Rynoplastyka (plastyka nosa) w Dr. Hugo Rodrigues

Dr. Hugo Rodrigues runs a plastic surgery practice in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The clinic focuses on aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. Surgeries take place at Rede Mater Dei de Saúde and Hospital da Baleia. Dr. Hugo Rodrigues brings over 18 years of specialized medical training to his patients.

Accreditations and Patient Statistics

The clinic treats about 4,000 patients each year, handling both surgical and non-surgical care. Dr. Rodrigues holds several professional certifications:

• Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica (SBCP) full membership
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recognition
• TEMOS accreditation for quality in medical care
• Registration with the Regional Medical Council (CRM-MG 41522)

He also holds a Title of Activity in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery. This reflects his expertise in complex facial reconstructions.

Specialties and Surgical Procedures

The clinic specializes in reconstructive plastic surgery, with a major focus on cleft lip and cleft palate repair. This pediatric care follows a multidisciplinary pathway. Surgeons typically repair cleft lip when the child is 3 to 6 months old. Cleft palate correction usually happens between 1 and 1.5 years of age to support proper development.

The practice also offers facial and body contouring procedures:

• Rhinoplasty using both open and closed techniques
• Blepharoplasty to address sagging or excess eyelid skin
• Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and mini-abdominoplasty for abdominal contouring
• Gynecomastia surgery to remove male breast tissue via periareolar incisions or liposuction
• Mastopexy and mammaplasty for breast lifting and reshaping

For patients seeking rejuvenation without surgery, the clinic offers minimally invasive options. These include botulinum toxin injections to soften expression lines. Hyaluronic acid fillers restore facial volume.

Multidisciplinary Care and Collaboration

Reconstructive cases – especially those involving facial trauma or congenital conditions – are managed through regional partnerships. The clinic works with Hospital da Baleia and the Smile Train program. Dr. Hugo Rodrigues also joins Operação Sorriso (Operation Smile) missions, helping patients with cleft conditions access surgery.

The medical team has three specialists. Dr. Hugo Rodrigues earned his medical degree at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) in 2004. He completed his general surgery residency at Hospital Julia Kubitschek. His plastic surgery residency followed at Hospital da Baleia. Dr. Andreia Motta and Dr. José Horácio Aboudib round out the team.

International Patient Services

The clinic provides structured pre-operative and post-operative care protocols for safe recovery. Interpretation and coordination services are available in Portuguese. Surgeries take place in hospital settings. The clinic manages travel and care coordination for patients arriving through humanitarian mission programs.

Post-operative recovery is closely managed. Patients receive guidance on wearing compression garments for 30–90 days. They should avoid sun exposure for at least 3 months after surgery. The team also coordinates lymphatic drainage sessions to reduce swelling and support healing.