The Truth About Plastic Surgery in Colombia

Also known as blepharoplasty, this procedure involves the surgical removal of excess fat, skin, and muscle from both the upper and lower eyelids, thus redefining the shape of the eye.

The aim of this particular surgery is to help alleviate puffy eyelids, dark circles, and wrinkles due to age, fatigue, and chronic sun exposure, and to correct drooping eyelids which can lead to visual impairment.

Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons^[4]

Also known as rhytidectomy, this procedure involves the cosmetic improvement of the face and/or neck by the removal of excess fat with modifications made to the facial musculature and trimming and redraping of the skin.

This leads to a firmer and smoother face, thus making one appear younger.

Facelift surgery aims at altering the expected and sometimes unwanted changes that occur with the normal aging process.

Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons^[5]

Also known as abdominoplasty, this procedure involves the surgical removal of excess fat in the middle and lower abdominal wall followed by the tightening of the abdominal wall musculature with strategically placed sutures.

It is a different procedure than liposuction and is more useful for women who want to tighten their abdominal wall and skin after pregnancy.

Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons^[6]

Liposuction isn't an alternative to weight loss surgery, it is done to change the body's shape and contour. The procedure uses the suction technique to eliminate fat from specific areas.

The most common areas where liposuction is done are the hips, thighs, abdomen, buttock, neck, or arms.

Source: Mayo Clinic^[7]

It is also known as augmentation mammoplasty, done with an implant to alter the size of breasts, reconstruct following surgery, or as part of gender-affirming surgery.

The procedure increases breast size, changes shape, and cures any deformity.

Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons^[8]

Although, right now, there are no mandatory vaccinations if you wish to travel to Colombia. But the health ministry of Colombia recommends to get vaccinated for measles-rubella and yellow fever.

It would be best if you took vaccination atleast 10 days before the trip.^[9]

• Generally, 6 months validity of the passport is strongly recommended.
• Carry a maximum of USD 10,000 when entering or exiting Colombia.
• A tourist visa is not required if you stay for less than 90 days.

Source: Travel State Gov.^[10]

Points to remember

• In Colombia, things are measured in centimeters, meters, and kilometers because they use the international system of units (SI).
• In Colombia, you will get 110 volts of altering current or 60 hertz (110 V AC, 60Hz).

Weather

One of the most unusual aspects of Colombia, specifically for overseas tourists, is the uniformity of its climatic condition throughout the year.

Because the country is situated at the Equator. Generally, December, January, July, and August are dry months. Similarly, April, May, October, and November are rainy months.

Source: Colombia Co^[11]Colombia Co About Colombia “Colombia uses the International System of Units (SI), the successor of the Decimal Metric System... In Colombia, you'll find the following power outlets: flat 2-prong sockets or sockets with a third, round prong.” View in Article,^[7]Colombia Co" heading="Weather" text="“One of the most surprising things about Colombia for foreign visitors is the unchanging nature of its climate... (from April to May and October to November).”" url="https://colombia.travel/en/practical-information/weather"]

Flights

Below is a small idea of flight duration from the top 3 cities in the US.

Sim Card: Generally, you can get a local Sim card easily. Moreover, a local sim card is helpful for you to have better connectivity at low costs.^[12]

Local Transport: Taxies and buses can be used for local transport used in Colombia. Not only that but you can also use these to have a tour of the city you visit.

Local Currency: The local currency of Colombia is the Colombian peso (COP). The currency is in the form of coins as well as banknotes.

There are coins in denominations of 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1,000 pesos, as well as banknotes in denominations of 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000, and 100,000 pesos.