Dr. Jonathan Masson · Medellín, Colombia
Breast Surgery in Medellín, Colombia
A medical consultation helps define whether augmentation, lift or reduction could be appropriate according to anatomy, health and personal goals.
Breast surgery includes three different procedures: augmentation adds volume with implants, a breast lift raises the breast and the areola, and a reduction decreases size and weight. They can be combined. Dr. Jonathan Masson defines which one suits you in an individual consultation. Surgery takes place at AC Quirófanos or Quirófanos 2Sur in Medellín, facilities listed in Colombia’s health provider registry (REPS).
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| Procedure | What it does | Usual scar |
|---|---|---|
| Breast augmentation | Adds volume with implants. It does not correct significant sagging. | In the fold under the breast. |
| Breast lift | Raises the breast and the areola. It can be combined with implants. | Around the areola, vertical or anchor-shaped. |
| Breast reduction | Decreases size and weight, and also lifts. | Around the areola, vertical or anchor-shaped. |
Before surgery
We recommend a stable weight and not smoking for at least 6 weeks before and 6 weeks after surgery. It is not a good time during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if there is a breast lump that has not been studied. In Colombia the law prohibits cosmetic surgery for anyone under 18.
Recovery
| When | What to expect |
|---|---|
| First days | Relative rest; light daily activities resume around the third day. |
| Week 1 to 2 | Return to office work. |
| First month | Sports or surgical bra day and night. |
| Weeks 3 to 6 | Sports and arm effort, as Dr. Masson allows. |
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Before and after
1 / 13Patients of Dr. Jonathan Masson. Photos published with each patient’s written consent. Results vary from person to person; images are not retouched and are not a promise of results. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited.
What is reviewed during the consultation?
- Medical history and current health information.
- Anatomy and the characteristics relevant to the consultation.
- Personal goals, questions and realistic expectations.
Why is every case individual?
There is no single plan for breast surgery. The information, indication and possible alternatives depend on the findings of each consultation.
What can the doctor define?
Only Dr. Jonathan Masson can define whether breast surgery is appropriate, the scope of a possible plan, the required preparation and the follow-up for a specific person.
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Information for an informed consultation
This page is intended for people seeking medical guidance about breast-surgery options.
Your questions, answered
How long is the recovery?
Light daily activities resume around the third day and office work between the first and second week. Sports and arm effort wait between 3 and 6 weeks. A sports or surgical bra is worn day and night during the first month.
Do implants last a lifetime?
They are not for life, but they do not have a fixed replacement date either. About 1 in 10 patients is estimated to need another surgery within 10 years. With silicone implants, an ultrasound or MRI is recommended 5 to 6 years after surgery and then every 2 to 3 years, even without symptoms.
How is the size chosen?
It is chosen with chest measurements, skin quality and the amount of your own tissue, plus what the patient wants to achieve. An exact cup size cannot be promised, because the result depends on each body.
Are augmentation and lift the same?
No. An implant adds volume but does not correct significant sagging. A breast lift raises the breast and the areola. They can be combined. If you plan more pregnancies, we recommend waiting for the lift.
What scars remain?
It depends on the technique: in the fold under the breast for augmentation, and around the areola, vertical or anchor-shaped for lifts and reductions. They are permanent and mature over at least one year.
Can I breastfeed? Does sensation change?
With implants, most women keep the ability to breastfeed. A reduction can make it harder. Nipple sensation can change and, in some patients, the change is permanent.
What are the risks?
Infection (less than 1 in 1,000), bleeding (less than 1 in 100), capsular contracture (hardening around the implant), rupture and sensation changes. There is a rare lymphoma associated mainly with textured implants (BIA-ALCL); see your doctor if new swelling, a lump or a lymph node appears. If you have implants, always say so when you get a mammogram.
When is it not a good time for surgery?
During pregnancy or breastfeeding, if there is a breast lump that has not been studied, or if you smoke and cannot stop. We recommend not smoking for at least 6 weeks before and 6 weeks after surgery. In Colombia the law prohibits cosmetic surgery for anyone under 18, even with parental permission.
Is breast surgery right for me?
That can only be determined after reviewing your medical information, anatomy and goals during a consultation.
Is a price published on this page?
No. The final value is defined after the consultation because it depends on the indicated procedure, complexity, surgical time and each person’s needs.
What should I bring to the consultation?
Bring your questions and relevant medical information. Dr. Jonathan will explain what additional information is needed for your case.
Remember. This information is general. It does not replace a medical consultation: each case is evaluated individually.
Author and medical reviewer: Dr. Jonathan Masson, physician (Universidad Libre de Barranquilla) and specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Cirugía Plástica y Reparadora), with a specialist title certified by the Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, and the Colegio de Médicos de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, and a specialist certificate from the Ministerio de Salud de la Nación, Argentina; title validated in Colombia by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional (Resolution 006009 of 2023). Publication and last review: September 29, 2026.
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In-person care: Calle 33 #43-85, Torre Metropolitan Salud, office 823, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. Phone and WhatsApp: +57 300 116 7412. Email: drmassoncirujanoplastico@gmail.com. ReTHUS registry name: Yonathan Masson Lezama.
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