Raphael Sampaio

Raphael Sampaio has 20 years of experience, and patients begin with a consultation designed to match the procedure to age, skin type, lifestyle, and goals. At the clinic, he works with men and women using pre-scheduled appointment times and provides care at Boa Viagem Medical Center in Recife. His practice covers both surgical body contouring and targeted facial aesthetic treatments, with an emphasis on choosing the right option rather than pushing a single procedure.

Education

• 1998-2002 — Universidade Federal, medical studies (entered in 1998; internship completed in 2002).
• 2002 — General Surgery internship (practical part of the final year of medical school).
• 2003 — General Surgery residency (approved the following year).

Work experience

• Since 2006 — Plastic surgeon at the clinic (20 years of experience stated on the clinic site).
• At the clinic — Consultations at Boa Viagem Medical Center, Recife.

Clinical focus and techniques

In addition to surgical options, Dr. Sampaio also discusses non-surgical aesthetic procedures and skin care during consultations, including how different treatments can help with specific concerns.

• Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) — surgical removal of excess abdominal skin via incision and dissection of the abdominal wall.
• Gynecomastia surgery (male breast reduction) — evaluation and surgical correction for true, false, or mixed gynecomastia.
• Liposuction — body contouring to improve shape and remove localized fat (not positioned as weight-loss surgery).
• Vibro-liposuction (Vibrolipo) — a technique described for reducing localized fat in areas such as the back, arms, abdomen, and thighs, with benefits including less swelling and bruising.
• MD Codes — a facial mapping technique dividing the face into aesthetic units (e.g., malar region, lips, chin) to guide where interventions are planned.
• Botulinum toxin — used as a key summer aesthetic “car” alongside dermal fillers.
• Dermal fillers (preenchedores) — discussed as a primary summer option for facial rejuvenation.
• Chemical peeling (peeling químico) — offered as a procedure that can help relieve spots such as white freckles (leukoderma gutatta).
• Microneedling — used as a skin procedure option for visible pigment-related concerns.
• Phototherapy (fototerapia) — mentioned as part of the procedural options for certain skin spots.
• Drainage care using DRENO — discussed in a clinic video on how to use DRENO.
• Nose surgery — discussed in a clinic video.
• Silicone implant selection and use — discussed in a clinic video on choosing a silicone prosthesis.

Professional societies and certifications

Academic output

Courses and advanced training

Awards and recognition

For international patients, Dr. Sampaio’s clinic materials emphasize that the consultation is the starting point for selecting the right procedure and addressing fears, prior surgical experiences, medications, and pre-existing conditions. The clinic operates in Recife at Boa Viagem Medical Center with pre-scheduled appointment times. The clinic also highlights that patients can schedule evaluations for procedures ranging from botulinum toxin and fillers to abdominoplasty and gynecomastia surgery.