Ricardo Bonilla

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Workplace: Colombia, Cartagena, Bonilla Plastic Surgery
Dr. Bonilla is currently listed as one of the best plastic surgeons in Colombia.
Dr. Ricardo Bonilla is a plastic surgeon at Bonilla Plastic Surgery in Colombia. He is recognized as one of the best plastic surgeons in the country. Dr. Bonilla completed his surgical training at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, USA. He specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive breast procedures and body contouring.
- Full member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
- Member of the Colombian Society of Aesthetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
- Expert in breast augmentation, reduction, and reconstructive surgery for cancer.
- Performs rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, and laser liposuction.

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Certifications & accreditations

International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Qualifications

Dr. Ricardo Bonilla is a plastic surgeon in Colombia. He specializes in breast surgery and reconstructive procedures with training from the United States. Dr. Bonilla leads Bonilla Plastic Surgery and has institutional experience since 1988.

Specialization in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Bonilla performs a wide range of facial and body contouring procedures. He combines cosmetic goals with functional restoration in every surgery. This specialist focuses on minimizing visible scar tissue through precise incision placement. These incisions are usually no more than six centimeters long.

Mammoplasty and breast augmentation using textured silicone implants
Reduction mammoplasty to alleviate back pain and improve proportions
Breast lift (mastopexy) and reconstruction after cancer or trauma
Rhinoplasty (nose job) and Otoplasty (ear surgery)
Blepharoplasty (eyelid correction) and facial aesthetic medicine
Liposuction, body contouring, and laser-assisted fat removal
Hand surgery and complex reconstructive procedures

Clinical Approach and Patient Outcomes

The doctor selects implants with a guaranteed average life of 10 years. He places prostheses under the fascia or muscle to ensure a natural look. Most breast surgeries take between one and four hours under general anesthesia. Dr. Bonilla treats recovery with personalized pain protocols for a fast return to activity.

Work Experience

Founder and Lead Surgeon – Bonilla Plastic Surgery, Pereira, Colombia
Plastic Surgeon – Various clinics and hospitals in Bogotá and Pereira, Colombia
Plastic Surgeon – Clinical practice in the USA

Education and Training

1988 – Javeriana University, Bogotá – Medical Degree
Costa Rica University – Specialty Degree in Plastic Surgery
University of Alabama (UAB), Birmingham, USA – Training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Professional Memberships

Full Member of the Colombian Society of Aesthetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Full Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)