


Deep Plane Facelift in clinic Graf Guimarães
About the clinic
A Deep Plane Facelift at Clinic Graf Guimarães in Curitiba, Brazil, offers a way to restore youthful contours by remodeling deep facial tissues. This advanced surgical method avoids the tight, artificial look of traditional lifts by focusing on the underlying structures of the face. The procedure is performed at the clinic’s own specialized facility, Hospital Geode, which holds ONA Level 1 accreditation and uses equipment certified by the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA).
Expert Surgical Care
The surgical team is led by Dr. Carlos Alberto Preto Guimarães, a plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience in private practice. Dr. Guimarães completed his residency in São Paulo and a fellowship at the Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at New York University. He is a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica (SBCP). Dr. Guimarães works alongside Dra. Veruska Biagi to provide specialized facial rejuvenation treatments.
The Deep Plane Procedure
The Deep Plane technique uses small incisions, typically hidden behind the ears, to access and lift deep facial layers. If the patient needs neck correction, the surgeon may make a small incision under the chin. The procedure involves several steps:
- Initial consultation to assess facial areas and choose the best lifting technique.
- Anesthesia options include local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia.
- Hospitalization for usually 24 hours in a dedicated plastic surgery environment.
- Recovery involves about one week of rest with stitches removed around the tenth day.
Safety and Infrastructure
Clinic Graf Guimarães operates within Hospital Geode, a facility opened in 2022 specifically for plastic surgery. The hospital follows international safety standards and holds TEMOS recognition. It features audited sterilization processes with 3M quality seals and maintains a Dantrolene kit to manage rare anesthesia complications. For international guests, the clinic provides a dedicated care coordinator and offers consultations in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Post-Operative Recovery
Patients usually find the recovery process manageable with simple pain relievers. While some swelling is expected, the final results become visible once the edema subsides. Patients must use strict sun protection for two months after the surgery. This helps prevent bruising from turning into permanent skin pigmentation. To learn more about this procedure, you may leave a request on Bookimed.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhinoplasty (nose job) | Price on request | |
| Otoplasty (ear surgery) | Price on request | |
| Facelift | Price on request | |
| Gynecomastia Vaser Liposuction | Price on request | |
| Alarplasty | Price on request | |
| Asian Rhinoplasty | Price on request | |
| Endoscopic septoplasty | Price on request | |
| Mammoplasty | Price on request | |
| Deep Plane Facelift | Price on request | |
| Chin Augmentation | Price on request | |
| Colon vaginoplasty | Price on request | |
| Liposuction | Price on request | |
| Tummy tuck | Price on request | |
| Lipofilling (Fat Grafting) | Price on request | |
| Breast reduction | Price on request | |
| Breast augmentation | Price on request | |
| Arm lift (brachioplasty) | Price on request | |
| Reconstructive surgery | Price on request | |
| Tip rhinoplasty | Price on request | |
| Liposculpture | Price on request | |
| Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer | Price on request | |
| Buccal Fat Extraction | Price on request | |
| Tummy Tuck and Liposuction | Price on request | |
| Breast Augmentation with Silicone Implants | Price on request | |
| Ear lift surgery | Price on request | |
| Liposuction for gynecomastia | Price on request |
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clinic Graf Guimarães: more details about the clinic
Clinic Graf Guimarães is a private multi-specialty facility in Curitiba, Brazil. Established in 2005, it operates five departments from its Curitiba location. The clinic combines dermatology, plastic surgery, vascular surgery, hair transplantation, and advanced laser treatments. A full modernization in 2022 updated all treatment protocols.
Safety Standards and Accreditations
The clinic performs surgical procedures at Hospital Geode, which holds ONA Nível 1 certification. This accreditation focuses on the safety of care processes. The medical team maintains high safety standards through audited sterilization. Quality seals from BORINI and 3M verify these standards.
Patient safety relies on specialized emergency readiness protocols:
- Preparation for malignant hyperthermia using a DANTROLENE kit
- Internal cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for all staff
- Equipment maintenance protocols certified by ANVISA
- Hybrid surgical environments with absolute particle filters
The clinic also holds recognition from ISAPS, SBCP, and TEMOS.
Hair Restoration and Transplantation
The hair restoration department has completed over 4,000 transplant cases. Dr. Christine Graf Guimarães leads the practice, performing 150–170 transplants annually. The team uses the FUE (Follicular Unit Excision) method. This technique harvests individual follicular units for transfer to balding areas.
Specialists apply these methods to several restoration needs:
- Androgenetic alopecia treatment for men and women
- Eyebrow transplantation using stereoscopic microscopes for natural angulation
- Beard transplantation using hair from beard-adjacent or cervical regions
- Facial hair restoration following trauma or excess removal
Patients receive structured post-operative care at the clinic. The team performs the first hair wash on-site and provides scalp shampoos for the first month of recovery.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Carlos Alberto Preto Guimarães heads the plastic surgery department. The facility offers both aesthetic and functional procedures. The team performs Facelift (Ritidoplastia) using small incisions to remodel underlying tissue. They also treat Gynecomastia through surgical correction.
Nasal surgeries address both form and breathing:
- Rhinoplasty for aesthetic-functional nose correction
- Septoplasty to correct a deviated septum and improve breathing
- Alarplasty and tip rhinoplasty for specific nasal reshaping
Surgeons also perform otoplasty for prominent ears. During early recovery, children wear protective caps to prevent local trauma.
Dermatology and Vascular Care
The dermatology unit uses specialized laser platforms. PicoWay technology handles tattoo removal and skin rejuvenation. Its ultra-short pulses speed up recovery. For laser hair removal, the clinic uses Laser Motus AY. This device combines Alexandrite and Nd:YAG technologies for different skin types.
Vascular treatments target varicose veins through multiple methods:
- Foam sclerotherapy for office-based vein closure
- Transdermal laser for superficial small vessels
- Conventional surgery for large or superficial saphenous vein reflux
Sclerotherapy patients can typically return to light activity right after the session. The clinic advises strict sun protection for two months after vascular and plastic surgeries. This prevents pigmentation issues from bruising.
Services for International Patients
Clinic Graf Guimarães provides a dedicated foreign-patient workflow for those traveling from abroad. The medical team offers consultations in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Care plans are created before arrival to streamline surgery. Specialists provide detailed clinical follow-up during recovery in Curitiba.
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Av Senador Souza Naves, 1025, Curitiba (alto da XV), saída pela rua Reinaldino Schaffemberg de Quadros
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