Carolina Hoyos

Carolina Hoyos’ approach to breast explantation is built around restoring the breast’s natural “drop” shape, with careful repositioning of the breast tissue toward the upper and central chest. As a specialist at Zoul Medical Group (Dr. Carolina Hoyos) in Medellín, she treats plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic cases with an emphasis on ethical, personalized decision-making. The clinic also highlights long-term post-operative follow-up, with the option of in-person or virtual control visits for patients abroad. Her surgical focus includes explantation and breast reconstruction, including secondary procedures and correction of complications, as well as breast lift (mastopexy) and both breast reduction and augmentation. For patients dealing with injectable material complications, she performs open biopolymer removal—an approach chosen because the material tends to disperse and integrate into tissues, making closed extraction less effective. Pre-operatively, she uses magnetic resonance imaging to identify the amount and location of the material, then plans the safest route for removal. On the facial side, the practice lists procedures such as Rhinoplasty, Blepharoplasty, rejuvenation of the orbit, and facial rejuvenation (lifting face and neck). For non-surgical rejuvenation, patients can choose options including hyaluronic acid for lips, under-eye areas, and facial contouring, as well as Botox, and biostimulation with Radiesse and Sculptra. For skin laxity and contour concerns, the clinic references Retraction (RETRACTION) as part of its treatment menu.

Education

• University of Antioquia — Medical degree; graduated among the 10 best students of her promotion and received multiple academic recognitions.
• University of Antioquia — Specialization in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; graduated in 2017 with Magna Cum Laude for her thesis.
• Universidad Cardenal Herrera (Spain) — Diploma in Dermatologic Oncology, focused on advanced diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer.
• Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (Mexico) — Advanced course in Micro-surgery (2020), mentored by Dr. Eric Santamaría Linares.

Work experience

• clinic Las Vegas and clinic Vida — worked in clinical settings prior to her current practice at Zoul Medical Group.

Clinical focus and techniques

At Zoul Medical Group, Carolina Hoyos’ practice spans surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation, body contouring, and complex reconstructive work. The clinic also describes personalized planning and long-term post-operative monitoring, including virtual follow-up when needed.

• Explantation and breast reconstruction, including lift techniques via the areola or J-shaped / inverted T scar approaches.
• Open biopolymer removal, using MRI pre-op to map the amount and location of the material.
• Facial rejuvenation (lifting face and neck).
• Blepharoplasty (eyelid correction) combined with Retraction (RETRACTION) and facial lipoinjection in listed case examples.
• Rhinoplasty and non-surgical nose correction.
• Hyaluronic acid for lips, under-eye areas, and facial contouring.
• Retraction (RETRACTION) for laxity/skin concerns.
• Bio-stimulation with Radiesse and Sculptra.

Professional societies and certifications

• National “ECAES – Saber Pro” Best in Medicine (2011), awarded by the Ministry of Education of Colombia.

Academic output

Her academic record includes graduation honors in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 2017 (Magna Cum Laude) and national recognition in Medicine for the 2011 ECAES – Saber Pro competition.

Courses and advanced training

• Advanced course in Micro-surgery — Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (2020), under mentorship of Dr. Eric Santamaría Linares.
• Diploma in Dermatologic Oncology — Universidad Cardenal Herrera (Spain).

Awards and recognition

• National Best ECAES – Saber Pro in Medicine (2011) — Ministry of Education of Colombia.

Carolina Hoyos consults in Spanish (the clinic content is presented in Spanish) and treats patients from abroad, with follow-up available in-person or virtually. Her procedures are performed in Medellín at InterQuirófanos, a facility described as having more than 15 years of experience, international Joint Commission quality certification, and the possibility of post-operative hospitalization for 1–2 days when needed. Patients can book through the clinic’s consultation scheduling pathway and receive guidance starting from the first appointment discussion.