Instituto Português da Face

What Instituto Português da Face does

Instituto Português da Face (IPFace) is a Lisbon-headquartered, privately-held multi-specialty medical and surgical institute founded in 2016 by maxillofacial surgeons Dr. David Sanz and Prof. Dr. David Ângelo. It operates 17 clinical departments covering the full spectrum of facial medicine, from functional conditions (temporomandibular disorders, orthognathic surgery, advanced implantology, head and neck surgery, oral medicine, cleft lip and palate, facial paralysis, facial traumatology) to aesthetic services (facial plastic surgery, rhinology and rhinoplasty, facial aesthetic medicine, capillary medicine) and supporting disciplines (neurology, physiotherapy, thyroid and voice, speech therapy, clinical psychology). Sub-brands include IPF DENTAL for dental-maxillary rehabilitation and the Transgender Health Institute by IPFace for gender-affirming facial surgery. Over 8 years IPFace has treated approximately 9,000 first-consultation patients, performed roughly 1,500 surgeries under general anesthesia and 4,000 interventions under local anesthesia, and achieved a 9.4/10 patient satisfaction score with a 4.9/5 Google rating across 1,000+ reviews.

The institute's competitive positioning rests on proprietary clinical protocols (botulinum toxin for TMJ with ~83% success across 900+ patients; SUPER PRP), advanced surgical techniques (ultrasonic rhinoplasty, virtual surgical planning, zygomatic implants with 97% success over 12 years, deep plane facelift), and diagnostic innovations (contact endoscopy, low-intensity laser). A dedicated R&D unit in Aljubarrota supports European-funded research projects (TMD.AI for AI-driven TMJ diagnostics with DeepNeuronic and Universidade da Beira Interior, BIO-DISCUS for 3D bio-printed TMJ discs, and the TEMPOJIMS international consortium), alongside 30+ scientific publications and IPF Academy fellowship programs. IPFace is the first Portuguese center certified by the European Association for Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery for training in TMJ pathology and orthognathic surgery and is a PME Líder (IAPMEI) since 2022.

Revenue is generated primarily through professional services: consultations and surgical procedures billed directly to patients on a fee-for-service basis (pricing is not publicly disclosed), supplemented by fellowship tuition and research grants. Distribution is direct-to-patient through the Lisbon facility, video consultations for remote patients, and an international patient coordination service targeting medical-tourism demand. Marketing relies on a multi-language website (Portuguese, English, French), recurring Portuguese television and print media appearances, Google Reviews, and patient testimonials. Ownership remains with the two founding surgeons with no disclosed external venture or private equity backing.

Name

Instituto Português da Face

Legal name

Instituto Português da Face

Website

https://ipface.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Instituto Português da Face (IPFace) is a Lisbon-based private multi-specialty facial medicine and surgery institute operating 17 clinical departments across functional, aesthetic, and surgical facial care for domestic and international patients, with proprietary protocols, EACMFS training certification, and active European-funded AI and 3D bio-printing research.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Facial Medicine and Surgery Clinic

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (6212)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLABAEAC

Orthognathic (Jaw Corrective) Surgery

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

SECONDARYHLABAEAJ

Oral & Maxillofacial Cosmetic/Aesthetic Surgery

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

SECONDARYHLABAEAG

Cleft Lip/Palate & Craniofacial Surgery

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

SECONDARYHLAKAMAG

Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ENT)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Otolaryngology (ENT)

SECONDARYHLABABAG

Orthognathic Surgery–Integrated Orthodontics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

SECONDARYHSALADAN

Medical-Grade / Clinical Facials (Dermatology & Med Spa)

Home & Personal Services/Personal Care & Beauty Services/Skincare & Facial Services

Keywords

• Facial surgery services
• Orthognathic surgery
• Temporomandibular treatment
• Facial aesthetic medicine
• Oral maxillofacial surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisbon

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultations: Consultation fees for initial and follow-up appointments across multiple specialties including TMJ, orthognathic surgery, aesthetic medicine, and oral medicine
2. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from surgical interventions including orthognathic surgery, TMJ surgery, rhinoplasty, facial plastic surgery, and advanced implantology under general anesthesia
3. Minimally Invasive Treatments: Procedures such as arthrocentesis, arthroscopy, botulinum toxin injections, and other conservative treatments
4. Fellowship Programs: Educational programs for medical professionals including Orthognathic Surgery Fellowship, TMJ Fellowship, and Physiotherapy Fellowship

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Instituto Português da Face (IPFace) is a multi-specialty facial medicine and surgical institute that diagnoses, treats, and rehabilitates conditions affecting the face, mouth, jaws, and neck across approximately 17 clinical departments. Its core offerings include treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, orthognathic surgery for dentofacial deformities, facial plastic surgery, rhinoplasty, advanced implantology (including zygomatic implants), facial aesthetic medicine, oral medicine, head and neck surgery, neurology for facial pain, facial traumatology, facial paralysis, cleft lip and palate care, and physiotherapy.

Product overview

The Instituto Português da Face (IPFace) is a multi-specialty medical and surgical institute focused on face-related treatments, founded in 2016 in Lisbon. Its core offering is organized into approximately 17 medical departments spanning functional and aesthetic facial treatments, including Disfunção Temporomandibular (TMJ disorders), Cirurgia Ortognática (orthognathic surgery), Implantologia Avançada / Cirurgia Oral e Maxilar (advanced implantology and oral-maxillary surgery), Cirurgia Plástica Facial (facial plastic surgery), Rinoplastia / Rinologia (rhinoplasty and rhinology), Medicina Estética Facial (facial aesthetic medicine), Medicina Oral (oral medicine), Cirurgia da Cabeça e Pescoço (head and neck surgery), Neurologia (neurology), Medicina Capilar (capillary medicine), Paralisia Facial (facial paralysis), Traumatologia da Face (facial traumatology), Fisioterapia (physiotherapy), Tiroide e Voz (thyroid and voice), and Fenda Lábio-Palatina (cleft lip and palate). These clinical departments are supported by two sub-brands: IPF DENTAL (dental-maxillary rehabilitation) and the Transgender Health Institute BY IPFACE (gender-affirming facial surgery). The institute also operates IPF Academy, which delivers structured educational programs including Fellowship de Cirurgia Ortognática, Fellowship de ATM, and Fellowship de Fisioterapia. Research activities are conducted through a dedicated research unit and European projects (TMD.AI, BIO-DISCUS, ARTHUR), supported by clinical trials and scientific publications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Temporomandibular Disorder (TMJ) Department
• Orthognathic Surgery Department
• Advanced Implantology / Oral and Maxillary Surgery Department
• Facial Aesthetic Medicine Department
• Facial Plastic Surgery Department
• Rhinoplasty / Rhinology Department
• Oral Medicine Department
• Head and Neck Surgery Department
• Neurology Department
• Capillary (Hair) Medicine Department
• Facial Paralysis Clinic
• Facial Traumatology Department
• Physiotherapy Department
• Thyroid and Voice Department
• Cleft Lip and Palate Department
• IPF DENTAL
• Transgender Health Institute by IPFace
• Orthognathic Surgery Fellowship
• TMJ Fellowship
• Physiotherapy Fellowship

Quantifiable outcome

• Patient satisfaction rate of 9.4/10 average
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• DeepNeuroniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner for TMD.AI project developing AI-based diagnostic solutions for temporomandibular disorders using machine learning, natural language processing, neural networks, and computer vision for automatic MRI/CT image analysis.
• Universidade da Beira InteriorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partner for TMD.AI project contributing research expertise in AI and medical imaging for TMJ diagnosis.
• Instituto Politécnico de Leiria (CDRSP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner for BIO-DISCUS project developing 3D bio-printed bioactive discs to replace the temporomandibular joint disc.
• AMCubedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-promotion partner for BIO-DISCUS project focused on 3D bioimpression for TMJ disc replacement.
• Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de LisboacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for cadaver arthroscopy course and postgraduate training programs. IPFace is the first center certified to teach this course.
• TEMPOJIMS International ConsortiumflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research collaboration with 7 prestigious partners developing biomaterial to regenerate the articular disc. Study has won 6 research awards and is pioneering worldwide.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Euracare: Multi-specialty private healthcare provider serving international patients with surgical and aesthetic services. Comparable as a smaller, growing private platform targeting medical tourism in adjacent specialties.

Broad incumbents

• Hospital da Luz: Largest Portuguese private hospital group offering a broad range of specialties including oral and maxillofacial surgery. Comparable because it operates in the same Portuguese private healthcare market and competes for the same patient base in maxillofacial and facial surgery.
• Hospital CUF: Major Portuguese private hospital network with oral surgery, ENT, and facial aesthetic services. Comparable as a Portuguese incumbent offering overlapping specialty services in the same Lisbon market.
• Centro Médico Teknon: Barcelona-based private medical center with dedicated maxillofacial surgery, aesthetic medicine, and facial plastic surgery units. Comparable as a multi-specialty private clinic serving international patients in the Iberian market.
• Hospital Clínic de Barcelona: Public university hospital with a high-volume oral and maxillofacial surgery service. Comparable as a regional reference center for TMJ, orthognathic, and facial pathology, anchored by research output.
• Clínica Universidad de Navarra: Spanish academic medical center with strong maxillofacial, ENT, and facial plastic surgery departments and a research-driven profile. Comparable as a broader specialty care provider with academic credibility and published clinical outcomes.
• Massachusetts Eye and Ear: Harvard-affiliated specialty hospital with facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, otolaryngology, and oral surgery services. Comparable as a specialty-focused academic medical institution with research depth in facial and ENT surgery.
• Quirónsalud: Largest private hospital network in Spain with established maxillofacial and facial plastic surgery departments. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping facial surgical and aesthetic services across Iberia.
• Stanford Health Care – Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery: US academic center with a leading facial plastic surgery program covering orthognathic, TMJ, and reconstructive procedures. Comparable as a global reference academic medical center with strong research credentials.

Regional players

• Clinica Dr. Vilar: Portugal-based private clinic offering facial surgery and aesthetic medicine. Comparable as a regional Iberian provider competing for similar elective facial surgery and aesthetic patients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQ_MVbT6bIkNsikxM3J69FA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ipface

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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