery,
week by week.
Days 1–5
Support bra, slow walks.
Day 9
Final check and clearance.
Week 6
Exercise again.
Month 6
Final shape.
Your trip
for this surgery.
What happens from home and what happens in Medellín, from the first video call to your result photos.
- In Medellín
- 10 days
- Cleared to fly
- Day 10
- Back at desk work
- 14 days
- Total from
- $6,930
Total includes surgery, recovery stay and airport transfers. Flights not included. Your surgeon confirms every date at consultation.
- Day −30Video consultationPhotos, goals and a written quote with your surgeon.From home
- Day −7Labs and pre-op checklistBlood work at home, medication pause, flights booked.From home
- Day 0Arrive, consult in personAirport pickup, examination and surgical markings.Medellín
- Day 1Breast reduction3–4 h in surgery · general · back to your suite the same day.Clinic
- Days 2–9Recovery with nursingDaily nurse visits and check-ups with your surgeon.Recovery stay
- Day 10Cleared to flyFinal check with your surgeon, then home.Medellín
- Week 6Follow-up by videoPhotos and questions; most restrictions lifted.From home
- Month 6Result photosSame light, same angles as day 0.From home
Times vary with each patient and procedure. Flying earlier than your surgeon clears you raises the risk of blood clots.
No items
Demo images. Replace with photos of patients who consented to publication. Results vary from person to person.
Also in breast.
Start with a
video consultation.
Thirty minutes with your surgeon from home. You get a written quote and dates, whether or not you go ahead.
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