Travel from the USA for Facelift Surgery

Flights to Medellín

Medellín is served by direct flights from several US hubs, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, New York, and Atlanta, with connections everywhere else. From Miami the flight runs around three and a half hours. Colombia sits on US Eastern time with no daylight saving, so calls with your coordinator and follow-ups feel natural.

Entry requirements

US citizens do not need a visa for a tourist stay of up to 90 days in Colombia. Bring a passport valid for at least six months past your return date, and you will receive an entry stamp when you land. There are no vaccination requirements you need to plan around for entry.

Why patients make the trip

The draw is the same care at a lower price. A deep plane facelift in Medellín runs from about $8,000 to $12,000, compared with $25,000 to $50,000 in the United States. Even after flights, a recovery house, and two weeks on the ground, most patients spend far less than the surgery alone would cost at home.

How the timing works

Plan for ten to fourteen days. That covers your arrival, the in-person consultation and blood work, the surgery, follow-up visits, stitch removal around day seven, and a final check before you fly. Your coordinator builds the schedule, and your quote includes airport transfers and two weeks of nursing support.

Who Dr. Franco is

Dr. Diego Franco is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Medellín with more than 15 years of experience, registered with ReTHUS, the national registry of health professionals. He specializes in facial rejuvenation and breast surgery, and he trained in hand surgery and phlebology as well.

Related pages

• Facelift in Medellín: the full overview
• Arriving at MDE: a patient guide
• How long to stay after surgery
• Pricing

Next steps

Send three photos from the front and one from each side, and we will quote your procedure and lay out the travel and dates around it.

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