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The center focuses on plastic surgery, body contouring, and facial rejuvenation. Medical director Dr. Gustavo Pereira Filho has over 15 years of experience. He has personally performed more than 5,000 surgeries. His Master's Degree in Surgery and Graft Pathology is from UFCSPA. The team uses advanced tools like Renuvion and Fractional CO2 Laser.</p><p>Rapid recovery protocols reduce swelling and avoid drains. Dr. Pereira Filho has published more than 10 scientific papers on surgical techniques. He is a titled member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. The clinic also holds TEMOS and ASPS recognitions. International patients use the Surgical Experience program for 360-degree care. 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Senador Tarso Dutra, 565 sala 1705, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, 90690-140"},"rating":{"rating":0,"google":0,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":1},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5d88bd61a3cbb.jpeg","name":"Sociedad Americana de Cirujanos Plásticos","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5ceb725c9b963.jpeg","name":"Acreditación Internacional de Atención Médica TEMOS","country_code":"DE"}]}},{"text":"<p>Vizzotto Plastic Surgery is a specialized practice in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The center focuses on breast aesthetic surgery and body contouring. Dr. Mateus Vizzotto founded the clinic in 2024. He is a specialist member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. He also belongs to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. 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It focuses on aesthetic procedures and dermatofunctional physiotherapy. Founder Dr. Harry Hartmann leads the team. He specializes in breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, and rhinoplasty. The clinic also treats children who need corrective plastic surgery.</p><p>Dr. Hartmann completed his medical training in 1988. He is board-certified by the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. A physiotherapist offers manual lymphatic drainage after surgery. This care reduces bruising and speeds up healing.</p><p>The clinic uses the Manthus system for non-invasive fat reduction. It combines ultrasound and electrical currents to treat cellulite. Patients see a 3-5 cm reduction in circumference after 10 sessions. Staff speak Portuguese, English, and Spanish.</p>","text_type":"short_description","reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":9247,"alias":"clinic-hartmann","name":"clinic Hartmann","short_description":"<p>Clinic Hartmann is a private plastic surgery center in Porto Alegre, Brazil. 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Most surgical patients go home the same day.</p>","text_type":"short_description","reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":9255,"alias":"dr-karoline-dalla-rosa-plastic-surgery","name":"Dr. Karoline Dalla Rosa – plastic surgery","short_description":"<p>Dr. Karoline Dalla Rosa is a plastic surgery clinic in Porto Alegre, Brazil. It focuses on facial rejuvenation, body contouring, and aesthetic medicine. Dr. Karoline Dalla Rosa founded the practice in 2016. She trained at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. The medical team has performed over 3,000 aesthetic procedures.</p><p>The practice has around 10 years of clinical experience and holds international TEMOS accreditation. Major procedures include facelifts, abdominoplasty, and rhinoplasty. The clinic also offers minimally invasive treatments like Botox and collagen biostimulators. 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He has over 30 years of surgical experience.</p><p>Dr. Lucas Steffen trained at Harvard University and the University of California. He is a preceptor for plastic surgery residency programs in Brazil. The clinic performs high-definition liposuction, tummy tucks, and facial rejuvenation surgeries. It also offers minimally invasive skin retraction with Renuvion and Morpheus technologies. The facility holds accreditations from ISAPS and the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery.</p>","text_type":"short_description","reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":9257,"alias":"clinic-steffen","name":"clinic Steffen","short_description":"<p>Clinic Steffen is a private plastic surgery center in São Leopoldo and Porto Alegre, Brazil. The clinic specializes in facial, breast, and body contouring procedures. It is led by Dr. Níveo Steffen and Dr. Lucas Steffen. Dr. Níveo Steffen is the former president of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. He has over 30 years of surgical experience.</p><p>Dr. Lucas Steffen trained at Harvard University and the University of California. He is a preceptor for plastic surgery residency programs in Brazil. The clinic performs high-definition liposuction, tummy tucks, and facial rejuvenation surgeries. It also offers minimally invasive skin retraction with Renuvion and Morpheus technologies. 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Rapid recovery breast surgery usually takes 90 minutes. Patients often go home after anesthetic recovery. A dedicated physiotherapy team provides ongoing support. Care runs from the first consultation through late recovery.</p>","text_type":"short_description","reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":9260,"alias":"van-gogh-plastic-surgery","name":"Van Gogh plastic surgery","short_description":"<p>Van Gogh Plastic Surgery is a specialized clinic in Porto Alegre and Passo Fundo, Brazil. It focuses on aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. Dr. Bruno Gasperin and Dr. Felipe Fasolin work together on every procedure. This \"dual view\" approach supports patient safety and surgical precision. The clinic was founded in 1971. Both surgeons belong to the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery.</p><p>Flagship procedures include rapid recovery breast implants and structured rhinoplasty. The team also performs abdominoplasty, liposculpture, and gynecomastia correction. 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