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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery) in Dr. George Soares (clinic do Dr. George Soares)

About the clinic

Septoplasty at the clinic of Dr. George Soares in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, corrects a deviated septum to help patients breathe better. This surgical procedure aligns the bone and cartilage that divide the nostrils. Dr. George Soares brings over 35 years of experience in plastic surgery to help patients achieve both functional and aesthetic results.

Expert Care by Dr. George Soares

Dr. George Soares leads the practice as a Full Member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. Between 1989 and 2002, he served as the Senior Assistant Surgeon and Chief of the Surgical Center at the known Clínica Ivo Pitanguy. This background gives him deep expertise in nasal surgery and reconstruction. The clinic staff speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish to assist international patients during their stay in Rio de Janeiro.

The Septoplasty Procedure

The surgery typically takes between 1 and 2 hours to complete. Doctors use either general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation. Depending on the case, patients stay in the day clinic or remain in the hospital for around 24 hours. The main goal is to straighten the nasal septum to improve airflow through the nose.

Post-Operative Recovery and Care

Proper healing requires following a specific recovery schedule. Patients receive detailed guidance to help manage the weeks following the operation. The process includes:

  • Nasal packing: Gauze tampons remain in the nose for about 72 hours.
  • Dressings: An aquaplast splint and micropore tape are worn for 7 days.
  • Suture removal: Dr. George Soares typically removes stitches starting on the 7th day.
  • Activity limits: Patients must avoid sports and heavy exercise for 1 month.

Patients should not drive or stay in the sun for at least 30 days after the surgery. If you wear glasses, you must avoid them for about 15 days. Contact lenses are usually safe to use after 5 to 7 days once facial swelling goes down.

Important Requirements

This surgery is available for patients who are at least 17 years old. To help the tissue heal correctly, you must stop smoking and avoid alcohol during the recovery period. While the procedure is common, potential risks include minor bleeding, infection, or temporary sinus pressure. The clinical team provides personalized support to manage these risks and track your progress over the 4 to 6 weeks needed for full recovery. You can request a consultation with Dr. George Soares through the Bookimed platform.

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Dr. George Soares (clinic do Dr. George Soares): more details about the clinic

Brazil, Rio de Janeiro

Dr. George Soares is a private plastic surgery practice in the Barra da Tijuca district of Rio de Janeiro. The clinic covers a wide range of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, body, and breasts. Dr. George Soares personally coordinates all treatment planning to match each patient's goals.

Professional Recognition and Expertise

The practice is led by Dr. George Soares, who graduated in medicine in 1983. He completed two residencies in general surgery and plastic surgery at Hospital do Andaraí. He then served as senior assistant surgeon and chief of a surgical center at the Ivo Pitanguy Clinic for over a decade. Dr. Soares is a Membro-Titular of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery.

Facial Rejuvenation and Rhinoplasty

The clinic offers several facial lifting techniques to address aging and tissue laxity. These include frontal, facial, and neck lifts. Surgeons also perform dermoabrasion – a surgical scraping method using high-rotation diamond burs. This smooths wrinkles or acne scars. The procedure typically lasts 1 to 2 hours under local or general anesthesia.

Rhinoplasty services focus on both aesthetic reshaping and functional improvements. Dr. Soares performs rhinoseptoplasty to correct breathing issues from a deviated septum. Each nasal surgery is tailored to the patient's anatomy and skin type. The clinic also treats congenital ear deformities, such as microtia, through specialized otoplasty techniques.

Breast and Body Contouring

Breast procedures cover reconstructive and aesthetic needs. The clinic offers mastopexy, which removes excess skin to lift the breasts with or without implants. Other breast services include:

  • Breast reduction (mastoplastia redutora)
  • Breast augmentation with prostheses
  • Gynecomastia surgery for male breast reduction
  • Nipple correction for inverted mamilla or size reduction
  • Capsulectomy to manage post-prosthesis contracture

Body contouring options include classic, inverted, and mini abdominoplasty. These procedures address excess abdominal skin and fat. Recovery takes 30 to 40 days. The surgeon gives specific instructions, such as sleeping in the Fowler position to protect the surgical area. Liposuction and fat grafting are also available to refine body shape further.

Reconstructive and Intimate Surgery

The clinic has a strong focus on reparative surgery for scars and tumor-related tissue loss. Dr. Soares uses tissue flaps and grafting to restore anatomy and function. Reconstructive services include expanders for burn sequelae and DIEP flap reconstruction. The practice also offers female intimate surgeries, including labiaplasty to reduce the labia minora.

Reconstructive planning is highly individualized. The surgeon gives detailed guidance on risk factors that affect healing, such as smoking and alcohol. This helps minimize complications like seromas or infection. Long-term follow-up monitors results and manages any complex implant issues.

Services for International Patients

Dr. George Soares treats international patients seeking surgery in Brazil. The clinic offers coordination services to help manage treatment from abroad. Staff communicate in several languages:

  • Portuguese
  • English
  • Spanish

Each patient receives a personalized consultation to discuss surgical goals and expected timelines. The clinic provides clear communication about anesthesia options and perioperative care. Follow-up visits ensure recovery progresses as planned after the procedure.

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Estrela Estrelinha

Mar 31, 2025
About 12 years ago, more or less, I found Dr. George through the social network Orkut, on a profile that talked about several surgeons all over Brazil. Everything anyone said about him was only praise. With that, I decided to research whether he was a member of the Sociedade Brasileira de cirurgia plástica (SBCP). Yes, he is. However, in my research I found that he was a student of Dr. Ivo Pitanguy and the first to lead his team. Just being his direct student already is a great achievement; and now that he led the team as well—there my search had ended. I had my first ear surgery—perfect!!! People noticed that something looked different, and for the better, but they didn’t know where it was coming from. After about 4 years, I did facial harmonization. He used fat from my own body, and even after 8 years it is still intact. And now, my last procedure: I had my nose done. Simply perfect. And again, people knew something was different, but with such perfection in the results, they couldn’t point out where it was. My message is: you can trust him without any shadow of a doubt. He’s one of the best plastic surgeons not only in Brazil, but in the whole world—just like the master Ivo Pitanguy was. MUCH THANKS, Dr. George Soares Signed: Rodrigo Cardia

Av. Olegário Maciel, 414, Sala 303, Barra da Tijuca – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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