Dr. Carlos Betancur – Cirujano Plástico (Medellín, Colombia)

Dr. Carlos Betancur runs a plastic surgery practice in Medellín, Colombia. The clinic is located in Torre Médica el Tesoro and has five specialized departments. It focuses on aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for the face and body.

Professional Achievements and Accreditations

Dr. Carlos Betancur leads the practice with over 10 years of surgical experience. He has personally performed over 1,000 surgeries. The clinic holds several professional affiliations:

• Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
• Member of the Sociedad Colombiana de Cirugía Plástica (SCCP)
• Member of the Federación Ibero Latinoamericana de Cirugía Plástica (FILACP)
• Certified by the Universidad de Antioquia

Dr. Betancur regularly attends international medical congresses and expert symposia.

Facial and Body Plastic Surgery

The clinic offers surgical contouring procedures for the face and body. Surgeons aim for natural-looking outcomes while prioritizing patient safety. Key surgical options include:

• Rhinoplasty: corrective surgery for wide, large, or bulbous noses to improve aesthetics and breathing.
• Abdominoplasty: a tummy tuck using a suprapubic incision to minimize visible scarring.
• Lipoabdominoplasty: combines liposculpture and vibrolipo to enhance waist definition.
• Breast Surgery: includes augmentation with silicone or saline implants, breast lifts, and reductions.
• Facelift (Ritidoplastia): tightens facial muscles and removes excess skin from the face and neck.

For body procedures, the surgeon performs muscle tightening and navel reconstruction. Male patients can access gynecomastia surgery for grades 1 and 4 breast tissue enlargement.

Aesthetic Medicine and Non-Surgical Care

The clinic also offers injectable treatments for facial rejuvenation and hydration. These work as alternatives or supplements to surgery. Available non-surgical treatments include:

• Botox: relaxes facial muscles for 8–12 months to reduce wrinkles.
• Hyaluronic Acid: provides deep skin hydration and restores lost volume without causing facial paralysis.

Specialists follow a structured schedule for injectables. Patients typically repeat Botox treatments every four months during the first year for best results.

Specialized Technology and Recovery Support

The clinic uses advanced recovery protocols to improve skin quality and speed healing after surgery. A hyperbaric chamber provides oxygen therapy before and after major procedures. This is especially useful for blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) and facial reconstructions.

Surgical procedures typically last 3 to 4 hours under general anesthesia. For complex body surgeries like gluteoplasty with implants, recovery takes about one month. Every treatment plan matches the patient's specific anatomy and recovery goals.

International Patient Care

International patients receive guidance on surgical outcomes and post-operative safety. The medical team advises on safe behaviors during recovery and conducts ongoing medical reviews. Treatment costs depend on anesthesia, surgical technique, and hospital stay duration.