Deep Plane Facelift in ICPhD — Dr. Hugo Donovan
About the clinic
The Deep Plane Facelift at the ICPhD clinic in Brasília, Brazil, is a specialized surgery designed to restore a youthful appearance. This procedure focuses on repositioning deep facial and neck tissues as a single layer to avoid a tight or artificial look. By moving both muscle and fat together, the technique helps patients achieve natural results while preserving their unique expressions.
Advanced Surgical Techniques
Dr. Hugo Donovan performs the deep plane method alongside a Deep Neck procedure for full cervical rejuvenation. This approach lifts the sagging areas of the midface and neck from within the deeper structural layers. Unlike older methods that only pull the skin, this technique addresses the underlying causes of aging. The surgery helps remove jowls and tightens the jawline without creating the "pulled" appearance often seen in traditional facelifts.
Expertise of Dr. Hugo Donovan
Dr. Hugo Donovan is a plastic surgeon with over 15 years of experience in reconstructive and aesthetic procedures. He completed a dedicated three-year fellowship in facial plastic surgery and rhinoplasty between 2020 and 2023. His medical training includes a residency at the Armed Forces Hospital in Brasília. Dr. Donovan specializes in both facial plastic surgery and body contouring, focusing on precise anatomical corrections.
Remote Planning and Consultation
Patients traveling to Brasília can start their journey with a remote pre-consultation. You can send photos and a video of your face for a review by the medical team. Dr. Hugo Donovan provides an estimated treatment plan and a video review of up to three minutes before you travel. If you book the surgery after this remote check, the clinic includes the formal in-person consultation at no extra cost. This helps international patients plan their trip with more confidence.
Recovery and Follow-up Care
Post-operative care is a vital part of the treatment at ICPhD. The clinic provides close follow-up to monitor scar healing and manage edema, or swelling. Patients receive specific guidance on using compression garments to help the tissues settle correctly. The team offers support in English, Spanish, and Portuguese to assist patients throughout their recovery. You can request a consultation through Bookimed to learn more about the deep plane facelift process.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Facelift | Price on request | |
| Tummy tuck | Price on request | |
| Mommy makeover | Price on request | |
| Deep Plane Facelift | Price on request | |
| Tummy Tuck and Liposuction | Price on request | |
| Breast Augmentation with Silicone Implants | Price on request | |
| Forehead lift | Price on request | |
| Mini Facelift | Price on request | |
| Vaser 3 Areas + Tummy Tuck | Price on request | |
| Endoscopic facelift | Price on request |
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ICPhD — Dr. Hugo Donovan: more details about the clinic
Located in Brasília, ICPhD — Dr. Hugo Donovan is a private clinic established in 2026. This single-doctor practice focuses on aesthetic facial surgery and body contouring. Dr. Hugo Donovan leads the facility. He graduated from the University of Brasília in 2011.
Surgical Credentials and Training
Dr. Hugo Donovan holds medical licenses CRM 18066 and RQE 19307. He completed general surgery training in 2013. Between 2018 and 2019, he earned a postgraduate degree in aesthetic medicine. This background supports his approach to natural-looking rejuvenation.
His plastic and reconstructive surgery residency took place at the Armed Forces Hospital in Brasília from 2018 to 2021. He then completed a three-year fellowship in rhinoplasty and facial plastic surgery. His practice now serves a community of over 12,000 followers via social updates.
Facial Rejuvenation and Rhinoplasty
The clinic focuses on advanced techniques for the face and neck. The flagship procedure is the Deep Plane Facelift, which repositions deep facial tissues. This method avoids the "pulled" look by moving muscle and fat layers together. The Deep Neck approach handles cervical rejuvenation.
The facial surgery department covers several procedures:
- Rhinoplasty to reshape the nose for aesthetic and functional balance.
- Blepharoplasty for eyelid rejuvenation, often part of a complete face plan.
- Frontoplasty and forehead lifting to address brow position.
- Mentoplasty (chin surgery) and Liplift for better facial proportions.
- Otoplasty for ear reshaping and Endoscopic Facelifts.
These procedures preserve natural expressions while restoring firmer facial contours.
Body Contouring and Breast Surgery
Body surgery at the clinic follows an integrated planning model. The Mommy Makeover combines several procedures into one personalized plan. It typically addresses changes in the abdomen and breasts after pregnancy. HD Lipoaspiration creates high-definition muscle contouring, while conventional liposuction reduces volume.
The clinic provides several body procedures:
- Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) to reshape the abdominal contour.
- Lipoaspiration and Liposculpture for localized fat removal and curve definition.
- Post-bariatric reconstructive surgery for patients after major weight loss.
- Thigh and arm lifting and Torsoplasty for skin tightening.
- Labiaplasty for intimate aesthetic correction.
Breast procedures include the Implant Fast Track for augmentation. Patients may also choose mastopexy (breast lift) with or without silicone implants. The team uses short-scar approaches and both L- and T-shaped techniques.
Patient Pathway and Safety Protocols
The clinic manages the surgical journey through four steps. It begins with scheduling and clinical evaluation during a dedicated consultation. Surgery takes place in a prepared environment tailored to each patient. The final stage involves recovery monitoring and wound healing follow-up.
A pre-consultation step helps international patients plan their visit. Patients can send photos of the target area for a preliminary review. Dr. Hugo Donovan then records a three-minute video describing treatment options. This ensures transparency before the in-person assessment.
International Patient Services
ICPhD — Dr. Hugo Donovan provides several tools for patients outside Brasília. The clinic offers telemedicine consultations for remote planning and professional opinions. Staff members assist patients in multiple languages:
- Portuguese
- English
- Spanish
The surgical team provides ongoing guidance throughout recovery. This includes monitoring scar healing, edema control, and compression garment use.
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SGAS 614 conj C Ed Vitrium sala 201, 202 e 204, SHCS, Brasília, DF, Brazil, 70200-740
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