8 reasons to have your Plastic Surgery in Portugal

Plastic surgery in Portugal? Definitely!

Plastic surgery in Portugal: have you considered this option? Portugal is increasingly becoming a reference destination for plastic surgery, due to the prominence it has achieved in this field.

Every year, thousands of patients from the most diverse countries and continents choose Portuguese plastic surgery clinics, mainly in Lisbon and Porto, to correct some area of their body that they are unhappy with.

And this increase hasn't happened by chance. Portugal is, in fact, one of the countries with the best conditions for carrying out and recovering from plastic surgery.

What's more, as we live in the age of globalisation, the distances between regions and countries are practically negligible.

We give you 8 reasons to choose Portugal for your plastic surgery, as it is a model destination for those looking for safety and quality in their treatment.

1. Quality of health services in Portugal

Portugal has a vast, mature and well-developed network of excellent healthcare services and an excellent range of aesthetic medicine, which is up to the best standards in the world.

The commitment to innovation, modern infrastructure and equipment, and highly qualified health professionals make the difference.
You'll receive round-the-clock support, from the decision-making phase through to medical examinations, surgery and recovery.

What's more, due to the existence of various public and private clinics and hospitals, you'll be able to quickly and easily book all the necessary preliminary and/or complementary tests and analyses.

Despite all this, Portugal still manages to offer excellent value for money, especially if we take into account the level of excellence on offer.

Always remember that plastic surgery is still surgery, even if it is too trivialised in certain countries. Look for safety and quality and be wary of those who offer great deals.

2. Reference Medicine

In the field of medicine, Portuguese professionals are characterised by rigorous professional ethics, whether they are plastic surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses or other doctors from a wide range of specialities.

It's no coincidence that many Portuguese plastic surgeons are already internationally recognised. On the website of the Portuguese Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SPCPRE) you can find a list of plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery specialists certified by the Portuguese Medical Association to practise in Portugal.

As you can read on the SPCPRE website, membership of the Society is a guarantee that the plastic surgeon has undergone the appropriate training and is recognised by their peers. It is also a guarantee that they meet ethical criteria and adhere to continuous training programmes, keeping up with standards and innovations in patient safety.

3. State-of-the-art technology

Many Portuguese clinics opt for advanced medical technology and state-of-the-art materials and equipment.

For example, LMR is one of the only clinics in Europe to have equipment that allows the final result to be simulated in 3D before the day of surgery.

Another example: as it is part of Europe, only CE-certified prostheses are used in breast augmentations in Portugal.

4. Safety

Feeling safe and secure favours relaxation and a peaceful recovery. And we're not just talking about safety in the sense of knowing that you're being well looked after and in good hands, but also because you're in a country that is considered the 4th most peaceful in the world, out of a sample of 164 countries.

5. Cultural and natural beauty

Imagine having your dream plastic surgery while still enjoying a few days' holiday in a country as fascinating and with so much to discover, culturally, historically and in terms of landscape, as Portugal?

In the last decade, Lisbon and Porto, as well as the rest of the country, have been internationally recognised as excellent tourist destinations.
According to Google data, Portugal is one of the holiday destinations most searched for by internet users, with weekly growth of around 100%.

Lisbon, for example, was recently awarded first place in iVisa's Happiest Cities Index 2022 in five criteria: quality of life, number of hours of sunshine, number of hours worked, cost of living and friendliness of residents. It has also been honoured as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, having made the top 4 in the U City Guide 2022 ranking.

Take advantage of this visit to Portugal to experience real moments of leisure, escaping from your routines, favouring relaxation and, consequently, a peaceful recovery.

Remember, of course, that this will only be possible as long as your doctor's instructions are respected.

6. Climate

Portugal has 830 kilometres of beach and is one of the countries with the most hours of sunshine per year, with around 3,000 hours a year or 250 days.

In addition, due to its strategic location in south-west Europe, it benefits from very mild temperatures: even in the coldest winter months, Portugal has an average temperature of 12ºC.

7. Great range of hotels

Portugal is one of the countries with the best conditions for recovering from plastic surgery. Rest and emotional well-being are key factors for a successful operation and for this it is essential that you have a good stay.

There is a wide range of hotels in Portugal, with the world's leading hotel chains in Lisbon and Porto.

Due to their location by the coast, these two cities also allow you to stay by the beach, enjoying moments of leisure and relaxation, while remaining close to the main hospitals, clinics and all the necessary healthcare.

8. Friendliness and hospitality

The Portuguese are known abroad as a warm, dedicated and welcoming people who excel in friendliness and hospitality. So, if you choose Portugal for your surgery, you can be sure that you will be well received.

Enjoy a unique experience, from the way you are welcomed to the support you receive during every stage of the process.

For all these reasons, if you've been thinking about having plastic surgery and improving your self-esteem, and you've already considered Portugal as an option, don't hesitate!

At LMR we have a department dedicated exclusively to international patients, providing support from the organisation of the trip to all the follow-up from the first consultation to the post-operative period. We also have a team of experienced and available professionals who do everything they can to ensure that your experience exceeds your expectations.

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Important note:

In case this article presents before and after photos please consider them merely demonstrative and may not serve as a reference for your particular case. These images are only to show possible results for one or several surgical procedures. The images we use are of patients who have consented to their use. Any images do not represent a guarantee of results.

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8 reasons to have your Plastic Surgery in Portugal

Sobre a Médica Especialista
Dr. Luísa Magalhães Ramos / Plastic Surgery

PORTUGUESE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Nr. 42810

Graduated by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, she specialized in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, at Hospital de São José, in Lisbon.

Throughout her training, she subspecialized in aesthetic plastic surgery, having worked in world-renowned clinics.

Currently, she is mainly dedicated to face and breast aesthetic plastic surgery and to intimate female surgery.