October 2025 - The Medical Tourism Company in Iran

“Iran felt like home, only better!” Our Finnish patient describes her breast augmentation in Iran

Kersti Kivi is a kind-hearted and caring woman who was born in Finland but is living in Dubai. An adventure seeker and admirer of exotic places, Kersti has lived in 7 different countries till now.

Like all people who decide to travel to Iran, Kersti had her friends and acquaintances questioning her decision. They warned her about the dangers, which according to media, are an indivisible part of Iran. However, Kersti decided to put aside the fears and worries; and plucked up the courage to travel to Iran for something she has always wanted to do, breast augmentation.

Kersti’s trip to Tehran was not at all like how most people had warned her. On the contrary, she found Iran to be completely safe with incredibly hospitable people. Continue reading to find out more about her journey.

Why did Kersti choose Iran for breast implants surgery?

Once Kersti decided that she wants to undergo breast augmentation surgery, she shared the decision with one of her friends who suggested that she considers Iran for the procedure. After doing some research of her own, Kersti discovered that Iran is actually the second top country after Brazil for plastic surgery. As Brazil is far away from Dubai, it wouldn’t be an option. So, she opted for the next best thing that was Iran.

By then, Kersti knew that Iranian surgeons are highly experienced and fully trained to efficiently perform different types of plastic surgery. She was certain that in Iran, she will achieve the results she was looking for. Yet to Kersti, Iran was still an obscure land with a language she couldn’t speak. She wasn’t willing to throw caution to the wind and go through breast implants surgery without preparation and planning. That’s why she got in touch with AriaMedTour and had us handle everything related to her journey, leaving her only the surgery to think about.

Kersti explored Tehran before her breast implants surgery

The first day of Kersti’s trip involved a tour around Tehran. Accompanied by an interpreter assigned to her by Sindad Med, Kersti enjoyed the calm yet vibrant atmosphere of Tehran. Kersti traveled to Iran all on her own. But she wasn’t alone during the journey as she had her interpreter with her and they quickly built a friendship.

On the second day, a nurse was sent to the hotel to perform a blood test and other medical assessments. Then, Kersti paid a visit to our office in Tehran to meet with our team and shoot some videos. After that, she went for her first physical appointment with her doctor. They discussed the procedure and the type of implants that could be used. Kersti wanted to make sure the type and size of the implant will fulfill her expectations and her surgeon provided her with all the information needed.

“Iran is really amazing. It is totally different from what I thought. I had a different picture of Iran in my mind because many people say that it’s not a good idea to go there; it’s a dangerous country. But it’s really different and the opposite of what they claimed. Iran is really calm, peaceful, and beautiful. I’m amazed by how people are so kind and helpful. Even when they don’t know English, they do their best to help you.”

Kersti’s Breast augmentation surgery in Iran

On the day of the surgery, Kersti and her interpreter visited the hospital. Kersti was a bit stressed out but more than that, she was excited. She was also relieved to have her interpreter by her side before, during and after the surgery. The peace of mind is an important factor in any successful surgery.

The breast implant surgery took about 2 hours and once it was over, she stayed in the hospital for a few hours. Then, she went to spend the rest of her recovery in the hotel room.

The surgical results were exactly how Kersti wanted them to be. She was truly satisfied with both the procedure and the care she received in the hospital.

Kersti’s kindness

It was during Ramadan that Kersti visited Iran. Iranians tend to give food to the poor during this holy month. Kersti who liked this idea decided to do a good deed by distributing food among those stricken by poverty. It was a pleasure for us to be able to depict this charitable action.

Before leaving Iran, Kersti had two other follow-up appointments with her doctor. She also received instructions on how to care for her new implants. Here is what she told us while leaving Tehran.

“I cannot wait to come back to Iran. I highly recommend coming to Iran through Sindad Med to do surgery. It’s amazing, you will be supported and truly taken care of. Everything was perfect, thank you so much.”

A Rhinoplasty for Iurri and a Lip Filler Injection for his Mother!

Iurri is a 46-year-old Ukrainian patient who traveled to Iran through Sindad Med for a primary rhinoplasty. He chose Iran because its surgeons had a great experience in semi-fancy noses. His mother, who accompanied him on this trip, also seized the opportunity and injected lip fillers.

Iurri lives in the lovely country of Ukraine and his mother lives in the beautiful city of Milan, Italy. Iurri first joined his mother in Milan, and the two traveled to Iran together. This lovely mother and son stayed in Iran for 10 days.

Although Iurri and his mother had concerns about CoronaVirus pandemic before the trip, the Sindad Med team assured them that all health protocols in Iran are being followed strictly and that everything is in the best condition. After their trip to Iran, the two themselves witnessed the extreme sensitivity of the Iranian medical staff on the issue of Corona.

Iurri’s rhinoplasty was performed by one of the most skilled and experienced plastic surgeons in Iran, Dr. Yahyavi, in a well-equipped clinic, Yas Sepid, and Yuri’s mother injected her filler in the same clinic.

Iurri and his mother also visited Sindad Med’s office in the last days of their trip. There, they took photos with the Sindad Med team and were given a beautiful Iranian handicraft as a memorial by Sindad Med.

The journey of this attractive mother and son did not end here! With their translator, they also went on a city tour of Tehran and had some memorable experiences. Azadi Tower, Milad Tower, and also Imamzadeh Saleh (Tajrish) were some of the places they visited. These places were chosen by themselves.

Sindad Med’s staff and their doctor also enjoyed the delicious chocolates they brought with them! Yummy!

Fortunately, they were very happy with their trip and both stated that they still want to travel to Iran for other surgeries.

So happy with her nose after being revised in Iran

Magida heard that Iran is famous for nose surgeries and that the Iranian surgeons have a great reputation for being the best at performing successful rhinoplasty, especially revision nose jobs that require high proficiency.

She learned about us from the internet. She contacted their online consultation. We helped arrange her medical trip; they took care of flight procedures for her, reserved an elegant hotel room, and provided her with all the information she needed. The patient coordinator called Magida many times to check on her, and she was also waiting for her arrival in the airport.

Preparing for revision rhinoplasty

Magida went to the hotel at first to put her luggage in the room and rest after a long flight from Australia to Iran. After that, she went to the hospital to have a CT scan for her nose. The next day, Magida underwent some medical tests. Since she was fasting before the medical tests, she went to have a nice Iranian dish in the restaurant. Then she went to us headquarter to take professional photos for her nose.

Magida has taken the photos, medical test results and the CT scan to the surgeon who is going to perform her revision rhinoplasty. During the medical appointment, Magida and the surgeon discussed the details of the surgery. The surgeon who is professional with a high level of proficiency relieved her concerns and promised her that there is nothing to worry about, because the surgery will be a great success. In the evening, she went to a tourist place called the Azadi tower. It was an amazing place that she loved and took a lot of photos for memory.

A word for Iran

“At first, I was scared because I am here on my own without a companion. But after seeing the assistant of Sindad Med waiting for me and the kindness of the employees at the airport, I was filled with the warmth of their hearts.”

The hospitality and kindness of the Iranian people made Magida feel like home. She was very happy in Iran that she did not even want to leave.

“In Iran, everything was amazing.”

Magida loved every moment she has spent in Iran. Everything was on a high level of accuracy and proficiency; the hotel was comfortable and had a nice view, our group were very helpful and their services have saved her a lot of effort and time, and let us not forget the nice treatment she has received from the staff of Aria group and the medical staff. Iran has left a good impression in Magida’s heart.

This is how Sindad Med arranged Magida’s medical trip in Iran. If you would like to have your own medical trip planned by Sindad Med, hit “Free Quote” and fill out the form or just contact us on WhatsApp, and enjoy our various services.

Why is Iran famous for rhinoplasty?

One cannot walk down a street in Tehran and not come across the signature of a nose job: bandages fixed on the nasal bridge. The craze for having a small, straight nose has been on the rise since a few decades ago among both women and men in Iran. Now Iran has the highest rate of nose surgery in the world, with more nose surgeries per capita than any other country. With people flocking to the country to get their noses done by Iranian doctors, Iran has become a rhinoplasty hub in the world.

There is no clear answer explaining why Iranians are so much into nose jobs, but one reason might be that Iranian people usually have less attractive noses, compared to other features of their faces. Prominent and Roman noses are common among Iranian people, making them good candidates for procedure.

In support of this theory, an Iranian plastic surgeon gives an explanation for the tendency:

“When you look at images of Persian kings from 2,500 years ago the typical characteristics of the Iranian nose were the same as they are now: Large, with a hump, and with a droopy nasal tip and thick skin,” he told the “USA Today”.

“This is undeniably the Persian nose. The shape of the eyes, lips, the cheeks – everything else about the face in Iran is generally excellent and very attractive, but our noses they are not so good,” he added.

In addition, the dress code of the country that obliges women to cover most of their body, is cited by others as another reason for women to show such a tendency for going under the knife.

“For ladies who have to cover themselves apart from the face, it is the only thing they can show,” another plastic surgeon based in Tehran told the Guardian.

“It’s human nature to want to seek out attention with a beautiful figure, hair, skin … but hijab doesn’t let you do that. So we have to satisfy that instinct by displaying our ‘art’ on our faces,” one woman says.

Documentary film showing a rhinoplasty patient on a trip to Iran

This exclusively-produced documentary shows a typical medical tour we arrange for our medical tourists.

This high demand for rhinoplasty in Iran has created a ground for Iranian plastic surgeons to gain a vast experience in this cosmetic procedure in particular. Tens of thousands of nose surgeries are being performed in Iran annually. Some Iranian rhinoplasty surgeons are so prolific and popular that they do several nose job operations in a single day.

Not only in the capital Tehran, but also in many other cities across the country, cosmetic nose operations are performed by nose surgeons who have academic as well as practical expertise in the field. Hospitals and specialized clinics in cities like Mashhad, Shiraz, Isfahan, Tabriz, Kish Island, and other major cities offer quality nose surgeries to national and international patients.

Nose surgery also attracts the lion’s share of health tourists entering Iran for treatment. A considerable number of foreign nose job candidates from various countries, especially Middle Eastern countries, flock to Iran annually to go under the knives of skillful Iranian nose surgeons.

Nose job tips you need to know before your nose surgery

If you are planning a nose job, it is very likely that you are a meticulous person. People who come to the decision to get their nose reshaped and improved by a nose job are typically more fastidious with their face than others. This means that they must also be more anxious about the outcome of their rhinoplasty and the appearance of their new face. In order to have a better experience of a nose surgery and get a more satisfactory result, nose job candidates should follow some steps before the procedure. Here are some nose job tips you need to know before going under the knife:

1- Relaxation to reduce stress before a nose job

Feeling nervous and stressed out is normal before a nose job. You may have restless nights as you approach the day of your surgery. Therefore, finding a way to help you relax and feel peaceful is the first step you need to take prior to the operation. Here are some relaxation techniques you may need to reduce stress:

Meditation

Sit up straight on the floor. Close your eyes. Repeat a mantra (motivating utterance) like “I love myself,” “I feel at peace,” or “Trust God and get going.” Place one hand on your belly to sync the mantra with your breaths. Let negative thoughts be washed away from your mind.

Massage

Massage therapy focuses on increasing the temperature in the soft tissues in your body thus releasing more hormones. When your tissues relax, you will experience fewer negative feelings and your anxiety will be reduced. Having a massage a few times before rhinoplasty can help you manage the stress and think with a clear mind about what you really want and need.

Thinking positively

Even though you might have your concerns about the surgery, try to have a positive mind. Stop thinking about what might go wrong and think about how good will your new appearance be. Remember that rhinoplasty surgery is quite safe now and with an experienced surgeon, you will have nothing to worry about.

Finding someone who can be there for you

Having some who can help be there for you and listen to your fears and concerns can help you overcome your fears and manage the anxiety. This person can be a friend, family member, or anyone whom you trust and can speak to easily.

You do not always need to talk to this person as any usual activity like having lunch or drinking tea with him/her can help you feel better.

Finding something to distract you

What is a better way to reduce stress and anxiety better than just forgetting about them? Even if you only forget about them for a while, you will spend some time worry-free. Try to practice a hobby that you like such as reading, playing sports, watching a movie, or any other activity that makes you happy. Some people might look at this as a way to escape your fears, but if it can help you then why not?

Quitting smoking

If you are a smoker, you might have noticed that you may feel the need to smoke a cigarette to relax. This happens because your body feels stressed when it needs a cigarette. Keep in mind that a cigarette might reduce your stress in the short term but it will increase the risks of having surgical complications and it can delay the recovery process.

Quitting smoking can be hard. Therefore, you should try it a while before the surgery so you do not feel the need to smoke before the surgery.

Having faith in your surgeon and the medical team

When you have faith in your medical team and be certain that they have the skills and experience to achieve the results you want without risking your life, you will not have to worry about your surgery.

To develop such trust, you can ask to see some pictures of other patients who underwent the surgery before by the surgeon and look into their credentials. Above all, you just need to accept that he/she has the needed experience and knowledge to perform the surgery.

Yoga

Yoga is a set of physical, mental and spiritual practices that help you control your mind and body and can greatly reduce stress.

Visualization

Visualizing that your dreams and expectations have come true is a technique used by successful athletes and rich businessmen. Although it may not be as effective for you as for them (because you have less control over the procedure), it gives you positive energy and optimism that helps you be as much prepared as possible for your surgery. To do that, find a quiet place where you can be alone with yourself (like your room before sleep), close your eyes, relax your body, see yourself completely prepared for your nose job, then imagine the process of surgery with smiling doctors perfectly doing their job, see the end of the procedure in a positive atmosphere, then the recovery period going well as planned, and finally imagine yourself seeing yourself in the mirror and smiling with deep satisfaction.

Other relaxation practices include:

Thai Chi
Hypnosis
Acupuncture
Massage

2- Educate yourself about nose surgery procedure

When you are going to do something or having a particular experience, you would be better prepared if you have enough information about it. Do not hesitate to ask your doctor whatever question you have in mind about every aspect of your nose job (before, during and after the surgery). You can also research Rhinoplasty through the internet and get useful information from reliable websites. Rhinoplasty surgeons acknowledge that patients who were adequately informed about their nose job surgery had less anxiety and felt less concerned before the procedure.

3- Understand your expectations about your Rhinoplasty

It is very important to manage your expectations about your Rhinoplasty before going for the operation. Studies suggest that unrealistic expectations is the main cause of most patients’ unhappiness with the result of their nose job surgeries. A nose job is intended to improve the appearance of a nose, sometimes it does so to a great degree, but expecting a miraculous transformation is also unreasonable. Different noses have different potentials for shape change depending on their form and structure. Be sure to ask your doctor about the shape of your after-surgery nose and whether it would be what you exactly expect to be. Furthermore, a Rhinoplasty may be helpful in improving your self-confidence but it doesn’t work for everyone. All in all, doctors say that nose job candidates should have rational reasons for their decision and do not expect it to be a cure for all problems of their lives.

4- Be aware of recovery process

It takes time to recover from invasive surgeries. For a nose job, it might take one year or two for your nose to take its final form. The time of healing is different for different patients and different noses. Ask your doctor to give you a rough estimate of the recovery time and be prepared to take his/her advice during that time. If you think that you might be in difficult circumstances after your surgery, such as having to perform a demanding job or being under heavy physical pressure, think twice about going for a nose job until you find a time after which you would be more comfortable and less busy.

Also, keep in mind that every surgery (plastic or not) has some (often short-term) side effects. You will have some swelling following a Rhinoplasty which usually lasts for one month. Your face might become puffy immediately after the surgery and you might have black eyes. All these side effects will go away within a few weeks.

You should be ready to restrict your head movement or your sleep position for a few days after your Rhinoplasty. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you receive enough information about the dos and don’ts for nose surgery recovery period either by consulting your doctor or browsing reliable websites, prior to the procedure.

Other nose job tips

There are other simple handy nose job tips you need to keep in mind before going to the clinic or hospital to get your nose job:

Stop smoking for three to four weeks before the operation. Nicotine slows down healing.
Stop using any aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E, and herbal supplements two weeks before and two weeks after your surgery.
Arrange your transportation beforehand. You are not supposed to drive back home after the procedure.
Finish your tasks, especially taxing ones, that must be done before going for the operation. You should rest for a few days after the surgery.
Stock up on cool beverages and lip balm. Breathing through your mouth will make it very dry.
Make sure there will be a friend or relative to take care of you for a few days after your surgery. It is very helpful to have someone beside you to fetch you food, beverages, and medications during the first few post-op days.

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