Alexandre Charão, Plastic surgeon

Specialization: Plastic surgeon
22 years of experience
Workplace: Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, CPA – plastic surgery Avançada
- Specialist at the clinic in Botafogo (Rio de Janeiro) since 2004, with a cited surgical volume of 6,000+ body-contouring procedures.
- Developer of the 3R Method—accelerated recovery with multimodal analgesia and fine scarring—used across his body-contouring cases.
- Performs high-definition body contouring with Lipo HD Ultrassônica and uses ultrasound-guided protocols for precision.
- Certified with SBCP-validated title and active CRM-RJ, and holds annual JCI certification through Rede D’Or hospital practice (Hospital Glória D’Or).
Dr. Alexandre Charão is a plastic surgeon in Rio de Janeiro who has performed over 6,000 body contouring surgeries. He developed the 3R Method for recovery and scarring. Dr. Charão works at Hospital Glória D’Or, which holds JCI accreditation. He performs high-definition liposuction and post-bariatric skin removal.
- Uses ultrasound-assisted liposuction for sculpting and skin retraction.
- Performs gluteal remodeling using real-time ultrasound guidance.
- Winner of the O Globo Faz a Diferença award.
- Member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (SBCP).

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Qualifications

Dr. Alexandre Charão is a body contouring specialist who has performed 6,000+ surgeries since 2004. He developed the 3R Method to accelerate recovery and improve scar quality. Dr. Charão works at the Hospital Glória D’Or, which holds annual Joint Commission International (JCI) certification.

Specialization and Surgical Techniques

Dr. Charão performs high-definition body sculpting and restorative breast surgery. He combines surgery with metabolic preparation to improve tissue healing. Dr. Charão uses the 3R Method across all procedures to minimize postoperative downtime.

Body Contouring

High-Definition Liposuction: Uses ultrasound-assisted technology to emulsify fat for muscle definition.
High-Definition Abdominoplasty: Combines tummy tuck techniques with scar planning to address abdominal laxity.
BBL / Gluteal Remodeling: Employs real-time ultrasound guidance for subcutaneous-only fat injection to increase safety.
Lipedema Treatment: Uses ultrasound-assisted liposuction with argon plasma to promote skin retraction and collagen contraction.
Post-Bariatric Surgery: Performs body contouring to remove excess skin after major weight loss.

Breast and Chest Surgery

Breast Reduction: Selects techniques based on volume patterns, including periareolar and vertical-scar approaches.
Breast Implant Removal: Conducts evaluations for Breast Implant Illness and investigates underlying conditions before explantation.
Gynecomastia Correction: Uses the 4Dx technique, which combines gland excision with chest liposuction.
Masculinizing Mastectomy: Provides top surgery for gender affirmation, including skin resection for patients with ptosis – a condition where the breast tissue sags.

Work Experience

2004–present – Plastic Surgeon, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Staff Surgeon – Hospital Glória D’Or (Rede D’Or), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Education

Medical Doctor Degree

Awards and Recognition

2006 – O Globo “Faz a Diferença” Award (Mundo category)

Memberships and Certifications

Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (SBCP) – Associate Member
British Association of Plastic Surgeons (BAPS)
Conselho Regional de Medicina do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (CRM-RJ)
Associação Médica Brasileira (AMB) – Validated Title
Conselho Federal de Medicina (CFM) – Validated Title

Patient Care and Recovery

Dr. Charão provides a recovery pathway for international and local patients. Most individuals return to light activities within 7 to 10 days. The clinic manages postoperative care through a WhatsApp group for communication with the surgeon. Dr. Charão conducts consultations in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.