Nose shape and breathing
Rhinoplasty
Reshapes the nose for balance with the rest of your face, and can improve breathing at the same time. We favour preservation techniques that keep the natural support of the nose.
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In surgery
2–3 h
Anesthesia
General
Nights in clinic
0
In Medellín
8 days
Cleared to fly
Day 8
Back at desk work
10–14 days
Final result
12 months
From
$4,200
The surgery.
Your surgeon
Dr. Mateo Cárdenas
Plastic surgeon, face and breast
Who it’s for
Adults whose nose has finished growing and who want a refined, natural change. Breathing problems are assessed at the same consultation.
How it’s done
Through small incisions inside the nose and, when needed, one across the base. Cartilage is reshaped rather than removed where possible.
Not for you if
You smoke and can’t stop for six weeks around surgery, or you are looking for a dramatically different face.
Recovery,
week by week.
Days 1–7
Splint and swelling around the eyes. Short walks, head raised, no glasses.
Day 7
Splint off at the clinic. Most bruising has faded.
Week 3
Back to light exercise. Swelling keeps settling.
Month 12
The final shape, especially at the tip.
Your trip
for this surgery.
What happens from home and what happens in Medellín, from the first video call to your result photos.
- In Medellín
- 8 days
- Cleared to fly
- Day 8
- Back at desk work
- 10–14 days
- Total from
- $5,430
Total includes surgery, recovery stay and airport transfers. Flights not included. Your surgeon confirms every date at consultation.
- Day −30Video consultationPhotos, goals and a written quote with your surgeon.From home
- Day −7Labs and pre-op checklistBlood work at home, medication pause, flights booked.From home
- Day 0Arrive, consult in personAirport pickup, examination and surgical markings.Medellín
- Day 1Rhinoplasty2–3 h in surgery · general · back to your suite the same day.Clinic
- Days 2–7Recovery with nursingDaily nurse visits and check-ups with your surgeon.Recovery stay
- Day 8Cleared to flyFinal check with your surgeon, then home.Medellín
- Week 6Follow-up by videoPhotos and questions; most restrictions lifted.From home
- Month 12Result photosSame light, same angles as day 0.From home
Times vary with each patient and procedure. Flying earlier than your surgeon clears you raises the risk of blood clots.
Procedure
Rhinoplasty
Travelled from
Texas
Photo
Month 12
Demo images. Replace with photos of patients who consented to publication. Results vary from person to person.
Also in face.
Start with a
video consultation.
Thirty minutes with your surgeon from home. You get a written quote and dates, whether or not you go ahead.
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