
Cartagena, Colombia
✔ Board-certified plastic surgeon
✔ Certified clinics in Cartagena, Colombia
✔ Structured process for international patients
Refined Body Contouring
Liposuction is designed to remove localized fat deposits that do not respond to diet or exercise, allowing for a more balanced and proportionate body contour.
Each procedure is carefully planned based on your anatomy, goals, and medical evaluation, focusing on natural and harmonious results.
Personalized Approach for Men and Women
Liposuction can be performed in both men and women, with a surgical approach adapted to each body type.
Men often seek improved definition in areas such as the abdomen, waist, and chest, while women commonly focus on contouring the abdomen, waist, and curves — always respecting natural proportions.
Possibility to Combine Procedures
Depending on your medical evaluation, liposuction may be combined with other surgical procedures such as breast surgery, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, or as part of a Mommy Makeover.
This allows qualified patients to optimize recovery time and overall results under a single, well-planned surgical approach.
Advanced Surgical Technology
At Fulvio Correa Plastic Surgery, advanced technology is used to enhance precision and improve recovery.
Techniques such as vibration-assisted liposuction and skin retraction systems help achieve better definition while minimizing tissue trauma and postoperative discomfort.
Structured Recovery for International Patients
One of the main concerns for patients traveling from the United States is having enough time for surgery and recovery.
For this reason, we offer a structured care and recovery plan, including access to our Recovery House, a space designed to support proper postoperative care in a safe and controlled environment.
This approach allows patients to recover comfortably before returning home.
Dr. Fulvio is the best, an excellent professional and person. He understood perfectly what I wanted and made it a reality. I highly recommend him, 100% recommended. If you are looking for a professional who provides safety, excellent results, and also a satisfying pre and post-operative experience because his entire team is wonderful, I had a unique experience with Dr. Fulvio
Jesica Mendoza
I can say that Dr. Fulvio and his team are the best. From the first virtual appointment I had with the doctor and his coordinator Yalisma, they inspired confidence and made me feel comfortable. His entire team are professionals who give you the attention you deserve. I recommend him 100 percent; he is the best
Niurka coffie
Dr. Fulvio was very professional and knowledgeable. He made me feel very comfortable and was able to give me exactly what I wanted. My experience so far is that this is a doctor who truly cares about each patient as an individual and clearly loves his work. Thank you very much! Highly recommend. His team was incredible, and Yarima is simply the best! Check out his work; you won't be disappointed
Sandra Bustos
Liposuction is a body contouring surgical procedure designed to remove localized fat deposits that do not respond to diet or exercise. It is not a weight-loss solution, but a technique used to refine body shape and improve proportions.
This procedure is commonly performed on areas such as the abdomen, waist, thighs, arms, back, and neck. Through small, discreet incisions, excess fat is carefully removed to create a more balanced and natural-looking silhouette.
Liposuction is ideal for patients who maintain a healthy lifestyle but struggle with stubborn fat in specific areas. Every case requires a personalized medical evaluation to determine candidacy and define the safest surgical approach.
When considering liposuction abroad, choosing an experienced and properly trained surgeon is essential.
Dr. Fulvio Correa is a certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in body contouring procedures, known for delivering safe, precise, and natural results for international patients.

Dr. Fulvio Correa is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 10 years of experience in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cartagena and completed advanced training in Aesthetic, Traumatology, and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at the prestigious Ivo Pitanguy Institute in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
After obtaining his board certification, Dr. Correa returned to Colombia, where he established his private practice in Bogotá and Cartagena, working with a highly trained medical team committed to continuous scientific and technical improvement.
Dr. Correa’s approach is based on personalized surgical planning, medical safety, and natural-looking results, offering a comprehensive range of facial, breast, and body procedures, as well as selected non-surgical treatments.
His work is focused on helping patients improve their quality of life, restore confidence, and achieve balanced, harmonious results — always respecting individual anatomy and expectations.
At Dr. Fulvio Correa Plastic Surgery, we offer a structured and personalized approach designed specifically for patients traveling from abroad.
Our process begins with a medical consultation (virtual or in person), where Dr. Correa personally evaluates your case, answers your questions, and understands your goals.
Based on this evaluation, a customized surgical and care plan is created, which may include:
Medical and surgical care
Insurance coverage
Transportation and accommodation coordination
Meals and 24/7 nursing support
Post-operative care and follow-up
Throughout the entire process, our team remains by your side — before, during, and after surgery — ensuring clear communication, proper recovery, and continuous support.
This structured approach allows international patients to focus on their recovery with confidence, knowing that every step has been carefully planned and medically supervised.
Modern liposuction has evolved significantly, allowing for greater precision and improved recovery when performed with the appropriate techniques and technology.
At Dr. Fulvio Correa Plastic Surgery, advanced methods are used to enhance results while prioritizing patient safety.
These include techniques designed to improve fat removal accuracy, promote skin retraction, and reduce postoperative discomfort.
Rather than focusing on volume alone, the goal is refined body contouring with natural-looking results, adapted to each patient’s anatomy.
A medical consultation is an essential step before any liposuction procedure.
During this evaluation, Dr. Correa reviews your medical history, discusses your goals, and determines whether you are a suitable candidate for surgery.
For international patients, this consultation can be conducted virtually or in person, allowing you to receive medical guidance and clarity before planning your trip.
This step ensures that expectations, safety considerations, and surgical planning are fully aligned before moving forward.
As part of the medical evaluation, patients receive clear guidance on how to prepare for surgery, including lifestyle recommendations and medical considerations prior to the procedure.
Proper preparation plays a key role in achieving safe surgery and optimal recovery.
R: The pre-surgical tests that are frequently requested are hemogram, glycemia, BUN, creatinine, pregnancy test, coagulation tests, breast ultrasound, HIV, COVID PCR test, uroanlysis and electrocardiogram in order to evaluate the patient’s previous condition and ensure that he/she is a candidate for surgery. Some of these are indicated for patients with special health conditions.
R: Yes, a maximum of 3 procedures can be performed in the same surgical act, as it happens in the well known Mommy Makeover, in which liposuction + abdominoplasty + breast surgery is performed. Always taking into account the recommendations of the plastic surgery societies.
R: If you reside abroad you must travel to Colombia at least 2 days before your surgical procedure.
R: A "mommy makeover" is a cosmetic procedure that combines several surgeries to help restore a woman's body after pregnancy and childbirth. It usually includes a combination of procedures such as abdominoplasty, liposuction, breast lift, and other treatments tailored to the patient's needs.
R: Women who have had pregnancies and have experienced significant changes in their body, such as abdominal sagging, loss of breast volume or accumulation of fat in specific areas, are good candidates for a mommy makeover. It is important that they are in good general health and have realistic expectations about the results.
R: Yes, we have a recovery house where we offer nursing and food service during your stay before, during and after the surgical procedure, approximately 10 to 20 days. We also provide transportation service from the airport to the recovery house.
For the safety of patients there is a maximum BMI value allowed to perform cosmetic surgery in order to preserve the welfare of the patient.
R: The recovery time after a reduction mammoplasty is approximately two months, however, you can resume your daily activities after 15 days.
R: The recovery time after a breast pexy is approximately 2 months, however, you can resume your activities from the week following the procedure.
R: The recovery time after abdominoplasty is at least 2 months, however, you can return to your daily activities after 20 days.
Perform physical exercise after 1 month postoperatively.
Perform at least 20 lymphatic drainages, starting the day after the surgical procedure.
Do not consume foods such as grains and vegetables such as spinach.
Increase consumption of fiber-rich foods such as oatmeal, flaxseed and fruits such as papaya and pitaya.
Do not expose yourself to the sun for at least 1 month.
Make use of the compression garment, the first month for 24 hours a day and from the second month 12 hours a day.
Do not make physical effort, do not lift heavy objects.
R: You are a candidate for reduction mammoplasty when your breast tissue is abundant and you present symptoms such as low back pain. Also if you have sagging breast skin and want to lift your breasts without implants.
R: You are a candidate for liposculpture if you have localized fat accumulation in the abdominal region, flanks, back, arms and even legs, also if you do not have skin flaccidity. Remember that this is a surgery to contour the body, not to lose weight.
R: You are a candidate for abdominoplasty if you have flaccidity in the skin, which frequently occurs after pregnancies which causes distension, loss of elasticity of the abdominal skin, appearance of stretch marks and diastasis of the rectus abdominals. In 99% of the cases the abdominoplasty is accompanied by liposculpture in order to reshape areas like the waist and back.
R: You are a candidate for breast pexy when your breasts have lost their initial position, or when you have abundant breast tissue that causes loss elasticity of the skin what is known as breast ptosis ( falling of the breasts). This usually occurs after considerable weight changes or after pregnancy and breastfeeding.
R: The anesthesia of choice for aesthetic surgeries is general anesthesia because it ensures total control of the patient’s airway and therefore gives us greater security for the patient.
