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Brazil (Dr. Marcelo Assis)

Find out more about ISAPS Fellowships in São Paulo, Brazil under the supervision of Dr. Marcelo Policarpo de Souza Assis.

São Paulo, Brazil

Embark on a rewarding ISAPS Fellowship at Doutor Opera Day Hospital in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. Led by Dr. Marcelo Policarpo de Souza Assis, this state-of-the-art facility is dedicated exclusively to elective aesthetic plastic surgery and offers a high-volume, fast-paced clinical environment. They offer a boutique hospital experience that combines high-safety standards with a streamlined surgical flow. 

Fellows will gain exposure to a wide range of aesthetic procedures within a streamlined, boutique hospital environment designed to deliver high standards of safety and care. Optimised for high-volume, high-efficiency surgery, the setting offers valuable insight into modern private practice management and surgical excellence, while providing a strong understanding of contemporary aesthetic practice in Brazil.

The Aesthetic Global Training is backed by a proven track record of surgical scalability. They are pioneers in applying the Medical Lean strategy to healthcare- a methodology focused on efficiency, safety, and high-volume excellence without compromising patient care. 

Their Impact:

  • Proven Scalability: Founders of market-leading brands such as Projeto Orelhinha and Doutor Opera.
  • Unmatched Experience: Over 100,000 patients operated across 17 years of specialized practice.
  • The Methodology: Fellows will not only learn surgical techniques but also the "Medical Lean" framework used to scale aesthetic and reconstructive practices to a national level. 

Please note: This fellowship location includes mandatory additional fees. Please refer to the website below for further details.

Useful Information

Investment & Participation Fees

Additional Costs

The fellowship investment is structured based on the professional’s career stage and the duration of the clinical immersion: 

Category 

Weekly Fee 

Monthly Rate (4 weeks) 

Residents / Fellows in Training 

€ 250 

€ 1,000 

Senior Plastic Surgeons 

€ 500 

€ 2,000 

 

What the Additonal Fee Includes: 

  • Clinical Immersion: Full access to the surgical routine at Doutor Opera Day Hospital. 

  • Hands-on Opportunities: Potential to enter the surgical field based on staff criteria and CRM compliance. 

  • Broad Surgical Spectrum: Exposure to all modules (Face, Body, Hair, and Intimate Surgery). 

  • Business & Management: Insight into the administrative and marketing excellence of the Otyma group. 

Full payment is required to confirm the scheduled dates. 

Accommodation

While accommodation is not directly provided, our team offers full assistance in arranging high-quality housing in the best areas of Campinas, ensuring fellows have a seamless transition and a comfortable stay.

Visa, work permit

Applicants must check visa requirements of the country they plan to visit before applying for the ISAPS Fellowship Program.

Licensure

Fellows will participate primarily as observers. 

Hands-on participation (entering the surgical field) is permitted and strictly dependent on staff evaluation. Direct approval and criteria set by each attending surgeon (staff) during the procedure. 

Transportation

There is a nearby hotel at a walkable distance, but can also reach other hotels via Uber or a Taxi as efficient transport options.

Fellowship Host

Dr. Marcelo Policarpo de Souza Assis is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 21 years of experience. A member of the SBCP (20 years) and ISAPS (6 years), he holds an MBA from FGV and a Master’s in Health Sciences from Must University. As the founder of the Doutor Opera Day Hospital and the Otyma Saúde ecosystem, Dr. Marcelo has performed thousands of aesthetic procedures. He is nationally recognized for his innovative approach to surgical efficiency and his commitment to teaching the nextgeneration of surgeons through the Aesthetic Global Training program. 

Dr. Marcelo Assis

Dr. Marcelo Assis

  • DOUTOR OPERA DAY HOSPITAL

91 Oriente St, 8 floor, Chácara da Barra, Campinas / São Paulo / Brazil

During a fellowship, the fellow can anticipate observing the following subjects and techniques:

1. Facial Rejuvenation & Associated Procedures 

Advanced techniques for structural harmony and aging reversal: 

  • Facelifting: SMAS techniques and deep plane approaches. 

  • Blepharoplasty: Upper and lower eyelid rejuvenation. 

  • Castanhares (Brow Lift): Surgical elevation of the eyebrows. 

  • Lip Lifting: Subnasal shortening for a more youthful smile and philtrum. 

 

2. Ear & Hair Restoration 

Specialized corrective and restorative surgeries: 

  • Otoplasty: Correction of prominent ears. 

  • Macrotia Correction: Surgical reduction of ear size. 

  • Hair Transplant (FUE): Follicular Unit Extraction for natural hair density. 

 

3. Thoracic & Breast Surgery 

Comprehensive solutions for volume, symmetry, and reduction: 

  • Augmentation Mammoplasty: Breast enhancement with implants. 

  • Mastopexy: Breast lift (with or without implants). 

  • Reduction Mammoplasty: Breast reduction for functional and aesthetic goals. 

  • Gynecomastia Correction: Surgical treatment of male breast enlargement. 

 

4. Body Contouring & Extremities 

High-definition sculpting and skin excision: 

  • Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck): Muscle repair and skin removal. 

  • Liposuction: High-definition body sculpting and fat grafting. 

  • Brachioplasty (Arm Lift): Correction of skin laxity in the upper arms. 

 

5. Intimate & Genital Surgery 

Highly specialized procedures for aesthetic and functional enhancement: 

  • Nymphoplasty (Labiaplasty): Reduction and reshaping of the labia minora. 

  • Penile Enhancement & Harmonization: Girth enlargement and aesthetic refinement. 

  • Business Management: Insights into the "Otyma" ecosystem, covering clinic management and patient acquisition.