Dr. Álvaro Correa J.

Dr. Álvaro Correa J. is a plastic surgery clinic in Medellín, Colombia. The facility focuses on aesthetic and functional facial procedures. All surgeries take place at IQ InterQuirófanos, a full-service clinical center.

Expertise and Surgical Statistics

Dr. Álvaro Correa Jaramillo leads the clinic. He has over 35 years of medical experience and works exclusively on rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation. His record includes more than 5,500 aesthetic rhinoplasties and 3,500 functional nose surgeries.

Dr. Correa Jaramillo earned his medical degree at the Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Señora del Rosario. He then specialized in Otolaryngology at the University of Antioquia. He also holds advanced diplomas in Facial Plastic Surgery from the National Autonomous University of Mexico.

The surgeon is an active member of several professional organizations:

• Sociedad de Cirugía Plástica Facial y Reconstructiva
• Asociación Colombiana de Otorrinolaringología

He regularly presents findings at national and international medical congresses.

Facial Plastic Surgery and Rejuvenation

The clinic offers seven facial surgeries. These address aging, tissue laxity, and structural concerns. Each treatment plan is designed after an individual consultation.

Surgical options include:

• Facelift (rhytidectomy) – endoscopic and mini-facelift techniques
• Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) – corrects sagging or puffiness
• Cervicoplasty (neck surgery) and Frontoplastia (eyebrow lifting)
• Otoplasty (ear surgery) and Mentoplasty (chin surgery)
• Queiloplastia (lip surgery) and craniofacial contouring

Eyelid surgery patients typically recover in 3–5 days. Swelling usually subsides within 8–15 days.

Rhinoplasty and Nasal Function

Rhinoplasty at the clinic addresses both appearance and breathing. Aesthetic goals often include reshaping the nasal bridge, tip, or width. Functional surgeries treat nasal obstructions, septal perforations, sinusitis, and rhinitis.

Surgeons perform aesthetic, functional, and primary rhinoplasty. Male rhinoplasty is a specific focus area. A typical nose job takes about 3 hours. Patients usually rest for 1–3 days, then resume normal activities within 5–8 days.

Final rhinoplasty results appear after 6 months. Patients with thick skin may need up to 1 year to see definitive changes. Minors require both parents to sign authorization forms before surgery.

Facial Implants

The clinic uses silastic implants to adjust facial volume and balance. These come in various sizes and shapes for different facial structures. They are biocompatible and can be fully removed if needed.

Areas for volume enhancement include:

• Malar implants – increase cheek projection
• Chin and jawline contouring
• Premaxillary and paranasal implants – central face
• Nasolabial and nasofrontal angle adjustments

Surgeons place malar implants through incisions inside the mouth, so there are no visible scars. Paranasal and premaxillary implants go in through the canine fossa or under the nose.

Clinical Facilities and International Services

The facility has a clinical laboratory, sterilization unit, and biomedical engineering department. Patients can get surgical medications through IG Pharma, a specialized pharmacy service.

For comfort, the clinic has a boutique-style hospitalization unit. International patients receive help planning travel and their surgical schedule. The clinic recommends arriving in Medellín 2–3 days before surgery. Postoperative guidance helps patients manage recovery while abroad.