Santa Catarina can be a practical base for plastic surgery when the chosen surgeon, hospital and follow-up plan meet the patient’s needs. The state itself does not guarantee quality, lower risk or better results; those depend on verifiable clinical and logistical factors.
Evaluate care before evaluating the destination
Medical tourism should begin with the surgeon and care pathway—not scenery, price or a tourism itinerary. International patients need to confirm professional credentials, the surgeon’s experience with the proposed operation, the hospital, anesthesia plan, complication pathway and required time near the team.
| Question | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Where is surgery performed? | Major surgery should have an appropriate operating and recovery environment. |
| Who follows me after discharge? | Early review is essential for swelling, wounds, eye symptoms, bleeding and other concerns. |
| How long must I stay? | Flying too early can interrupt care and make complications harder to assess. |
| What is included in the quote? | Hospital, anesthesia, tests, garments, medication, accommodation and revision policies may be separate. |
| What happens in an emergency? | Patients need direct instructions, local access and a responsible adult. |
Criciúma and Belvivere’s care pathway
Belvivere House is located in Criciúma, in southern Santa Catarina. Consultations, planning and postoperative reviews occur through the clinic, while surgeries are performed at Hospital São José. This separation should be clear before travel: the clinic coordinates the journey, and the hospital supports the operation and immediate recovery.
For facial surgery, Dr. June Favarin evaluates the upper face, eyelids, midface, lower face, neck, volume and skin as related but distinct regions. The plan may combine or stage procedures. Deep Plane is not a universal answer, video-assisted surgery does not replace every eyelid or facelift operation, and Deep Neck is reserved for selected anatomy.
Recovery time is medical time
A postoperative stay should not be treated as a holiday. Swelling, bruising, altered sensation, eye dryness, tightness and fatigue can be expected after facial surgery, while increasing pain, one-sided rapid swelling, breathing difficulty, visual changes, fever or neurological weakness require prompt assessment.
After major facial procedures, Belvivere generally recommends remaining in Brazil for at least 15 days, adjusted to the operation and clinical progress. The first part of recovery is usually kept close to the surgical team. Tourism, sun exposure, strenuous activity and long transfers may be restricted.
What concierge support can—and cannot—do
- Assist with accommodation and local transportation planning.
- Help coordinate appointments and bilingual communication.
- Clarify practical requirements for an accompanying adult.
- Support the transition to remote follow-up after clearance.
The concierge service does not make clinical decisions, monitor complications or replace emergency services. Patients should distinguish hospitality from medical care.
Choose Santa Catarina for the right reasons
The relevant advantages are continuity, an appropriate hospital, access to the surgical team and a realistic travel plan. Costs should be compared transparently, including the possibility of a longer stay or unplanned care. A responsible decision is based on safety and fit—not on claims that one region is automatically superior.
