Aesthetic and Functional Rhinoplasty
A nose without exaggeration, elegant and functional
Take the first step and enhance your natural beauty with rhinoplasty. matching
innovative techniques and a thoughtful approach, our goal is to achieve results
natural and harmonious, maintaining respiratory functionality.
Free yourself from
insecurities and take the first step towards improving self-esteem. It's often details
that make the difference to bring confidence and reflect your personality. Our mission is to help you seek your best version!
My Vision of Medicine
The greatest asset of us doctors:
Credibility and Trust
In rhinoplasty we can never forget the most important thing: as doctors, we treat people and not just defects or diseases. In fact, for me it is an absolute truth for all medicine.
By clicking this button, you will take a step towards a complete transformation. Not only do I understand the importance of credibility and trust, but I also care about your overall well-being.
What do you think is the greatest asset of us doctors?
I think first maybe it's credibility. Yes, the confidence that patients place in our work. And we only achieved this with years of dedicated, ethical and responsible work.
What motivates you?
Professionally, I am very happy with the task of helping to improve my patients' self-esteem. It is a great honor to have your trust to carry out this task. And help him accomplish this task. Because confidence and self-esteem must come from the inside out.
My goals
No exaggeration, elegant and functional
We want to highlight its authenticity. Our goal is to offer its improved version, always having your safety as a priority and with functionality. Form must follow function!
More important than perfection is authenticity. There is no such thing as a perfect nose, in fact the concept of perfection is very relative. We are always looking for your own improved version. Sometimes we want to draw attention away from the nose and enhance the beauty of your eyes and mouth. A change that may be subtle, but that makes a difference.
Of course, we are looking for a beautiful and functional nose, but the nose that matches the face should attract less attention. Therefore, our goal is to reduce the prominence of the nose. Many patients comment that even people close to them cannot say what has changed after the surgery, but they notice a positive difference. A balanced nose draws less attention and values your look and smile even more! Do you agree?
PHILOSOPHY Dr. Felipe: "Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but when touching a human soul, just be another human soul." (Carl Yung)
Be you, for you.
PHILOSOPHY Dr. Felipe: "Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but when touching a human soul, just be another human soul."
(Carl Yung)
Be you, for you.
Which Rhinoplasty for your case?
Highlighted procedures:
Dorsal rhinoplasty (giba):
In my routine, removing the nasal hump is one of the reasons common causes that lead patients to seek rhinoplasty. The nasal hump is a bony and cartilaginous prominence (“lump” or “bump”) on the bridge of the nose that can cause aesthetic and even functional discomfort. Rhinoplasty for the treatment of this "bone callus" it is not just a "slushie". We have to work on the nasal bones, cartilage and then rebuild the nasal dorsum, in addition to adjusting the tip of the nose to the new dorsum. The technique of preservation has the advantage of making the surface of the nasal dorsum more regular, without the need for reconstruction and that we do in selected cases (good for thin skin!). The use of more modern instruments such as ultrasonic rhinoplasty and drills diamonds brought much greater precision in the structured technique and we used ever!
Tip Globose rhinoplasty:
The perfect nose tip should match the rest of the nose and face, and skin types and cartilage are fundamental to choose the best techniques to work the tip of the nose. Generally, to better define the tip, Dr. Felipe uses a combination of modern surgical techniques (structured rhinoplasty with grafts and preservation for avoid pinching), seeking to offer a more defined and harmonious tip, but also that doesn't crumble with time! In patients with more oily skin it may be necessary to associate a skin treatment to improve the result. And it's always important remember that this is the region that takes the longest to deflate!
Alectomy (Narrowing of the Nasal Base):
Alectomy is surgery performed to reduce the width of the nostrils. There are different types of alectomy and although it is one procedure that may seem simple, requires a lot of experience because it can take important sequelae with unwanted scars and nasal obstruction. She is always performed at the end of the rhinoplasty when the entire nose is ready and should not be aggressive. It is hardly an isolated procedure as I have seen more recently in the office and performed by non-physicians. During the consultation, I try to explain everything to the patient. understand its real indications and limits well.
Rhinoplasty in the Afrodescendant Nose:
Although Brazil is remarkable for the large miscegenation and also why I think we are such a beautiful people, there are some characteristics that are more common in this type of nose and that can be worked on without lose this essence. The skin tends to be thick and bushy, the top of the nose (called the nasal root) tends to be lower, the projection (height) of the tip is less with a less defined edge. This type of nose usually has less cartilage and the nostrils are wider. Often, the nostrils dilate too much when smiling. In these cases, we generally seek to narrow the base of the nose and the bony part, better define and project the tip, in some cases even increasing the height of the nose, but always without losing the patient characteristics!
Functional rhinoplasty
It is indicated when it is necessary to work on the external structure of the nose with the aim of improving breathing only, with no primary aesthetic purpose. To the nasal valves are the narrowest regions of the nose and most resistant to flow airway and when this region loses support, it can collapse during inspiration. This weakening or insufficiency can be caused by a surgery or previous aesthetic procedure, accidents and even aging itself. In in many cases we associate septoplasty and turbinectomy to improve the results.
Augmentation rhinoplasty:
This rhinoplasty requires special skill and experience due to the need for grafts to enlarge the nose, either in the “oriental” type nose, after trauma or previous rhinoplasty (“saddle nose”). Patients tend to complain of nose short, broad ends, wide nostrils and low back. The objective is always to refine the nose, without lose ethnic characteristics (in the case of the nose of oriental origin). Generally we need to increase the height of the back, refine the tip of the nose and narrow the base a little nasal. We have experience in being able to use your own cartilage, whether from the septum (nose), ears or even the rib. Although it may seem strange to use cartilage from other parts of the body, the truth is that the septum alone may not be enough. AND It is important for the patient to know that these incisions can be well hidden.
Revision Rhinoplasty
It is the surgery performed on patients who have already undergone a or more nose surgeries without satisfactory aesthetic and functional results. although in many cases may be simple in order to correct only some detail or irregularity, it is usually much more complex than primary rhinoplasty (the first surgery on the nose). In these cases, the nasal anatomy is altered, requiring a high degree of knowledge technical, scientific and artistic of the surgeon to restore this anatomy. It is important that the surgeon has extensive experience in surgical revisions as it usually requires greater use of grafts (which can be ear or rib) and a greater concern with the skin quality due to previous scars. Procedures are often more time consuming as well as the healing time for the definitive result.
Rhinoplasty on the Crooked Nose
The nose is the center point of the face and important for the face balance. This rhinoplasty is indicated for both the aesthetic and functional part. (usually with associated septoplasty). This defect can be congenital or due an accident suffered in childhood or adulthood. The diagnosis of a crooked nose is made with based on clinical exams, photo analysis and computed tomography. It is fundamental evaluate the face as a whole through analysis parameters and facial measurements to know what defects exactly do we need to correct, but also why the crooked nose may be associated with a very asymmetrical face. I think patients are important understand that the goal is always to improve and not the perfectly straight or symmetrical. Incidentally, few people have a 100% symmetrical nose and even so they can be considered beautiful!
About me
Dr. Felipe Sartor Guimarães Fortes
CRM 104318
- RQE 110124
I believe in continuous improvement. I always seek to offer the best results for my patients with all the care and attention that rhinoplasty requires.
I am a doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of São Paulo – FMUSP. (1996-2001) and completed my specialization in Otorhinolaryngology (Medical Residency) at Hospital das Clínicas da FMUSP (2002-2004). I was invited and acted as Preceptor Physician for residents of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at HCFMUSP (2005).
In 2006, I had the opportunity to carry out specialization in the most renowned advanced nasal endoscopic surgery centers in the world (University of Graz, Austria, with Prof. Stammberger and University of Pittsburgh, USA). In 2008 I started my Doctoral thesis at FMUSP, defended in 2011 on advanced nose surgery, which yielded international publications.
During this period I was also approved in the medical degree equivalence tests in the USA (USMLE 1, 2 and 3) and I did internships in facial plastic surgery services, focused on rhinoplasty, at the University of Sacramento (with Dr. Sykes), Chicago (with Dr. Toriumi) and Portland (with Dr. Wang).
Seeking to expand my knowledge in structured and plastic rhinoplasty of the face, I completed a postgraduate course with Dr. Jurado in São Paulo (2011-2012). With the resurgence of Preservation Rhinoplasty, I interned with Dr. Goksel in Istanbul, Turkey (2019).
Since the end of my training, I have dedicated myself to my private patients and academic life, participating as a speaker in several courses and congresses in Brazil and abroad, with several publications in medical journals and book chapters.
I hold a specialist title in Otorhinolaryngology and Cervico-Facial Surgery by the ABORL-CCF and I am a member of the Brazilian Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (ABCPF) where I was a member of the board between 2012 and 2016, of the Rinoplasty Society of Europe (RSE), of International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgery Societies (IFFPSS), member of the Brazilian Society of Rhinoplasty (SBR) and meritorious member of the Otorhinolaryngology Foundation (FORL).
Where do I operate?
Always in a hospital environment. Because it is safer and more comfortable for the my patients and for the entire surgical team. Safety first!
Dr. Felipe is part of the clinical staff of the main hospitals in São Paulo and São José dos Campos.
São Paulo
In São Paulo, I perform surgery at the Sírio Libanês, Albert Einstein and Samaritano hospitals.
São José dos Campos
In São José dos Campos, we perform surgery at Vivalle and Policlin hospitals.
Frequently asked questions
I also do telemedicine assessments (online).
We can start evaluating your case, answer your questions and request necessary exams. We will ask you to send your photos so that I can analyze your nose as a whole and, before the surgery, we will always meet in person and complete the evaluation!
Health plans do not cover cosmetic rhinoplasty. But when
there are associated functional alterations, they can help in the part
hospital and cover the functional part. Depending on the plan,
we even got a better value for the aesthetic part too.
Em geral a partir dos 15 a 16 anos. Levamos em consideração o
desenvolvimento físico (três anos após a primeira menstruação),
maturidade emocional e o tipo de nariz. Dependendo do defeito e
do seu impacto na autoestima ou em caso de obstrução nasal
severa podemos ser mais tolerantes com a idade. Sempre
avaliamos com muito bom senso em conjunto com a família.
First of all, we have to assess whether you would be a good
candidate (expectation, reality, security). The value of rhinoplasty
it depends on the work that each case requires taking into account many variables.
That’s why the first step is always a personalized medical consultation.
Yes! In fact, it is ideal from a technical and recovery point of view. if
want to perform rhinoplasty, leave to perform both surgeries
together.
I have seen a greater demand among men for both
improve breathing as aesthetics. I think the greatest care is
keep a male nose, no stigma! In general, a profile
straighter and taller than women and a less upturned tip.
We do a mixture of the two (hybrid rhinoplasty). each patient
it’s unique. The same technique may not work in the same way.
in different patients. That’s why I think it’s more important to know
select the best technique for each case and use all
available tools rather than being stuck with a single
technique.
It depends on the type of nose, technique and healing of each patient.
In general, result after 12 to 24 months. The success of the surgery
it also depends on post-operative care. so patience
and a good doctor-patient relationship are essential. In general,
thick and oily skin takes longer.
It depends on the type of work and your recovery. work online
line and without physical effort after 7 days. With greater movement
after 14 days. Light physical activity after 15 days. gym after 30
days.
Yes! In order to align the expectations of the medical consultation with
simulation is key. I guess when change matches
with the face, the truth that it can go unnoticed even
for the closest ones. Subliminal beauty concept.
At first yes. But we need to assess what exactly has been done and
the complexity of rhinoplasty is usually greater. In cases of
skin suffering, rhinoplasty may be contraindicated.
The ideal living conditions to realize the dream can come later
later and chronological age alone should not be a
limiting factor. The most important are the clinical conditions
suitable for elective surgery.
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Service locations:
Face-to-face service in São Paulo and São José dos Campos
Clinic São José dos Campos
R. Eng. Prudente Meireles de Morais, 847 - Vila Adyana, São José dos Campos - SP, 12243-750
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Clinic SP
Syrian Lebanese Hospital Advanced Medicine Center Rua Dona Adma Jafet, 115 Bela Vista, São Paulo, SP
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Telemedicine
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