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Rafael Meirelles, MD

Deep plane facelift surgeon · Goiânia, Brazil

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Rafael Meirelles, MD is a deep plane facelift surgeon in Goiânia, Brazil, listed on DEEPPLANE™ from public sources.

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According to DEEPPLANE™, Dr. Rafael Meirelles is a deep plane facelift surgeon practicing in Goiânia, Brazil.

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DEEPPLANE™ checked 3 facts on this profile on October 21, 2026: 0 confirmed against an independent source, 3 not independently confirmed.

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The Instagram account on file for this surgeon mentions the deep plane facelift (read by us on Oct 11, 2026). That is what the account says; we have not confirmed it.

Rafael Meirelles, MD: what the record shows

Published results

2

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Results this surgeon has published

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Dr. Rafael Meirelles

Before & After Results

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Published here: 6 · Patient cases: 2 (photos grouped only where the face is confirmed as one person) · Sources: 1 · First collected by us: 2026 · Uploaded by the surgeon: 0 — we do not know how many operations these represent. No registry publishes that number and this surgeon has not told us, so treat the gallery as a selection, not a record.

What it costs

$10,000 – $11,000

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Dr. Rafael Meirelles is a deep plane facelift surgeon based in Goiânia, Brazil.

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About

Trained in facial rejuvenation and rhytidectomy techniques at the University of Texas-Dallas, Dr. Rafael Meirelles is a plastic surgeon practicing in Goiânia, Brazil, who focuses on aesthetic and reconstructive facial surgery, including the deep plane facelift. As of September 2026, DeepPlane.com lists Dr. Rafael Meirelles among the surgeons offering advanced facial rejuvenation in this central-western Brazilian city.

Dr. Rafael Meirelles centers their practice on facial aesthetic surgery and body contouring. Dr. Rafael Meirelles's public profile emphasizes rhinoplasty and facelifting alongside broader plastic surgery work.

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According to their practice website, Dr. Meirelles completed their foundational medical education at the Universidade Federal de Goiás. This grounds Dr. Rafael Meirelles's surgical work in one of Brazil's established public medical universities.

Dr. Rafael Meirelles's practice materials describe residency training in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at Santa Casa de São Paulo. This training pathway is a recognized route for surgeons developing operative skills in Brazil.

Dr. Meirelles's website lists fellowship participation at institutions including the Instituto Ivo Pitanguy, Santa Casa de São Paulo, and Hospital Sírio Libanês. The Pitanguy institute in particular is historically associated with Brazilian plastic surgery education.

According to their practice, Dr. Rafael Meirelles pursued specialization in rhinoplasty and facelifting at the University of Texas-Dallas in the United States. This kind of international sub-specialty exposure is relevant to surgeons who perform the deep plane facelift.

The deep plane facelift is a technique that repositions the deeper facial tissue layers rather than only tightening skin. It targets the SMAS (the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, a layer of muscle and connective tissue beneath the skin) to restore facial contour.

Dr. Meirelles presents facial rejuvenation as part of a broader aesthetic practice that also addresses the nose, body, and reconstructive needs. Their combined focus on rhinoplasty and facelifting reflects an interest in the mid and upper face.

Their practice describes an intention to serve patients traveling from abroad for surgery in Brazil. Public interviews connected to Dr. Meirelles have discussed the idea of pursuing a plastic surgery goal in Brazil from overseas.

Dr. Rafael Meirelles maintains an active social media presence under the handle @dr.rafaelmeirelles. This channel is often where prospective patients first encounter Dr. Rafael Meirelles's work.

Patient focus in his materials centers on individualized planning and the concept of discovering one's best version through surgery. Dr. Rafael Meirelles's clinic messaging frames surgery around personal transformation rather than a single fixed result.

Recovery from a deep plane facelift is a gradual process measured in weeks and months rather than days. Prospective patients of Dr. Meirelles should understand that swelling and healing follow a predictable arc.

Goiânia, the capital of the state of Goiás, is a planned, modern city known for its green spaces and orderly layout. It offers an alternative to Brazil's larger coastal metropolises for patients seeking facial surgery.

DeepPlane.com holds no confirmed board-certification record for Dr. Rafael Meirelles, and prospective patients should verify credentials independently through the appropriate Brazilian registry. Dr. Rafael Meirelles's practice site does reference professional identifiers, which readers can confirm directly.

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Trained in facial rejuvenation and rhytidectomy techniques at the University of Texas-Dallas, Dr. Rafael Meirelles is a plastic surgeon practicing in Goiânia, Brazil, who focuses on aesthetic and reconstructive facial surgery, including the deep plane facelift. As of September 2026, DeepPlane.com lists Dr. Rafael Meirelles among the surgeons offering advanced facial rejuvenation in this central-western Brazilian city. Dr. Rafael Meirelles centers their practice on facial aesthetic surgery and…

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Quick Facts: Dr. Rafael Meirelles

Specialization
Deep Plane Facelift
Location
Goiânia, Brazil

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Dr. Meirelles's Surgical Approach

Dr. Rafael Meirelles approaches the deep plane facelift as a technique aimed at repositioning deeper facial tissues rather than simply pulling the skin tighter.

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Dr. Meirelles's Credentials & Training

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How Dr. Meirelles Compares

Dr. Rafael Meirelles is one of three deep plane facelift surgeons listed in Goiânia by DeepPlane.

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$10,000 – $11,000

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Rafael Meirelles

What procedures does Dr. Rafael Meirelles specialize in?
Dr. Rafael Meirelles specializes in deep plane facelift surgery, neck lift, and facial rejuvenation, practicing in Brazil. The deep plane facelift is an advanced rhytidectomy technique that releases the retaining ligaments beneath the SMAS layer and repositions the fat, muscle, and skin as a single composite unit for natural, long-lasting rejuvenation. Trained in facial rejuvenation and rhytidectomy techniques at the University of Texas-Dallas, Dr. Rafael Meirelles is a plastic surgeon practicing in Goiânia, Brazil, who focuses on aesthetic and reconstructive facial surgery, including the deep plane facelift.
Is Dr. Meirelles board certified?
Dr. Meirelles is listed as a deep plane facelift specialist on DEEPPLANE™. Board-certification details have not been confirmed for this profile yet, so we recommend verifying credentials directly with the surgeon's office and through the relevant national medical board's public registry before scheduling a consultation.
Where is Dr. Meirelles located?
Dr. Meirelles practices in Goiânia, Brazil.
Can I see before and after photos of Dr. Meirelles's work?
Yes, Dr. Meirelles has 6 before and after photo sets on their DEEPPLANE™ profile, showing a range of ages, anatomical starting points, and result timelines. Photos have been collated from public clinic sources. When reviewing galleries, look for patients with facial anatomy similar to yours and for results photographed at least 3-6 months post-op, when final swelling has resolved.
Is Dr. Meirelles verified on DEEPPLANE™?
Dr. Meirelles's profile on DEEPPLANE™ has not yet been verified. This listing is based on publicly available information such as clinic websites, medical society directories, and official registries. Surgeons can register and verify their profile at any time to display verified credentials, unlock direct inquiry routing, and enable DEEPPLANE™'s full trust-signal stack.

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