It is not advisable to purchase airline tickets without having previously completed the essential medical and logistical steps.

• Confirmation of virtual assessment.
• Preliminary approval from the surgeon.
• Reserved surgical date.
• Confirmation of availability at the recovery house, if applicable.

The trip should facilitate a smooth arrival, with time for adaptation, in-person assessment, and preparation before surgery.

• Prefer direct flights when possible.
• Avoid long layovers or multiple connections.
• Arrive at least 3 to 5 days before the procedure, depending on the country of origin.
• Do not schedule an immediate return after surgery.

There are situations in which travel can pose a risk and should be reevaluated before proceeding with the process.

• If you have an active infection.
• If you have respiratory symptoms.
• If there is uncorrected anemia.

In body procedures, thrombosis prevention is a priority, especially for international patients who must take long flights.

• Use of anti-embolic stockings during flights.
• Controlled movement during long journeys.
• Adequate hydration.
• Strict adherence to medical instructions.

Transfers must be organized with safety and comfort in mind, especially in the postoperative phase.

• Organized airport transfer is recommended.
• Avoid public transport after surgery.
• Do not drive during the early recovery phase.

The days leading up to surgery are also part of the process. Accommodation should allow for rest, proximity, and adequate preparation.

• Accommodation close to the clinic.
• Quiet spaces.
• No strenuous activities.
• With the possibility of a companion if applicable.

A recovery house does not replace a hospital. It is an organized space for rest, schedule management, and structured support during the postoperative period.

• It is not a hospital.
• It is a space designed for rest and discipline.
• Facilitates adherence to follow-up and instructions.
• Helps maintain a more organized recovery.

The recommended time depends on the type of procedure. Not all patients or all surgeries have the same recovery pace.

• Facial procedures: minimum 10 to 12 days.
• Body procedures: minimum 15 to 20 days.
• Combined procedures: 15 days or more as medically indicated.

Before returning to your country, you must complete a final review and leave with clear instructions for your remote recovery.

• Final medical evaluation.
• Confirmation of fitness to fly.
• Clear remote care instructions.
• Virtual follow-up plan.

After returning, the process continues with structured remote follow-up, submission of progress reports when indicated, and an active communication channel.

Surgery is not tourism. Colombia may be the destination, but the core of the process is your safety.

At Mentoring Medic, we do not organize medical vacations. We structure responsible surgical processes, where every decision must respond to medical criteria, adequate timing, and genuine support.