Weight Loss Surgery

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    Services:

    I am a weight loss specialist in Bogotá, and I offer various options to improve your quality of life

    Gastric Bypass

    A type of weight loss surgery that involves creating a small pouch from the stomach and connecting this new pouch directly to the small intestine.

    Gastric Sleeve
    We remove part of the stomach and build a narrow tube or «sleeve» with the rest, making it smaller than the original stomach and reducing the amount of hormones responsible for controlling appetite and insulin.
    Obesity Surgery

    If you are committed to the weight loss process, have the determination to follow the treatment, and have reached the point of surgery, we will help you prevent weight regain after the procedure.

    What is Obesity?

    Obesity is excessive body weight gain, leading to large deposits of fat under the skin and in internal organs, resulting in a range of health issues such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory problems, increased risk of metabolic disorders like diabetes, high cholesterol levels, and joint and muscle damage.
    All of this can lead to changes in body image and, at times, lower self-esteem.

    Morbid obesity is a disease that requires attention and with weight loss surgery you can improve your life, reduce chronic diseases such as heart attacks, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes.

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    It is a very safe procedure if the procedure is performed by experts and multidisciplinary groups, more than some routine surgeries such as appendix or gallbladder surgery.
    • Adequate and lasting weight loss.
    • Control of associated diseases (diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, etc.).
    • Improvement in physical activity and sexual performance.
    • Decreased risk of some types of cancer.
    • Greater interaction in activities with our friends and family.
    • More years of life and much healthier.
    • Improvement of body image and therefore self-esteem.

    A comprehensive evaluation must be conducted before considering surgery. During this consultation, we will determine the most suitable management option based on your needs. To provide an accurate assessment, a series of tests will be performed to evaluate your health status, surgical risks, and to identify the most appropriate procedure for your case.

    If you are committed to the weight loss process, you have the will to follow the treatment and you have reached surgery, we will help you so that you do not experience weight regain after the procedure. Monitoring your progress is essential to ensure weight maintenance and that there are no unwanted effects of surgery.

    CLINICAL NUTRITION: Specialists in obesity management. They will not give you a diet, they will teach you to eat.
    PSYCHIATRY: Obesity has many causes, including anxiety. The psychiatrist will help you and give you tools to be able to carry out the weight loss process successfully.
    ENDOCRINOLOGY: If you have serious illnesses that require adjustment before the procedure, the endocrinologist will help you arrive at the procedure in the best conditions.
    SPORTS MEDICINE: Physical activity is an essential element when it comes to maintaining weight loss, the sports doctor will help you with the clearest indications to carry out the physical activity you need.
    PLASTIC SURGERY: In specific cases, the patient after surgery may require improvement of their body contour. We have the best plastic surgeons for this purpose.
    AESTHETIC MEDICINE: It will help you with the process of improving your body image as you lose weight and will help you regain a slender figure.

    DR. Andrés Felipe Salazar

    General Surgeon
    Solid and innovative knowledge in the management of surgical pathologies of the upper digestive tract, both in the field of emergencies and scheduled surgery, with an emphasis on Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery and Bariatric Surgery.
    Knowledge of administrative tasks as a result of experience in coordinating surgical and emergency groups in second and third level institutions.
    Patient approach with emphasis on humane and safe treatment of the surgical patient.
    Extensive experience in training new generations of doctors and general surgeons at top-tier universities.
    In addition, a special interest in maintaining up-to-date knowledge through continuing education, performing cutting-edge procedures with quality and safety, and in clinical research in surgery and related areas.

    Testimonials

    "It has been a wonderful year of progress. The doctor is very professional. He spoke to me with confidence and clarity about what I could expect from the surgery, including some less favorable health aspects that could arise. His supportive team, including the psychiatrist, nutritionist, and even his assistant, made the experience satisfactory. Although I haven’t been a perfect patient, I have achieved my goals, and am now approaching my ideal weight. In reality, I now see in the mirror and in my health what I aspired to find. It is a significant financial investment, but for the quality of the service received, I consider it the best value on the market. The change in my life and health was radical, but pleasant. I feel that having the surgery with Dr. Salazar and his team was a wise decision."
    GISELA LAITON
    Patient
    "Great, he is a surgeon who cares about his patients. He did the gastric bypass on me and I am happy with the results. Great professional!" Katerine Triana, Patient
    Katerine Triana
    Patient

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    Dr. Andrés Felipe Salazar: Expert in Bariatric Surgery

    Dr. Andrés Felipe Salazar is a renowned specialist in bariatric surgery, recognized for his commitment and skill in stomach reduction procedures. His expertise encompasses various advanced techniques, including gastric bypass…

    Obesity is a clinical condition that leads to a significant loss of healthy life years. Change your life!

    CONTACT

    Dr Andrés Felipe Salazar
    General Surgeon – Advanced Laparoscopy
    Surgical Procedures and Comprehensive Obesity Management
    General Surgery
    Palermo Clinic

    www.drandresfelipesalazar.com
    Tel: +573138292003
    Mail: contacto@drandresfelipesalazar.com

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