Álvaro Correa Jaramillo

With over 5,500 aesthetic rhinoplasties and 3,500 functional rhinoplasties, Álvaro Correa Jaramillo’s work is built around both appearance and breathing function. As a specialist at Dr. Álvaro Correa J. (CO) in Medellín, he addresses facial concerns using a facial-plastic and ENT approach, with surgeries performed in IQ InterQuirófanos. The clinic’s on-site setup includes hospitalization, a clinical laboratory, sterilization, and biomedical engineering support, plus pharmacy services through IG Pharma as part of the perioperative workflow. For international patients, the process is designed to be organized from the initial assessment through recovery. Education in his background links ENT training with facial plastic surgery: he is a medical doctor graduate of Universidad del Rosario in Bogotá, and completed an Otolaryngology specialization at Universidad de Antioquia in Medellín. He also completed a diploma in Rhinology and Paranasal Sinuses and Facial Plastic Surgery through Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. In practice, he is described as an ENT physician dedicated exclusively to rhinoplasty, facial beautification, and surgical facial rejuvenation. Work at the clinic is presented as a full facial-plastic service line. The procedures listed include rhinoplasty (including nasal tip, nasal base, nasal dorsum, and nasolabial angle), otoplasty (including reduction for prominent or overly large ears), mentoplasty, facial implants, craniofacial contouring, thyroid cartilage reshaping, blepharoplasty, cervicoplasty, frontoplasty (brow lift), and ritidoplasty (facelift). Clinical focus and techniques at Dr. Álvaro Correa J. (CO) are anchored in ENT-relevant nasal and ear surgery and in facial harmony procedures. Patients seeking nose surgery are guided through functional goals as well as shape refinement, and the clinic also addresses conditions such as a deviated septum. For ear concerns, reduction otoplasty is described as reshaping and repositioning the ears closer to the head to preserve hearing function.

Education

• Medical degree — Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia.
• Specialization in Otolaryngology — Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.
• Diploma in Rhinology and Paranasal Sinuses — Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.
• Facial Plastic Surgery training — Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.

Clinical focus and techniques

At the clinic, facial-plastic procedures are presented as individualized options discussed in detail with the surgeon, including both aesthetic and functional goals.

• Rhinoplasty (nose surgery), including nasal tip, nasal base (Base Nasal), nasal dorsum (Dorso Nasal), and nasolabial angle (Ángulo Naso Labial).
• Otoplasty (ear surgery), including reduction otoplasty for prominent or overly large ears.
• Mentoplasty (Mentoplastia) and facial implants (Implantes faciales).
• Craniofacial contouring and thyroid cartilage reshaping (Plastia Cartílago Tiroides).
• Blepharoplasty, cervicoplasty (Cervicoplastia), frontoplasty/brow lift (Frontoplastia), and ritidoplasty/facelift.

Professional societies and certifications

• Member, Sociedad de Cirugía Plástica Facial y Reconstructiva.
• Member, Asociación Colombiana de Otorrinolaringología, Cirugía de cabeza y cuello, Maxilofacial y Estética facial (ARCOL).
• Member, The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Courses and advanced training

• Expositor at national and international congresses.

Awards and recognition

• None stated in the provided evidence.

For international patients planning treatment in Medellín, the clinic’s guidance includes bringing medical information and current medications, arranging accompaniment for the procedure and the first post-op days, and following preoperative medication restrictions. The surgeon discusses preparation steps before surgery and emphasizes safety and satisfaction as part of the care plan. Patients can contact the clinic by phone, and the clinic’s perioperative instructions cover recovery under local sedation and general anesthesia, including medication use during the first 24 hours. The clinic communicates in Spanish for patient guidance and support throughout the journey.