How much does a breast lift cost in Tunisia?
The cost of a breast lift in Tunisia ranges from £1,500 to £2,400, compared with £3,200 to £6,300 in the UK. This all-inclusive price covers general anaesthesia, care and hospital stay. The procedure takes 1h30 to 3h with 1 to 2 days of hospitalisation included in an accredited clinic.
2026 Price Table: Tunisia vs UK
The table compares 2026 price ranges for a breast lift in Tunisia and the UK, depending on whether the mastopexy is performed alone or combined with breast implants.
| Type of procedure | Price in Tunisia | Price in the UK |
|---|---|---|
| Breast lift without implants | £1,500 - £2,400 | £4,500 - £7,500 |
| Breast lift with implants | £2,200 - £2,900 | £6,500 - £10,000 |
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Get a free quoteIn Tunisia, a breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure that aims to rejuvenate the appearance of the breast. It tightens the gland and removes excess skin to lift the breast, without increasing its volume.
This page brings together what to check before you travel: the price, the procedure, the aftercare and the limits of a breast lift.
What is a breast lift?
A breast lift is also called mastopexy or breast uplift. It is a cosmetic surgery procedure that aims to reshape the breast. Breast uplifting improves how a woman sees her breasts. By removing excess skin from the breast, the procedure treats breast ptosis and lifts the breast.
With age or after pregnancies, breasts tend to sag and areolas to point downwards. The breast loses its elasticity and firmness. A breast lift, with or without implants, raises the breast and corrects its shape.
The operation can be combined with other techniques, including breast reduction or augmentation.
Breast lift in Tunisia: who is it for?
Breasts are subject to the effects of age, weight loss or gain, pregnancies and breastfeeding. Over time, they can lose their tone, elasticity and firmness. Yet they remain symbols of femininity. Some women therefore become self-conscious when their breasts change.
When breasts sag, nipples droop or the chest becomes asymmetrical, breast surgery can be a solution to regain a youthful bust.
To summarise, you may benefit from a breast lift if:
- your breasts are sagging;
- your nipples point downwards;
- your areolas are stretched;
- your breasts are asymmetrical, with one lower than the other.
How a breast lift is performed
A mastopexy starts with a first appointment with the surgeon, during the month before the operation. At this visit, the doctor will carry out a preoperative assessment, including a mammogram and a breast ultrasound.
The surgeon will also give you instructions to follow before the operation, such as stopping smoking completely one month before the procedure and until full healing. To avoid any bleeding risk, aspirin-based medication must also be stopped during the 10 days before the operation[1].
A breast lift is performed under general anaesthetic. The operation takes between 1h30 and 3h depending on the technique used. This depends on the shape and volume of the breasts, the position of the areolas, the skin quality of the patient and the degree of breast ptosis.
The degree of ptosis is assessed by the position of the nipple relative to the inframammary fold, according to the Regnault classification, which distinguishes three degrees of true ptosis[2]. The incisions will take different forms:
- if breast ptosis is mild, only a circular incision around the areola is made. The scar follows the line between the areola and the breast skin;
- if breast ptosis is moderate, incisions are made around the areola and vertically down to the breast crease;
- if breast ptosis is severe, a third horizontal incision is made in the inframammary fold, forming an inverted T.
If the breast lift is combined with a breast reduction or implants, no additional incision is needed.
Whatever the case, the surgeon repositions the mammary gland and removes excess skin so the breast is lifted. As a result, the nipples are raised and the breast is lifted.
At the end of the procedure, dressings are applied to protect the operated area.
YouTube videoBy clicking, you accept cookies from YouTube, Instagram and Google.Aftercare after a breast lift
The first days are painful. Painkillers ease the discomfort that can be felt after the operation. Swelling and bruising are normal, and the patient will have difficulty raising her arms for a few days.
She should also avoid carrying heavy loads and sleeping on her stomach. These discomforts ease over the first days.
After a day or two, the initial dressing is removed and replaced with a softer bandage. The patient must wear a support bra day and night for about a month[1].
The SOFCPRE recommends 7 to 10 days of recovery and time off work, and one to two months before resuming sport[1]; the surgeon adjusts these times according to the technique used and the recovery. Breastfeeding after a mastopexy is neither guaranteed nor excluded: discuss this before the operation.
The final result can be assessed after one year: this is how long it takes for the breast shape and the position of its lower pole to stabilise[3].
How much does a breast lift cost in Tunisia?
In Tunisia, a breast lift without implants costs £1,500 to £2,400, and £2,200 to £2,900 when implants are placed at the same time.
These prices generally include the clinic stay, the procedure fees, necessary transfers, medication and care provided. Price variations depend on the degree of breast ptosis, the technique used and the clinic chosen.
Not sure which clinic to choose? BestClinic.co.uk, an information and referral platform, forwards your request to specialised clinics in the country, which send you their quotes. The coordinator is British.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a breast lift cost in Tunisia?
Expect £1,500 to £2,400 for a mastopexy alone, and £2,200 to £2,900 if implants are placed at the same time. In the UK, the same procedure costs £4,500 to £7,500, without NHS coverage.
Breast lift with or without implants: what difference do implants make?
Mastopexy alone lifts the breast and tightens the gland, without adding volume. Adding implants fills the upper pole, often hollowed after pregnancy. The choice is made in consultation, depending on skin quality and remaining volume.
Are prices quoted in euros or Tunisian dinars?
All-inclusive packages for international patients are quoted in euros. An amount in Tunisian dinars depends on the daily exchange rate, while the price in euros remains the one stated in the signed quote.
How long should I stay, and when can I fly?
The stay covers the consultation, the operation and the first check-up. It is not advisable to fly for 5 to 7 days after breast surgery[4], and arranging follow-up care back home remains the main difficulty of surgery abroad[5].
Do breast lift scars ever fade?
No. The incisions leave permanent scars, around the areola, vertically under the breast and sometimes in the crease. Their appearance improves over months and depends on the skin, but no technique can remove them.
Is a breast lift covered by the NHS in the UK?
No, mastopexy is a cosmetic procedure and is not covered by the NHS. However, breast reduction may be funded on medical grounds, provided at least 300 grams are removed per breast[6].
Can ptosis recur after surgery?
Yes. Breast sagging is driven by age, pregnancies, breastfeeding and weight changes[7]. These factors continue to act: a new pregnancy or significant weight loss can cause the breasts to droop again.
What are the risks of a breast lift?
A breast lift carries risks of infection, haematoma, delayed healing and reduced nipple sensitivity[1]. For mastopexy without implants, a review of 34 studies reports 10.4% complications, mainly related to scars and the areola[8].
Sources & References
- Société Française de Chirurgie Plastique Reconstructrice et Esthétique (SOFCPRE). Chirurgie de la ptose mammaire ou plastie mammaire pour ptose, fiche d’information patient, version 5. 2015. Consult the source
- Regnault P. Breast ptosis. Definition and treatment. Clinics in Plastic Surgery. 1976. Consult the source
- Duran A, Eroglu S. Comparative Analysis of Lower Island Flap Transposition (LIFT) in Wise-Pattern Mastopexy: Does It Improve Upper Pole Fullness and Breast Harmony? Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2024. Consult the source
- NHS. Cosmetic surgery abroad. 2024. Consult the source
- Tay JQ, Lo S. Complications of cosmetic surgery tourism. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 2022. Consult the source
- Assurance Maladie. CCAM, acte QEMA013, mastoplastie bilatérale de réduction. Consult the source
- Kopal C, Uyar I, Aksam E. A Different Method to Increase Breast Projection: Tunnelized Glandular Flap. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2024. Consult the source
- di Summa PG, Oranges CM, Watfa W, et al. Systematic review of outcomes and complications in nonimplant-based mastopexy surgery. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 2018. Consult the source
