Gender-Affirming Surgery and Trans Care in Portugal
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Portugal
Clinics and surgeons
"Graduated in Medicine from the Faculty of Medical Sciences at Universidade Nova de Lisboa, with over 15,000 surgeries performed, more than 100 free flaps, and over 60 upper limb re-implantations as the lead surgeon.
A pioneer in Portugal in the treatment of lymphedema using vascularised cervical lymph node transplantation.
Founder of the first Lymphedema and Lipedema Centre in Portugal.​"
"Dr. Márcio Littleton is a member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery, the Société Monégasque de Chirurgie Plastique et Esthétique, and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. He is recognised both in Brazil and internationally for his work.
With extensive experience, he graduated from the renowned Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and specialised in general and plastic surgery at some of the best hospitals in the same city. His specialisations are duly registered with the Federal Medical Council, and his credentials are officially recognised in Spain and Portugal, where he performs surgeries for European patients.
Driven by a pursuit of knowledge, surgical refinement, and innovative techniques, he has furthered his training in Portugal, Spain, Serbia, and Thailand, and continues to collaborate with renowned surgeons worldwide. He is currently acknowledged as a leading expert in genital and gender-affirming plastic surgery."