Mario Mendanha - Plastic Surgery

Beauty doesn’t ask for attention. It is discrete, harmonious and, somehow, it just makes sense and makes us believe in the goodness of the world.

The passion that drives me in the pursuit of beauty in my sculptures matches the obsession that drives me in the operating room. I am the same person with the same principles in the sculpture atelier and in the operating room during surgeries. I am always the artist as I am always the surgeon.
While clay never changes and is predictable, the human body is complex and I am never in full control. But I give all that I have in both settings and I am proud of all my works because they are all created with the same dedication (without exceptions).

After the holidays, I am preparing to return to my creative work, fully recharged.

🇬🇧 Natural Results in Female Patients:

A good surgical result is a result where one cannot tell that the patient has been operated.

This case required careful planning to address both form and function—correcting a severe capsular contracture while completely refining the silhouette:
# breast reconstruction with exchange of breast implants combined with fat grafting
# liposculpture of the full body with PRIME-GRAFT® of the muscles of the back and abdomen to improve function

Mastery lies in treating every nuance with surgical precision and an artistic eye, turning complex challenges into seamless, beautiful outcomes.

🇵🇹 Resultados Naturais

Um bom resultado cirúrgico é aquele em que não é possível perceber que a paciente foi operada.

Este caso exigiu um planeamento meticuloso para responder tanto à forma como à função — corrigindo uma contratura capsular grave e, ao mesmo tempo, recriando completamente a silhueta:
# reconstrução mamária com substituição de próteses mamárias, combinada com enxerto de gordura
# lipoescultura corporal com PRIME-GRAFT® nos músculos do dorso e abdómen para melhorar a função

O domínio da técnica reside em tratar cada detalhe com precisão cirúrgica e um olhar artístico, transformando desafios complexos em resultados harmoniosos e elegantes.

Almost 3 years post op of Vitruvian Body Sculpture® with Breast Composite Augmentation (tailored blend of implants and fat grafting) and Liposculpture.

In plastic surgery, true artistry isn’t just about the straightforward procedures. It’s easier to achieve good results when the anatomy is highly favorable, but it’s the complex cases that truly test a surgeon’s ability to deliver flawless, natural-looking harmony.

A heartfelt thank you to this amazing patient for allowing me to share her results and her joy.

The future of plastic surgery isn’t just about how the body looks—it’s about how it performs.

We are officially moving past traditional body contouring and stepping into a new era.

By blending artistry, rigorous science, and groundbreaking innovation, my personal approach extends the scope of surgery far beyond the surface. We aren’t just shaping silhouettes; we are unlocking the regenerative, performance, and functional potential of muscle tissue. This is the intersection of aesthetics and human optimization.

The future is here, and we are just getting started.

🇬🇧 At just 5 months post op, this result shows how important it is to aim for perfection during surgery. Not every patient has the same underlying potential or lifestyle, but I devote the same focus and attention… yes, we could call it obsession… during the surgery in order to achieve the most perfect result possible.

🇵🇹 Com apenas 5 meses de pós-operatório, este resultado demonstra a importância de procurar a perfeição durante a cirurgia. Nem todos os pacientes têm o mesmo potencial de base ou estilo de vida, mas dedico o mesmo foco e atenção… sim, poderíamos chamar-lhe obsessão… durante a cirurgia, de modo a alcançar o resultado mais perfeito possível.

I am deeply grateful for the invitation to lecture at the recent Meeting of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Boston. It was an absolute honor to share my insights from the stage and connect with so many brilliant colleagues dedicated to advancing our field. Congratulations , the new president of