Question 1

Why Brazil and not Thailand or Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Brazil performs more aesthetic surgery than any country on earth and has the deepest specialist pool — around 7,800 board-certified plastic surgeons. It's especially strong in body contouring, tummy tucks and mummy makeovers, with a modern focus on natural results. The trade-off is distance; the upside is world-leading expertise.

Question 2

Is Brazil safe to visit?

Accepted Answer

Your trip unfolds in Brazil's most prosperous districts — Rio de Janeiro's beachfront Zona Sul and São Paulo's Jardins and Itaim. Brazil welcomed 9.3M international visitors in 2025. Apply normal big-city common sense — and with a concierge and drivers, you're living the lowest-risk version of the city.

Question 3

Is the surgery itself safe?

Accepted Answer

What makes cosmetic surgery safe is surgeon selection, an accredited facility, a proper pre-op consultation and correct fly-home timing — every one of which Nuviya is built around.

Question 4

What's the weather like / best time to come?

Accepted Answer

Brazil and Australia share seasons. Rio de Janeiro's mild, dry autumn–winter (Apr–Sep, ~22–27°C) is ideal recovery weather — comfortable in a compression garment and cheaper than peak season.

Question 5

How do I know the surgeon is qualified?

Accepted Answer

Every Nuviya surgeon is independently verified: CRM (medical licence), RQE (specialist registration), and SBCP membership — Brazil's highest standard. We also check ethical standing.

Question 6

Will my surgeon speak English?

Accepted Answer

Yes — guaranteed. Every surgeon in the Nuviya network is fluent in English. Your consultation, consent documents and aftercare instructions are all in English.

Question 7

Do I meet the surgeon before I commit?

Accepted Answer

Always — by video, before you pay for anything. The most important conversation happens first.

Question 8

How much training do Brazilian plastic surgeons have?

Accepted Answer

Over a decade: six years of medical school, a full general-surgery residency, a three-year plastic-surgery residency, and specialist board exams — comparable in rigour to Australia's FRACS (Plas) pathway.

Question 9

Can I choose a female surgeon?

Accepted Answer

Often, yes. Plastic surgery is one of Brazil's top specialties for the proportion of women. Tell your consultant your preference and we'll factor it into your match.

Question 10

How do I get to Brazil from Australia?

Accepted Answer

One stop, via Santiago: Qantas Sydney–Santiago non-stop with LATAM codeshare onward; LATAM Melbourne–Santiago; Brisbane via Sydney or Auckland. Total ~19–23 hours.

Question 11

Do I need a visa?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Australians need a Brazilian e-Visa. Multi-entry, valid 5 years, stays up to 90 days, fee ~A$125, usually approved in a few business days. We guide you through it.

Question 12

How long will I need to stay?

Accepted Answer

By procedure: eyelid/brow ~7–10 nights; rhinoplasty, lipo, breast and facelift ~10–14 nights; tummy tuck and mummy makeover ~14–16 nights. Your surgeon clears you to fly based on healing.

Question 13

Why does fly-home timing matter so much?

Accepted Answer

A 15+ hour flight raises blood clot risk while healing. The bigger the procedure, the longer the safe window. We book flexible returns and your surgeon gives you an in-flight protocol.

Question 14

Can I pay in instalments?

Accepted Answer

Yes — instalment payment options are available, coordinated securely through the Nuviya platform. Always transparent and electronic, never cash.

Question 15

What currency is used? Will my cards work?

Accepted Answer

The Brazilian real (BRL). Cards are accepted almost everywhere and Pix is ubiquitous. Bring a fee-free travel card.

Question 16

What is there to do in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Ipanema, Copacabana, Botanical Gardens, Lapa. São Paulo: world-class dining, MASP, Pinacoteca, Ibirapuera, Oscar Freire. Many patients see both.

Question 17

Can I sightsee after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Plan tourism for before surgery. Afterwards, gentle beachfront walks and cafés are realistic; swimming and strenuous activity must wait for surgeon clearance.

Question 18

Should I plan around major events?

Accepted Answer

If Carnival, Rock in Rio or the F1 are on your list, build them into the front of your trip and schedule surgery for after — they send flight and hotel prices vertical.

Question 19

Do people speak English?

Accepted Answer

In tourist-facing Zona Sul and Jardins you'll manage well; elsewhere a translation app helps. Where it matters most — your medical care — English is guaranteed.

Question 20

What exactly does Nuviya do?

Accepted Answer

We match you to a verified, English-speaking surgeon and coordinate your entire journey: video consultation, surgical agreement and payment, flights, accommodation, insurance, e-Visa, airport pickup, transfers, concierge support, and pre-departure and post-return medical exams in Australia.

Question 21

Is Nuviya a package-deal broker?

Accepted Answer

No. We're a doctor-led platform. Our Chief Medical Officer sets the verification standard, and we match you to the right surgeon for your case — not whoever pays for placement.

Question 22

What does Nuviya cost me?

Accepted Answer

Start with a free, no-obligation conversation and surgeon match. Exact surgeon package pricing comes from your matched surgeon after your consultation.

Question 23

What is the MyJourney portal?

Accepted Answer

(In build.) Your whole journey in one online place — always current, even while travelling.

Question 24

What happens if something goes wrong?

Accepted Answer

Your dedicated consultant and on-the-ground concierge are with you throughout, surgery is in an accredited hospital with proper protocols, and your medical-travel insurance covers complications and extended stays. We also schedule your post-return GP review.

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