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Dr. Luis Alberto Parra
Dr. Luis Alberto Parra

Physician · Aesthetic Medicine

I am a physician dedicated to aesthetic medicine and to non-surgical facial and body rejuvenation. My practice is in Barranquilla, but my training has taken me to academic settings in Colombia, Mexico, and other countries in the region.

I believe in natural-looking results: my goal is never to remake a face, but to give it back freshness, harmony, and light. I work only with products from leading global brands (Allergan, Restylane, Filorga, Sculptra) and with techniques such as MD Codes, PDO threads, and collagen biostimulators.

I am the founder and president of the International Society of Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation (SIRF). I also founded ENCÉFALO, where I am the principal investigator, and I teach the Full Face Masterclass, a training program in non-surgical facial rejuvenation for physicians. I am also a Regional Speaker LATAM for Merz Aesthetics.

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Science and teaching

SIRF and ENCÉFALO

I founded and lead the International Society of Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation, which more than 2,800 physicians have joined. Every two weeks we review the latest studies, and we support one another as colleagues when a complication arises. For you, that means a physician who is up to date and backed by peers.

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ENCÉFALO

ENCÉFALO is the aesthetic medicine research group I founded in Barranquilla. I am its principal investigator, and our work is published in scientific journals.

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Career

At a glance

21
articles in scientific journals
15
countries where I have lectured
3
honorary memberships in medical societies

Honors

  • Honorary Member, Panamanian Association of Aesthetic Medicine (AMEPA), 2026
  • Honorary Member, Dominican Society of Aesthetic Medicine (SOMED), 2024
  • Distinguished Alumnus, Universidad del Norte, 2022
  • Honorary Member, Colombian Association of Aesthetic Medicine (ASOMECA), 2019
  • Medical Excellence Award in Aesthetic Medicine, CCME-ISIENA (Mexico), 2015
Research

Scientific publications

Articles published in scientific journals.

  1. 2026 Combined Subcision and Low‐Volume Diluted Calcium Hydroxylapatite for Gluteal Cellulite: A Three‐Patient Case Series Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
  2. 2026 Evidence‐Based Management Recommendations for Microfocused Ultrasound With Visualization (MFU‐V) Complications: A Multidisciplinary Consensus and Clinical Validation Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
  3. 2026 Reviving the Skin From Within: Mechanistic Insights Into a Well‐Tolerated Dermal Filler—CPM‐HA20G Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
  4. 2026 Intradermal Microtoxin and Immunogenicity: Insights From Aesthetic, Therapeutic, and Vaccination Studies Toxicon
  5. 2026 Immune Interactions Unique to Intradermal Microtoxin: Insights from Aesthetic, Therapeutic, and Vaccination Studies Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
  6. 2025 Optimizing Collagen Biostimulator Choice in LATAM: Expert Consensus on Patient Selection, Ethnic Skin Phenotypes, and Accessibility Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
  7. 2025 Low-energy Morpheus8 and Nanofat Grafting for Compartment-specific Facial Rejuvenation: Selective Fat Remodeling and Skin Quality Enhancement Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open
  8. 2025 Rapid Access Algorithm for Managing Vascular Occlusion in Hyaluronic Acid Filler Procedures: A Narrative Review Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing
  9. 2025 Regional Variability in Botulinum Toxin Type A Practices: A Latin American Survey on Dosing, Preferences, and Clinical Outcomes Dermatological Reviews
  10. 2025 Enzymatic Management of Facial Overfilled Syndrome: A Case Series and Narrative Review Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
  11. 2025 Examining Periocular Aging: A Narrative Review of its Causes and Aesthetic Interventions Dermatological Reviews
  12. 2025 High‐Intensity Focused Ultrasound Devices for Skin Tightening: A Comparative Literature Review of Device Specifications Dermatological Reviews
  13. 2025 Labia Majora Rejuvenation With Hybrid Filler: A Narrative Review of the Literature and Report of Two Cases Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
  14. 2025 Intradermal Incobotulinum Toxin A for Postbreast Cancer Treatment Asymmetry: A Literature Review and Case Report Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
  15. 2025 Toxin‐Induced Nodules: A Clinically Distinct Complication With Implications for Aesthetic Practice Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine
  16. 2024 Combined Application of Hyaluronidase and Collagenase for Late-Onset Edema in Periocular Area After Hyaluronic Acid Volume Repositioning: A Six-Case Retrospective Review Cureus
  17. 2024 Calcium Hydroxyapatite as a Co-adjuvant Treatment Option in a Patient With Morphea: A Report of a Case With a One-Year Follow-Up Cureus
  18. 2024 Successfully Nonsurgical Epidermoid Cyst Management with Recombinant Hydrolytic Enzymes: A Case Report Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
  19. 2024 A novel hybrid BonT‐A and hyaluronic acid cannula‐based technique for eyelid ptosis and periorbital rejuvenation Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
  20. 2024 Antioxidants in Photoaging: From Molecular Insights to Clinical Applications International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  21. 2023 Exploring the Relationship between the Gut Microbiota and Ageing: A Possible Age Modulator International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

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Background

Teaching and lectures

An essential part of my practice is sharing knowledge with colleagues across Latin America.

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International lectures

Talks on facial rejuvenation techniques at medical conferences.

Master Injector

Master Injector

Advanced training in the latest injection techniques.

Teaching at courses

Teaching

Courses and modules for physicians in Colombia and Mexico.

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