Clinic Armando Chiari uses the L de Chiari technique, with a short L-shaped scar and an own-tissue option without implants. The approach can also be combined with implants. A typical hospital stay is 6–24 hours, and compression garments and a surgical bra are provided. Follow-up visits include dressing changes. The Belo Horizonte clinic holds ISAPS, TEMOS, and SBCP accreditations, with a dedicated international patient department and video consultations.
","text_type":"mt_wow_description","reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":9122,"alias":"clinic-armando-chiari-cac","name":"clinic Armando Chiari (CAC)","short_description":"Clinic Armando Chiari (CAC) is a plastic surgery center in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The practice focuses on aesthetic plastic surgery and non-surgical rejuvenation. Dr. Armando Chiari Jr. leads the clinic and holds a PhD in surgery. He teaches at the Federal University of Minas Gerais. He created the L de Chiari breast surgery technique and the Ampliada method for eyelid surgery.
CAC is accredited by ISAPS, TEMOS, and the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. Surgeries take place at Premier Hospital Dia or Hospital Felício Rocho. The team offers abdominoplasty, facelifts, liposuction, and gluteoplasty with implants. Non-surgical options include microfocused ultrasound, biostimulators, and radiofrequency. A dedicated department plans care for international patients, and virtual consultations are available.
","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/6ae10108100df","title":"Waiting room at Armando Chiari Clinic with modern seating and indoor plants"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"is_created_by_parser","value":true}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Brazil","id":31,"alias":"brazil","iso_code":"BR"},"city":{"name":"Belo Horizonte","id":2682,"alias":"belo-horizonte"},"address":"Rua Herculano de Freitas, 58 conj 110, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil, 30441039"},"rating":{"rating":0,"google":5,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":1},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5ceb725c9b963.jpeg","name":"TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation","country_code":"DE"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/61779fac22b09.jpeg","name":"Given to the doctor International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) Сertificate ","country_code":"US"}]}},{"text":"Dr. Carolina Dantas is a plastic surgery clinic in Natal, Brazil. The practice focuses on breast surgery, body contouring, and reconstructive work. It is a single-doctor facility led by Dr. Carolina Dantas. The clinic is accredited by the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Dantas also performs breast reconstruction after mastectomy.
The practice uses CMSlim for electromagnetic muscle stimulation. This system delivers 20,000 supramaximal contractions to support muscle definition. For skin firmness, the clinic uses Argoplasma, a minimally invasive tool. Ultrasound is available to break down fat cells before liposuction. Recovery plans include daily home drainage for 30 days. International patients are supported mainly in Portuguese.
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The practice uses CMSlim for electromagnetic muscle stimulation. This system delivers 20,000 supramaximal contractions to support muscle definition. For skin firmness, the clinic uses Argoplasma, a minimally invasive tool. Ultrasound is available to break down fat cells before liposuction. Recovery plans include daily home drainage for 30 days. International patients are supported mainly in Portuguese.
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Dr. Lourenço Gontijo Guimarães trained at the Faculty of Medical Sciences of Minas Gerais. Two specialist doctors work at the clinic, which holds international TEMOS accreditation. Safety checks include cardiac evaluations and preoperative health reviews. Many patients go home the same day after outpatient surgery.
The clinic uses laser systems and Platelet-Rich Plasma platforms. International patients get structured pre-op and post-op guidance. Coordinators speak Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
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Dr. Lourenço Gontijo Guimarães trained at the Faculty of Medical Sciences of Minas Gerais. Two specialist doctors work at the clinic, which holds international TEMOS accreditation. Safety checks include cardiac evaluations and preoperative health reviews. Many patients go home the same day after outpatient surgery.
The clinic uses laser systems and Platelet-Rich Plasma platforms. International patients get structured pre-op and post-op guidance. Coordinators speak Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
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The clinic uses One STEP technology for lipoaspiration and reconstruction. Dr. Laitano completed his plastic surgery residency at Hospital São Lucas of PUCRS. He is a preceptor training residents in breast surgery. The specialists are members of the Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica. The clinic holds accreditations from TEMOS, ISAPS, and the ASPS.
Many procedures are outpatient surgeries. Patients often return home a few hours after anesthesia. For delayed reconstruction, patients typically leave within five hours. Reconstruction performed alongside mastectomy requires a two-day stay. The clinic uses structured protocols like pre-operative marking to improve precision.
","text_type":"short_description","reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":9181,"alias":"dr-f-felipe-laitano","name":"Dr. F. Felipe Laitano","short_description":"Dr. F. Felipe Laitano is a plastic surgery clinic in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The practice specializes in breast reconstruction and aesthetic breast surgery. Key procedures include explant surgery, mastopexy, and fat grafting. The team also performs abdominoplasty, blepharoplasty, and gynecomastia reduction. A dedicated workflow supports international patients with teleconsultations and surgical planning.
The clinic uses One STEP technology for lipoaspiration and reconstruction. Dr. Laitano completed his plastic surgery residency at Hospital São Lucas of PUCRS. He is a preceptor training residents in breast surgery. The specialists are members of the Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica. The clinic holds accreditations from TEMOS, ISAPS, and the ASPS.
Many procedures are outpatient surgeries. Patients often return home a few hours after anesthesia. For delayed reconstruction, patients typically leave within five hours. Reconstruction performed alongside mastectomy requires a two-day stay. The clinic uses structured protocols like pre-operative marking to improve precision.
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Four departments manage the full patient workflow. Services range from online pre-consultations to post-operative rehabilitation. Surgeons perform body contouring with vibro-liposuction and hybrid breast augmentation. Intimate surgeries and gynecomastia corrections are also key focus areas. The clinic holds accreditations from both SBCP and ISAPS.
","text_type":"short_description","reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":9194,"alias":"clinic-de-plastic-surgery-leila-righi","name":"clinic de plastic surgery Leila Righi","short_description":"Leila Righi Plastic Surgery is a multi-specialty center in Curitiba, Brazil. The clinic focuses on plastic surgery, aesthetic medicine, and physiotherapy. Dr. Leila Righi leads the medical team as a full member of the SBCP. The center uses Argo Plasma and Renuvion for advanced skin retraction. For breast surgery, they offer the John Tebbettes Fast Recovery implant technique.
Four departments manage the full patient workflow. Services range from online pre-consultations to post-operative rehabilitation. Surgeons perform body contouring with vibro-liposuction and hybrid breast augmentation. Intimate surgeries and gynecomastia corrections are also key focus areas. The clinic holds accreditations from both SBCP and ISAPS.
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A key feature is the long-running breast reconstruction mutirão, now in its 16th edition. This volunteer program offers free surgery for patients who cannot afford it. The clinic partners with AMUCC to support women after mastectomies. Dr. Henrique Müller is a titular member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. He has around 20 years of experience.
Online consultations are available for international and cross-regional patients. Sessions last 45 minutes to one hour. They include image reviews and detailed surgical planning. Patients get close follow-up from pre-surgery through recovery.
","text_type":"short_description","reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":9203,"alias":"clinic-mueller","name":"clinic Müller","short_description":"Clínica Müller is a private plastic surgery clinic in Florianópolis, Brazil. The center specializes in reconstructive breast care and aesthetic surgery. Dr. Sérgio Trindade Müller founded it in 1978. A team of two doctors handles both reconstructive and aesthetic needs. Services include breast reconstruction, body contouring, and facial rejuvenation.
A key feature is the long-running breast reconstruction mutirão, now in its 16th edition. This volunteer program offers free surgery for patients who cannot afford it. The clinic partners with AMUCC to support women after mastectomies. Dr. Henrique Müller is a titular member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. He has around 20 years of experience.
Online consultations are available for international and cross-regional patients. Sessions last 45 minutes to one hour. They include image reviews and detailed surgical planning. Patients get close follow-up from pre-surgery through recovery.
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","text_type":"mt_wow_description","best_texts":{"why_its_ranked":"Team has performed hundreds of breast surgeries, including reconstruction. All three plastic surgeons are active members of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. Also manages asymmetry correction and secondary surgeries."},"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":9207,"alias":"irmaos-leite-plastic-surgery","name":"Irmãos Leite plastic surgery","short_description":"Irmãos Leite is a specialized aesthetic plastic surgery clinic in Brazil. The center focuses on facial rejuvenation, body contouring, and breast surgery. Its medical team includes three doctors. All surgeons are active members of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. They trained at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora.
The clinic uses advanced techniques for natural-looking facial results. These include the Deep Plane Facelift and endoscopic face lifting. Regenerative options like Nanofat and Morpheus skin technology are also available. Body contouring procedures include Lipo HD and lipoabdominoplasty. Breast surgeries cover augmentation, mastopexy, and reconstruction. Every treatment plan follows standard surgical safety practices.
","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/6ae15ca941137","title":"Reception area at Irmãos Leite plastic surgery clinic with modern wood panel design"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"is_created_by_parser","value":true}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Brazil","id":31,"alias":"brazil","iso_code":"BR"},"city":{"name":"Juiz de Fora","id":2872,"alias":"juiz-de-fora"}},"rating":{"rating":0,"google":5,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":3},"accreditations":[]}},{"text":"TRAM flap, DIEP flap, and EARLI techniques are available at Your Plastic Surgery in Curitiba. The clinic has operated since 1991 and holds SBCP, ISAPS, and TEMOS accreditations. Options include using the patient’s own tissue or silicone implants. Hospitalization is required, and recovery after reconstruction performed with mastectomy is approximately six weeks.
","text_type":"mt_wow_description","best_texts":{"techniques":"TRAM flap, DIEP flap, EARLI, silicone implants, immediate reconstruction with mastectomy","why_its_ranked":"Uses DIEP flap and EARLI techniques with your own tissue for natural results. Frequently combines reconstruction with mastectomy. Lead surgeon has 15,000+ procedures and SBCP, ISAPS accreditation."},"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":9210,"alias":"your-plastic-surgery","name":"Your Plastic Surgery","short_description":"Sua Plástica is a plastic surgery clinic in Curitiba, Brazil. It specializes in body contouring, breast surgery, and facial rejuvenation. Dr. Paulo Bettes founded the clinic in 1991. He has over 30 years of surgical experience. Key procedures include tummy tucks, liposuction, and breast augmentation. The center also offers facial rejuvenation and rhinoplasty.
The clinic holds accreditations from SBCP, ISAPS, and TEMOS. Dr. Bettes is a full member of ISAPS. The team works with technologies like VASER, Renuvion, and Morpheus8. Post-operative care includes lymphatic drainage and manual therapy. For international patients, the clinic arranges remote exam review and surgical planning.
","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/6ae456a9671ba","title":"Exterior of Your Plastic Surgery clinic with signage and landscaped entrance"},{"base_url":"clinic/6ae456aaf3b3c","title":"Reception area at Dr. Paulo Bettes clinic with modern seating and decor"},{"base_url":"clinic/6ae456ac7d9da","title":"Waiting room at Your Plastic Surgery clinic with modern seating and decor"},{"base_url":"clinic/6ae456ae1fa2f","title":"Waiting area at Your Plastic Surgery clinic with modern seating and artwork"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"is_created_by_parser","value":true}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Brazil","id":31,"alias":"brazil","iso_code":"BR"},"city":{"name":"Curitiba","id":2581,"alias":"curitiba"},"address":"R. Francisco Rocha, 1312 - Bigorrilho, Curitiba - PR, 80730-390"},"rating":{"rating":0,"google":4.8,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":1,"year_foundation":1991},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/61779fac22b09.jpeg","name":"Given to the doctor International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) Сertificate ","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5ceb725c9b963.jpeg","name":"TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation","country_code":"DE"}]}},{"text":"R24R rapid-recovery breast surgery is a key feature of this Brasília clinic. The approach includes Dual Plane implant placement and Grip Plane technology for implant stabilization. A 14-point infection safety protocol is also part of the clinic’s care. The stated recovery plan allows driving, working, and lifting up to 15 kg the day after surgery, with arm exercises starting two hours after the operation.
","text_type":"mt_wow_description","best_texts":{"techniques":"silicone implants","why_its_ranked":"Surgeon completed reconstructive plastic surgery internship at NYU and holds SBCP membership, with breast reconstruction as a listed specialization."},"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":9221,"alias":"dr-rodrigo-bastos","name":"Dr. Rodrigo Bastos","short_description":"Dr. Rodrigo Bastos is a plastic surgery clinic in Brasília, Brazil. It focuses on facial rejuvenation and body contouring. The main treatments include the Deep Plane Facelift and Deep Neck surgery. For breast augmentation, the clinic uses the R24R technique. This method is designed for a fast 24-hour recovery, so patients can often return to routine activities the next day.
Dr. Bastos completed his plastic surgery residency at Hospital Federal de Ipanema. He also finished a facelift fellowship at New York University. He holds a rhinoplasty fellowship from Dr. Nazim Cerkes in Istanbul. Dr. Bastos leads the FAST FELLOW course for qualified physicians, focused on facial preservation techniques.
The clinic uses PIEZO ultrasonic technology for high-precision rhinoplasty. Surgical planning includes 3D modeling and computer simulations. Breast procedures follow a 14-point infection safety protocol and use Grip Plane technology to prevent implant migration.
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","text_type":"mt_wow_description","best_texts":{"why_its_ranked":"Breast reconstruction with silicone implants or autologous fat grafting, and can combine with abdominal contouring in one session. Surgeon is a Ph.D., UFCSPA professor, SBCP and ASPS member."},"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":9230,"alias":"clinic-de-plastic-surgery-and-procedures-esteticos","name":"clinic de plastic surgery and procedures Estéticos","short_description":"Dr. Denis Valente leads a plastic surgery clinic in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The center focuses on body contouring, high-definition liposuction, and breast aesthetics. A key difference is the Lipo One STEP HD protocol. This technique preserves blood vessels and nerves to speed up recovery. It is a refinement procedure, not a weight-loss treatment.
Dr. Valente is a PhD-qualified surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He is a Professor at UFCSPA and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The clinic uses advanced platforms like Argoplasma, Bodytite, and Renuvion for skin tightening. Combined surgeries stay under five hours to improve patient safety. Many international patients travel from Peru for treatment.
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Dr. Carolina Dantas is a plastic surgery clinic in Natal, Brazil. The practice focuses on breast surgery, body contouring, and reconstructive work. It is a single-doctor facility led by Dr. Carolina Dantas. The clinic is accredited by the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Dantas also performs breast reconstruction after mastectomy.
The practice uses CMSlim for electromagnetic muscle stimulation. This system delivers 20,000 supramaximal contractions to support muscle definition. For skin firmness, the clinic uses Argoplasma, a minimally invasive tool. Ultrasound is available to break down fat cells before liposuction. Recovery plans include daily home drainage for 30 days. International patients are supported mainly in Portuguese.
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The clinic uses One STEP technology for lipoaspiration and reconstruction. Dr. Laitano completed his plastic surgery residency at Hospital São Lucas of PUCRS. He is a preceptor training residents in breast surgery. The specialists are members of the Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica. The clinic holds accreditations from TEMOS, ISAPS, and the ASPS.
Many procedures are outpatient surgeries. Patients often return home a few hours after anesthesia. For delayed reconstruction, patients typically leave within five hours. Reconstruction performed alongside mastectomy requires a two-day stay. The clinic uses structured protocols like pre-operative marking to improve precision.
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Clínica Müller is a private plastic surgery clinic in Florianópolis, Brazil. The center specializes in reconstructive breast care and aesthetic surgery. Dr. Sérgio Trindade Müller founded it in 1978. A team of two doctors handles both reconstructive and aesthetic needs. Services include breast reconstruction, body contouring, and facial rejuvenation.
A key feature is the long-running breast reconstruction mutirão, now in its 16th edition. This volunteer program offers free surgery for patients who cannot afford it. The clinic partners with AMUCC to support women after mastectomies. Dr. Henrique Müller is a titular member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. He has around 20 years of experience.
Online consultations are available for international and cross-regional patients. Sessions last 45 minutes to one hour. They include image reviews and detailed surgical planning. Patients get close follow-up from pre-surgery through recovery.
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The clinic uses advanced techniques for natural-looking facial results. These include the Deep Plane Facelift and endoscopic face lifting. Regenerative options like Nanofat and Morpheus skin technology are also available. Body contouring procedures include Lipo HD and lipoabdominoplasty. Breast surgeries cover augmentation, mastopexy, and reconstruction. Every treatment plan follows standard surgical safety practices.
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Discomfort and tightness usually ease over several weeks. 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