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Dermatology · Trichology & hair transplant
Dr. Alejandro Castellanos
Dermatologist with a master's in trichology and hair transplantation. Laser treatments, injectables and FUE.
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Dermatology in Bogotá
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One coordinator from your first call to your flight home.
The team
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Clinical & pediatric dermatology
Dr. Daniela Marín Acevedo
Dermatologist with diplomas in pediatric dermatology and psychodermatology (CILAD). Skin, hair and nail conditions.
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Treatments
What they do, how long it takes and what it costs
Reference prices in US dollars, per session. Your exact price depends on your case and is confirmed after your consultation. Most skin treatments need only one day in Bogotá.
| Treatment | Led by | Session | Time in Colombia | Fly home | From (USD) |
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| Mole, wart and benign lesion removal (CO2 laser)Removes moles, warts and other benign lesions with numbing cream. One virtual check-up at 6 weeks. | Both | About 30 min | 1 day | Even with scabs, with a medical certificate | $120–$400, by number and size of lesions |
| Fractional CO2 facial resurfacingFull-face treatment for fine lines, texture, pores and skin quality. Sessions every 6–8 weeks, as many as you choose. | Both | 30–60 min | 7 days | Day 7 | $500 per session |
| Scar and stretch mark treatment (fractional CO2)Stimulates collagen to improve the thickness, firmness and look of scars and stretch marks. Sessions every 6–8 weeks. | Both | 30–60 min | 1 day (home care for 1 week) | Next day | $200–$500 per session |
| Rosacea, acne and melasma (Nd:YAG ColorMax laser)Reduces redness and pigment and evens skin tone. Sessions every 1–2 weeks. | Dr. Castellanos | About 30 min | 1 day per session | Same or next day | $300 per session |
| Sun spot removal (Nd:YAG ColorMax laser)Treats benign sun spots (lentigines). Small scabs fall off in 5–7 days. | Dr. Castellanos | About 30 min | 1 day per session | Same or next day | $200–$500 per session |
| Tattoo removal (Nd:YAG ColorMax laser)Black and other ink colors, including eyelids and eyebrows. Usually 3–5 sessions, 12–16 weeks apart. | Dr. Castellanos | 30–60 min | 1 day per session | Same or next day | $200–$500 per session |
| Excimer laserFor inflammatory skin conditions such as dermatitis, vitiligo, alopecia areata and psoriasis. Usually 3–6 sessions, one every 5 days. | Dr. Castellanos | About 20 min | Up to about 15 days | Same or next day | $50 per session |
| Botulinum toxin (Botox® or Dysport®)Upper-face lines ($500), masseter for teeth grinding ($600), tension headache or migraine ($700), excessive sweating ($800). Check-up and possible touch-up at day 15. | Dr. Castellanos | About 30 min | 15 days | After the day-15 check-up | $500–$800 |
| Hyaluronic acid fillersLips or under-eyes ($600), nasolabial folds ($700), chin or cheekbones ($800), facial contouring ($900). Check-up and possible touch-up at day 10. | Dr. Castellanos | About 30 min | 10 days | After the day-10 check-up | $600–$900 |
| Collagen biostimulators (Sculptra® or Radiesse®)For loss of facial contour and laxity. One session, no touch-up needed. Effect lasts 24–36 months. | Dr. Castellanos | About 30 min | 1 day | Next day | $1,000 per session |
| FUE hair transplantFollicular unit extraction for male or female pattern hair loss. Priced by number of grafts. See hair transplant details | Dr. Castellanos | About 12 hours | 15 days | Day 15 | $4,500–$9,500 |
| Hair mesotherapy and PRPScalp injections (minoxidil and dutasteride, or platelet-rich plasma) for hair loss. 2–3 weekly sessions. | Dr. Castellanos | About 30 min | 15–21 days | After your last session | $200 (mesotherapy) · $150 (PRP) per session |
| Skin biopsyDiagnostic sample of a suspicious lesion. Includes the pathology reading; results reviewed by video call. | Both | 30–60 min | Up to 10–15 days, for stitch removal | After stitch removal | $170–$380 |
| Minor skin proceduresCryotherapy, electrofulguration or intralesional injection for actinic keratoses, warts, seborrheic keratoses, skin tags, keloid scars and alopecia areata. | Both | 10–30 min | At least 1 day | 24 hours after | $120–$250 |
Prices include the physician's fees and supplies. They do not include over-the-counter aftercare products or additional treatments. Botox®, Dysport®, Sculptra® and Radiesse® are trademarks of their respective owners.
Your stay
One to three visits, then follow-up from home
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Video consultation
Send photos and talk with the dermatologist before you travel. Most treatments need no lab tests; a hair transplant does.
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Treatment day
Most sessions take 20 to 60 minutes. A hair transplant takes about 12 hours.
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Recover in Bogotá
From the same day for most lasers, up to 15 days for a hair transplant. You get written aftercare instructions.
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Fly home
See the "Fly home" column above for your treatment.
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Follow-up by video
Virtual check-ups at 6 weeks for skin treatments, and at 8, 16 and 24 weeks and one year after a hair transplant.
The clinic
Torre Zimma, Bogotá
Both dermatologists see patients at Carrera 15 #88-64, Torre Zimma building, offices 712–713, in northern Bogotá. Both doctors' practices are registered with Colombia's health provider registry (REPS), both are listed in Colombia's national registry of health professionals (ReTHUS), and each carries medical liability insurance with Seguros del Estado.
Technology in the office
- CO2 laser (iBlaze, Tentrek Lasers)
- Q-switched Nd:YAG laser (ColorMax, Tentrek Lasers)
- Excimer laser (UL-01)
- Low-level LED light therapy (Recover LED, Tentrek Lasers)
- Hydrash facial cleansing system (Tentrek Lasers)
- FUE micromotor with sapphire blades and forceps for hair transplant
Aftercare
Phone and medical support after you fly home, and a priority video consultation at no cost if something comes up.
If a mole or sun spot needs a touch-up, there is no physician's fee for it.Questions about dermatology in Bogotá
Will removing a mole with a laser leave a scar?
The CO2 laser vaporizes the lesion layer by layer without touching the surrounding healthy skin, so in most cases the mark is invisible or nearly invisible, compared with removal with a scalpel. Moles sometimes need a second session; if so, there is no physician's fee for it.
How do lasers help with acne or surgical scars?
The CO2 laser renews the surface of the skin and softens the relief of the scar, while the Nd:YAG laser stimulates new collagen from the deeper layers and improves the color of the mark. How much it improves depends on the type of scar and the number of sessions.
Does the Nd:YAG laser remove sun spots, and how many sessions do I need?
It breaks the dark pigment into tiny particles that your body clears on its own. Most people see a clear change in 3 to 5 sessions.
What is the difference between Botox and hyaluronic acid?
They are not the same. Botulinum toxin relaxes the muscle to soften expression lines. Hyaluronic acid adds volume and hydration where the face has lost support, such as the lips or under the eyes.
What are the risks?
The most serious risk with laser treatments is a skin infection, which happens in less than 1% of cases and is usually treated with a 7-day course of antibiotic cream or pills. With fillers, the most serious risk is a blood vessel problem, also under 1%; it is usually seen during the application and treated on the spot with hyaluronidase, which is included. Botulinum toxin and fillers are not done during pregnancy.
Do the doctors speak English?
Both can hold a full consultation in English. For technical explanations, a Lux Vitality coordinator can join you.
Do I need tests before traveling?
Most skin treatments only need photos beforehand. A hair transplant needs blood tests before surgery.
Video consultation
Start with a conversation, not a commitment.
Tell us what you want to treat. Dr. Castellanos or Dr. Marín will review your photos and tell you what's possible, how many sessions it takes and what it costs.