Dr. Ricardo Westphal is a plastic surgery clinic in Porto Alegre and Gramado, Brazil. The practice focuses on aesthetic breast surgery and mammology for adults. Dr. Westphal has treated over 3,000 women. He follows a 14-point safety checklist before, during, and after every operation. He founded the clinic in 2011.
Dr. Westphal has over 15 years of medical experience. He completed fellowships in Atlanta and New York. The clinic uses the R24R protocol for rapid recovery after breast implants. Many patients return to light activity within 24 hours. The SBCP-accredited practice also offers mastopexy and tummy tucks.
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Dr. Westphal has over 15 years of medical experience. He completed fellowships in Atlanta and New York. The clinic uses the R24R protocol for rapid recovery after breast implants. Many patients return to light activity within 24 hours. The SBCP-accredited practice also offers mastopexy and tummy tucks.
","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/6ae14c107e1b2","title":"Área de recepción en Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre con interior moderno"},{"base_url":"clinic/6ae14c1207005","title":"Sala de consulta moderna en la clínica Dr. Ricardo Westphal con sillón médico y equipo"},{"base_url":"clinic/6ae14c137d8f8","title":"Área de recepción en la clínica Dr. Ricardo Westphal con asientos y decoración moderna"},{"base_url":"clinic/6ae14c152947f","title":"Quirófano moderno en la clínica Dr. Ricardo Westphal con equipo quirúrgico avanzado"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"is_created_by_parser","value":true}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Brasil","id":31,"alias":"brazil","iso_code":"BR"},"city":{"name":"Porto Alegre","id":2582,"alias":"porto-alegre"},"address":"Porto Alegre, RS and Gramado, RS, Brazil"},"rating":{"rating":0,"google":4.4,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":1,"year_foundation":2011},"accreditations":[]}},{"text":"Dr. Ricardo Zambenedetti runs a plastic surgery practice in Porto Alegre and Carazinho, Brazil. The clinic specializes in facial, breast, body contouring, and reconstructive surgery. It was founded in 2025 by Dr. Zambenedetti. He completed his plastic surgery residency at Hospital Federal dos Servidores in Rio de Janeiro. He also holds postgraduate training from Universidade Gama Filho.
Procedures take place in accredited partner hospitals across the region. The surgical range includes rhinoplasty, facelifts, abdominoplasty, and breast augmentation. Intimate surgery is also available as an outpatient procedure. Labiaplasty takes about 45 minutes under local anesthesia. Most patients return to usual activities within four days to one month. The clinic serves patients in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
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Procedures take place in accredited partner hospitals across the region. The surgical range includes rhinoplasty, facelifts, abdominoplasty, and breast augmentation. Intimate surgery is also available as an outpatient procedure. Labiaplasty takes about 45 minutes under local anesthesia. Most patients return to usual activities within four days to one month. The clinic serves patients in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/6ae159f76cdcb","title":"Exterior de la clínica Belavista Centro de Cirurgia Plástica con fachada moderna"},{"base_url":"clinic/6ae159f998833","title":"Área de recepción en la clínica Dr. Ricardo Zambenedetti con asientos modernos y mostrador de mármol"},{"base_url":"clinic/6ae159fba1c34","title":"Entrada principal de Blanc Medplex Hospital con fachada de vidrio moderna"},{"base_url":"clinic/6ae159fd1b46a","title":"Fachada de la clínica Dr. Ricardo Zambenedetti en Brasil con arquitectura moderna"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"is_created_by_parser","value":true}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Brasil","id":31,"alias":"brazil","iso_code":"BR"},"city":{"name":"Porto Alegre","id":2582,"alias":"porto-alegre"},"address":"Rua Regente, 284 - Bairro Petrópolis, Porto Alegre/RS, Brazil; Rua Cipriano R. da Luz, 106, Sala 801, Carazinho/RS, Brazil"},"rating":{"rating":0,"google":4.9,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":1},"accreditations":[]}},{"text":"Dr. Rubem Lang is a plastic surgery practice in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The clinic focuses on aesthetic and functional procedures for the face and body. Its founder developed an original surgical technique, published in an international medical journal. He has treated over 20,000 patients during his career. The clinic holds TEMOS and SBCP accreditations.
Surgeries take place at Blanc Hospital, an elective surgery center in the same complex. This facility has 34 recovery beds, 9 operating rooms, and 2 ICU beds. The surgical team uses Morpheus and Ignite RF technologies for tissue retraction. Dr. Lang is a member of the Brazilian Society of Laser in Medicine. International patients often travel from abroad for treatment here.
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Surgeries take place at Blanc Hospital, an elective surgery center in the same complex. This facility has 34 recovery beds, 9 operating rooms, and 2 ICU beds. The surgical team uses Morpheus and Ignite RF technologies for tissue retraction. Dr. Lang is a member of the Brazilian Society of Laser in Medicine. International patients often travel from abroad for treatment here.
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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. 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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A key differentiator is the Preservé Technique for breast surgery. It uses a special device for implant insertion through smaller incisions. The method reduces trauma and speeds up recovery. Dr. Costa was the first woman in Southern Brazil to earn the Honra ao Mérito award. The team holds accreditations from ISAPS and the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. Coordinators support international patients in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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The clinic treats cases involving breast augmentation, mastopexy, and lipoabdominoplasty. Documented results include follow-up care for over one year. The surgical team uses Argoplasma technology for skin tightening. For breast reshaping, they use polyurethane-adherent implants. Every surgery is performed by two plastic surgeons for added safety. International patients follow a structured workflow with pre-operative preparation and recovery monitoring.
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The clinic treats cases involving breast augmentation, mastopexy, and lipoabdominoplasty. Documented results include follow-up care for over one year. The surgical team uses Argoplasma technology for skin tightening. For breast reshaping, they use polyurethane-adherent implants. Every surgery is performed by two plastic surgeons for added safety. International patients follow a structured workflow with pre-operative preparation and recovery monitoring.
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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. Most surgical patients go home the same day.
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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. Most surgical patients go home the same day.
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The practice uses Fotona lasers that combine Erbium YAG and Nd YAG wavelengths. Morpheus 8 with gold-coated micro-needles is used for body contouring. Office-based options include rhinomodelation and MD Codes® with hyaluronic acid fillers. The clinic also offers Profhilo injectables for skin hydration and firming. Otoplasty is available for children from age six.
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The practice uses Fotona lasers that combine Erbium YAG and Nd YAG wavelengths. Morpheus 8 with gold-coated micro-needles is used for body contouring. Office-based options include rhinomodelation and MD Codes® with hyaluronic acid fillers. The clinic also offers Profhilo injectables for skin hydration and firming. Otoplasty is available for children from age six.
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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.
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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.
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