FRANCO AESTHETICS by ANGÉLICA FRANCO is a private plastic surgery practice in Bogotá, Colombia. The clinic provides personalized aesthetic, reconstructive, and gender-affirming surgical care. Every treatment plan begins with an individualized analysis. This balances patient comfort with aesthetic goals. The practice treats international patients and offers consultations in English and Spanish.
Professional Recognition and Academic Excellence
Dr. Angélica María Franco Cárdenas leads the clinic. She specializes in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery and is a Member of the Colombian Society of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Franco earned several academic distinctions throughout her medical career:
- First place in the National Medicine Contest in 2015
- ASCOFAME award for the best medical intern
- Highest academic average for her medical graduating class
Dr. Franco contributes to medical research with peer-reviewed publications. Her work covers post-bariatric quality-of-life evaluations and surgical complication prevention. She trained at Valle University, one of Colombia's major educational institutions.
Surgical Specialties and Methodologies
The practice focuses on body contouring and breast procedures. Specialists use the Liposculpture Full Tech protocol for body transformations. This method combines fat transfer with gluteal and hip molding to create a balanced silhouette. For postpartum recovery, the clinic offers Mommy makeover planning.
Mommy makeover procedures are tailored to each patient and may include:
- Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) to repair abdominal muscles
- Liposuction to remove localized fat deposits
- Mammaplasty to address changes in breast volume
- Pexia mamaria (breast lift) with or without implants
Breast surgery options include augmentation, lift procedures, and explantation with reconstruction. The clinic performs reconstruction without prostheses when needed. For transgender women, the practice offers thorax feminization. This can be combined with mammaplasty to achieve a feminine chest profile.
Aesthetic Medicine and Technology
The clinic uses CO2 Laser technology for non-surgical facial and body rejuvenation. This platform stimulates collagen production to improve skin texture and luminosity. It smooths fine lines and addresses acne scarring. Laser treatment may be combined with Vitamin C protocols to boost skin quality.
Surgeons follow the Postoperatorio 360 recovery model. This approach provides structured follow-up through every stage of healing. Patients receive specific scar care support, including silicone sheets for optimal healing. The medical team also guides patients on compression garments to support tissue during recovery.
International Patient Services
The clinic regularly treats patients traveling from abroad, including from Ireland. English-speaking staff support international visitors throughout their care. Patients receive a personalized medical evaluation before traveling to define the ideal procedure. Preparation starts before surgery with recommended supplements to reduce inflammation and speed recovery.