Why consider Tunisia for cosmetic surgery?

Tunisia is situated on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa bordering Algeria to the West and Libya to the South East and boasts 700 miles of golden sandy beaches, the mysterious Sahara desert (which covers nearly half the country) and a fascinating ancient history.  Tunisia is one of the most sophisticated, relaxed and tolerant states in North Africa and in terms of medical expertise it has a high standard of healthcare, an excellent reputation for cosmetic surgery and is consequently gaining much media coverage around the world including Sky TV and BBC World.  Furthermore the Mediterranean climate is ideal for recuperation and Tunisia is just a two and a half hour flight from the UK, with affordable flights from scheduled airline British Airways.

 

Cosmetic and plastic surgeons are regulated by the Tunisian Ministry of Health and the private clinics have state of the art equipment and English speaking staff.  The combination of a large investment in training and equipment in the public and private health sector as well as a standard of living lower than much of Europe gives Tunisian medicine a competitive edge and the cost of cosmetic surgery and treatment is extremely competitive compared with the UK.  The cost for Rhinoplasty (Nose reshaping surgery) in a private UK hospital is between £3,000 and £4,000 while in Tunisia this is just £1,260.  A face lift typically costs between £4,500 to £6,000 in the UK but in Tunisia it is only £2,400.  Some companies offer all inclusive cosmetic surgery packages to Tunisia which makes the process even easier.

 

Tunis is the capital and is the political and administrative centre where a large part of business activity is focused and many of the private clinics are located.  Enjoy a cultural wander around the Medina quarter, the walled city centre containing many narrow maze-like streets where craftsmen trade their wares and historical fountains, palaces and mosques abound.  Beach lovers can hit the beaches in Gammarth, which is just a 25 minute journey from central Tunis and history buffs can visit the ancient city of Carthage with its Phoenician graves and Roman ruins including baths, temples and shrines.

 

Two well known holiday resorts in Tunisia are Hammamet and Djerba.  Hammamet is a sophisticated resort town with olive, orange and lemon groves, rows of cypress trees, a beautiful sandy beach and a 13^th century Kasbah overlooking the Medina.  Thalassotherapy is very popular in Tunisia so visitors can enjoy the medical and relaxing benefits of the healing spas in Hammamet with hot sea water and massage treatments or some water sports such as scuba diving in the clear blue sea. 

 

White washed villages, the clear blue sky and a warm climate makes Djerba an intoxicating island resort off the south coast full of date palms and fields of figs, grapes, oranges and pomegranates.  Must-sees include the Museum of Folklore and Popular Art with traditional costumes and jewellery and the historic fortress of Borj el-Kebir, a 15th century Arab citadel as well as browsing in the Houmt-Souk (the market centre) watching the African ‘Gougou’ dancers (a local tradition) in the Midoun and indulging in one the country’s most celebrated Couscous dishes.  

 

Arabic is the official language in Tunisia, but French is widely spoken and English is also spoken in tourist areas.  The climate of northern Tunisia is typically Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and mild winters but it gets even hotter in the south, with temperatures reaching 45 degrees Celsius and more.  The best time to visit is the Autumn when the summer tourists have departed so it is less busy.  The winter climate is very pleasant, with around five to six hours of sunshine a day and temperatures between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius. 

 

We provide an enquiry service for information or quotations from up to three hospitals abroad for people interested in cosmetic surgery abroad.