Cosmetic Surgery in Latin America is used by thousands of people from the United States and Europe, who want to save money on medical procedures such as these. There is a lot to know about affordable medical treatments in Latin America, but anyone interested in any type of health services abroad must do their research before choosing where to go. This presentation gives some information about the most common uses of cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures used by foreigners in Latin America and what people need to know about them. There is a video which explains what is available to people who want to visit Latin America for these types of procedures. You can see it at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-T9IQ0jLRk

1. COSMETIC AND PLASTIC SURGERY
ABROAD
THINGS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THEM

2. AFFORDABLE TREATMENTS
Nowadays, people from all over the world
are heading towards other countries in
search of affordable medical treatments and
procedures, including cosmetic and plastic
surgeries.

3. LATIN AMERICA IS THE PREFERRED DESTINATION
• Latin America has become one of the most preferred destinations for people
looking for affordable health care.
• Especially for people living in the United States, due to the high cost of health
treatments.
• Those looking for ways to improve their appearance have also headed to Latin
America in search of affordable cosmetic surgery.

4. COSMETIC SURGERY
Both men and women of all
ages are heading to countries
in Latin America to get plastic
surgery done. Places such as;
Colombia, Brazil and even
Venezuela, are the most
visited.

5. COLOMBIA IS VERY POPULAR WHEN IT COMES TO
COSMETIC AND PLASTIC SURGERY PROCEDURES

6. PLASTIC SURGERY
IN COLOMBIA
Colombia is one of the most
visited countries for plastic and
cosmetic surgery in Latin America.
It has an excellent reputation
when it comes to affordable
medical treatments.

7. FACIAL PLASTIC
SURGERY PROCEDURES
IN LATIN AMERICA
Although most people recognize
breast augmentation and
liposuction as very common
plastic surgery procedures, the
fact is that facial procedures are
far more common in Latin
America.

8. FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY
IN MEN AND WOMEN
Facial plastic and cosmetic surgery is far more
common in Latin American countries among
both men and women. Especially,
• nose surgery,
• ear reconstruction
• and facelifts.

9. NOSE SURGERY IN LATIN AMERICA
One of the most used facial cosmetic surgery by
both men and women is by far, nose surgery.
This procedure improves facial appearance and
it is usually combined with some type of dental
procedure, such as teeth whitening to enhance
the overall image of the face.

10. EAR SURGERY
Another very popular cosmetic procedure in Latin
America and specially in Colombia is ear modifying
surgery.
The most common users are young people.
This procedure is used to correct any deformities of
the ears, as well as to aesthetically improve size and
position, to give them a better appearance.

11. FULL FACELIFT IN MEN AND WOMEN
Older adults more often choose tend to gravitate towards
more complete procedures such as the facelift.
This procedure is used to return the expressiveness and
youthful look they once had.
This plastic surgery consists of stretching and resetting the
skin from the cheeks area upward and backward to improve
the person’s facial angles, muscle elasticity and skin tone.
In some cases, stretching the neck skin can also done so as to
achieve a more complete and balanced look.

12. RESEARCH ABOUT PLASTIC SURGERY ABROAD
• The cosmetic procedures mentioned here are only a few of the ones done on
a regular basis in Latin America, but these are the most requested by patients,
especially from the United States.
• Although plastic surgery in Latin America and especially in Colombia has a
good track record, it is very important for people considering any type of
medical treatment, to do their own research before choosing where to go.
• As a patient you must be well informed customer in order to pick wisely and
to avoid any issues.