Rhinoplasty In Tunisia: Aesthetic And Corrective Nose Surgery

Rhinoplasty, commonly known as a nose job, is a plastic surgery procedure for correcting and reconstructing the nose.

The operation can be done starting from the age of 17.

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How is a rhinoplasty performed in Tunisia?

There are two types of plastic surgery used – reconstructive surgery that restores the form and functions of the nose and cosmetic surgery that improves the appearance of the nose.

The cause behind that deformity may be :

  • Aesthetic

  • Congenital

  • Traumatic injury

  • Due to aging

Before the tntervention

  • Prepare a full blood check

  • Upper body and head Xray

  • Follow an Arnica cure for 3 days before intervention to minimize ecchymosis

  • Avoid taking aspirin or any similar medications for at least 10 days before the intervention

  • Take a 10 day vacation from work

The intervention day

  • The patient must be fasting

  • The operation is performed under general anesthesia

  • It lasts between 1 and 3 hours

  • You should keep in count one night of hospitalization.

After the intervention

The patient wakes with :

  • A nasal dressing( a small metallic plate) that will stay on the nose for 5 to 7 days.which will later be replaced by fine flexible splints that will support the bone for 3 more days.

  • Specific Wicks are placed inside the nose for 12hours which will be removed before you leave the clinic.

  • The severity of Bruises and swelling depend on the severity of the corrections made.it also differs from a patient to another and will disappear within a week.

  • Breathing will be difficult through your nose for 3 to 4 days as the internal walls of the nose are still traumatized by the surgery,which will get back to normal in few days,once the swelling is gone.

  • Painkillers and antibiotics will prescribed for 7 days.

Scars

The scars are totally invisible ,perfectly hidden in the natural folds of the nose and will eventually disappear in time.

Post-OP advices

  • Apply ice bags to your face and nose to minimize the bruising.

  • Keep your mouth hydrated to avoid the dryness that is caused by breathing from your mouth.

  • Apply wet pads to your mouth during the night to keep it hydrated.

  • You can have a shower the day after the operation,but make sure you keep your face dry all the time.

  • Avoid sunlight exposure during the healing process.

Results of rhinoplasty

The results are observable within 3 months and the final results are seen in 8 months.

Stay duration in Tunisia

Il faut prévoir un séjour de 7 jours et 6 nuits dans le cadre d’une rhinoplastie en Tunisie pour s’assurer de votre retour en toute sécurité.

Prices of rhinoplasty in Tunisia

  • Aesthetic rhinoplasty : 2000 euros

  • Ethnic rhinoplasty : 2200 euros

These prices do not include your plane ticket’s cost or preoperation tests fees.