Clinic Facial is a specialized center in Brazil. It has locations in Governador Valadares and Vitória. The practice focuses on facial plastic surgery and rhinoplasty. Dr. Marco Aurélio Linhares founded the clinic in 1995. He brings over 30 years of experience to the practice. His team has performed more than 6,000 facial surgeries.
The clinic handles a high volume of complex cases. These include over 5,800 facial feminization surgeries and more than 500 deep plane facelifts. Dr. Linhares is an international member of the AAFPRS. He also holds credentials from ABORL-CCF and ABCPF. The facility uses Piezo surgical ultrasound for precise ultrasonic rhinoplasty. Patients travel from other states and countries for treatment.
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