Lifting à ICPhD — Dr. Hugo Donovan

Located in Brasília, ICPhD — Dr. Hugo Donovan is a private clinic established in 2026. This single-doctor practice focuses on aesthetic facial surgery and body contouring. Dr. Hugo Donovan leads the facility. He graduated from the University of Brasília in 2011.

Surgical Credentials and Training

Dr. Hugo Donovan holds medical licenses CRM 18066 and RQE 19307. He completed general surgery training in 2013. Between 2018 and 2019, he earned a postgraduate degree in aesthetic medicine. This background supports his approach to natural-looking rejuvenation.

His plastic and reconstructive surgery residency took place at the Armed Forces Hospital in Brasília from 2018 to 2021. He then completed a three-year fellowship in rhinoplasty and facial plastic surgery. His practice now serves a community of over 12,000 followers via social updates.

Facial Rejuvenation and Rhinoplasty

The clinic focuses on advanced techniques for the face and neck. The flagship procedure is the Deep Plane Facelift, which repositions deep facial tissues. This method avoids the "pulled" look by moving muscle and fat layers together. The Deep Neck approach handles cervical rejuvenation.

The facial surgery department covers several procedures:

• Rhinoplasty to reshape the nose for aesthetic and functional balance.
• Blepharoplasty for eyelid rejuvenation, often part of a complete face plan.
• Frontoplasty and forehead lifting to address brow position.
• Mentoplasty (chin surgery) and Liplift for better facial proportions.
• Otoplasty for ear reshaping and Endoscopic Facelifts.

These procedures preserve natural expressions while restoring firmer facial contours.

Body Contouring and Breast Surgery

Body surgery at the clinic follows an integrated planning model. The Mommy Makeover combines several procedures into one personalized plan. It typically addresses changes in the abdomen and breasts after pregnancy. HD Lipoaspiration creates high-definition muscle contouring, while conventional liposuction reduces volume.

The clinic provides several body procedures:

• Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) to reshape the abdominal contour.
• Lipoaspiration and Liposculpture for localized fat removal and curve definition.
• Post-bariatric reconstructive surgery for patients after major weight loss.
• Thigh and arm lifting and Torsoplasty for skin tightening.
• Labiaplasty for intimate aesthetic correction.

Breast procedures include the Implant Fast Track for augmentation. Patients may also choose mastopexy (breast lift) with or without silicone implants. The team uses short-scar approaches and both L- and T-shaped techniques.

Patient Pathway and Safety Protocols

The clinic manages the surgical journey through four steps. It begins with scheduling and clinical evaluation during a dedicated consultation. Surgery takes place in a prepared environment tailored to each patient. The final stage involves recovery monitoring and wound healing follow-up.

A pre-consultation step helps international patients plan their visit. Patients can send photos of the target area for a preliminary review. Dr. Hugo Donovan then records a three-minute video describing treatment options. This ensures transparency before the in-person assessment.

International Patient Services

ICPhD — Dr. Hugo Donovan provides several tools for patients outside Brasília. The clinic offers telemedicine consultations for remote planning and professional opinions. Staff members assist patients in multiple languages:

• Portuguese
• English
• Spanish

The surgical team provides ongoing guidance throughout recovery. This includes monitoring scar healing, edema control, and compression garment use.