Ivo Pitanguy

Ivo Pitanguy was a renowned Brazilian plastic surgeon, celebrated for his innovative techniques and contributions to aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. He founded the Clínica Ivo Pitanguy in Rio de Janeiro, where he trained many surgeons worldwide. Beyond his technical skills, he emphasized understanding patient desires and promoting natural, harmonious results. His work improved countless lives by restoring faces and bodies damaged by injury, illness, or deformity, and he advanced the field through research, education, and a compassionate approach to patient care. Pitanguy's legacy endures as a pioneer who blended artistry with medicine.