Diego Franco em Medelhim

With breast procedures that can include augmentation, breast lift, and explantation of implants, Diego Franco’s work is built around the full arc of change—from planning to recovery. As a specialist at Dr. Diego Franco (Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery) in Pereira, he concentrates on breast enhancement and reconstruction, facial rejuvenation, and body contouring for international patients. The clinic describes him as a board-certified plastic surgeon in Colombia and highlights his 15+ years of experience in Pereira. Care is presented as continuous, with integral guidance before, during, and after the procedure. Across the clinic’s services, the approach is procedure-specific: for breast enlargement, the practice discusses choosing implant size and using techniques intended to avoid direct implant manipulation. For breast lifts, it distinguishes mastopexy with implants from mastopexy without implants, including repositioning of the nipple-areola complex. In body contouring, the clinic outlines abdominoplasty aftercare—such as daily compression garment use and monitoring drain sites—to support recovery and skin retraction. For facial rejuvenation, it describes facial lifting (ritidoplasty) as a step-by-step process that includes repositioning facial structures and removing excess skin.

Education

• University of Manizales — medical training (graduate, as stated on the clinic’s site).

Work experience

• 15+ years of plastic surgery experience in Pereira (as stated on the clinic’s site).

Clinical focus and techniques

At the Pereira clinic, the surgical portfolio centers on breast surgery, facial rejuvenation, and body contouring, with detailed perioperative guidance for recovery.

• Breast augmentation (mammaplasty), including implant selection and techniques described as avoiding implant manipulation.
• Mastopexy (breast lift), including mastopexy with implants and mastopexy without implants.
• Breast implant removal (explantation of breast implants), with postoperative care guidance.
• Rhinoplasty (nose surgery), including recovery timelines described as 1–2 weeks of incapacity for many patients.
• Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), with aftercare instructions such as daily compression garment use and drain-site monitoring.
• Liposuction and liposculpture (body contouring), including mention of vibro-liposuction (power-assisted liposuction) using the MicroAire system, plus ultrasonic, radiofrequency-assisted, and laser lipolysis options.
• Facelift / ritidoplasty, including the Deep Plane method, minilifting facial, MACS lift, and SMAS plication described by the clinic.

Professional societies and certifications

• Certified plastic surgeon in Colombia (as stated on the clinic’s official materials).

Courses and advanced training

• Advanced studies in universities in Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil (as described by the clinic).

Awards and recognition

• Award information is not stated in the provided evidence.

For international patients, the clinic emphasizes bilingual support. The practice is based in Pereira, Colombia, and provides a structured consultation pathway that includes guidance before, during, and after surgery.