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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Flagship procedures include rapid recovery breast implants and structured rhinoplasty. The team also performs abdominoplasty, liposculpture, and gynecomastia correction. Rapid recovery breast surgery usually takes 90 minutes. Patients often go home after anesthetic recovery. A dedicated physiotherapy team provides ongoing support. Care runs from the first consultation through late recovery.
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