Breast surgery in Bogotá – Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Erika Gutiérrez
Mammoplasty is a set of surgical procedures that permanently transforms the contour of the breast, restoring harmony, proportion, and confidence. Dr. Erika Gutiérrez, a certified plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgeon and member of the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgeons, performs breast augmentations, reductions, lifts, and explantations in Bogotá, focusing on long-lasting results through the retromuscular or dual plane technique. With over 6,000 patients treated and training from the University of La Sabana and FUCS, she currently serves as a faculty member at the University of Sinú and in the burn and facial trauma unit at Simón Bolívar Hospital. Dr. Gutiérrez combines aesthetic judgment and medical rigor to achieve completely natural results, tailored to the anatomy and expectations of each patient.
What is Mammoplasty?
Mammoplasty is the surgical procedure that modifies the size, shape, and position of the breast. It can be aesthetic (to increase, reduce, or lift) or reconstructive (explantation, correction of asymmetries). Depending on the objectives, Dr. Gutiérrez determines whether the most appropriate procedure is augmentation with implants, reduction, mastopexy, or explantation, and whether it is advisable to combine them in a single session.
Dr. Erika Gutiérrez evaluates each case individually to recommend the most suitable procedure based on the anatomy, medical history, and goals of each patient.
Types of mammoplasty performed by Dr. Erika Gutiérrez
Breast Augmentation
Increase the volume and improve the projection of the breast using high cohesivity silicone implants, autologous fat, or a combination of both. Retromuscular or dual plane placement for natural and long-lasting results.
Breast Reduction
Indicated for breast hypertrophy. Removes excess glandular tissue, fat, and skin, relieving back pain, chafing, and postural difficulties.
Mastopexy (Lift)
Repositions breast tissue and removes excess skin. Restores firmness and a higher position to the breast. Can be combined with implants to regain volume.
Explantation
Removal of breast implants due to capsular contracture, rupture, aesthetic change, or medical indication. Can be combined with mastopexy to restore shape.
Are you a candidate for mammoplasty?
Dr. Erika Gutiérrez conducts a personalized evaluation during your consultation. In general, the following are good candidates:
• Women over 18 years old with completed breast development.
• Those who wish to increase the volume or improve the projection of their breasts.
• Patients with breast hypertrophy that causes physical or postural discomfort.
• Women with breast ptosis (drooping) after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss.
• Patients who wish to remove or change existing implants.
• Candidates in good general health, with realistic expectations and no active smoking.
How is mammoplasty performed with Dr. Erika Gutiérrez?
1. Preoperative consultation and design: Dr. Gutiérrez evaluates breast anatomy, the percentage of glandular tissue, breast sagging, and the patient's goals. Standardized clinical photographs are taken, and the results are planned.
2. Preoperative exams: Laboratories, cardiovascular assessment, and mammography or ultrasound if applicable based on age and medical history.
3. Surgery under general anesthesia: Duration of 1 to 3 hours depending on the type of procedure. Implant placement is preferably done in retromuscular or dual plane for better integration and durability.
4. Hospital recovery: Discharge on the same day or with one night of observation depending on the case.
5. Postoperative follow-up: Check-ups at 7, 30, 90 days, and one year to monitor progress and the final result.
Recovery and postoperative care
Relative rest. Mild discomfort controlled with medication. Use of surgical bra from the first day.
Suture removal. Gradual return to non-physical daily activities.
Return to work in sedentary jobs. Inflammation progressively decreasing.
Avoid high-impact exercise and lifting heavy objects. Results becoming increasingly visible.
Full physical activity allowed. Final result between 3 and 6 months postoperative.
Use of surgical bra for 4 to 6 weeks, avoid direct sun exposure on scars, scar massages as per medical advice.
Results – What to expect from a mammoplasty?
The results of mammoplasty are permanent. The retromuscular or dual plane approach used by Dr. Gutiérrez ensures a natural integration of the implant with the tissue, reducing the risk of capsular contracture and maximizing long-term durability. In her gallery, you can see real results in patients with different morphologies and procedures.
Why choose Dr. Erika Gutiérrez for your breast augmentation in Bogotá?
More than 6,000 patients treated. Professor at the University of Sinú specializing in Plastic Surgery.
Bogotá, Colombia – a leader in plastic surgery in Latin America with internationally competitive prices
Care for national and international patients with available logistical coordination. Standard and premium packages
Personalized evaluation, simulation of results, complete postoperative follow-up
PRetromuscular or dual plane: greater natural integration, lower risk of capsular contracture, long-lasting results
Plastic surgeon from FUCS, member of the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions – Breast Augmentation in Bogotá
Responses from Dr. Erika Paola Gutiérrez Rodríguez, certified plastic surgeon and member of the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgeons.
How much does a breast augmentation cost in Bogotá?
The cost depends on the specific procedure. Primary breast augmentation starts at $3.200 USD, and breast lift or explantation starts at $ 4.700 USD. Since the cost depends on surgical time, degree of difficulty, and the type of implant the patient desires, implants can range from standard to those that closely resemble natural breasts, which have a higher cost. Dr. Erika Gutiérrez defines the exact value during the evaluation consultation. Colombia offers international surgical quality at significantly more competitive prices than in the U.S. or Europe.
How long does recovery from breast surgery take?
The initial recovery is 5 to 7 days for daily activities. Return to work in sedentary jobs occurs between days 7 and 14. Full physical activity resumes from the second month. The final result is achieved between 3 and 6 months postoperatively.
What is dual plane in mammoplasty?
The dual plane technique is an implant placement method where the upper and lower parts are covered by the pectoral muscle and the middle or central part by the breast gland. It combines the best of both planes: strong upper and lower coverage to ensure the implant's position lasts much longer and better projection of the upper pole with an impeccable degree of naturalness. Dr. Gutiérrez uses it along with the retromuscular plane to maximize durability and naturalness.
How long do breast implants last?
Modern high-cohesion silicone implants have a lifespan of 15 to 20 years in most cases. They do not have a fixed expiration date, but periodic follow-up with ultrasound every 2 to 3 years is recommended.
Is breast surgery safe in Colombia?
Yes. Dr. Erika Gutiérrez is a certified member of the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgeons. The procedures are performed in accredited clinics in Bogotá with international safety protocols and specialized anesthesiologists.
Can I breastfeed after breast augmentation surgery?
In most cases, yes, it is possible. The surgical technique used preserves the glandular structures and milk ducts. However, the ability to breastfeed depends on individual factors that are evaluated during the preoperative consultation.
What is the difference between mastopexy and breast augmentation?
Mastopexy lifts and reshapes the breast without changing its volume. Breast augmentation increases volume through implants. Many patients benefit from both combined procedures when there is simultaneous ptosis and volume loss.
Can I combine breast augmentation with other procedures?
Yes. Breast surgery is often combined with liposuction and abdominoplasty as part of a Mommy Makeover, which allows multiple areas to be addressed in a single surgical session optimizing recovery, or it can be combined with breast augmentation if the patient desires.
When can I return to work after breast surgery?
In sedentary jobs, most patients can return between day 7 and day 14 postoperatively. For physical jobs, the return is evaluated on a case-by-case basis, generally between weeks 4 and 6.
Do you treat international patients for breast augmentation?
Yes. Dr. Erika Gutiérrez treats patients from Colombia, Latin America, the United States, Canada, and Spain, among others, with logistical coordination for medical tourism. The website is available in Spanish, English, and French.