Dental Clinic Proface

Proface – Drs. Francisco e Andrezza Maciel – is a specialist facial surgery and aesthetic medicine clinic based in São Luís, the capital of Maranhão, Brazil. The clinic is led by Dr. Francisco José Lima Maciel (CRO-MA 1775 / CRM-MA 8785), a dual-qualified professional holding both a Dentistry degree from UFMA (2002) and a Medicine degree from CEUMA (2016), as well as a Master's degree in Dentistry from São Leopoldo Mandic (2010). With over 24 years of experience in facial surgery, Dr. Maciel is one of the most credentialed oral and maxillofacial surgeons in São Luís, coordinating facial surgery departments at multiple hospitals in the city including Hospital São Domingos, Hospital Guarás, Centro Médico, and Hospital Socorrão II.

Proface in São Luís operates at the intersection of surgery and aesthetics, offering patients a rare combination of surgical precision and deep aesthetic sensibility. Dr. Maciel's dual medical and dental training allows him to approach facial surgery with an integrated understanding of both hard and soft tissue anatomy, resulting in outcomes that are both functionally correct and aesthetically refined. With more than 235 verified patient reviews and multiple quality recognition awards (2019, 2022, 2023, 2024), Proface has established itself as a leading destination for facial surgery in São Luís and across Maranhão.

Treatments & Specialties

Proface in São Luís offers a comprehensive portfolio of facial surgical and aesthetic medicine procedures:

• Orthognathic surgery (cirurgia ortognática) — jaw realignment surgery to correct skeletal discrepancies affecting facial balance, bite function, and airway
• Facial trauma surgery — reconstruction and fixation of facial fractures resulting from accidents, sports injuries, or other trauma
• Aesthetic facial surgery (cirurgia estética facial) — surgical procedures to enhance and harmonize facial features
• Dermoaesthetic surgery — surgical skin and soft tissue procedures at the intersection of dermatology and surgery
• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) treatment — diagnosis and surgical or non-surgical management of TMJ dysfunction and orofacial pain
• Hair transplant (transplante capilar) — surgical hair restoration for patients experiencing alopecia or hair thinning
• Aesthetic medicine — non-surgical aesthetic procedures including botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, and facial harmonization treatments as a complement to surgical services

Technology & Facilities

Proface in São Luís benefits from Dr. Francisco Maciel's hospital-based surgical practice, giving the clinic access to operating theater infrastructure at multiple partner hospitals in the city. This hospital affiliation provides patients undergoing complex procedures with the safety and monitoring resources of a full hospital environment. For non-surgical aesthetic medicine treatments, the clinic at Medical Jaracaty Consultório on Avenida Professor Carlos Cunha offers a modern, comfortable setting for outpatient consultations and procedures. Telemedicine consultations are also available, enabling patients from across Maranhão to access Dr. Maciel's expertise without needing to travel to São Luís for their initial assessment. The clinic accepts more than 13 health insurance plans, making specialist surgical care accessible to a wider patient base.

Why Choose Proface in São Luís

Patients across São Luís and Maranhão choose Proface for access to one of the most academically and clinically accomplished facial surgeons in northeastern Brazil. Dr. Francisco Maciel's dual qualifications in dentistry and medicine, combined with more than two decades of surgical practice and faculty positions at CEUMA University, provide patients in São Luís with a level of expertise that is exceptionally rare at the regional level. The clinic's affiliation with four major hospitals in São Luís ensures that surgical cases are handled with the highest standards of safety and care. With over 235 verified reviews and consistent quality recognition, Proface is a clinic where patients can proceed with full confidence in the outcome of their treatment.

Patient Experience

At Proface in São Luís, patients benefit from the dual expertise of Dr. Francisco Maciel and partner Dra. Andrezza Maciel, who together bring a comprehensive and complementary perspective to facial surgery and aesthetic medicine. Initial consultations — whether in-person at the Medical Jaracaty Consultório or via telemedicine — are thorough and individualized, with treatment plans developed based on each patient's specific anatomy, goals, and medical history. Post-operative care is attentive and well-structured, with follow-up appointments and clear guidance for a safe, smooth recovery. The clinic's track record of quality awards and extensive patient review base reflects a consistent commitment to excellence in care across all procedures.

Location & Access

Proface consultations take place at Medical Jaracaty Consultório, located at Avenida Professor Carlos Cunha, 2000 – Loja 5, in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil. This address is situated in one of the city's key medical and commercial corridors, easily accessible from major roads connecting the northern and central zones of São Luís. Surgical procedures are performed at affiliated hospitals across São Luís, including Hospital São Domingos, Hospital Guarás, Centro Médico, and Hospital Socorrão II, ensuring that patients receive their surgical care in fully equipped, accredited hospital settings. Telemedicine appointments are also available for patients who prefer remote consultations before traveling to São Luís.