How to Vet a Cosmetic Surgeon Abroad

An ISAPS/board-certification verification process, applicable at any destination.

Bottom line up front: A specific, checkable verification process — board certification, hospital privileges, and outcome transparency — applies regardless of which destination you're considering.

The verification steps

1

Verify board certification independently

SCCP in Colombia, or the equivalent national board wherever you're considering — check the board's own registry, not just the surgeon's claim.

2

Check ISAPS membership where relevant

International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery membership indicates engagement with the broader international specialty community.

3

Verify hospital or facility privileges

Confirm the surgeon has privileges at the specific accredited facility where your procedure will occur.

4

Request before-and-after photos with consistent conditions

Consistent lighting and angles across multiple patients, not cherry-picked best results.

5

Ask directly about complication rates and revision policy

A confident, specific answer is a positive signal; evasiveness is a red flag.

Providers via colombiacosmeticsurgery.com and colombiabbl.co should support every step of this process without hesitation.

The Takeaway

Work through all five steps before booking — a legitimate surgeon at any destination will support this verification process readily.