Ethnic rhinoplasty in Tunisia

How much does an ethnic rhinoplasty cost in Tunisia?

In Tunisia, the average cost of an ethnic rhinoplasty is €2,200. Depending on your needs, the price can vary from 1800 euros to 2600 euros. The procedure is carried out under general anaesthetic and lasts 3 hours. The length of stay is 7 days, and the hospital stay is 1 night. The price includes the anaesthetic, the operation and the medication. The final result is visible within 6 months.

Procedure	Cost Tunisia
Ethnic rhinoplasty	2200 €

Guide to ethnic rhinoplasty in Tunisia

If there is one physical feature that characterises belonging to an ethnic group, it is the nose. There are significant differences between the noses of Europeans, Asians, Africans, Americans, African-Americans, Hispanics and Orientals. Depending on ethnic origin, the nose may be too flat, too pointed, too wide or too long. This can lead to the need for reconstructive surgery to change the shape or projection of the nose.

This is what is known as ethnic rhinoplasty in Tunisia, facial cosmetic surgery to reshape the nose. It is one of the least expensive cosmetic operations that can be carried out as part of a medical tourism package.

What is ethnic rhinoplasty?

Ethnic rhinoplasty is a cosmetic surgery procedure that involves correcting the noses of people from certain ethnic groups. Given the shape of their noses, they require quite specific rhinoplasty procedures. In a reconstructive and aesthetic operation on the ethnic nose, some patients will want a nose that is a little more Caucasian, others will want to reduce the wings of the nose or just modify a few features while retaining their identity.

For example,nasal surgery will make it possible to:

• Increase the projection of the nasal bridge
• Raise a nose that is too flat
• Refine a tip that is too wide
• Reduce the opening of the nostrils or the length of the nose, etc.

All this requires specific techniques of aesthetic medicine that ethnic rhinoplasty surgeons in Tunisia master perfectly.

Who is ethnic rhinoplasty in Tunisia designed for?

As its name suggests, ethnic rhinoplasty is dedicated to certain ethnic groups: African, Asian, Latino, Indian, Chinese and Arab patients who wish to have their nose reshaped because of a few imperfections.

• Africans who have a small nasal bridge, a rather bulbous tip, rather thick nasal skin and fairly wide nostrils, and so on.
• Latinos, who have a very distinctive nasal hump, a rather drooping or hanging tip, etc.
• Asians, who have a flat nasal bridge and a slightly projected, often rounded tip, etc.
• Arabs with a rather broad nasal profile characterised by a large hump and a drooping tip, etc.

Plastic surgery of the nose is available for both men and women, but it is recommended that this reconstructive operation should not be considered before the age of 18 or 20. It is normally at this age that the nasal pyramid completes its growth.

How is ethnic rhinoplasty carried out?

Ethnic rhinoplasty in Tunisia is carried out by expert aesthetic surgeons who have mastered the various techniques of nose surgery for ethnic patients. It is carried out at a renowned aesthetic clinic offering comprehensive care. Foreign patients considering rhinoplasty surgery in Tunisia will benefit from comprehensive care during their medical stay. It should be noted that nose reshaping surgery requires hospitalisation for 2 to 3 days.

Before the operation

As with medical rhinoplasty, the first step in cosmetic nose surgery is to make an appointment with your cosmetic surgeon. This initial consultation will enable him to identify the shape and structure of your nose and the rhinoplasty technique best suited to correcting it. Medical tests will be prescribed to determine any complications that may arise in connection with the touch-up surgery.

This initial consultation will also enable us to define the surgical procedures and the necessary preparations for the operation. A virtual simulation will give you an idea and an image of the final result after surgery.

During the operation

On the day of the operation, you will be looked after by a caring and responsive medical team. You will be in the hands of an excellent plastic surgeon. The operation takes place under general anaesthetic in the operating theatre. It will take approximately 2 to 3 hours, depending on the complexity of the cosmetic procedure.

For an ethnic rhinoplasty, the surgeon can use different surgical techniques to obtain the best possible result:

• A cartilage graft to increase the projection of the nose.
• A nasal implant to widen a bridge that is too flat.
• Nostril plasty to reduce nostrils that are too open.
• A cartilage suture to reduce a nose bridge that is too wide or drooping.
• Cartilage and bone resection to reshape the bone structure of the bridge and tip of the nose.

After the cosmetic operation, the plastic surgeon will then fit an endonasal splint to allow the “new nose” to settle naturally.

After the operation

Thereconstructive surgery is over, and you will be under medical supervision for one night. Painkillers are taken systematically to relieve the after-effects of the operation as well as any painful sensations. You may also feel some discomfort when you breathe, but this does not affect the quality of your breathing. What’s more, nose surgery will not affect your respiratory functions.

A convalescence period of 7 to 10 days is prescribed to help patients recover better after cosmetic surgery. In the 10 days following the operation, the dressing must be changed and the sutures and splint removed.

Precautions to take after ethnic rhinoplasty in Tunisia

To obtain satisfactory results with this reconstructive plastic surgery, but also for better healing of your nose, it is important to follow a few precautions, such as:

• Do not scratch your nose if you have an allergy.
• Avoid sneezing too hard or, if possible, hold back your sneeze.
• Wash your nose with a special spray.
• Do not touch your nose and avoid having your nose crushed.
• Sleep in a special position: with your head slightly raised. Avoid sleeping on your stomach.
• Do not lie down for long periods.
• Do not engage in any strenuous sporting activity during recovery and for 3 months after the operation.
• Do not wear sunglasses, and use contact lenses instead of prescription glasses.
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle: no smoking or alcohol.

What is the price of ethnic rhinoplasty in Tunisia?

The price of a nose job in Tunisia varies between €1,800 and €2,600. This price includes the entire medical stay: the surgical procedure, medical treatment, post-operative follow-up, surgeon’s fee, hotel or clinic airport transfer, medical and linguistic assistance.

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