Centro de surgery Reconstrutiva (Dr. Sirlei Costa)

Established in 1996, Centro de Cirurgia Reconstrutiva is a private clinic in Porto Alegre, Brazil. It specializes in plastic surgery and mastology (breast health) under Dr. Sirlei Costa's leadership. The facility treats breast conditions and performs body contouring in a single building.

Accreditations and Clinical Achievements

The clinic holds domestic and international credentials. It is accredited by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) and the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (SBCP).

The clinic received the "Honra ao Mérito" award from the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Costa was the first woman from Southern Brazil to receive this recognition. The medical team includes specialists with over 30 years of surgical experience.

Mastology and Breast Oncology

The clinic provides a complete pathway for breast cancer care – from diagnosis to social reintegration. Specialists tailor surgical decisions based on the tumor's biological characteristics found during biopsy.

Surgeons perform several oncological and reconstructive procedures:

• Lumpectomy – removal of the tumor while preserving the breast
• Mastectomy – full breast removal, with reconstruction options
• DIEP Flap Reconstruction – using the patient's own abdominal tissue
• Sentinel lymph node biopsy – checking for cancer spread while sparing most lymph nodes
• Axillary dissection – removal of lymph nodes when cancer is present

The team also treats congenital deformities such as Poland's syndrome. This condition involves underdeveloped or absent chest muscle and breast tissue.

Plastic Surgery and Body Contouring

The plastic surgery department focuses on breast enhancement and body harmony. Specialists use fat grafting and surgical repositioning to correct breast asymmetries. They also perform mammoplasty to reduce, elevate, or reshape the breasts.

For body contouring, the clinic offers several specialized surgeries:

• Liposculpture – using liposuction to harvest fat for the face or buttocks
• Abdominoplasty and mini-abdominoplasty – removing excess abdominal skin and fat
• Gluteoplasty – shaping the buttocks with fat grafting
• Contour surgery – correcting skin laxity after major weight loss

Dr. Sirlei Costa and Dr. Rosa Blotta lead these procedures. Both graduated from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS).

The Preservé Technique

A signature feature of the clinic is the Preservé Technique for breast augmentation with implants. It prioritizes preserving internal structures that support the breast contour.

The method uses a special device for implant insertion. This allows for smaller incisions and avoids extensive tissue detachment. Because the technique is less traumatic, recovery time is shorter and skin sensitivity is preserved.

Services for International Patients

The clinic supports patients traveling to Porto Alegre for oncological or aesthetic care. Staff coordinate surgical planning and reconstructive strategies before arrival.

International patient coordinators provide assistance in three languages:

• English
• Spanish
• Portuguese

The medical team regularly participates in international congresses. Dr. Sirlei Costa completed specialized training for the Preservé technique in Costa Rica.