Types of lifting and procedures performed by Dr. Erika Gutierrez

Facial Filler with Fat Membranes - Regenerative Surgery

Proprietary technique developed by Dr. Erika Gutierrez. It uses the patient's fat, rich in stem cells, processed into membranes and combined with platelet-rich fibrin (PRF). Unlike traditional lipofilling where fat is injected and can migrate, the membranes are placed exactly where the surgeon needs them, in a controlled and precise manner. Platelet-rich fibrin generates growth factors that improve the skin from within: it increases collagen, improves texture, and enhances tissue regeneration. Natural volume with a real regenerative effect. This is referred to as facial regenerative surgery.

Facial endolifting

Endolifting or laser endolift is a minimally invasive facial rejuvenation technique that uses laser fiber optics introduced under the skin to stimulate tissue retraction and collagen production, without visible incisions. It is indicated for patients with mild to moderate sagging who seek a natural result with a shorter recovery time than surgical lifting. Dr. Gutiérrez evaluates in consultation whether facial endolifting is the most suitable alternative based on the degree of sagging, skin quality, and patient goals, or if a mini lifting or rhytidoplasty is recommended for greater durability.

Upper Third Lift

Correction of eyebrow ptosis and forehead wrinkles. It addresses the scalp region to elevate the eyebrows and smooth the horizontal lines of the forehead and glabella, returning a more rested and youthful look. Foxy eyes can also be performed in this procedure.

Mid Third Lift

Correction of malar descent, nasolabial folds, and loss of volume in the mid-face area. It is often combined with fat membranes to restore volume using the patient's own tissue.

Double chin liposuction and chin surgery

The double chin liposuction or chin surgery is the liposuction procedure of the submandibular area to eliminate excess localized fat under the chin, define the cervicomandibular angle, and improve the contour of the neck and jawline. It is one of the facial surgeries with the greatest aesthetic impact per treated area and minimal recovery. Dr. Gutiérrez performs double chin liposuction in Bogotá as an individual procedure with local anesthesia or sedation —on an outpatient basis— or combined with lower third lifting, cervicoplasty, or full facial lifting for comprehensive results. It can also be combined with facial liposuction in other areas (cheeks, double chin, grooves) for a global remodeling of the facial contour. Ideal for patients who want to reduce the double chin, lower the double chin, or improve neck definition without major surgery.

Forehead lift

The forehead lift is the surgical procedure that corrects eyebrow ptosis, smooths forehead and glabellar wrinkles, and returns a more rested and youthful appearance. It can be performed openly or endoscopically. Dr. Gutiérrez frequently performs it combined with upper third lifting or with full facial lifting.

Lower Third and Neck Lift

Correction of mandibular sagging, platysmal bands of the neck, and excess cervical skin. Defines the cervicomandibular angle and restores the jawline. Minimally invasive procedure indicated for mild to moderate sagging. Primarily corrects the lower third of the face and neck with shorter incisions and faster recovery.

Complete Facial Lifting / Rhytidectomy with Deep Plane technique

A complete procedure that addresses the three thirds of the face acting on the deep musculoaponeurotic layer (SMAS). Indicated for moderate to severe laxity. Lasting results of 10 to 15 years.

How much does a facial lift, double chin liposuction, or endolifting cost in Colombia? Price and variables

If you are looking for how much a facial lift costs in Colombia, how much a double chin liposuction costs, or the price of endolifting in Bogotá, the value depends on several factors:

Type of procedure: The mini facial lift price starts from $12,300,000 COP. The complete rhytidoplasty (facelift) starts from $21,900,000 COP. The double chin liposuction as an independent procedure has an additional cost depending on the volume and if it is combined with neck lifting or cervicoplasty. The endolifting and fat membranes have prices that Dr. Gutiérrez defines individually.

Combinations: If the lifting is combined with blepharoplasty, forehead lift, liposuction of the double chin, or facial harmonization, the total cost is optimized by being performed in a single surgical session.

Colombia vs. abroad: The price of facial surgery in Colombia is between 2 and 4 times lower than in the U.S. or Europe, with the same safety standards. That’s why international patients choose aesthetic clinics in Bogotá and plastic surgeons like Dr. Gutiérrez. The price includes fees, anesthesia, operating room, and postoperative care. No hidden charges. The exact value is confirmed in the initial assessment.

Fat membranes vs. traditional lipofilling vs. hyaluronic acid

Are you a candidate for a facial lift?

Dr. Erika Gutiérrez conducts a personalized assessment during the consultation. Generally, good candidates are:

• People between 40 and 70 years old with visible signs of aging who desire long-lasting results, or younger individuals who present marked laxity or wish to improve the position of their eyebrows or cheeks.

• Patients with laxity in the cheeks, jawline, or neck that do not respond to non-surgical treatments.

• Those who have lost facial contour definition, excess cervical skin, or deep facial grooves.

• Individuals with facial volume loss who are candidates for fat membranes for restoration with their own tissue.

• Candidates in good general health, without active smoking, with realistic expectations.

How is a facelift performed by Dr. Erika Gutiérrez?

1. Preoperative consultation and design: evaluation of ptosis, skin quality, bone structure, and volume deficit. Photographs and planning of the approach.

2. Preoperative tests: complete labs and anesthetic evaluation.

3. Surgery under general anesthesia: 2 to 5 hours depending on the type of facelift and combined procedures. Incisions in areas of natural concealment.

4. Hospital recovery: discharge with one night of observation in most cases.

5. Postoperative follow-up: check-ups at 5, 15, 30 days and at 3, 6 months and 1 year.

Results – What to expect from a facelift?

The results of a facelift last between 5 and 15 years depending on the type of procedure and the quality of the skin. The SMAS technique used by Dr. Gutiérrez works on the deep layers of the face — not just the skin — which ensures a natural result without the "stretched" appearance of superficial facelifts. The goal is not to erase the years, but to delay aging in a way that is consistent with each patient's features.

When combined with the technique of autologous fat membranes and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), the results go beyond structural rejuvenation: the skin improves its texture, increases collagen production, and regains volume with the patient's own tissue — facial regenerative surgery with results that progressively improve over time.

In the gallery, you will see real results in patients with different types of aging, various approaches by thirds, and combinations of facelifts with fat membranes.