Why consider Brazil for cosmetic surgery?

Brazil is located in South America and is the largest Latin American country and the fifth largest country in the world. It is bordered by French Guiana, Surinam, Guyana, Venezuela and Colombia in the north, with Uruguay and Argentina in the south and Paraguay, Bolivia and Peru to the west with the Atlantic Ocean extending along the entire eastern side of the country. When you think of Brazil, the Amazon rain forest, magnificent beaches, football and samba beats will probably spring to mind, but Brazil is also a world-renowned location for plastic surgery and its growing medical reputation is now attracting tourists from the UK who are taking advantage of the competitively priced, high quality cosmetic surgery while also enjoying a holiday in this exotic, pulsating country.

Brazil is an excellent consideration for cosmetic surgery with breathtaking scenery and warm hospitable people and is known all around the world for its professionalism and the expertise of its plastic surgeons, who undertake eleven years of intensive study and training in order to practice. Looking good is very important to the Brazilians and due to the favourable exchange rate cosmetic surgery is available at a fraction of most UK prices. The medical tourist in Brazil can expect to pay £1,550 for rhinoplasty compared with between £3,000 and £4,000 in the UK, and a facelift can cost under £2,000 compared with typical prices of £4,300 to £6,000 in the UK.

The bulk of plastic and cosmetic surgery clinics are located in the cities of Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Recife and, in fact, Recife is known as the plastic surgery capital in the world and the most popular city in the north east. Clinics are also now cropping up in other parts of the country, for example, in Fortaleza in the north east where clinics offer cosmetic surgery at slightly lower prices than in Rio and São Paolo. Private clinics/hospitals in Brazil have modern operating and anaesthesiology equipment and must adhere to the government’s high standards of hygiene. Portuguese is the national language but it will probably sound quite different to the Portuguese you may have heard on holiday in the Algarve - both in intonation and accent, but medical staff who work in the private Brazilian clinics and hospitals do speak English, or have qualified bilingual assistants to hand.

Although Brasilia is the capital of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro is the cultural capital, and is a sophisticated city with a very relaxed lifestyle. With an average temperature of around 26 degrees Celsius (which reaches the high 30s and low 40s in the height of summer) Rio is a popular year round destination but the city really springs into life in February for its exuberant four day Carnival and awe-inspiring samba parade which starts on a Saturday usually in late February, and ends on Mardi-Gras Tuesday. During this time flights and accommodation are more expensive and in demand. Cariocas (the term used for Rio’s locals) come from all over the world, including Europe and Africa and live for beach life, football, dance, music, fun and sunshine, and Rio certainly has plenty of beautiful beaches. Copacabana Beach is world famous and boasts two miles of white sands, some great surf and plenty of scantily clad bodies! Ipanema and Pepe beaches also attract sociable crowds to bask in the sunshine and enjoy some sport. Stunning panoramic views over the amazing city can be enjoyed on a trip up to Corcovado where the celebrated statue of Christ reigns majestically over the city.

There is plenty to see and do in this naturally beautiful country. Diving enthusiasts will be in their element as Brazil hosts some of the best diving locations in the world, for example, the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, the coast of Pernambuco near Recife, and the marine park of Abrolhos near Bahia are all great dive spots. Visitors could also be inspired to learn a new skill in Brazil such as Capoeira (the national martial art/dance), or salsa dancing. While in Brazil why not dine in a typical Churrascaria (barbeque house) and sample some traditional Brazilian food; the national dish, Feijoada, is a bean dish prepared with various meat including beef, sausage, tongue, pig’s ears and tails, garlic, and chilli peppers and possibly not to everyone’s taste! Or settle down in a bar/café to enjoy a Caipirinha (sugar cane spirit with fresh lime and sugar) or an energising Guaraná drink with the mellow sound of bossa nova in the background.

Brazil’s seasons are opposite to Europe. São Paulo, Brasília and Belo Horizonte have mild climates averaging 19 degrees Celsius while Rio de Janeiro, Recife, Natal and Salvador on the coast have warmer climates balanced by the Trade Winds. All things considered Brazil is an excellent location to combine an unforgettable holiday with quality, yet affordable cosmetic surgery where savings of almost fifty percent can be made and direct flights are available from the UK with British Airways.

Photo courtesy of Brazilian Tourism Office

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