Plastic Surgery in Brazil for International Patients – Dr. Marlon Barbosa
International Patients · Brazil

Where Artistry
Meets Surgical
Excellence

One of Brazil's most respected plastic surgeons — operating at a world-class hospital and welcoming patients from around the world.

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Dr. Marlon Barbosa – Plastic Surgeon, Bauru SP
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Your Surgeon

Dr. Marlon
Barbosa

Dr. Marlon Barbosa is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over two decades of experience, trained at UNESP — one of Brazil's most prestigious medical schools — and recognized as a full member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (SBCP) since 2004.

His multidisciplinary approach combines surgical precision with an in-depth understanding of each patient's individual goals, ensuring results that are natural, harmonious, and long-lasting.

M.D., UNESP School of Medicine — Botucatu, 2001
Specialist in General Surgery, UNESP Botucatu, 2004
Specialist in Plastic Surgery, PUC · AMB & SBCP Certified, 2007
"Brazil's plastic surgeons have earned global recognition not just for their technical skill, but for the natural, balanced results that define Brazilian aesthetics." International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
Procedures

Surgical Services

Each procedure is performed in an accredited hospital environment with rigorous safety standards and individualized care from the first consultation through full recovery.

Body Contour

Abdominoplasty

Abdominal contouring that removes excess skin and fat and can repair diastasis to improve firmness and silhouette.

FullDiastasis
Body Contour

Arm Lift

Removal of excess upper-arm skin, often combined with liposuction, to restore firmer and better-defined arm contours.

ClassicMiniWith Lipo
Face

Blepharoplasty

Eyelid surgery that removes excess skin and fat from the upper and/or lower eyelids, restoring a lighter and more rested look.

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Breast

Breast Augmentation

Breast volume and shape enhancement with implants, using individualized planning for size, profile, incision, and position.

ImplantsProfileNatural Shape
Breast

Breast Implant Removal

Implant removal with individualized options such as capsulectomy, breast reshaping, mastopexy, or fat grafting.

ExplantCapsulectomyReshaping
Breast

Breast Reduction

Reduction of breast volume to improve proportion, comfort, posture, and daily quality of life with careful scar planning.

ReductionComfortProportion
Body Contour

Calf Implants

Calf augmentation with implants to add volume, improve symmetry, and create a more balanced lower-leg contour.

ImplantsSymmetryLower Leg
Face

Facelift

Facial rejuvenation that treats sagging, jowls, and neck laxity by repositioning deeper tissues for a natural result.

FaceNeckLift
Body Contour

Gluteoplasty

Buttock contouring and augmentation designed to improve projection, proportion, and harmony with the waist and legs.

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Breast

Gynecomastia Treatment

Treatment of enlarged male breast tissue through liposuction and/or glandular excision for a defined chest contour.

Grade I–IIILiposuctionExcision
Body Contour

Intimate Surgery

Intimate plastic surgery planned with discretion, comfort, and functional-aesthetic balance for each patient's anatomy.

DiscreetComfortIndividualized
Body Contour

Liposuction

Removal of localized fat deposits to refine contours and improve body proportions with a surgical plan tailored to each area.

Localized FatContourMulti-Area
Body Contour

Liposuction with Renuvion

Body sculpting that combines liposuction with Renuvion technology to support skin contraction in selected cases.

RenuvionJ-PlasmaSkin Tightening
Breast

Masculinizing Mastectomy

Chest contouring surgery focused on reducing breast tissue and creating a flatter, more masculine thoracic contour.

Chest ContourMasculinizingScar Planning
Body Contour

Massive Weight Loss

Comprehensive correction of excess skin after major weight loss, often planned in stages across abdomen, arms, thighs, and breasts.

Post-BariatricMulti-AreaStaged
Breast

Mastopexy

Breast lift surgery that corrects ptosis and restores a higher, more youthful breast position, with or without implants.

LiftPtosisWith Implants
Face

Otoplasty

Correction of ear shape, projection, or proportion, planned for balanced facial harmony and discreet scarring.

Ear PinningReshapingSymmetry
Face

Rhinoplasty

Nose surgery designed to improve facial proportion while respecting breathing function and the patient's natural anatomy.

AestheticFunctionalRevision
Body Contour

Thigh Lift

Reshaping of inner and/or outer thighs by removing excess skin and improving lower-body proportion after laxity or weight loss.

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Deep Plane
Facelift

The Deep Plane Facelift works below the skin, repositioning deeper facial structures for natural harmony, longer-lasting definition, and a refreshed look — without a pulled appearance.

Deep Support

Targets deeper facial layers and support tissues for structural repositioning, not surface tightening alone.

Natural Expression

Preserves facial identity while softening sagging, jowls, and midface descent.

Face & Neck Harmony

Can address the midface, jawline, and neck within one facial rejuvenation strategy.

Individual Planning

Recommendations depend on anatomy, skin quality, surgical goals, health profile, and recovery timeline.

Ask About Deep Plane
Facial Surgery Deep Plane

Journey Plan —
Your Complete Experience

International Support

Concierge for a
Comfortable Experience

We understand that traveling abroad for a surgical procedure requires trust, planning, and exceptional support. Our team assists with every aspect of your arrival, accommodation, and recovery.

Recovery Suite Setup

Compression garments, prescribed medications, ice packs, and post-op essentials arranged in your room before you arrive from surgery.

Direct Communication

Responsive coordination with our staff throughout your stay — in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

Return Flight Guidance

Advice on safe travel timing based on your recovery progress — and support with rebooking if your clearance requires an extended stay.

Nutrition & Meal Coordination

Post-surgical dietary guidance and coordination of soft, recovery-friendly meals delivered directly to your accommodation.

Companion & Family Support

Separate comfort arrangements and local activity guidance for any travel companion joining you during your recovery period.

Your Journey

How It Works

From your first message to the moment you return home, every step is supported by our team.

01

First Contact

Our team learns about your goals and needs, providing personalized guidance about procedures, timelines, and what to expect from your journey to Brazil.

02

Assessment & Planning

Your case is evaluated by Dr. Marlon. Your travel dates are organized according to the surgical plan, considering pre-operative exams, procedure type, and recovery time.

03

Arrival in Brazil

You are welcomed with private airport transfer, accommodation coordination, and full preparation support for your procedure at Albert Einstein, Sírio-Libanês, São Luiz Rede D'Or, or Santa Lúcia Bauru.

04

Surgery & Recovery

After your procedure, the team monitors your recovery daily and provides all necessary medical guidance until Dr. Marlon clears you for your return home.

Speak with our concierge team and plan your plastic surgery in Brazil.

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#2 in the World
Why Brazil

The Global Capital of Plastic Surgery

Brazil ranks second in the world in total aesthetic procedures, trailing only the United States. ISAPS also lists Brazil as the leading country for surgical aesthetic procedures, reinforcing the country's global reputation for technical excellence, surgical volume, and aesthetic training.

2nd
Worldwide in total aesthetic procedures
(ISAPS 2023)
3.3M
Total aesthetic procedures in Brazil
(ISAPS 2023)
#1
Worldwide in surgical aesthetic procedures
(ISAPS 2023)
Sources: ISAPS Global Survey 2023 for procedure rankings and volume; The Economist, “A cut above” for international cosmetic surgery trends; The New York Times on Ivo Pitanguy for Brazil's plastic surgery legacy.
USD → BRL

With a favorable exchange rate, international patients can access world-class surgical care in Brazil at a lower overall cost than many private markets in the United States, Canada, or Western Europe, without compromising the need for careful medical planning and safety.

Brand-new modern hospital

Hospital Santa Lúcia
Bauru

Hospital Santa Lúcia Bauru is a brand-new, modern hospital environment where Dr. Marlon Barbosa welcomes international patients for surgical care in Brazil.

Integrated with the Grupo Santa network, it supports a coordinated patient journey from admission through recovery, combining structured medical planning, surgical safety, and close post-operative follow-up.

114
Long-stay beds
31
Short-stay beds
Imaging
Advanced diagnostic imaging technology
Hemodynamics
Dedicated hemodynamics service
Lab
Clinical analysis laboratory
Blood Center
On-site blood services
Hospital Santa Lúcia Bauru – International Plastic Surgery
Get in Touch

Plan Your Journey

Our international concierge team is ready to answer your questions, explain the process, and help you plan every detail of your plastic surgery journey in Brazil.

One Care Villaggio — Av. Affonso José Aiello 14-125, Vila Aviação, Bauru/SP, Brazil
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