Dr. Alexandre Charão is an internationally recognized plastic surgeon based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, specializing in advanced aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. With more than 20 years of surgical experience.
Dr. Alexandre Charão operates an exclusive plastic surgery clinic designed for patients who value refinement, safety, and individualized attention. Unlike high-volume practices, his clinic limits patient intake to ensure meticulous planning, surgeon availability, and continuous monitoring before and after surgery.
International patients choose Dr. Charão for his humanized care model, discreet service, and commitment to long-term outcomes. His team coordinates care for out-of-town and international patients, including virtual consultations, surgical scheduling, and extended postoperative monitoring.
Dr. Charão’s practice focuses on quality over quantity, offering artisanal surgical care supported by cutting-edge technology, evidence-based techniques, and long-term postoperative follow-up. Patients travel from Brazil and abroad seeking refined results, rapid recovery, and a deeply personalized surgical journey.
Dr. Alexandre Charão is a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than two decades of continuous clinical practice, providing aesthetic and reconstructive surgical care since 2003. Based in Rio de Janeiro, he is recognized for an approach that blends technical precision, scientific discipline, and individualized surgical planning, rather than standardized or high-volume procedures.
He holds the official title of Specialist in Plastic Surgery, awarded by the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery after more than eleven years of structured medical education, residency training, and professional development. This certification reflects rigorous academic preparation, surgical competence, and adherence to nationally regulated standards for plastic surgery in Brazil.
Throughout his career, Dr. Charão has remained deeply committed to continuous education and international exposure, actively participating in national and international medical congresses, workshops, and advanced training programs. This ongoing engagement allows him to refine techniques, evaluate emerging technologies critically, and adopt only those methods that demonstrate real clinical value and patient safety.
In his current practice, Dr. Charão is known for rejecting mass-production models of cosmetic surgery. Instead, he operates within a surgeon-led, highly selective framework, where each patient undergoes detailed evaluation, realistic expectation-setting, and customized surgical planning. Procedures are designed not only for aesthetic improvement, but also for long-term harmony, safety, and functional integrity.
A defining feature of Dr. Charão’s approach is extended postoperative involvement. Patients are followed closely through structured recovery protocols, with monitoring that can extend up to twelve months after surgery. This long-term follow-up reflects his belief that successful plastic surgery is measured not only by immediate appearance, but by stability of results, quality of recovery, and patient well-being over time.
Today, Dr. Alexandre Charão treats patients from Brazil and abroad, including individuals who travel specifically to Rio de Janeiro seeking high-level surgical expertise combined with discretion, individualized attention, and continuity of care. His reputation has been built not on volume or marketing claims, but on consistent outcomes, patient trust, and a practice philosophy that places responsibility and excellence above all else.
Dr. Alexandre Charão offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic surgery procedures, with particular expertise in body contouring and breast surgery:
Dr. Alexandre Charão holds the official title of Specialist in Plastic Surgery, obtained through the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery after more than a decade of advanced training and specialization.
Dr. Alexandre Charão’s career includes humanitarian work through Médecins Sans Frontières, where he participated in medical missions outside Brazil. This part of his background reflects a broader surgical perspective shaped by service, adaptability, and care for patients in complex environments.
His humanitarian work was publicly recognized through the O Globo “Faz a Diferença” award in 2006, related to his medical participation in international missions. This experience adds an important human dimension to his work as a plastic surgeon, reinforcing the value of responsibility, ethics, and direct patient care.
Today, this perspective is reflected in a clinic model that emphasizes careful listening, realistic planning, and a strong commitment to the patient before, during, and after surgery.
Dr. Alexandre Charão’s clinic uses modern technology and planning tools to support patient understanding, surgical precision, and recovery-focused care. One important part of the consultation process may include visual planning resources that help patients better understand possible outcomes before surgery.
For breast surgery, the clinic offers 3D simulation with Crisalix, allowing patients to compare implant options, projection, volume, and body proportion in a more visual and educational way. This does not replace surgical judgment, but it can help patients make more informed decisions during the planning stage.
The clinic also emphasizes advanced techniques and technologies such as M.I.L.A., ultrasonic liposuction, ArgoPlasma, fast-track recovery concepts, and structured recovery protocols when appropriate for the patient’s procedure and health profile.
Safety is one of the most important parts of Dr. Alexandre Charão’s practice. Surgical procedures are performed in hospital environments rather than in an office setting, allowing patients to receive care with appropriate operating room structure, anesthesia support, monitoring, and recovery resources.
Before surgery, patients go through clinical evaluation, pre-operative exams, surgical planning, medical photography, consent review, and detailed preparation instructions. The consultation process is designed to clarify expectations, identify risks, and confirm whether the patient is an appropriate candidate for the procedure.
The care team may include the plastic surgeon, anesthesiologist, surgical assistant, instrument technician, nurses, physiotherapists, estheticians, and nutrition support. This team-based approach is especially important for patients undergoing combined procedures or traveling from outside Rio de Janeiro.
Post-operative care is a major part of the patient experience at Dr. Alexandre Charão’s clinic. Recovery is planned according to the procedure performed, the patient’s healing response, and the amount of time the patient can safely remain in Rio de Janeiro before traveling home.
Follow-up may include return visits with Dr. Charão, dressing changes, recovery monitoring, lymphatic drainage when recommended, physiotherapy support, and instructions for medication, movement, compression garments, hygiene, scar care, and activity restrictions.
For patients who live outside Rio de Janeiro or outside Brazil, the clinic may coordinate recovery guidance around the patient’s travel schedule. Remote follow-up by video consultation may continue after departure, but patients should understand that in-person evaluation may still be requested if medically necessary.
Brazil is a well-established destination for international medical travel, and entry requirements are generally straightforward for patients visiting for elective medical procedures such as plastic surgery.
Visa Requirements
For short-term stays related to medical procedures, patients typically apply for a visitor visa, which allows entry for consultations, surgery, recovery, and follow-up care. The visa application process should be started well in advance, as processing times may vary.
Travelers from countries that require a visa must apply in advance through the nearest Brazilian consulate or official government portal. Visa requirements may change, so patients are advised to verify the most current entry rules before travel.
Passport Validity
Passports should generally be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the date of entry into Brazil and contain at least one blank page.
Medical Travel Documentation
Patients traveling for surgery are encouraged to carry:
Dr. Charão and his team are amazing! From the preop education to today (6 months post surgery) they are always available, HAPPY to give me answers quickly, and to share their knowledge. The price was great, the result is a dream come true, and I highly recommend them to everyone!
Let me just say for a starter that Dr. Alexandre Charão is not just a surgeon he is a miracle worker. He delieverd on everything he promised me. The operation is still new but I can already see what it's going to turn out to be and I am really impressed. I am 61 years old and he brought back my body better that it was when was 40. The team is outstanding Claudia Caldas the physio, Jessica Santos the nurse, Caroline at the clinic, all professional, all available and most of all full of empathy. You want results, you want to turn back time, don't look any further who you need is Dr. Alexandre Charão .
I had the privilege of accompanying Dr. Alexandre Charão and his team in surgery at Glória D’Or Hospital for ~2.5 months, and I left truly impressed by the quality of care and teaching culture I witnessed every day. Dr. Charão is not only a skilled plastic surgeon—precise marking, thoughtful planning, and meticulous hemostasis—but also an exceptional educator who explains the “why” behind each step. I observed a wide range of procedures (mastopexy, augmentation, reduction, lipo-abdominoplasty, gynecomastia, hernia repair adjuncts) performed with evidence-based techniques like argo-plasma heating, liposuction, judicious fat grafting, and case-by-case decisions about submuscular vs. subglandular implants. No matter the type of surgery, safety and comfort were always front and center: proper pre-op counseling, upright marking, anesthesia tailored to the patient (including regional techniques), careful use of drains when indicated, and clear post-op instructions or further steps. Equally impressive is the teamwork—nurses, assistant surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the communications team work in sync and treat patients with kindness and respect. If you’re looking for a surgeon who pairs excellent outcomes with clear communication and a calm, compassionate bedside manner, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Charão and his team. As a traveling student/medical researcher, I can whole heartedly say that Dr. Charão and his team are truly the full package.
Dr. Charão is amazing! Before I decided to have my surgery in Rio, I completed detailed research to ensure my confidnce in my decision. Dr. Alex is highly skilled and educated with many years of experience in plastic surgery. His team made sure that the preop, procedure and post op process flowed seamlessly. First, all inquiries are answered timely through Whats app. I can still contact Dr. Alex and the team months after the surgery has been completed. His office is very clean and well designed. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable, with much patience and understanding. I've had other procedures in NYC, but the care and professionalism by Dr. Alex and his office is top tier. If you're apprehensive, the pre-surgery packet tells you everything you need to know from what's included in the charge, communication services (translator), accommodations, discharge, post-treatment follow-up, hospital transportation. I followed the packet pre-op to post-op and couldn't be happier.
I had the opportunity to spend two days observing Dr. Charão performing body contouring surgery in Rio de Janeiro and it was a great experience. His surgical technique is excellent, and his dedication and attention to detail are truly impressive. The clinic has a very friendly and professional atmosphere, and the whole team is competent and welcoming. I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn from such a skilled surgeon and his outstanding team. I highly recommend him and his team.
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