The world of plastic surgery is constantly growing, and according to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), more than 10 million plastic surgeries were carried out in 2020. Although this figure is lower than that of the previous year due to the global pandemic of COVID-19. Colombia is a trending destination for plastic surgeries.
During 2020, the total plastic surgery procedures decreased by 10.9% compared to the year 2019. However, in the first months of 2021, increases of between 20% and 60% were recorded, depending on of the type of intervention.
This percentage is projected to continue to increase year after year due to the growing popularity of plastic surgeries. In addition, traveling to other countries in search of more favorable options has become more accessible.
In the ISAPS report, it is highlighted that in 2020, Colombia ranked fourth in Latin America as a destination for medical tourism and aesthetic procedures, after Brazil, Mexico and Argentina.
Colombia is power at the international level
During 2020, more than 208,000 plastic surgeries were performed in Colombia. Among the most popular procedures in the region are liposuction, breast augmentation, and buttock augmentation.
Colombia is recognized internationally as a power in plastic and aesthetic surgeries, thanks to the recognition it has received. This is due to the quality of plastic surgeons, competitive prices and the wide range of health services.
The country has approximately 1,300 highly qualified plastic surgeons with vast experience. These health professionals have a solid academic level, which allows them to timely satisfy the demand for plastic surgeries in the country.
Quality and prices in Colombia
In terms of costs, plastic surgeries in Colombia are significantly cheaper compared to other countries. According to Forbes magazine, foreigners can save between 30% and 60% compared to their original budgets.
Colombia leads the list as one of the most competitive destinations in terms of prices. The cost of a stay in the country is between 6,000 and 8,000 dollars, while in other countries it can cost between 10,000 and 20,000 dollars.
Thanks to the differences in the exchange rate, foreign visitors can clearly notice the difference in value in the procedures between their country of origin and Colombia.
Medical tourism packages
For foreigners, it is important to have packages that cover all your needs during your trip. For this reason, many plastic surgery clinics offer packages that include food, transportation from the airport to the hotel and the clinic, the surgery or the aesthetic procedure itself, hotel accommodation and special care.
Thanks to globalization, foreigners have access to extensive information online that allows them to choose the best surgeons, clinics and reasonable prices for their intervention.
Most people who are looking for these packages also want them to include the special care needed after surgery, such as medications, specialty clothes, and nursing care during recovery time.
Projection
Medical tourism in Colombia is projected to reach $990.5 billion in 2024, with an estimated 30% increase in coverage by 2032.
Colombia also stands out as a platform for exporting health services. Between 2013 and 2018, the country experienced a growth of 27%, which represented 57.4 million dollars.
According to Procolombia, 2.2% of foreigners who enter the country are tourists looking for health services. According to reports from the Colombian Ministry of Industry and Trade, it is estimated that the country could capture at least 2.8 million health tourists and generate income of at least 6.3 billion dollars by 2032
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