José Carlos Daher

Especialização: Plastic surgeon
56 anos de experiência
Local de trabalho: Brasil, Brasília, Hospital Daher Lago Sul
- Specialist at the clinic: founder of Hospital Daher, inaugurated in 1979 in Brasília, and described as a pioneer of Plastic Surgery in Brasília.
- Developed the original “Plug-Flap” (island flap) technique for partial breast reconstruction after quadrantectomy.
- Works across breast reconstruction options including silicone implant reconstruction, breast tissue expander reconstruction, and plug-flap–based partial reconstruction.
- Recognized with multiple honors, including the “Premio de Gestor high-quality – Ciclo 2014” (awarded 11/09/2015) and the “Medalha do Mérito Alvorada” (1985).
José Carlos Daher is a specialist at the clinic and the founder of Hospital Daher, inaugurated in 1979 in Brasília. His Plastic Surgery practice includes breast reconstruction techniques such as the original Plug-Flap (island flap) for partial reconstruction after quadrantectomy. He also performs procedures spanning lipoaspiration and facial lipoaspiration, with recognition including the Premiado de Gestor high-quality (2014 cycle, awarded 11/09/2015).

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Qualificações

With the Plug-Flap (island flap) technique for partial breast reconstruction after quadrantectomy, José Carlos Daher helped shape how patients in Brasília could return to life after breast cancer treatment. As a specialist at the clinic, he is also described as the founder of Hospital Daher, officially inaugurated in 1979 in Brasília. His work is linked to breast reconstruction pathways that include silicone implant reconstruction and breast tissue expander reconstruction, alongside partial reconstructions using his plug-flap approach. Alongside reconstructive surgery, he is associated with lipoaspiration and liposculpture, including techniques for facial lipoaspiration.

Education

1970s — Faculdade de Medicine da Universidade do Brazil.
1972 — Plastic Surgery specialization with Professor Dr. Ivo Pitanguy (listed as an assistant in 1972).

Work experience

1972 — Assistant to Professor Dr. Ivo Pitanguy (as described in his biography).
1976-1977 — The Hospital Daher project began being designed.
1979 — Hospital Daher officially inaugurated in Brasília.

Clinical focus and techniques

At the clinic, his practice focuses on Plastic Surgery with a strong reconstructive component, especially for breast reconstruction after oncologic surgery.

Plug-Flap (island flap) for partial breast reconstruction after quadrantectomy.
Partial breast reconstruction using “plug flap” (island flap) when a segment is removed together with the tumor (as described in the reconstruction overview).
Total breast reconstruction with a silicone implant.
Breast reconstruction with a tissue expander.
Lipoaspiration and liposculpture, including the evolution of facial lipoaspiration techniques discussed in international congress coverage.
Labiaplasty (listed among procedures performed).

Awards and recognition

11/09/2015 — “Premio de Gestor high-quality – Ciclo 2014” (Jornal de Brasília event and selection).
1985 — “Medalha do Mérito Alvorada” (awarded by the Governor of the Federal District).
23/08/2013 — “Medalha do Pacificador” (awarded by the Brazilian Minister of the Army).
2006 — “Citizen of Brasília” (title granted by the Legislative Chamber of the Federal District; Decreto Legislativo Nº 1266 of 9 January 2006).

Courses and advanced training

09 October (year as listed in the program) — Invited to lecture at the 2ª Jornada Brasiliense de plastic surgery; topic: “Facelift: Roteiro Seguro Após 55 Anos de Experiência”.
3-6 November 2021 — Participated in the 57º Congresso Brasileiro de plastic surgery (Dr. José Carlos Daher, Hospital Daher).

Academic output

His clinical profile highlights original techniques published in Brazil and abroad, including the Plug-Flap (island flap) method for breast reconstruction.

He is connected to Plastic Surgery and Mammology-focused care within the clinic’s breast reconstruction pathway. For international patients, the clinic’s services are organized around coordinated surgical and diagnostic facilities, and consultations are arranged through the hospital’s scheduling channels. In Brasília, his work is presented as part of a long-running breast reconstruction experience that began with the early development of the Hospital Daher structure.