Clinic Nishimoto is a private plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine center in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The clinic runs two branches. Both specialize in facial, body contouring, and intimate aesthetic surgeries. Key procedures include abdominoplasty, breast augmentation, facelift, and hair transplants. The team also performs labiaplasty for anatomical and functional restoration. Surgical care is supported by specialists in nutrition, physiotherapy, and endocrinology.
The clinic opened in 2023. Plastic surgeon Dr. Gabriel Gontijo earned the highest state score in Minas Gerais for three years in a row. Dr. Fabrício Nishimoto trained at Hospital das Clínicas da UFMG. Surgeons offer mechanical, ultrasound, and laser methods for liposculpture. Tummy tuck options range from mini to extended circumferential techniques. The clinic holds accreditations from SBCP and TEMOS.
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The clinic opened in 2023. Plastic surgeon Dr. Gabriel Gontijo earned the highest state score in Minas Gerais for three years in a row. Dr. Fabrício Nishimoto trained at Hospital das Clínicas da UFMG. Surgeons offer mechanical, ultrasound, and laser methods for liposculpture. Tummy tuck options range from mini to extended circumferential techniques. The clinic holds accreditations from SBCP and TEMOS.
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The clinic uses Crisalix 3D simulation to plan breast surgery. Other tools include BodyTite, Morpheus, and Ultraformer MPT. The team also uses Enerjet for needle-free skin remodeling. Specialized procedures include CO2 laser blepharoplasty and immediate breast reconstruction. The practice is accredited by ISAPS and the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery.
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