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Jaime Zapata MD is a private plastic surgery practice founded in 1996. It focuses on a single specialty. The clinic has three locations in Colombia, with offices in Cali and Medellín.

Experience and Professional Certifications

Dr. Jaime Alberto Zapata S. leads the practice. He has over 30 years of experience in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. Since opening, the clinic has performed nearly 14,000 successful procedures.

The practice holds several international memberships and certifications. These include the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). Dr. Zapata is also a member of the following organizations:

• Colombian Society of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery
• Ibero-Latin American Federation of Plastic Surgery

Dr. Zapata studied medicine at the Pontifical Xavierian University of Bogotá. He then completed specialist training in Brazil, at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul.

Body Contouring and Skin Tightening

Body-shaping procedures at the clinic remove excess tissue and define muscle contours. Abdominal liposuction and lipoplasty remove fat and bring out the abdominal muscles. For loose skin, surgeons perform abdominoplasty. This surgery removes excess skin and tightens the abdominal wall muscles.

Some patients need tighter skin without having large amounts of it cut away. For them, the clinic uses J-Plasma (Renuvion) technology. It combines radiofrequency energy with helium gas to create cold plasma. The energy boosts collagen production, so the skin tightens more effectively than with traditional methods.

Body contouring options include several specialized techniques:

• Tumescent and 360-degree liposuction
• Brazilian Butt Lift and gluteal implants
• Brachioplasty (arm lift)
• Cruroplasty (thigh lift)
• Belt lipectomy and full body lifts

For gluteal enhancement, surgeons use specially designed implants to improve shape and volume. Added projection in the buttocks creates a more balanced silhouette.

Facial and Breast Surgery

Facial procedures aim to balance features and reduce signs of aging. Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose, which can improve both facial balance and breathing. For sagging eyelids, surgeons perform blepharoplasty. Ritidoplasty is available for facial rejuvenation.

Breast surgery covers both aesthetic and reconstructive options. Surgeons perform mammoplasty for augmentation or reduction, and mastopexy to lift the breasts. Breast implant removal (explantation) is available too.

Other facial and intimate procedures address specific patient needs:

• Mentoplasty (chin surgery)
• Otoplasty (ear reshaping)
• Facial lipostructure for volume restoration
• Nymphoplasty (labia reduction)
• Endoscopic facelifts and neck lifts

Every surgery starts with a preoperative evaluation appointment. Here, the team creates a structured treatment plan. That way, the chosen technique fits the patient's anatomy.

Advanced Medical Technology

Renuvion (J-Plasma) is the clinic's main technology platform. Surgeons use it to tighten skin in a controlled way during or after liposuction. Cold plasma causes less heat damage to nearby tissue but still tightens the skin as much as possible.

Services for International Patients

Patients traveling from abroad get structured coordination support. Initial evaluations are available through virtual appointments. This means patients can discuss their treatment plans before arriving in Colombia. Staff help with travel planning and scheduling across the Cali and Medellín branches. The offices are in prominent commercial centers. Patients can choose to have in-person evaluations or follow-ups there.