Lipedema surgery in Brazil
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Dr. Fernando Freitas
São Paulo (Bela Vista) · Dr. Fernando Freitas
Tumescent liposuction (described step-by-step: general anesthesia with or without spinal, tumescent infiltration, fine-cannula controlled aspiration); skin-retraction technologies Renuvion, ArgoPlasma, BodyTite, Morpheus, or laser when indicated; staged multi-surgery approach for large volumes. BRL 30,000-60,000 average medical-team fee per procedure, for the Sao Paulo region as of 2026. Complex and advanced cases can be higher. Hospital costs, lipedema-specific post-operative lymphatic therapy and compression materials are additional.
Dr. Rafael Erthal (Clínica Blue)
Rio de Janeiro (Barra da Tijuca) · Dr. Rafael Erthal (CRM 838039, RQE 27466)
LipeDefinition (proprietary; described as minimally invasive, using microcannulas with lymphatic preservation); Sublift (proprietary skin-surface technique) for associated skin laxity; collagen biostimulator and/or autologous fat grafting for deep cellulite. Price quoted after a consultation.
Dr. Rafael Erthal (Clínica Blue) in full
Instituto Lipedema Brasil - Unidade Ibirapuera (Dra. Juliana Reis)
São Paulo · Dra. Juliana O. G. Reis (CRM-SP 120293, RQE 47596)
Specialized lymph-sparing liposuction with specific cannulas (is not the same as cosmetic liposuction); subdermal energy devices (plasma or radiofrequency) for skin retraction; conservative management (anti-inflammatory nutrition, compression, exercise) before surgery. Price quoted after a consultation.
Instituto Lipedema Brasil - Unidade Ibirapuera (Dra. Juliana Reis) in full
Common questions
How many practices offer lipedema surgery in Brazil?
3 practices are listed for Brazil: Dr. Fernando Freitas; Dr. Rafael Erthal (Clínica Blue); Instituto Lipedema Brasil - Unidade Ibirapuera (Dra. Juliana Reis).
How much does lipedema surgery cost in Brazil?
One practice publishes a figure: Dr. Fernando Freitas, from BRL 30,000. The other 2 practices do not publish a price.
Which lipedema practices in Brazil have an English-language website?
2 of 3 listed practices publish an English version of their website: Dr. Rafael Erthal (Clínica Blue); Instituto Lipedema Brasil - Unidade Ibirapuera (Dra. Juliana Reis). Patients travelling for surgery generally confirm which languages are spoken in consultation directly with the practice.
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