Located in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, this internationally-renowned institution has been the birthplace of some of cosmetic surgery's most major developments for both the body and face. It welcomes patients in an outstanding scientific environment dedicated to cutting-edge surgical technology and the very latest in dermato-cosmetics.

The Núcleo de Saúde e Beleza Health and Beauty Centre, developed by the founder to "give everyone the chance to be at one with their image", is run by Dr Gisela Pitanguy. It uses the most up-to-date dermatological techniques and the most effective aesthetic treatments. Moreover, the Beauty Centre has developed its very own line of products, "Beauty by Clinica Ivo Pitanguy", designed to meet the most stringent beauty and wellness needs.