International plastic surgery requires more than booking flights and a procedure. The patient needs a medical pathway for screening, in-person confirmation, hospital care, early reviews and follow-up after returning home. Concierge support can organize practical details, but it must never be presented as a substitute for clinical care.
What can be assessed before travel?
A remote consultation can review goals, photographs, medical history, previous operations, medications, nicotine use, weight stability and prior injectables. It helps determine whether travel for an in-person assessment is reasonable. It cannot confirm the final procedure because tissue quality, facial movement, scars, eye health and anatomy require physical examination.
The patient should receive a clear list of requested examinations and medication instructions. Prescribed medicines—including anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, hormones, antidepressants and GLP-1 medications—must not be stopped without guidance from the surgical and prescribing teams.
What concierge support may coordinate
| Practical support | Medical care |
|---|---|
| Information about accommodation and local transport | Diagnosis, procedure selection and consent |
| Appointment scheduling and communication logistics | Medication prescriptions and wound-care decisions |
| Language assistance when available | Assessment of symptoms and complications |
| Help organizing the local itinerary | Travel clearance and emergency decisions |
Concierge personnel do not provide medical monitoring, replace a nurse or decide whether a symptom is normal. Patients should know exactly whom to contact for routine logistics, clinical questions and emergencies. Review Belvivere’s concierge services and limits.
Arrival and in-person confirmation
After arrival, Dr. June Favarin confirms the plan through examination and updated health information. Previous fillers, biostimulators, threads, PMMA, silicone and energy-based treatments should be documented. Dermatologic ultrasound may be requested when the material, location or tissue response is uncertain.
The definitive plan may be smaller, different or staged compared with the remote proposal. Surgery may also be postponed if examination, laboratory results, illness, nicotine exposure or another factor increases risk.
Hospital care and early recovery
Major operations are performed at Hospital São José with an anesthesiology team and hospital monitoring. A hospital provides surgical infrastructure and escalation pathways, but it cannot eliminate complications. Learn more about the hospital-based care pathway.
After discharge, patients remain near the team for scheduled examinations. The first postoperative week is clinical recovery time, not a tourism itinerary. Swelling, fatigue, bruising and temporary sensory changes are common, while rapidly increasing swelling, breathing difficulty, chest pain, visual symptoms, fever or uncontrolled pain require urgent assessment.
Accommodation, companion and mobility
- Choose accessible accommodation close enough for planned reviews.
- Arrange a responsible adult companion when the team requires one.
- Keep the return flight flexible in case recovery takes longer.
- Follow individualized instructions for walking, hydration, positioning and thrombosis prevention.
- Do not schedule tours, long road travel or strenuous activities during early recovery.
When can an international patient fly home?
Belvivere generally plans at least 15 days in Brazil after major facial surgery. This is a planning minimum, not a guaranteed departure date. Flight clearance depends on the operation, examination, wound healing, mobility and any unexpected event. Long flights may require additional precautions.
After the patient returns home, follow-up can continue through photographs and video consultations, with local in-person care when required. See the preoperative checklist for surgery abroad.
Support should make care clearer—not promise a risk-free journey
A responsible international program defines roles, maintains access to the surgical team and leaves enough time for recovery. Its purpose is coordinated care and informed decision-making, not luxury claims or guaranteed peace of mind.
