12 Best Post-bariatric Plastic Surgery Doctors in Rio de Janeiro

Dr. Michel Salameh is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has performed 3,000+ procedures. He specializes in high-definition body contouring and facial rejuvenation across Brazil and Lebanon. Dr. Salameh completed his training in an SBCP-accredited program at Hospital da Plástica in Rio de Janeiro.

• Specialist in intramuscular fat injection techniques like UGRAFT and Ultra HD.
• Expert in deep plane facelifts and complex post-bariatric body reconstruction.
• Uses Argoplasma, Renuvion, and Morpheus technologies for skin tightening.
• Works at a JCI-accredited clinic with a 99.9% reported success rate.

Dr. Gigi Longhi is a plastic surgeon in Rio de Janeiro certified by the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (SBCP). She specializes in breast surgery and body contouring following weight loss. She previously worked in internal medicine at the University of Verona in Italy. Dr. Longhi plans surgeries based on individual anatomy and surgical safety.

• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
• Performs reduction mammoplasty without using implants.
• Treats post-bariatric patients with abdominoplasty, mastopexy, and thigh lifts.
• Performs reconstructive breast surgery and corrects previous procedures.

Dr. Pedro Eder Portali is a plastic surgeon at the clinic of Dr. Karina Porter in Rio de Janeiro. He performs body contouring and reconstructive procedures for patients after major weight loss. Dr. Portali works at a facility holding TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation, which sets standards for medical tourism safety and quality.

• Performs post-bariatric surgery to restore body shape after significant weight changes.
• Conducts aesthetic gluteal procedures, including Brazilian Butt Lift and butt implants.
• Treats gynecomastia and performs breast reductions to change chest contour.
• Performs facial and intimate surgeries such as rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, and vaginoplasty.

Dr. Beni Ribeiro is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Rio de Janeiro, specializing in post-bariatric plastic surgery.

• Member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (SBCP)
• Trained at Universidade Federal da Paraíba and Hospital Municipal Barata Ribeiro
• Offers teleconsultations and in-person appointments in Leblon, Rio de Janeiro
• Speaks Portuguese, English, and Spanish to assist diverse patients

Dr. Marcelo Moreira is a plastic surgeon in Rio de Janeiro specializing in breast reconstruction and microsurgery. He completed his residency and microsurgery training at the National Cancer Institute (INCa), finishing first in his class for both programs. Dr. Moreira was a fellow observer at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York.

• Founded the Breast Chapter of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery.
• Performs DIEP flap breast reconstructions for post-mastectomy rehabilitation.
• Uses UltraPulse and CO2 laser technologies for skin contouring.
• Is a member of both the Brazilian and American Societies of Plastic Surgeons.