AMMA Clinic was born from its founders' deep dedication to plastic surgery. From the start, the clinic was built on three simple principles: honesty, transparency and an excellent patient experience. It does not chase trends or promise quick fixes. Instead, it follows evidence-based practice and offers care that is individual, holistic and focused on the person. The clinic believes in a concept of beauty that is unique, real and sophisticated, and it sees aesthetic health as an important part of complete self-care. For many patients, feeling good in their own body supports self-esteem and mental wellbeing, and AMMA Clinic takes that link seriously. This page explains who leads the clinic, what it stands for and how it looks after patients who choose it in Portugal, whether they live nearby or travel from abroad.
Educate, Care, Create, Empower
The purpose of AMMA Clinic is summed up in four words: Educate. Care. Create. Empower. Each word describes a part of the patient journey. The team educates patients so they understand their options and can make informed choices. It cares for them with attention and respect at every stage. It creates results that respect each person's features and identity. And it empowers patients to feel confident and in control of their decisions.
This purpose is supported by three core values that guide daily work:
• Innovation, advancing care through continuous learning and improvement
• Compassion, respecting every patient's background, story and needs
• Integrity, keeping high ethical standards in every recommendation
These values have a practical effect. Integrity means that a patient will hear honest advice, even when the honest answer is to wait or to choose a smaller change. Compassion means that questions are welcome and fears are taken seriously. Innovation means that the team keeps its knowledge current and brings proven advances into its work, always testing new ideas against solid evidence before offering them to patients. Together, they create a clinic where trust is earned through actions, not promises.
AMMA Clinic openly rejects a profit-driven, trend-led model of aesthetics. The clinic's view is that good results come from careful planning, sound medical judgement and a real understanding of what the patient wants. That is why each case is studied individually and why the plan is built around the person, not around a fixed menu.
Decades of Surgical Experience at the Helm
AMMA Clinic is led by Dr. Amílcar Malta, a specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery recognised by the Portuguese Medical Association. He graduated in Medicine and Surgery from a Portuguese university faculty of medicine. For many years he worked as a physician in the plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery department of Hospital da Prelada, where he stayed until December 2021.
His experience is extensive. He has performed more than 17,200 surgeries in plastic, reconstructive, aesthetic and maxillofacial surgery. He also trained resident doctors specialising in plastic surgery and supervised the training of physicians from other specialties. This teaching role reflects both his skill and the trust placed in him by his peers.
Key facts about the clinic's lead surgeon:
• Specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery
• More than 17,200 surgeries performed across his career
• Former mentor of resident doctors in plastic surgery
• Member of national and international plastic surgery societies
• Author and co-author of articles in respected medical journals
• Fluent in Portuguese, French and English
Dr. Malta is a member of the Portuguese Society of Medical Sciences, the Portuguese Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He was also a founding member of two national scientific societies in his field. He takes part in national and international congresses as a speaker and moderator, keeping close to new knowledge and sharing his own. The clinic describes him as a perfectionist with a strong aesthetic sense, a surgeon who sees plastic surgery as an art. For patients, this combination of long experience, academic work and attention to detail offers real peace of mind.
A Team That Surrounds Every Patient
Alongside its lead surgeon, AMMA Clinic brings together a small, close team of doctors and care professionals. The clinic includes specialists in general surgery and ophthalmology, as well as nursing support and a liaison agent who helps patients coming from Africa. Staff are described by patients as empathetic and professional, and the clinic places great value on kindness and clear communication.
Because the team is compact, patients get to know the people looking after them. The same faces are there at the first consultation, on the day of care and during follow-up. This continuity helps patients feel safe and makes it easier to speak openly about concerns. It also means that details are not lost between appointments. The team knows each patient's history, goals and preferences, and every professional involved works from the same shared plan.
The clinic's personalised approach covers the whole journey:
• A detailed first consultation to understand goals and health history
• A clear plan explained in simple words, with realistic expectations
• Fully personalised preparation before any surgical care
• Close, individual follow-up during recovery
• Logistical support alongside medical care
Pre- and post-operative care at AMMA Clinic is described as absolutely personalised. This matters because the weeks around surgical care are just as important as the day itself. Good preparation lowers stress, and careful recovery support helps each patient heal well and enjoy lasting results. The team stays close, answers questions quickly and adjusts care when needed.
Architecture Designed for Calm
The setting of a clinic has a real effect on how patients feel. AMMA Clinic is located in a prestigious residential area, with parking nearby. The space was built with custom architecture and premium materials, creating an environment that feels elegant, calm and private. From the reception to the consultation rooms, the design aims to put patients at ease.
This attention to the environment reflects the clinic's wider philosophy. If beauty is meant to be real and sophisticated, the place where it is created should reflect those qualities too. Patients describe a welcoming atmosphere where they feel listened to rather than rushed.
Time is part of this calm. Appointments are planned so that each patient has space for a full conversation, without the feeling of a busy waiting room or a hurried visit. Patients can bring a partner or family member, take notes and come back with more questions. The aim is that nobody leaves a consultation unsure about what comes next.
• A private, carefully designed clinic space
• Premium materials and custom architecture
• Parking available nearby
• Opening hours on weekdays, with Saturday visits by appointment
The clinic also offers a range of services in one place, including non-surgical aesthetic care, general surgery and eye care. For patients, this means fewer trips to different providers and one trusted team that can guide them across several needs.
Open Doors for Patients from Abroad
AMMA Clinic welcomes international patients who choose Portugal for their care. The lead surgeon is fluent in Portuguese, French and English, which makes clear communication possible for many visitors. Being able to explain worries, ask detailed questions and understand every answer in a familiar language is a key part of feeling safe, especially far from home. The clinic also works with a liaison agent in Africa, who helps patients from that region prepare for their visit and stay in touch with the team.
Logistical support is part of the service. Patients can count on help with the practical side of their stay alongside their medical care, so they can focus on their wellbeing rather than on arrangements. Before travelling, patients can share their questions and goals with the team so that the visit is well planned, and after returning home they can stay in contact for follow-up and advice. This steady line of communication helps visitors feel supported at every stage, from the first message to full recovery. Contact is easy through phone, email, the website form and social media, and the team responds with care and attention.
Choosing a plastic surgery clinic is a personal and important decision. AMMA Clinic makes that decision easier by offering honest advice, a highly experienced lead surgeon, a warm and dedicated team and a calm, elegant space. Its promise is simple: to educate, care, create and empower, so that each patient leaves feeling more confident and more like themselves.
