Julián Trujillo Piedrahita

With more than 10,000 facial cases across surgery and clinical follow-up, Julián Trujillo Piedrahita builds his facial plastic practice around planning that begins from day one. At the clinic in Cali, he works across facial plastic surgery and otorhinolaryngology (ENT), treating function and appearance as inseparable. His surgical diary is intentionally limited and booked in advance, reflecting a patient-by-patient approach that prioritizes safety and recovery logistics. He has performed the deep plane facelift since 1995, after training alongside pioneers of the technique in the United States. Beyond surgery, he shares his methods through lectures and specialist meetings, and in 2025 he was recognized as an Honorary Member by the Colombian Academy of Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for scientific work and continuing medical education. For international patients, the clinic coordinates recovery houses and accommodation in Cali and provides support during the first days based on the procedure and patient preferences. In rhinoplasty, he treats both women and men, including male rhinoplasty, and he explains recovery timelines in detail (for example, weeks 2–3 for return to office work and months 6–12 for final definition, slower in thicker skin).

Education

• Trained in the United States with pioneers of the deep plane facelift (1995).

Work experience

• Specialist at the clinic in Cali, providing facial plastic surgery and ENT surgery with 30+ years of practice.

Clinical focus and techniques

At the clinic, the focus is on facial rejuvenation and rhinoplasty with a functional-and-aesthetic mindset, supported by structured planning and follow-up. Procedures are tailored to the patient’s anatomy and goals, with recovery guidance provided before surgery.

• Deep plane facelift (performed since 1995), aimed at facial rejuvenation using the deep plane technique.
• Rhinoplasty, including male rhinoplasty, with surgical analysis and criteria explained to patients.
• Facial rejuvenation using deep plane methods.
• Facelift (including deep plane facelift approaches) for facial reshaping.
• Facial fillers (facial rejuvenation fillers), with counseling on risks such as inflammation, infections, nodules, and fibrosis.
• Autologous facial fat transfer (facial fat grafting) for facial volume and more natural integration.
• Reconstructive rhinoplasty for functional improvement when there are sequelae from trauma, previous surgeries, or structural alterations.

Professional societies and certifications

• Honorary Member — Colombian Academy of Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (2025).

Courses and advanced training

• Invited speaker at the II Workshop Internacional de rhinoplasty y Cirugía Plástica Facial “Rino Sin Fronteras” (Ciudad del Este, Paraguay).
• Participated in the II Workshop Internacional “Rinos sin Fronteras” in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay.
• Presented a conference titled “Frontoplastia y Cejaplastia: Diferentes Técnicas Según Cada Caso” at accpre2026.

Awards and recognition

• Honorary Member (2025) — Colombian Academy of Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

For international patients, the clinic supports travel planning by coordinating recovery houses and accommodation in Cali and offering guidance during the first days after surgery. The doctor’s materials emphasize clear recovery expectations for rhinoplasty (splint and relative rest in week 1; return to office work in weeks 2–3; final definition around months 6–12). Consultations are arranged through the clinic team, including initial contact via WhatsApp for planning and next steps.