Ricardo Cansanção

With a treatment philosophy built around natural-looking outcomes, Ricardo Cansanção guides patients from the first consultation through pre-operative planning and post-operative discharge. As a specialist at the clinic, he focuses on Plastic Surgery, Breast Surgery, Facial Surgery, and Body Contouring, including procedures discussed in his patient-facing guidance on breast reduction, abdominoplasty versus liposuction, and mommy makeover options. His consultations are offered in person or online, and he combines residency work in the United States with patient care in Brazil.

Education

• 1998 — Escola Bahiana de Medicine and Saúde Pública, Medical degree.
• General Surgery residency — Hospital Miguel Couto.
• Plastic Surgery residency — Prof. Farid Hakme’s service.
• Specialist in Plastic Surgery — Associação doctor Brasileira (credential).

Work experience

• Resident in the United States and attending patients in Brazil (ongoing).

Clinical focus and techniques

At the clinic, the approach is structured around individualized case assessment, with options explained clearly and expectations aligned before surgery.

• Breast reduction.
• Mommy makeover (post-pregnancy abdominal restoration).
• Liposculpture.
• Abdominal liposuction.
• Endoscopic facelift.
• Breast augmentation with silicone implants.
• Plastic Surgery Consultation, including online consultation with a surgeon.

Professional societies and certifications

• Member Specialist since 2003 — Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (SBCP).
• Member since 2001 — Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões.
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
• International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).

Academic output

He is a Professor.

Courses and advanced training

His training includes residencies in General Surgery at Hospital Miguel Couto and Plastic Surgery in the service of Prof. Farid Hakme.

Awards and recognition

No awards are listed in the available profile details.

Ricardo Cansanção provides consultations in person or online, with a schedule shown from Monday to Friday (09:00–18:00). For international patients, the clinic supports remote consultations while he continues working between the USA and Brazil. The clinic’s guidance also highlights 3D simulation as part of expectation alignment before treatment.