Dhara Clinic

Dhara Clinic is a private plastic surgery facility in central Bogotá, Colombia. The center focuses on aesthetic facial and body procedures. Its building houses dedicated spaces for consultations, surgery, and immediate recovery.

Accreditations and Professional Qualifications

The clinic holds official approval from the Bogotá Health Secretary. Dr. Alberto Arévalo leads surgical practices. He is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. Dr. Arévalo maintains certifications with several professional organizations:

• Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery
• International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
• The Aesthetic Society (ASAPS)

These certifications show that the clinic follows international safety standards in aesthetic surgery.

Facial Aesthetic Surgery

The facility specializes in facial rejuvenation and contouring. Before surgery, patients receive a personalized evaluation. Specialists analyze facial proportions and skin type, then perform procedures to address aging or structural concerns:

• Rhinoplasty – including tip-only and closed techniques
• Facelifts – full facial rejuvenation and mini facelifts
• Blepharoplasty – eyelid surgery
• Bichectomy – cheek reduction surgery
• Mentoplasty – chin surgery
• Otoplasty – ear surgery

Recovery involves applying local cold to manage swelling and bruising. Patients typically return to normal routines between the 4th and 6th week.

Body Contouring and Breast Surgery

The surgical team performs body-contouring procedures to improve shape and volume. Breast augmentation is a primary service, often using inflatable saline implants. Surgeons place prostheses through a submammary incision or the axilla. This minimizes visible scarring. Other body procedures include:

• Breast lift (mastopexy)
• Liposuction – including laser, tumescent, and 360-degree techniques
• Abdominoplasty – tummy tuck surgery
• Gynecomastia surgery
• Facial fat transfer

Breast surgeries are outpatient procedures under general anesthesia. Postoperative recovery often includes specialized physiotherapy, such as lymphatic drainage massage, during the first three weeks.

Clinic Infrastructure and Technology

The clinic is organized into functional zones that support patient flow from consultation to recovery:

• 7 operating rooms on the 5th floor
• 10 postoperative rooms for temporary surgical recovery
• Consultation offices on the 3rd floor for evaluations and follow-ups

This layout lets the medical team manage the entire surgical process in one location. Housing both operating theaters and recovery rooms keeps biosecurity under tight control.

Services for International Patients

Dhara Clinic coordinates all postoperative care on-site, so patients traveling from abroad receive support in one place. The medical team provides detailed recovery guidance, including timelines for resuming activities like gym routines or swimming. Follow-up appointments and evaluations happen in the same facility where surgery was performed.