Surgeons

Our panel of selected Tunisian surgeons are renowned internationally for being caring and understanding, and for being aware that corrective and esthetic procedures are a highly personal and a private experience.

We only provide the services of surgeons who are:

Qualified, certified and registered medical doctors.

Registered with the Tunisian Medical and Dental Council - thus sticking to the ethical codes of conduct as set down by the council

Qualified and registered Specialists

Members of their specialist association e.g. Plastic Surgeons are members of the Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Tunisian, which also has its own code of practice and conduct

• No malpractice cases against them
• Run their own successful private practices
• Are covered by medical insurance in Tunisia
• Operate in fully certified medical facilities as offered in Tunisia's top private hospitals
• Admit you as a private patient receiving 24-hour nursing care for the period of your post-operative hospital process, which will vary depending on your procedure

Guidelines for choosing your surgeon

Making an informed choice in selecting the surgeon who best meets your requires is highly important. The following is a guideline to help you in your search.

Cost

Cost should never be the main factor in deciding upon surgical procedure. It is much more appropriate to base your decision regarding surgery on the surgeon’s reputation, apparent skill and experience. Also, keep in mind the surgeon’s ability to communicate with you in a professional manner, that he/she is sincere, understanding, respectful and patient. After surgery, you are not likely to bear In mind the exact amount you paid for your procedure, but you will be aware of the quality of the outcomes for the rest of your life. The cost should not be the sole basis for your choice of surgeon. Do not try to do this on the cheap.

Questions

You have the right to ask any questions you have about your selected procedure. It is your responsibility to make sure that all important questions have been asked and replied before making any final decisions about having your procedure.

A surgeon should be willing to discuss and attempt to respond to any question you have about your procedure. Do not feel embarrassed to ask difficult questions about the surgeon or procedure.

Every responsible surgeon wants his/her patients to have realistic predictions. The best and only way you and the surgeon can be reasonably certain that your expectations are realistic is for you to make every effort to have all your questions replied.

Decision

Before you decide to have surgery, the surgeon should have answered all at your questions. Every cosmetic surgeon will want to be sure that you feel comfortable about having enough information to make a well-informed decision.

If a surgeon is not willing or is not able to answer your questions before surgery, then it is possible that any questions or problems you encounter after surgery will not be adequately addressed either.

Medical History

Have you been asked to provide a complete medical background? No one should obtain any treatment without having offered details of his or her medical history that may be compulsory in the event of an emergency or adverse reaction

Informed Choice

Have you ever been advised of the risks and given your informed consent? A discussion of both the benefits, optional treatments and risks of a procedure is required for informed consent. Such informed consent should be registred in the medical records.

A person giving informed consent must not be under the influence of alcohol or other substances that may reflect judgment

Qualification

Is a qualified surgeon performing your treatment and / or surgery?

Please check your selected surgeon with the following organizations Tunisian Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons Association Tunisian Doctors with Malpractice cases

Anesthetic

Is a specialist anesthetist going to do your anesthetic and will you have a pre- operative consultation before the surgery ?

Will your surgery be done under local anesthetic with sedation or a general anesthetic?

Medical Facility

Where will your surgery take place? Will you be accepted into a medical facility which is fully registered with 24-hour nursing support?

Follow-Up

Will you receive an adequate follow-up care?

Follow-up care is an important part of the doctor-patient relationship, and should not be forgotten, even when treatment is administered outside the usual medicals