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.
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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