Sampaio Plastic Surgery is a private clinic in Recife, Brazil. It focuses on aesthetic face, breast, and body procedures. Dr. Raphael Sampaio leads the practice with around 20 years of experience. He has operated on over 1,200 people and performed more than 1,600 surgeries.
The clinic holds accreditations from TEMOS and the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. Major procedures include rhinoplasty, facelifts, and breast surgery. The team also treats gynecomastia and keloid scars. For body contouring, the clinic uses Vibrolipo technology to improve fat removal.
Non-surgical treatments include skin bio-stimulators like Ellansé and Sculptra. The clinic sits within the Boa Viagem Medical Center, which offers secure parking and valet services. Patients follow a structured care pathway, including cardiac clearance before surgery.
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The clinic holds accreditations from SBCP, ISAPS, ASPS, and TEMOS. Surgical options include deep plane facelifts, rhinoplasty, and body contouring. Specialists use Piezo technology for precise bone refinement during nose surgery. Body procedures often use Renuvion plasma-jet and radiofrequency for skin tightening. Non-surgical care includes CO2 laser, Morpheus, and facial fillers.
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The clinic holds accreditations from SBCP, ISAPS, ASPS, and TEMOS. Surgical options include deep plane facelifts, rhinoplasty, and body contouring. Specialists use Piezo technology for precise bone refinement during nose surgery. Body procedures often use Renuvion plasma-jet and radiofrequency for skin tightening. Non-surgical care includes CO2 laser, Morpheus, and facial fillers.
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