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title: "Getting Veneers in Colombia: The Process Step by Step | Dr. Víctor Mendoza"
description: "What happens when you get veneers in Colombia with Dr. Mendoza: free virtual assessment, digital preview, trip, tooth preparation and veneers ready in 24 hours."
url: https://drvictormendoza.com/veneers-colombia/process/
lang: en
updated: 2026-09-28
image: https://drvictormendoza.com/assets/img/dr-victor-mendoza-veneers-03.webp
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# How getting veneers in Colombia *works, step by step*

You see your new smile before you travel, and your veneers are ready in **24 hours** once you're here. Here is exactly what happens.

> **Quick answer:** The process has two parts. **At home:** you send a smile photo, Dr. Mendoza reviews your case and you receive a digital preview and a fixed price. **In Colombia:** your teeth are prepared, the clinic's in-house lab fabricates your veneers and they are placed — **ready in 24 hours**. The package includes 2 hotel nights; your exact schedule is confirmed after the assessment.

## Before you travel

### 1. Send a photo

Smile straight at the camera, in good light, showing your teeth. You send it through the [free assessment form](https://drvictormendoza.com/contact/) — no commitment.

### 2. Dr. Mendoza reviews your case

The doctor personally evaluates your photo: how many veneers you need, whether your gums and bite are healthy enough, and whether anything should be treated first. This is also where he confirms if your case qualifies for the fixed full-mouth price.

### 3. You receive your digital preview

You get a digital reconstruction of your new smile, so you can decide with the result in front of you — before booking a flight.

### 4. You plan the trip

U.S. citizens don't need a visa, only a valid passport. You book your flight; the clinic arranges the 5-star hotel and every transfer.

## In Colombia

### 5. Arrival and evaluation

You are picked up at the airport and taken to your hotel. At the clinic, Dr. Mendoza examines you in person, confirms the design and answers your questions.

### 6. Preparation

With digital anesthesia, a thin layer of enamel is usually shaped so the veneers sit flush and look natural rather than bulky. Your teeth are scanned or impressions are taken for the lab.

### 7. The lab makes your veneers

Because the clinic has its own dental laboratory, your veneers are designed and fabricated in-house — this is what makes the 24-hour turnaround possible. [See the lab](https://drvictormendoza.com/dental-laboratory/).

### 8. Placement and final check

The veneers are bonded, the bite is adjusted and you see your new smile. You leave with your 20-year warranty certificate and aftercare instructions.

## Common questions about the process

### Do they shave your teeth for veneers?

Usually a thin layer of enamel — a fraction of a millimeter — is prepared so the veneer looks natural. Dr. Mendoza tells you in the assessment how much preparation your case needs.

### Does it hurt?

The work is done with digital anesthesia. Most patients compare it to a cleaning, and many go sightseeing the same day.

### How many trips to Colombia do I need?

For veneers, one trip. Treatments that need healing time, such as dental implants, usually need more than one.

### Can I fly right after getting veneers?

Veneers don't involve surgery, so flying home after placement is generally fine. Follow the aftercare instructions you receive at the clinic.

### What do my teeth look like under veneers?

Your natural teeth stay underneath, slightly reshaped. That is why veneers are considered a permanent treatment. [Read more](https://drvictormendoza.com/guides/are-veneers-permanent/).

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Free virtual assessment (send a photo, get a digital preview of your new smile): https://drvictormendoza.com/contact/