8 Best Nasal Congestion Treatment Clinics in Brazil

Dr. Thomás Cito is an otorhinolaryngology clinic in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The practice specializes in rhinoplasty, facial plastic surgery, and sleep-disordered breathing care. It has locations in Ipanema and Barra da Tijuca. The clinic opened in 2024. Dr. Cito trained at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.

He also trained at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Institut Portmann in France. The practice uses ultrasonic rhinoplasty technology. This instrument cuts only bone to reduce tissue trauma. Consultations include digital simulations so patients can preview results. International patients can book teleconsultations through Doctoralia. Recovery after nasal procedures usually takes 7 to 14 days.

PIEZO surgical ultrasound is available for nasal bone refinement at Clínica Dr. Marco Aurélio Linhares in Brazil. The clinic combines ENT and facial plastic surgery and has its own surgical center. Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is performed through the nostrils, with no external cuts or scars; nasal packing is usually unnecessary. In-person and telemedicine evaluations are available. The clinic lists memberships in AAFPRS, ABCPF, ABORL-CCF, and the Brazilian Academy of Rhinoplasty.

A UFRJ fellowship in facial plastic surgery, focused on rhinoplasty, anchors this Ipanema practice. Dr. Monica Baptista is an otorhinolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon. Functional options include septoplasty and inferior turbinectomy, which can be combined. Endoscopic sinus surgery is available for chronic rhinosinusitis that has not responded to medical treatment. Rhinoseptoplasty combines aesthetic and functional care, with an approximately 12-hour hospital stay. Online consultations are available for international patients.

Dr. Hugo Cardoso has performed 16,000+ surgeries, including complex revision rhinoplasty. Video endoscopy helps assess nasal obstruction before treatment planning. Options include functional rhinoplasty, septoplasty, and nasal valve correction. Photoshop-based simulation can help plan aesthetic changes. Surgeries take place at hospitals including MaterDei, Orizonti, and PHD, with pneumatic boots and compression stockings used for DVT prevention. Recovery from physical activity takes 2–3 weeks. Pricing is not published and depends on case complexity.

The clinic combines septal deviation and turbinate correction in one functional rhinoplasty session. Planning also considers facial balance. In-house ENT testing includes nasal endoscopy, laryngoscopy, audiometry, and BERA. After surgery, photobiomodulation is used to reduce swelling and support healing. The team also offers guidance on xylitol-based nasal irrigation to help relieve congestion. Clinic OTORE Face & Balance is in Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, and provides care in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.

Rigid nasal endoscopy is recorded on DVD at Clínica Lavinsky, documenting the nasal anatomy for evaluation. The TEMOS-accredited ENT clinic has a 50-year history and an ANVISA-certified surgical center for minimally invasive, mostly outpatient procedures. Care options include septoplasty, turbinoplasty, endoscopic adenoidectomy, and functional rhinoplasty. The clinic also offers endoscopic sinus surgery for nasal polyps and chronic rhinosinusitis, plus medical management for allergic rhinitis.

Ultrasonic rhinoplasty at Dr. Daniela Fabrício’s single-specialty practice uses bone sculpting while limiting soft-tissue and vessel damage. The practice combines otolaryngology with facial plastic surgery, including functional care for deviated septums and chronic congestion. Consultation may cost around $100 and includes a nasal evaluation, result simulation, and procedure guidance. Primary rhinoplasty may run around $3,500–$4,900; revision surgery around $4,900–$7,900. Both prices include surgery, anesthesia, and hospital care, but exclude flights and accommodation beyond the hospital stay.

Ultrasonic rhinoplasty can be paired with septum and turbinate correction. Crisalix 3D simulation is included in the first consultation. In-person and online visits include nasal examination and endoscopy. Unimed may cover medically indicated septoplasty and turbinate surgery. Rhinoplasty with functional correction includes surgeon and anesthetist fees, plus follow-up for up to one year. Hospital costs, flights, and accommodation are separate. The rhinoplasty price is quoted after consultation.