Septorhinoplasty prices in Tunisia
The average cost of a septorhinoplasty in Tunisia, in Tunis, is £2,400. Depending on your needs, the price ranges from £1,900 to £2,400. In the UK, a septorhinoplasty costs £5,000 to £9,000 privately, and only the functional part, on the septum, may be available on the NHS.
| Procedure | Price in Tunisia | Price in the UK |
|---|---|---|
| Septorhinoplasty | £1,900 - £2,400 | £5,000 - £9,000 |
Cover for a septorhinoplasty depends on your own circumstances, so it is worth checking what your NHS cover provides in your case.
What is a septorhinoplasty?
A septorhinoplasty in Tunisia is a type of plastic surgery that aims to correct and rebuild the nasal septum and the shape of the nose, for both cosmetic and medical reasons.
That is what sets it apart from a straightforward rhinoplasty (which only improves the appearance of the nose) or a septoplasty (which corrects and rebuilds the nose for medical reasons only). The combined procedure gives better results when the nose needs reshaping and light rebuilding.
What is it for?
From a strictly medical point of view, a septorhinoplasty in Tunisia is usually performed to treat any problem linked to a deviated nasal septum. Other potential problems include:
- breathing difficulties caused by a blockage from the deviated septum
- difficulty falling asleep
- dry mouth caused by mouth breathing
- epistaxis (frequent nosebleeds)
From a cosmetic point of view, many imperfections can be corrected, and there are several types of aesthetic improvement to the nose.
How does it work?
Before the procedure, you will be given either a local or a general anaesthetic.
During the septoplasty stage, the surgeon makes an incision in your septum. If the reshaping is fairly simple, the surgeon can reposition the septum without having to move it first. If not, the surgeon has to remove the septum, straighten it and put it back inside the nose. The surgeon then closes the incisions.
Rhinoplasty can be a closed procedure (through an incision inside the nose) or an open procedure (through an incision at the base of the nose). After the operation, an external splint is placed on your nose and removed between the fifth and eighth day[1].
How can I prepare?
Before the operation, you should:
- Arrange a consultation with the surgeon to discuss the procedure, the results you expect and your medical history;
- Have an ECG, a blood pressure reading, a blood test and a urine test;
- If you smoke, stop smoking; stopping anticoagulants and antiplatelet medicines is decided with your doctor, to avoid any complication (such as epistaxis) during the procedure.
After the operation
You will stay in hospital from the day of the operation up to three days afterwards[2]. Full recovery, however, can take several months, and the final appearance of the nose is reached between six months and a year[1]. Pain in the nose and a few nosebleeds in the week after the operation are quite common.
You should avoid smoking in the days after the procedure. You should also avoid intense physical activity, keep your head raised while you sleep and take care not to blow your nose for some time after the operation.
You can go back to work around 7 to 14 days after a septorhinoplasty in Tunisia[2]. The plastic surgeon will usually recommend periodic check-ups to monitor the recovery process.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
How much does a septorhinoplasty cost in Tunisia?
A septorhinoplasty costs from £1,900 to £2,400 in Tunisia, compared with £5,000 to £9,000 in the UK. For a rhinoplasty in Tunisia with no work on the septum, the quote is also set after the surgeon has examined your nose.
Is a septorhinoplasty covered by the NHS?
Cover for a septorhinoplasty depends on your own situation and on the clinical need for the procedure. Functional work on the septum, carried out to relieve a blocked airway, is looked at differently from a purely cosmetic change to the shape of the nose, and a combined procedure sits between the two. Check with your GP what your NHS cover provides in your case.
How many days should I plan to stay in Tunisia?
The trip is planned around the removal of the splint, between the fifth and eighth day[1], and around the follow-up check that comes after it. The exact schedule depends on the surgeon: it is set before you travel, at the same time as your return flight.
Is a revision sometimes necessary?
Yes. In an American cohort of 961 cosmetic rhinoplasties followed from 1979 to 2024, 12% of patients in the control group had at least one further operation[3]. A revision falls under secondary rhinoplasty.
Is a septorhinoplasty possible on a nose with thick skin?
Yes. In patients of Middle Eastern origin, thick skin is described as a surgical difficulty, and the technique has to preserve the harmony of the face[4]. This is the approach of ethnic rhinoplasty.
Can the ultrasonic technique be used?
Yes. Across 19 randomised trials, piezo surgery reduces swelling and bruising on day 2 and day 7 compared with conventional instruments, without lengthening the operation[5]. See ultrasonic rhinoplasty in Tunisia.
Septorhinoplasty in Tunisia or in Turkey: what should I compare?
In Turkey, the price ranges from £1,550 to £3,300, compared with £1,900 to £2,400 in Tunisia. The difference matters less than the surgeon, their experience with the septum and the follow-up arranged after you return. See septorhinoplasty in Turkey.
Sources & References
- SOFCPRE, fiche d’information sur la rhinoplastie, reproduite par le service de chirurgie plastique du CHU d’Angers. 2024. View the source
- Assurance Maladie. Traitement de la déviation de la cloison nasale. 2025. View the source
- Tie K, Montañez-Azcarate V, Lin SJ. Association Between Psychiatric Diagnoses and Revision Cosmetic Rhinoplasty. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine. 2025. View the source
- Rahimian H, Sajjadian A. Middle Eastern Rhinoplasty: Balancing Form, Function, and Ethnic Harmony. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2025. View the source
- Armanfar S, Rasti Ardakani M, Vahidiataabadi M. Piezoelectric Versus Conventional Rhinoplasty: A GRADE-Assessed Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2026. View the source
