What Is Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty — commonly called a ‘nose job’ — surgically reshapes the nose to improve its appearance, proportions, and relationship to the rest of the face. It is one of the most technically demanding procedures in cosmetic surgery, requiring a deep understanding of facial harmony and ethnic anatomy.

Cali’s surgeons are internationally recognised for results that honour your natural features while refining exactly what you wish to change.

What It Can Address

• Reducing or refining a bump on the bridge
• Narrowing or reshaping the nasal tip
• Correcting asymmetry or a crooked nose
• Reducing the overall size of the nose
• Addressing a drooping or upturned tip
• Functional correction to improve breathing (septoplasty)
• Ethnic rhinoplasty that fully honours your heritage and features

Open vs. Closed Technique

Open rhinoplasty uses a small incision at the base of the columella, giving the surgeon full visibility — preferred for complex reshaping. Closed rhinoplasty uses incisions entirely inside the nostrils with no visible scarring — used for minor refinements. Your surgeon will recommend the right approach during your consultation.

Recovery & What to Expect

A nasal splint is worn for 7–10 days. Bruising and swelling around the nose and eyes are normal in the first two weeks. Most visible swelling resolves within 4–6 weeks, but final results — especially tip refinement — take 9–12 months to fully settle. Strenuous activity should be avoided for at least 4 weeks.

What Is a Brazilian Butt Lift?

A BBL uses your own body fat to enhance the shape and projection of the buttocks. Liposuction harvests fat from areas like the abdomen, flanks, or thighs — which are sculpted in the process — and re-injects it into the buttocks for a result that looks and feels entirely like your own body.

Cali is the acknowledged global epicentre of this procedure, with surgeons who have refined the technique over decades of specialised practice.

The Two-in-One Benefit

A BBL simultaneously contours donor areas — abdomen, waist, flanks — and enhances the buttocks in a single procedure. Most patients describe the result as a full body transformation, not just one isolated change.

What the Procedure Involves

• Liposuction to harvest fat from one or more donor areas
• Processing and purification of the harvested fat
• Strategic fat injection into the buttocks at specific depths
• Contouring of the waist and surrounding areas to enhance overall shape

Recovery & What to Expect

Avoiding direct pressure on the buttocks for 6–8 weeks is the most critical recovery requirement. A compression garment and special BBL pillow are provided. Some fat is naturally absorbed by the body — typically 20–40% — which surgeons account for. Final results stabilise at 3–6 months.

What Is 360° Liposuction?

360° liposuction addresses the entire midsection in a single surgery — sculpting the abdomen, flanks, lower back, and waist simultaneously for cohesive, all-around results. The ‘360’ refers to full circular treatment of the torso, delivering proportionate results from every angle, not just from the front.

Areas Treated

• Upper and lower abdomen
• Love handles and flanks
• Lower back and bra roll
• Waist definition and narrowing
• Can be combined with a BBL for a full body transformation

How Is It Different from Standard Liposuction?

Standard liposuction targets isolated areas. 360° lipo takes a whole-body approach to the midsection, ensuring balanced and proportionate results. It is frequently combined with a BBL, using the harvested fat for buttock enhancement in the same procedure.

Recovery & What to Expect

A compression garment is worn continuously for 6–8 weeks to support healing and help the skin retract. Most patients return to light activity within 10–14 days. Swelling resolves over 4–8 weeks. Final results are fully visible at 3–6 months.

What Is Liposuction?

Liposuction permanently removes stubborn fat deposits from targeted areas resistant to diet and exercise. It is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures in the world — a precision sculpting tool for refining body proportions. It is not a weight-loss treatment.

Common Treatment Areas

• Abdomen and belly
• Thighs (inner and outer)
• Upper arms
• Hips and love handles
• Back and bra line
• Knees
• Neck (often combined with chin liposuction)

Techniques Available

Tumescent liposuction is the gold-standard technique — a saline and anaesthetic solution is injected before fat removal to minimise bleeding and discomfort. VASER liposuction uses ultrasound energy to loosen fat first, allowing for more precise sculpting with less trauma — ideal for high-definition results. Your surgeon will recommend the right technique for your goals.

Recovery & What to Expect

A compression garment is worn for 4–6 weeks. Bruising and swelling are normal and resolve over 3–4 weeks. Most patients return to light work within 7–10 days. Full results are visible at approximately 3–6 months.

What Is Chin Liposuction?

Chin liposuction removes excess fat beneath the chin and along the jawline to create a sharper, more defined profile. Even a modest reduction of submental fat can dramatically improve facial proportions and eliminate the appearance of a double chin — results that are consistently significant yet look entirely natural.

What It Can Address

• Excess fat beneath the chin (double chin)
• Lack of definition along the jawline
• Fullness in the neck and jowl area
• A soft profile that doesn’t reflect a person’s actual weight

The Procedure

One or two tiny incisions — 2–3mm — are placed discreetly under the chin or behind the ears. A thin cannula gently removes the fat. Incisions are so small they often require no sutures at all. It is frequently combined with a neck lift or chin implant for a more comprehensive result.

Recovery & What to Expect

A compression chin strap is worn for 1–2 weeks to minimise swelling and support skin retraction. Mild swelling and bruising resolve within 5–10 days. Most patients return to work and social activities within 5–7 days. Final results are visible within 3 months.

What Is Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation enhances the size, shape, or symmetry of the breasts. It is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic procedures in the world. Cali’s surgeons work closely with patients to understand their precise vision — whether subtle natural enhancement or a more significant transformation.

Procedures Available

• Implant augmentation (silicone or saline) — most common for increasing size and improving shape
• Fat transfer augmentation — uses your own fat for subtle, natural results with no implants
• Breast lift (mastopexy) — raises and reshapes sagging breasts
• Breast lift with implants — combines volume and lift in one procedure
• Breast reduction — removes excess tissue to reduce size and relieve discomfort

Implant Options

Silicone implants are the most widely chosen option globally, known for their natural feel. They come in a range of profiles and shapes (round or anatomical/teardrop). Saline implants are filled with sterile salt water and are adjustable during surgery. Your surgeon will guide you through all sizing and style options during your consultation.

Recovery & What to Expect

Soreness, swelling, and tightness in the chest are normal for 1–2 weeks. A surgical bra is worn continuously during this period. Light daily activity resumes after 7–10 days. Upper body exercise should be avoided for 4–6 weeks. Implants settle into their final position over 3–6 months.

Why Dental Work in Cali?

Colombia’s dental specialists are trained to international standards and use the same materials and technology as top North American and European clinics — at 50–70% of the price. ORO partner clinics are modern, immaculate facilities with English-speaking teams experienced in working with international patients.

Porcelain Veneers

Ultra-thin ceramic shells bonded to the front surface of the teeth to correct colour, shape, size, and alignment. The most transformative cosmetic dental option for a completely new smile. Typically completed over 2–3 appointments in 5–7 days — ideal for a single trip to Cali. With proper care, porcelain veneers last 15–20+ years.

Composite Bonding

A tooth-coloured resin applied and sculpted directly onto the teeth to correct chips, gaps, staining, and minor misalignment. Typically completed in a single appointment with no reduction of tooth enamel. More affordable than porcelain, lasting 5–10 years with care — an excellent option for beautiful results with less commitment.

Ceramic Crowns

A cap that fully covers a damaged, weakened, or discoloured tooth. Ceramic crowns match the colour and translucency of natural teeth for a seamless result. Typically requires two appointments — both completable within a single Cali trip.

Dental Implants

A titanium post placed into the jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth, with a ceramic crown on top. A permanent, natural-looking replacement that functions exactly like a natural tooth. The process involves an initial placement, a healing period of 3–6 months, then crown fitting — manageable across two trips.

Full Smile Design

A comprehensive treatment plan combining veneers, bonding, whitening, and/or gum contouring to create an entirely new smile. ORO partner clinics offer digital smile design consultations — you preview and approve your new smile before any treatment begins.