Volney Pitombo Clinic exterior, plastic surgery center in Brazil

Brazil, Rio de Janeiro

Closed rhinoplasty in Volney Pitombo

About the clinic

Closed rhinoplasty at Volney Pitombo in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a specialized surgical procedure to reshape the nose without external scars. This endonasal approach is performed by Dr. Volney Pitombo, a plastic surgeon with over 35 years of experience in facial aesthetics. Patients choose this clinic for its focus on structural harmony and the surgeon’s status as an international reference in nasal surgery.

Advanced Rhinoplasty Techniques

The clinic specializes in the closed rhinoplasty method. During this procedure, the surgeon makes all incisions inside the nostrils. This technique avoids external cutting and leaves no visible scarring on the skin. It is an ideal choice for patients who want a discreet recovery. While the closed approach is a primary focus, the medical team also performs other specialized techniques, including:

Open rhinoplasty for complex structural changes.
Ethnic and Asian rhinoplasty tailored to specific anatomical features.
Male rhinoplasty to maintain masculine facial proportions.
Nasal hump removal and tip rhinoplasty for targeted corrections.
Osteotomy to reshape the nasal bones.

Expertise of Dr. Volney Pitombo

Dr. Volney Pitombo leads the surgical team with over 35 years of experience in plastic surgery. He is a Titular Member of several international scientific societies. His philosophy focuses on creating natural proportions rather than an "operated" look. Dr. Pitombo is known globally for his work in facial surgery. He personally oversees the creation of a detailed treatment plan for every patient during the initial consultation.

Specialized Care in Rio de Janeiro

The clinic is located in the Ipanema district of Rio de Janeiro. It functions as a specialized center dedicated exclusively to facial plastic surgery. This focus allows the staff to maintain a high level of expertise in nasal procedures. The facility is equipped for both functional and aesthetic corrections. To help international patients, the medical team speaks English and Spanish. This helps in clear communication about the surgical goals and the recovery process.

If you are considering nasal surgery in Brazil, you can request a consultation or more information about the procedure by leaving a request on Bookimed.

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Treatments prices in the clinic

Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.

Plastic Surgery

treatment	Price
Rhinoplasty (nose job)	Price on request
Tip rhinoplasty	Price on request
Closed rhinoplasty	Price on request
Open rhinoplasty	Price on request
Nasal hump removal	Price on request
Asian Rhinoplasty	Price on request
Ethnic Rhinoplasty	Price on request
Osteotomy rhinoplasty	Price on request
Male Rhinoplasty	Price on request

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Volney Pitombo: more details about the clinic

Brazil, Rio de Janeiro

Volney Pitombo is a private plastic surgery practice in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The center operates as a single-doctor clinic in the Ipanema district. Dr. Volney Pitombo leads all clinical activities and surgical planning personally. His philosophy centers on blending science with artistic refinement for facial aesthetics.

Specialization and Clinical Focus

The practice focuses exclusively on facial plastic surgery. Dr. Volney Pitombo is an international reference for complex facial procedures. His surgical approach emphasizes structural harmony and natural proportions. The clinic serves patients seeking specialized facial reconstruction and refinement.

Plastic surgery services at the clinic include:

Consultations with detailed treatment plan creation
Facial surgery planning
Facial injections for aesthetic enhancement
Surgical management of facial proportions

Dr. Pitombo develops every treatment plan based on over 35 years of surgical experience.

Rhinoplasty Expertise

Rhinoplasty is the flagship specialty of the practice. Dr. Pitombo performs a wide variety of nasal surgeries for both functional and aesthetic concerns. His techniques preserve nasal structure while improving overall facial balance. He is a Titular Member of international scientific societies in this field.

The clinic offers several specialized rhinoplasty methods:

Closed rhinoplasty – performed through internal incisions to avoid external scarring
Open rhinoplasty – used for complex structural reshaping and visibility
Nasal hump removal – to smooth the profile of the nasal bridge
Osteotomy – precise bone reshaping during nasal surgery
Tip rhinoplasty – focusing exclusively on the shape of the nasal tip
Ethnic and Asian rhinoplasty – specialized techniques for specific nasal anatomies
Male rhinoplasty – tailored to maintain masculine facial features

Dr. Pitombo has spent nearly four decades refining these techniques. This experience allows for highly predictable results across diverse patient cases.

International Patient Services

The clinic treats international patients traveling to Brazil for specialized facial work. Multi-language support is available for consultations and planning. Languages include:

Portuguese
English
Spanish

This helps international patients align their aesthetic goals with the surgeon's methods.

Additional services

Language assistance

Available

free

Accommodation

Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily

Patient reviews

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Manu Rangel

Oct 26, 2023

The best possible professionals. The excellence of everyone is truly inspiring. If you want to take care of your health and image with safety and success, this is the place!

Priscila Paim Zanetti

Oct 2, 2020

Dr. Volney Pitombo is an excellent surgeon, and his team is extremely attentive and careful. He made my nose look very natural and well harmonized with my face. I would definitely recommend him to everyone.

Júlia Fontoura

Sep 28, 2020

Dr. Volney and his entire team are excellent. Caring, attentive, and very professional. I received full support for my questions both before and after the surgery. With only 60 days since the procedure, the results are already the best. Thank you very much, Dr. Volney and everyone on the team.

Fernanda Gebran Vaisman

Sep 21, 2020

Dr. Pitombo is an excellent professional, and the team is extremely competent and caring. The result of my rhinoplasty turned out exactly the way I wanted!!

Ludmilla Botelho

Sep 17, 2020

Dr Volney is a true professional without equal. Very attentive. It’s been 15 days since I had my rhinoplasty, and even though I’m still swollen, I’m extremely satisfied with the result. Dr. Volney is incredible—a world reference! The entire team treated me with so much care! Even the lymphatic drainage indication, which is also provided by his team, is excellent! I highly recommend it!

Plotino Ladeira da Matta

Jul 11, 2018

Excellent plastic surgeon, unmatched in competence and dedication to his patients, known in the medical community as the king of the nose.

andrea leite

Aug 3, 2017

I had an abdominoplasty with Dr. Volney and I was very satisfied with the results and the care. A doctor who inspires confidence. Cautious and careful before and after the surgery. If I have another procedure, it will certainly be with him again.

Maria Helena Alcure

Aug 2, 2017

My experience with Dr Pitombo was perfect; his team was caring and professional from the very first contact. A highly valuable doctor.

Cecilia Alcure

Aug 2, 2017

Volney Pitombo, in my opinion, is the best plastic surgeon! In addition to being competent, he’s attentive, careful, and very kind! My experience with him was excellent! I’ve already recommended him to several people, and they were very satisfied as well!

Sylvia Frota

Aug 2, 2017

I had surgery performed several times by Dr Pitombo. In all of them I was successful! He provided all the possible assistance in the post-operative period. Very attentive, caring, and his team is of the highest quality. Congratulations, Dr Pitombo, for being such a human being and such an exceptional doctor. No matter how many surgeries you intend to have, they will ALL be done by you, sir!!!! Thank you for your immense talent and human qualities!