Rio Plastic Surgery

Rio Plastic Surgery is a private practice in Rio de Janeiro's Barra da Tijuca neighborhood. Led by Dr. Márcio Bistene, the clinic focuses on aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. Surgical care takes place at Barra Day Hospital, which has modern monitoring facilities and licensed anesthesia management.

Accreditations and Professional Standards

The clinic operates within Brazil's multi-layered regulatory framework. This includes oversight by ANVISA and the Federal Council of Medicine (CFM). Dr. Márcio Bistene holds several professional credentials:

• Titled specialist of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (SBCP)
• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)

The practice uses accredited surgical facilities with emergency protocols in place. Dr. Bistene personally plans each procedure to match the patient's goals.

Surgical Specialties and Techniques

Rio Plastic Surgery offers body and facial procedures using specialized surgical protocols. For body contouring, the clinic provides HD Liposuction. This technique uses a multi-depth approach to sculpt fat around underlying muscles. Patients needing skin tightening after fat removal can add BodyTite, a radiofrequency-assisted technology.

The Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is a signature service performed with a focus on safety. Dr. Bistene uses intraoperative ultrasound guidance for every BBL procedure. This allows real-time verification that fat goes only into the layer above the muscle. Surgery typically lasts 3 to 5 hours.

Breast surgery options include augmentation using cohesive gel implants, often called gummy bear implants. These come with smooth or textured surfaces in sizes from 150cc to 600cc. For facial rejuvenation, the clinic offers traditional Facelift surgery (Ritidoplastia). This addresses sagging skin and tissue descent in the lower face and neck.

The clinic also performs other surgical procedures:

• Rhinoplasty to reshape bone and cartilage for facial harmony
• Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) to repair separated abdominal muscles and remove excess skin
• Lipofilling using fat grafting for natural volume restoration
• Gluteoplasty involving buttock implant placement

Advanced Technologies

Rio Plastic Surgery uses InMode technology for surgical enhancement and non-surgical alternatives. Morpheus8 provides fractional radiofrequency microneedling with adjustable depths. This improves skin texture and tightness. It's often used on the chest area after breast augmentation or on the body after liposuction.

For patients with mild jawline laxity or fine lines, the FaceTite and Morpheus8 combination is available. This protocol tightens facial and neck skin through internal and external radiofrequency energy – no surgical incisions needed. The precise heating stimulates collagen production.

Services for International Patients

International patients follow a structured journey that begins with a free video consultation with Dr. Bistene. The clinic provides a dedicated concierge service for travel logistics and recovery support. Services for patients traveling from abroad include:

• Private airport transfers
• Luxury accommodation in Barra da Tijuca
• Post-operative follow-up with bilingual assistance
• Exclusive local tours

The clinic recommends staying in Brazil for 10 to 14 days after most surgical procedures. Recovery protocols often include lymphatic drainage sessions starting around day 4 or 5. Most surgical packages include 5 to 10 sessions to help reduce swelling. Patients receive structured follow-up guidance to continue recovery at home.