Top Surgery Education & Insights

Expert guidance on gender-affirming surgery, surgical techniques, and medical tourism

Why Travel to Brazil for Top Surgery: Political Climate, Cost & Expertise
Medical Tourism8 min read

Why Travel to Brazil for Top Surgery: Political Climate, Cost & Expertise

Discover why thousands of US patients choose Brazil for gender-affirming surgery despite the travel. From political safety to cost savings and world-class expertise.

November 11, 2024Read More
3D Sculpting vs Traditional Top Surgery: What's the Difference?
Surgical Techniques10 min read

3D Sculpting vs Traditional Top Surgery: What's the Difference?

Learn how the Cornélio 3D Chest Sculpting Protocol™ creates natural, dynamic definition compared to traditional flat-chest approaches.

December 19, 2025Read More
Why Top Surgery Liposuction Should Never Be Optional
Surgical Techniques7 min read

Why Top Surgery Liposuction Should Never Be Optional

Understanding why liposuction is essential for optimal top surgery results, not an expensive add-on. Learn why other surgeons charge $3,500-4,000 extra.

December 19, 2025Read More
Plus-Size Top Surgery: Achieving Definition at Any Size
Patient Education9 min read

Plus-Size Top Surgery: Achieving Definition at Any Size

How Dr. Cornélio achieves clear pectoral definition and lateral borders in plus-size patients when other surgeons say "lose weight first."

December 19, 2025Read More
Understanding Outcome Pathways: Masculine, Neutral, and Soft-Neutral
Patient Education6 min read

Understanding Outcome Pathways: Masculine, Neutral, and Soft-Neutral

Not everyone wants the same chest. Explore the three identity-aligned outcome pathways and find which matches your aesthetic goals.

December 19, 2025Read More
Hospital vs Clinic: Why Surgical Setting Matters for Top Surgery
Safety & Quality10 min read

Hospital vs Clinic: Why Surgical Setting Matters for Top Surgery

Understanding the critical differences between hospital-based and clinic-based top surgery. Real patient experience from James at Santa Casa Hospital.

November 27, 2024Read More
Top Surgery Access: Brazil vs. U.S. Healthcare Models
Healthcare Access10 min read

Top Surgery Access: Brazil vs. U.S. Healthcare Models

Understanding how wait times, cost structures, and access models differ between Brazil and the United States for gender-affirming chest surgery.

December 28, 2024Read More

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