Dr. Ivan Arruda

Dr. Ivan Arruda is a board-certified plastic and aesthetic surgeon with elite training and an internationally established career marked by precision, expertise, and a deep respect for the body’s natural harmony. His approach is meticulous and patient-focused, aiming to deliver personalized, natural-looking results while honoring each patient’s identity and expectations.

Specialization

Specializing in aesthetic surgery of the face and body, Dr. Arruda performs procedures such as liposculpture, gluteal augmentation, abdominoplasty, arm lift, and both breast augmentation and reduction. He is also highly skilled in advanced facial rejuvenation techniques, including the Deep Plane Facelift and upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty.
With a distinguished academic and clinical background, Dr. Arruda has trained and practiced across Brazil, Italy, and the United Kingdom, honing his expertise in internationally renowned medical institutions. His private practice is based in Milan, where he welcomes patients from all over Italy and abroad.

Education and Specializations

  • January 19, 1989 – Medical Degree, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Brazil
  • July 20, 1993 – Specialization in Plastic Surgery, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro – UFRJ, Brazil
  • 1994 – Fellowship in Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, National Institute for the Study and Treatment of Tumors, Milan, Italy
  • 1995 – Certification from the ICRF – Clinical Oncology and Plastic Surgery Reconstruction Unit, Guy’s Hospital, London, UK
  • 1996 – Clinical Fellowship, Centro Studi Ivo Pitanguy, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • July 15, 1997 – Medical Degree (equivalency), University of Turin, Italy
  • Registered with the Medical Council of Milan, License No. 38186