Dr. Rafael Alves

Dr. Rafael Alves runs a private plastic surgery practice in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The clinic focuses on individualized aesthetic procedures for the face and body. Dr. Rafael Alves combines surgical techniques with non-surgical technologies to improve skin quality. The practice operates from a single location in the Ondina district.

Academic and Professional Background

Dr. Rafael Alves is a specialist member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (SBCP). He earned his degree in Medicine and Human Health from EBMSP. He holds specialist credentials in both Plastic Surgery and General Surgery. He has also served as a preceptor for the Plastic Surgery Residency at Hospital São Rafael Rede D'or.

The practice emphasizes evidence-informed patient guidance and precise surgical planning. Dr. Alves participates in national congresses to discuss techniques like natural-looking breast prostheses. The clinic provides patient education materials in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.

Body Contouring and Facial Rejuvenation

The clinic offers several surgical and non-surgical options for body remodeling. Specialists perform abdominoplasty to remove excess skin. This procedure treats rectus diastasis – the separation of abdominal muscles. Patients often request it after childbirth or major weight loss.

Liposuction at the clinic targets localized fat deposits. The practice offers several specialized methods:

• Vaser liposuction – uses ultrasound to break up fat while protecting other tissues
• LipoHD – high-definition contouring to highlight underlying muscle structure
• MiniLipo – targeted fat removal for smaller areas
• Lipoenxertia glútea – uses the patient's own fat to enhance buttock contour

For facial care, the clinic performs deep plane facelifts and panniculectomy. These procedures restore facial proportions and remove hanging skin tissue.

Advanced Breast Surgery

Breast surgery services focus on balance and natural proportions. The practice offers R24R implants, designed for rapid recovery. Dr. Alves uses dual-plane placement to position implants under the muscle. Surgeons may add a muscular sling or internal bra technique for extra support.

The clinic offers diverse options for breast enhancement and reconstruction:

• Mastopexy – breast lift performed with or without silicone implants
• Hybrid breast surgery – combines implants with fat grafting for softer edges
• Breast reduction – removes excess tissue to improve comfort and proportion
• Mommy makeover – combines breast and abdominal surgery in one session

Implant selection is based on breast base diameter and projection. This personalized approach matches the implant to each patient's anatomy.

Technologies and Diagnostic Services

The clinic uses specific platforms to treat skin laxity and improve surgical results. Morpheus combines microneedling with radiofrequency to firm the skin. It can be used during surgery to increase patient comfort. The practice also uses QuantumRF for non-surgical rejuvenation and tissue tightening.

Diagnostic services for breast health are available through the practice. Patients can access mammography and female check-ups. The clinic also offers specialized consultations with a mammologist. These services help confirm safety before aesthetic breast procedures.

International Patient Services

Dr. Rafael Alves treats patients who speak Portuguese, English, and Spanish. The clinic provides educational materials to help patients understand their recovery. Dr. Alves discusses expected scarring during the initial consultation. Scars typically take several months to mature and need protection from sunlight.