Dr. Sofia Santareno, an accomplished specialist in plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine, is the founder and clinical director of The Dr Pure Clinic, with locations in Lisbon and Évora. A passionate advocate for enhancing patients’ self-esteem and quality of life, she combines her medical expertise with a deep commitment to empathy and mental health.
Dr. Santareno holds an Integrated Master's Degree in Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine of Porto, with a thesis in Mental Health, and has completed prestigious fellowships and internships across Europe and Türkiye, specializing in facial and body aesthetic plastic surgery.
The Ultra-Fast Recovery protocol (RUR — Recuperação Ultra-Rápida) was developed by Dr. Santareno to reduce post-operative pain and accelerate recovery after plastic surgery. The protocol addresses the physical and emotional experience of recovery through pre-operative preparation, intraoperative technique adjustments, and a structured post-operative support plan. The goal is to make surgery more accessible for patients who cannot take extended time away from work or family obligations. Specific elements of the protocol vary by procedure and individual patient.
Dr. Santareno completed a fellowship in closed preservation rhinoplasty at Tas Klinik in Istanbul — one of the specialist centers in Europe for this technique. Closed preservation rhinoplasty is a more conservative approach to nasal surgery that preserves the native cartilage and bone framework rather than resecting and rebuilding it, which can result in more natural long-term outcomes and reduced recovery time compared to conventional open rhinoplasty.
Her microsurgery training at UZ Gent (University Hospital Ghent, Belgium) and oncological breast reconstruction experience at IPO Porto (the Portuguese Institute of Oncology) extend her clinical competence beyond purely aesthetic surgery into reconstructive work following trauma and cancer treatment.
Expert Medical Supervision and Collaborative Practice
The clinical direction and procedural rigor of the facility are driven by its dedicated medical leadership, ensuring that every step of the patient journey is rooted in deep scholarly authority and proven evidence-based techniques. The collaborative medical culture brings together highly specialized professionals who actively contribute to a cohesive plan for every individual, ensuring a seamless care transition from initial onboarding to final healing phases. By maintaining active participation in elite global medical societies, the providers continuously integrate the latest scientific breakthroughs and technological innovations into the daily workflow. This unwavering commitment to continuous education and clinical mastery guarantees that all interventions are guided by a reliable, deeply accountable standard of care.
- Clinical operations backed by a multidisciplinary team of credentialed medical professionals.
- A culture of continuous training that integrates modern, validated clinical literature into practice.
- Direct, hands-on administrative and medical accountability for every stage of the surgical planning process.
