Juan Botero Londoño

With breast implant removal (explantation) handled as a reconstruction-first process, patients come to Juan Botero Londoño with one clear goal: leaving the operating room with a chest that feels like “their own” again. As a specialist at the Juan Botero Londoño clinic in Medellín, he focuses on reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery, tailoring decisions to anatomy and expectations rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. His team works in a private-practice setting in the El Poblado area, with consultations planned around what patients want to achieve and what their tissues can safely support. Among the clinic’s signature services is explantation, including approaches that may involve removing the implant together with the capsule when that is the safest option for the case. For patients who have had breast cancer surgery, reconstruction after explantation is treated as part of the same surgical plan, not as an afterthought. The clinic also provides guidance for the full recovery timeline, including what to do after surgery to support healing and optimize results. Education and training are grounded in Colombian institutions: Juan Botero Londoño completed plastic surgeon training at Universidad CES and specialized in Plastic Surgery at Universidad de Antioquia. He is a member of the Sociedad Colombiana de Cirugía Plástica and also holds membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. In practice, he combines surgical planning with close postoperative follow-up, emphasizing that a successful operation is measured by how safe the journey is—not only by the final appearance.

Education

• Plastics training — Universidad CES (year not specified).
• Specialization in Plastic Surgery — Universidad de Antioquia (year not specified).

Work experience

• Specialist at Juan Botero Londoño clinic, Medellín (practice in reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery with an emphasis on breast reconstruction and explantation; more than 14 years of specialized practice).

Clinical focus and techniques

At the clinic, the surgical plan is built around implant type, tissue condition, and patient goals—especially for explantation cases, where reconstruction determines the final look and comfort.

• Breast implant removal (explantation), including reconstruction after explantation.
• In-block explantation (removing the implant and capsule together when indicated).
• Breast capsule removal as part of explantation (capsulectomy/capsulotomy approach within explantation planning).
• Liposuction for localized fat reduction and contouring.
• Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and abdominal marking for preoperative planning.

Professional societies and certifications

• Sociedad Colombiana de Cirugía Plástica (Member).
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons (Member).

Courses and advanced training

• Participation in national and international congresses is highlighted as part of ongoing training for modern explantation techniques (details not specified).

Awards and recognition

• No awards were listed in the available evidence.

For international patients, consultations are organized from Medellín and supported with practical guidance for travel planning and postoperative care. The clinic contact page lists phone numbers for WhatsApp and direct calls, and patients can reach the team to schedule a valuation appointment. The clinic’s approach is built around individualized planning, close follow-up, and clear explanations throughout recovery.