4 Best Buccal Fat Extraction Doctors in Colombia

Dr. Alan Gonzalez is a double board-certified plastic surgeon in Barranquilla, Bogota, and Cali. He has performed 18,000 procedures in Colombia. Dr. Gonzalez specializes in implant-free breast surgery using the patient’s own tissue and fat. He uses techniques such as BRAR and BRALIFT to reshape breasts and minimize scars.

• Uses the BRALAN technique for breast implant removal and anatomical reconstruction.
• Performs tuberous breast correction using an L-shaped incision at the breast base.
• Developed the ASPA tummy tuck technique to retighten muscles and improve waist definition.
• Includes Care360 concierge services to help international patients with travel and recovery.

Dr. Yesid Cárdenas is a plastic surgeon in Medellín, Colombia, specializing in ultrasonic rhinoplasty. He uses ultrasound-assisted bone work to reshape the nose. Dr. Cárdenas earned his medical degree from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia and completed plastic and aesthetic surgery training at the Universidad de Antioquia. He is a member of the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery (SCCP).

• Uses ultrasonic devices to fracture nasal bones for aesthetic and functional results.
• Performs facial procedures including forehead lifts, eyelid surgery, and ear correction.
• Performs body contouring via laser liposuction and tummy tucks with abdominal etching.
• Organizes recovery plans for patients traveling to Medellín.

Dr. Humberto Uribe Morelli is a plastic surgeon at ALTHAIA Clinic & Med Spa in Bogota. He specializes in high-definition body contouring, breast surgery, and facial procedures. More than 50% of his patients travel from abroad for his structured one-year follow-up program.

• Completed training in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery at the A.C. Camargo Cancer Center.
• Performs hybrid gluteoplasty combining liposuction, implants, and lipotransfer.
• Is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery.
• Trained under the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery at the Santos Day Hospital program.

Dr. Santiago Palacio Gutierrez is a maxillofacial surgeon at Clinic Viena in Medellin. He graduated with honors from the Universidad de Antioquia. Dr. Palacio combines oral surgery with facial aesthetic procedures, performing bone regeneration and jawline contouring.

• Completed surgical training for facial aesthetics at anatomical lab – FACETEAM in Brazil.
• Performs dental implant surgeries, wisdom tooth extractions, and bichectomies.
• Uses digital planning tools for maxillofacial surgery and facial harmonization.
• Published research on bone morphology and facial reconstruction.