Post-bariatric surgery pricing in Bogotá staged program costs 2026

Question 1

How much does post-bariatric surgery cost in Colombia?

Accepted Answer

Brachioplasty is $12,000,000 COP (~$3,000 USD). Circumferential body lift is $20,000,000 COP (~$5,000 USD). Thigh lift (cruroplasty) is $14,000,000 COP (~$3,500 USD). Mastopexy without implant is $15,000,000 COP (~$3,750 USD). All prices are all-inclusive. Compare vs $25,000–$60,000 USD for equivalent staged procedures in the US.

Question 2

Can I combine multiple procedures in one trip to Colombia?

Accepted Answer

Some combinations are safe and are planned during the surgical consultation — for example, body lift combined with brachioplasty in selected patients with good health status. More extensive cases are staged across 2 trips, spaced 3–6 months apart. The surgeon determines what can safely be combined based on your specific health assessment and the extent of skin excess.

Question 3

Is post-bariatric surgery cheaper in Colombia than in the US?

Accepted Answer

Significantly. A circumferential body lift in the US costs $12,000–$25,000 all-in. The same procedure at ALMO Clinic is $20,000,000 COP (~$5,000 USD). For a full staged program, the Colombia total (including flights and accommodation) typically costs less than a single US procedure.

Question 4

Does post-bariatric surgery qualify for US insurance coverage?

Accepted Answer

Some post-bariatric procedures — particularly panniculectomy and sometimes brachioplasty — may qualify for coverage when skin folds cause documented infections, rashes, or functional limitations. The documentation requirements are strict and coverage is inconsistent. Many patients find the Colombia path faster, more predictable, and comparable in total cost even when insurance approval is theoretically possible.

Post-bariatric surgery pricing in Bogotá staged program costs 2026

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