Clínica Ana Silva Guerra was founded in 2017 by plastic surgeon Dra. Ana Silva Guerra, with Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine as its two pillars and one clear commitment: to offer personalised care that positively transforms patients' lives. From the beginning, the founder wanted to build a team that mirrors her own values and works like an extended family. Patients are welcomed as people, not cases, and the clinic's own motto sums it up well: real people, here for real people. The aim is for every patient to feel at home, supported and accompanied at every stage of the journey, from the first question to the last check-up. Over the years, this human approach has earned the clinic a loyal community in Portugal and a growing number of patients who travel from abroad to be cared for by the team.
A Founder Who Chose Service Over Everything Else
Dra. Ana Silva Guerra knew from childhood that she wanted to practise medicine. During her medical training she discovered a passion for plastic surgery and chose it as her specialty, drawn by the chance to combine technical precision with a real, visible difference in people's lives. She describes her work as a life dedicated to the service of others. She is also a mother of three, and she often says that her family is the foundation that keeps her grounded and focused on what matters.
Today she brings 17 years of experience in plastic and aesthetic surgery to her patients. Under her leadership, the clinic has carried out more than 700 procedures in the operating room across its specialties. She is also known for developing her own minimally invasive, patented method for facial rejuvenation, a sign of her curiosity and her drive to find gentler solutions for patients.
• Founder and lead plastic surgeon of the clinic
• 17 years of experience in plastic and aesthetic surgery
• More than 700 operating-room procedures carried out by the clinic
• Creator of a patented, minimally invasive method for facial rejuvenation
• A personal philosophy of medicine as service to others
Her background in choosing between two specialties she loved, plastic surgery and the care of children, still shows in her manner. She brings a gentle, patient style to every consultation and a strong sense of protection towards the people who trust her with their care.
Patients who meet her often describe the same qualities: she listens carefully, she explains things simply and she is honest about what can and cannot be achieved.
A Team That Works Like an Extended Family
The clinic is organised as a multidisciplinary team, grouped by areas of expertise so that every patient has access to the right professional at the right moment. Alongside the founder, a second plastic surgeon is part of the surgical team. Around them, a wide group of specialists supports patients' health and well-being before and after surgery.
• Plastic surgery, with two plastic surgeons on the team
• Dermatology for skin health and skin quality
• Psychology and psychiatry for emotional support and preparation
• Endocrinology for hormonal and metabolic health
• Women's health support during midlife changes
• Traditional Chinese medicine as a complementary approach
• Physiotherapy and nutrition to support recovery and results
• Nursing and administrative staff who guide each step
This breadth of expertise is rare in a clinic of this size. It means that a patient who needs more than surgical advice does not have to look elsewhere. The team talks openly with one another, shares information and builds joined-up plans that consider the whole person. For many patients, knowing that emotional well-being, nutrition and physical recovery are part of the same plan is a big source of reassurance.
Humanity, Transparency and Natural Harmony
The values of Clínica Ana Silva Guerra are simple and lived every day. The first is humanity and care. The team believes that closeness and empathy are just as important as technical skill. Patients are given time, attention and kindness, and their concerns are always taken seriously.
The second value is transparency. Every consultation includes a clear explanation of options, benefits, limits and recovery, so that patients can decide with confidence. The clinic builds its relationships on mutual trust and never pushes for more intervention than needed.
The third value is harmony. The team aims for natural, balanced results that respect each person's features and identity. The goal is not to make patients look like someone else, but to help them feel more comfortable and confident as themselves.
• Humanity and care in every interaction
• Transparency and mutual trust as the basis of each plan
• Natural, harmonious results that respect individual identity
• Partnerships only with trusted, reputable brands
• Personalised care for every patient, never a standard package
Safety sits underneath all of these values. Every plan starts with a full review of the patient's health, and the team only moves forward when it is confident that the timing and the approach are right. If a patient needs further tests, a specialist opinion or simply more time to think, the clinic makes room for that without hesitation. Patients are never rushed, and they always know who to call if they have a doubt.
These values explain one of the clinic's proudest numbers: around nine in ten patients choose to stay with the clinic over time, returning for other services and recommending the team to family and friends. That kind of loyalty is only earned through consistent, honest care.
Hands of Hope: Surgery With a Social Conscience
One of the most meaningful parts of the clinic's identity is Mãos de Esperança, which means Hands of Hope. Through this solidarity project, the clinic offers surgery free of charge to patients in need who cannot find an answer in the national health service. It is a way for the team to give back and to put its skills at the service of people who would otherwise go without care.
This project says a lot about the culture of the clinic. It shows that the team sees medicine as a responsibility to the wider community, not only as a business. Patients who choose the clinic often say that knowing about this work adds to their trust: it reflects a team that cares about people for the right reasons.
• Free surgery for patients in need
• Support for people without access to timely public care
• A concrete expression of the clinic's values
• A team culture built on generosity and responsibility
The same care and attention given to every paying patient is given to every patient helped through the project, because the team believes that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity.
From First Conversation to Full Recovery
The patient journey at Clínica Ana Silva Guerra is designed to be clear and calm. It begins with a detailed consultation where the surgeon listens to the patient's goals, reviews their health history and examines them carefully. Together they build a personalised plan, and the patient receives clear information about preparation, the day of the procedure and the recovery period.
Follow-up is a core part of care. After surgery, patients are seen at regular check-ups and can reach the team whenever they have a question. The wider team can join the plan when needed, with physiotherapy, nutrition advice or emotional support, so that recovery is as smooth as possible and results are protected for the long term.
The clinic is open on weekdays from morning to evening, and patients can book online, call or send a message by WhatsApp. The team also shares knowledge openly through its podcast, media features and social channels, helping people understand their options before they even book.
• A detailed first consultation and a personalised plan
• Clear written guidance before and after each procedure
• Regular follow-up visits with the surgical team
• Easy contact by phone, email and WhatsApp
• Help planning visits for patients who travel from abroad
Patients often say that the small details make the biggest difference: being greeted by name, receiving a quick reply to a message, or having the same familiar faces at every visit. These details are part of the clinic's promise that no one goes through their journey alone.
For patients coming from other countries, the team can help organise the timing of consultation, procedure and follow-up so that the stay in Portugal is simple and well supported, and it stays in touch after the patient returns home.
Choosing a clinic is a deeply personal decision. Clínica Ana Silva Guerra offers an experienced founding surgeon, a broad multidisciplinary team, a strong social conscience and a warm, honest way of caring for people. It is a place where patients are treated like family, advised with honesty and supported at every step of their journey.
