Dr. Thiago Costa – Plastic Surgery is a specialized practice in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The clinic focuses on aesthetic surgery for the body and face. Key procedures include Lipo HD, abdominoplasty, and breast augmentation with Fast Track Recovery. This breast technique uses a Keller funnel to limit implant contact with the environment. Patients return to daily routines faster than with traditional methods.
Dr. Thiago Costa is a titular member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. He won the Dr. Geraldo Peixoto award for best resident in 2008. The medical team includes four doctors who operate in full hospital settings. A key differentiator is the TC Private Recovery model. It offers close monitoring from day one after surgery until discharge. The clinic holds accreditations from SBCP, TEMOS, and ISAPS.
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