A polished package page can answer the easy questions and leave the consequential ones vague. Before you send a deposit, you should be able to identify the surgeon, understand where surgery will occur, know how gluteal fat is injected, know who provides anesthesia, and understand who is responsible if recovery does not go as planned.
The questions below are designed to turn a sales conversation into a specific, verifiable treatment plan.
The 17-question booking screen
Save before payingQuestions 1–4: establish who is actually treating you
Get the operating surgeon's full name, the exact surgical facility and the anesthesia plan. In Colombia, ReTHUS lets the public verify whether a health professional has met requirements for legal practice and can also show certain disciplinary information. ReTHUS is a starting point, not a complete specialty-vetting system, so independently verify plastic-surgery training and experience with the procedure you are considering.
Questions 5–8: make the BBL technique concrete
BBL deserves procedure-specific questions. Multi-society safety guidance from ASPS, The Aesthetic Society and related organizations supports fat placement only in the subcutaneous space above the gluteal fascia and supports real-time ultrasound during injection to help confirm cannula location. Ask the clinic to describe its actual technique rather than accepting the phrase “safe BBL” as an answer.
You can also ask how the surgical day is structured and how many similar procedures are scheduled. The purpose is not to invent your own staffing threshold; it is to understand whether you are receiving individualized attention and how the surgeon remains involved before, during and after the procedure.
Questions 9–10: know what can stop or change surgery
A remote quote is not the same as clinical clearance. Ask what medical evaluation or testing the surgeon may require, when that testing occurs, and what happens financially if the surgeon postpones or declines surgery based on the results.
Questions 11–14: build the recovery plan before buying flights
The surgeon should tell you how postoperative visits work, how you reach the clinical team after hours, how long you should remain locally, and what level of adult support is expected after discharge. If the clinic sells a recovery-house package, separate hospitality benefits from actual clinical follow-up.
Questions 15–17: make the money and responsibility visible
Ask for an itemized quote and written deposit terms. Also ask about revision policies, but do not let a revision promise substitute for a complication plan. A revision is an elective later discussion; an acute complication requires prompt clinical management.
A good booking conversation should leave you with names, places, written policies and a clinical follow-up pathway — not just reassurance.
This guide is for comparison and travel-planning purposes. It cannot determine whether surgery is appropriate for you or replace advice from clinicians who know your history.
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FAQ
Should I ask about ultrasound even if the clinic says it performs a “safe BBL”?
Yes. Ask whether real-time ultrasound is used during gluteal fat injection and how the surgeon confirms the cannula remains in the intended plane.
Can ReTHUS tell me whether someone is the right surgeon for me?
No. ReTHUS can help verify authorization to practice and certain registry information. You still need to assess relevant specialty training, procedure experience, facility, technique and your own consultation.
When should I send a deposit?
Only after you understand who is expected to operate, where surgery will occur, what the deposit covers, refund or postponement terms, and what clinical steps still remain before final clearance.
MedellinBBL.co is an independent information and referral service, not a clinic. We do not diagnose, prescribe, certify providers, or provide emergency care. If you have urgent postoperative symptoms, seek appropriate medical care rather than relying on a website or messaging service.