Plastic Surgeon Dr. Diego Franco, MD in Medellin, 050021

Name: Diego Franco, MD
Last name: Franco
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2011
Years experience: 12
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Diego Franco, MD
Address: Carrera 43A #3 sur – 130
Address suite: Torre 2 – Consultorio 519
Phone: +57 321 8736882
City: Medellin
Zip Code: 050021
Country: CO
Statement: My name is Dr. Diego Franco, I’m a distinguished plastic surgeon in Colombia with over 12 years of refined experience, specializing in advanced facelifts, mastopexy, and comprehensive body procedures. My direct approach prioritizes open and insightful conversations with my patients to align expectations and outcomes meticulously. Since Day 1, my commitment to excellence and individualized care has established me as a trusted expert in aesthetic transformation, ensuring optimal results harmonizing with each patient’s unique aspirations.
Consulting Fees: 0$
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Has Sponsored Offer : No
Clinical Privileges: 
  • Clínica IQ InterQuirófanos – Medellín, Colombia Clínica Quirófanos 2 Sur – Medellín, Colombia Clínica Ver Bien – Pereira, Colombia Clínica Artemisa – Manizales, ColombiaClínica Ciruláser Andes – Bogota, Colombia
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: Universidad de Manizales, Colombia
  • Medical: MD, Universidad de Manizales, Colombia 2005
Postdoc Training: 
  • Fellowships:
  • Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Rio Grande do Sul PUCRS, Brazil, 2012
  • Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Universidade Federal de Rio Grande do sul UFRGS, Brazil, 2012
GPS coordinates on map: 6.2010593,-75.5728782
Primary location: 
Location name: Medellín
State: 02
Country: CO
Map point: 6.2518,-75.5636

Diego Franco, MD

Treatments: 
  • Abdominal Etching
  • African American Rhinoplasty
  • Asian Rhinoplasty
  • Belly Button Surgery
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Fat Transfer
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reconstruction Revision
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Butt Augmentation
  • Butt Implants
  • Butt Lift
  • Calf Implant
  • Cellulaze
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • CO2 Laser
  • Collagen Injection
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Drainless Tummy Tuck
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eurosilicone Breast Implants
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Forehead Reduction
  • Fractional Laser
  • FUE Hair Transplant
  • G-Shot
  • Genioplasty
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Hair Loss Treatment
  • Hair Transplant
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • Labiaplasty
  • Laser Liposuction
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Reduction
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Liposuction Revision
  • Lower Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mastectomy
  • Mentor Breast Implants
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Nagor Breast Implants
  • Natrelle Breast Implants
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • O-Shot
  • Panniculectomy
  • Pec Implants
  • PRP for Hair Loss
  • PRP Injections
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Scar Removal
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Septoplasty
  • Sientra Breast Implants
  • Silhouette InstaLift
  • Silhouette Soft
  • Silicone Injection Removal
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Umbilical Hernia Repair
  • Vaginal Rejuvenation
  • Vaginoplasty
  • Vaser Liposuction

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.8
Profile views: 26278
Answer count: 91
Review count: 64
1 star count: 1
4 star count: 2
5 star count: 29
Total star count: 32
Star rating: 4.2855265870661
Photo count last three months: 130
Photo and answer count last three months: 130
Lead count last three months: 41
Profile created: Feb 15, 2018
Profile modified: Sep 28, 2023
Profile photo modified: Sep 28, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Preferred
Tier: Free-Unclaimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Jul 2, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Medellín, 02, CO. GPS coordinates: 6.2518,-75.5636

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Breast Augmentation (Jun 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implant Removal (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Abdominal Etching (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 2/5
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Pec Implants (Apr 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Jun 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposuction (Jan 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Brazilian Butt Lift Revision (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 2/5
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Jun 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction Revision (Jan 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposculpture (Jun 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposculpture (Aug 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Feb 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mommy Makeover (Sep 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Jun 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposculpture (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposculpture (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mommy Makeover (Jun 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposculpture (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Abdominal Etching (Sep 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposculpture (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mommy Makeover (Jun 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposuction (Jan 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Abdominal Etching (Jun 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $3900 – Apr 9, 2019
  • $3900 – Apr 9, 2019
  • $6300 – Feb 21, 2018 – Barrio El Poblado, Medellin

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

  • $4500 – Jun 4, 2019
  • $4500 – Jun 4, 2019
  • $4500 – Jun 4, 2019
  • $4500 – Jun 4, 2019
  • $4500 – Jun 4, 2019

Breast Implant Removal Prices

  • $9500 – Apr 10, 2023
  • $9500 – Apr 10, 2023
  • $9500 – Apr 10, 2023

Abdominal Etching Prices

  • $7000 – Aug 16, 2019 – Medellín, CO
  • $4500 – May 14, 2019
  • $7000 – Aug 16, 2019 – Medellín, CO
  • $7000 – Aug 16, 2019 – Medellín, CO
  • $5000 – Sep 17, 2019 – Medellín, CO
  • $5000 – Sep 17, 2019 – Medellín, CO
  • $5000 – Sep 17, 2019
  • $5000 – Sep 17, 2019
  • $4500 – May 14, 2019
  • $4500 – May 14, 2019

Liposuction Prices

  • $7000 – Jan 26, 2021
  • $5000 – Jul 28, 2022
  • $5000 – Jul 28, 2022
  • $5000 – Jul 28, 2022
  • $4000 – Sep 6, 2021
  • $4000 – Sep 6, 2021
  • $4000 – Sep 6, 2021
  • $7000 – Jan 26, 2021
  • $7000 – Jan 26, 2021
  • $7000 – Jan 26, 2021

Brazilian Butt Lift Revision Prices

  • $5000 – Sep 2023
  • $5100 – Jun 5, 2023
  • $5100 – Jun 5, 2023
  • $5100 – Jun 5, 2023
  • $5000 – Feb 2021
  • $5000 – Apr 2020

Liposculpture Prices

  • $3500 – Jul 19, 2018 – Barrio El Poblado, Medellin
  • $5000 – Feb 3, 2020
  • $5000 – Feb 3, 2020
  • $5000 – Feb 3, 2020
  • $3500 – Jul 19, 2018 – Barrio El Poblado, Medellin
  • $3500 – Jul 19, 2018 – Barrio El Poblado, Medellin

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $6700 – Sep 2023
  • $6000 – Mar 28, 2016 – Barrio El Poblado, Medellin
  • $6700 – Jan 2020
  • $6700 – Dec 2019
  • $6700 – Dec 2019
  • $6000 – Mar 28, 2016 – Barrio El Poblado, Medellin
  • $6000 – Mar 28, 2016 – Barrio El Poblado, Medellin
  • $6000 – Mar 28, 2016 – Barrio El Poblado, Medellin
  • $6000 – Mar 28, 2016 – Barrio El Poblado, Medellin
  • $6000 – Mar 28, 2016 – Barrio El Poblado, Medellin
  • $6000 – Mar 28, 2016 – Barrio El Poblado, Medellin
  • $6000 – Mar 28, 2016 – Barrio El Poblado, Medellin

Breast Implants Prices

  • $6300 – Feb 21, 2018 – Barrio El Poblado, Medellin
  • $6300 – Feb 21, 2018 – Barrio El Poblado, Medellin
  • $6300 – Feb 21, 2018 – Barrio El Poblado, Medellin
  • $6300 – Feb 21, 2018 – Barrio El Poblado, Medellin

Brazilian Butt Lift Prices

  • $3000 – Jul 26, 2017 – Medellin, CO

Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $4000 – Jun 1, 2019
  • $4000 – Jun 1, 2019
  • $4000 – Jun 1, 2019
  • $8000 – Nov 2019
  • $8000 – Nov 2019
  • $8000 – Nov 2019

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Do Hi-Def Lipo and SMART Lipo for abdominal and pectoral etching achieve the same goal or is one bette
Hi-Def Lipo or SMART Lipo? Which to use
May 14, 2019
Hola Jmo25,
Great question. Allow me to assist with a few definitions to understand more about the technique and what may be best for your case.
High Definition Liposuction is the technique we originated here in Colombia and as pioneers this technique has been the gold standard for high definition abdominal and pectoral etching around the world.
With that said the SMART lipo or laser assisted lipolysis has its pros and cons just as any instrument does however…
I’m seeing a slight deviation on my bridge! Is that deviation or swollen?
Deviated Septum, Asymmetry and Inflammation
May 14, 2019
Hola Emanuel85!
How far along are you post-op? Based on your photos it appears you still have inflammation and asymmetry.
For all cases at my practice we prefer you wait at least 6 to 12 months to see final results. The soft tissues and cartilage have memory and it is too soon to judge what the outcome will be from the rib cartilage used for the procedure.
I do not recommend silicone of any kind however fillers such as Hyaluronic Acid can be utilized to treat the asymmetry…
Am i a good candidate for a ‘daddy makeover’? I’m interested in getting a flat abdomen and fat removal
Daddy Makeover / Abdominal Etching and Fat Removal
Apr 9, 2019
Hola jayjay247!
Based on your photos submitted you appear to be a great candidate for the procedure.
In the city of Medellín, Colombia at my plastic surgery practice we approach cases like yours using Vaser High Definition Liposuction. For estimates on costs you can use RealSelf on our pages to receive quotes.
For all of my patients we include 10 post-op massages for post-op treatment to ensure the amount of fluid accumulation and inflammation below the skin is kept to a minimum….
Can I get ab etching if I have a small hernia?
Risks involved with performing Abdominal Etching with a Hernia
Apr 2, 2019
Hola Miraroyz!
It is possible however let’s look at the following:
1. The ultrasound of your abdomen is a wise choice before scheduling the surgery. One of the principal safety concerns we have as plastic surgeons is to minimize risks.
2. Depending on the size of hernia the risk of the cannula entering into that plane is increased no matter how careful one may be during the procedure. It may be best to have the hernia repaired before the abdominal etching or liposuction surgery.
…
Can a TT give me a flat, non-boxy shape be without having to have lipo to the flanks or tummy area? (p
Tummy Tuck vs. Tummy Tuck with Liposculpture
Apr 2, 2019
Hola Jenn 2.0!
Great question. The “HLT” Abdominoplasty or High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty is a technique we use that provides the highest lateral tension of the dermal flap and with the muscle repair to correct rectus diastasis we are able to bring in the waist and accentuate the curves. The results will depend on the amount of excess fat concentrated in the flanks and waist after the removal of the excess skin.
This may give you…
Had abdominal etching a year ago, it doesn’t look terrible but I think my abs look too fake. Is there
How to fix fake abdominal etching results
Mar 14, 2019
Hola dpd2017!
This is a procedure we perform a lot here in Colombia and one of the biggest factors to obtain optimal results is to ensure that the etching is not extremely deep to avoid the “Fake Abs” look.
When we see this the options available are:
1. Liposculpture to bring down the amount of fat that was left behind from the previous etching.
2. Losing weight helps with diminishing the appear of deep etching although this could be difficult for some patients.
In either case make sure you…
Can I avoid a lift and have a good result?
Breast Lift with Implants or Breast Augmentation
Feb 18, 2019
Hola ptozbreaker!
Currently based on the photos you submitted the areola complex is above the inframammary fold which is a good thing and can take you one step closer to an augmentation for volume and size. The implant size should be determined during your in-person consultation while discussing the pocket and skin envelope that needs to be filled.
One important item to remember is that to avoid saggy breasts in the future due to the weight of the implant a perioareolar or Benelli lift…

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