Medespoir

What Medespoir does

Medespoir (legal entity: Med Espoir SA) is a Tunisian-based medical tourism agency founded in 2000 that plans and coordinates all-inclusive cosmetic and bariatric surgery stays in Tunisia for international patients, with the Swiss and French-speaking markets as its primary targets. The company operates as an intermediary rather than a clinic operator, bundling accredited partner clinics, internationally trained surgeons, luxury hotel accommodation (5 days full board), airport/clinic/hotel transfers, pre- and post-operative consultations, and companion accommodation into single fixed-price packages published in euros. Procedure pricing ranges from approximately €1,800 to €3,650 per intervention, positioned at a 40-60% discount versus equivalent procedures in France, Switzerland, or Belgium, with an additional 50% discount explicitly extended to Swiss patients and up to 60% off second procedures. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via multilingual websites (French, German, Portuguese) led by medespoir.ch, dedicated phone numbers in Switzerland, France, and Canada, WhatsApp, and a 100+ article educational blog targeting city-specific searches across Swiss and German cities.

The agency's service catalog spans facial surgery (Deep Plane Lift, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty), breast surgery (augmentation, lift, reduction, lipofilling), body contouring (HD liposuction, VASER, abdominoplasty, BBL), obesity surgery (bypass, gastric band, sleeve), aesthetic medicine, dental aesthetics, hair transplantation, and fertility treatments (IVF). Recent commercial emphasis has shifted toward differentiated, technique-led procedures — Smart BBL with ultrasound guidance (2026), Deep Plane Facelift (2026), RibXcar ultrasound-guided rib remodeling (2026), High Definition Lipedema Surgery / HDLS (2026), BreasTite RFAL breast lift (2026), and Dr. Gam's proprietary 4-Tech lipedema protocol (2026) — many of which are performed exclusively by partner surgeon Dr. Youssef Gam, the only Tunisian surgeon holding Key Opinion Leader accreditation from Newpong Co., Ltd. for Liposound/VASER technology.

Revenue is generated entirely through one-time patient package fees plus quote-based pricing on selected fertility and specialized procedures. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no headcount figure, no named management team, no patents or certifications, and no disclosed revenue, headcount, or patient volume. Brand visibility is reinforced through earned media coverage tied to the French reality TV show "Zero Complexe" (featuring Loana Petrucciani) and French press including Gala, PurePeople, Non Stop Reality, FranceSoir, and a France 3 television report. Customer concentration is overwhelmingly individual consumer across a long tail of patients, with Swiss patients explicitly identified as the primary segment.

Name

Medespoir

Legal name

Med Espoir SA

Website

https://medespoir.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Medespoir (Med Espoir SA) is a Tunisian medical tourism agency that coordinates all-inclusive cosmetic and bariatric surgery packages in Tunisia for primarily Swiss and French-speaking international patients, bundling accredited clinics, partner surgeons, hotel stays, and transfers at 40-60% below Western European prices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Tourism / Cosmetic Surgery Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery Tourism Agencies (THAKAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Tourism Agencies (THAKAIAE)

Keywords

• Medical tourism services
• Cosmetic surgery packages
• Aesthetic surgery coordination
• Cross-border healthcare
• All-inclusive medical stays

Headquarters

HQ city

Tunis

HQ country

Tunisia

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. All-Inclusive Cosmetic Surgery Packages: Medespoir generates revenue by bundling cosmetic and bariatric surgical procedures with associated services (transfers, hotel, consultations, post-op care) into fixed-price packages. Patients pay a single package fee covering the surgeon, clinic, hospital stay, hotel accommodation for 5 days with full board, companion accommodation, airport/clinic/hotel transfers, medical reports, and post-operative medications and follow-up. Additional revenue comes from discounts on second procedures and price differences between procedure tiers.
2. Individual Surgical Procedures (Quote-Based): Some procedures such as in vitro fertilization (FIV), artificial insemination, testicular biopsy, and other specialized interventions are priced on a quote basis, with pricing determined after individual assessment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Medespoir is a Tunisian medical tourism agency that organizes all-inclusive cosmetic and bariatric surgery packages in Tunisia for international patients, primarily from Switzerland, France, and other European countries. The agency coordinates every aspect of the medical stay—airport transfers, clinic hospitalization, surgery performed by accredited partner surgeons, 5-day full-board hotel stay, companion accommodation, and post-operative care—into a single fixed-price package offered at 40–60% lower cost than equivalent procedures in Switzerland or France.

Product overview

Medespoir is a medical tourism agency specializing in cosmetic and plastic surgery organization in Tunisia. The company coordinates comprehensive medical stays for Swiss and international patients seeking aesthetic procedures. Their portfolio includes facial surgeries (Deep Plane Lift, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty), breast procedures (augmentation, lifting, reduction), body contouring (VASER liposuction, abdominoplasty, Smart BBL), obesity surgery (bypass, gastric band, sleeve), aesthetic medicine treatments, dental aesthetics, hair transplantation, and fertility treatments (IVF). The agency provides all-inclusive packages covering transport, accommodation, surgery, and post-operative care. Key advanced techniques offered include ultrasound-guided Smart BBL, RibXcar thoracic remodeling, BreasTite radiofrequency breast lift, HD Lipedema Surgery (HDLS), and the proprietary 4-Tech lipedema treatment protocol.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Breast Augmentation Breast enhancement surgery using round or anatomical certified non-PIP breast implants, available at €2,600–€2,750.
• Breast Lift (Mastopexy) Breast lifting surgery with or without implants, priced at €2,450 (alone) or €2,950 (with implants).
• Liposuction Body fat removal surgery including single-zone (€1,950), full multi-zone (€2,400), and neck liposuction (€2,100).
• Abdominoplasty Abdominal reshaping surgery (tummy tuck), standard at €2,450 or circular at €3,300.
• Smart BBL (Ultrasound-Guided Brazilian Butt Lift) Ultrasound-guided Brazilian Butt Lift using real-time echography to inject fat exclusively into subcutaneous tissue, preventing fat embolism during gluteal augmentation. Performed by Dr. Youssef Gam.
• VASER / Liposound Liposuction Ultrasound-assisted liposuction (VASER/Liposound) that emulsifies fat cells with precision while preserving surrounding tissues, with skin tightening effects and faster recovery. Performed by Dr. Youssef Gam.
• RibXcar (Ultrasound-Guided Rib Remodeling) Rib remodeling technique using high-intensity focused ultrasound guided by real-time echography with 3D pre-operative modeling, enabling waist narrowing through controlled rib cartilage fracturing without visible scars.
• BreasTite (RFAL Breast Lift) Mini-invasive breast firming using bipolar radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis (RFAL, InMode technology), achieving 30–40% skin contraction through collagen retraction and neocollagenesis, without implants.
• Deep Plane Facelift Gold-standard facial rejuvenation technique acting on deep facial structures (SMAS and retention ligaments), repositioning tissues in their original anatomical position for natural, long-lasting results (10–15 years).
• Rhinoplasty Nose reshaping surgery including simple rhinoplasty (€2,350), rhinoplasty with septoplasty (€2,700), ethnic rhinoplasty (€2,700), and ultrasonic rhinoplasty (€3,650).
• Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) Eyelid surgery with 2-eyelid (€1,800) and 4-eyelid (€2,000) options.
• Obesity (Bariatric) Surgery Bariatric procedures including gastric bypass, gastric band, and sleeve gastrectomy for weight management, offered at all-inclusive rates via quote.
• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Fertility Treatments Fertility treatments including in vitro fertilization, artificial insemination, and testicular biopsy, available with or without accommodation stay, priced by quote.
• High Definition Lipedema Surgery (HDLS) Specialized surgical technique for lipedema combining WAL, PAL, intraoperative ICG fluorescence lymphatic mapping, and body contouring reconstruction to remove pathological adipose tissue while preserving the lymphatic system.
• 4-Tech Lipedema Treatment Dr. Gam's proprietary multi-technology approach combining WAL, ultrasound emulsification, radiofrequency skin tightening, and precision liposculpture for comprehensive lipedema management.
• Dental Aesthetics Cosmetic dentistry services including dental implants, teeth whitening, and dental veneers.
• Hair Transplantation Hair graft procedures for hair restoration treatment.
• Aesthetic Medicine Non-surgical cosmetic treatments including hyaluronic acid injections, laser tattoo removal, laser hair removal, chemical peeling, thread lifting, and cryolipolysis.
• All-Inclusive Medical Tourism Package Complete medical stay organization covering airport transfers, pre-operative consultation, surgery, hospitalization, 5-day full-board hotel stay, post-operative care at hotel with visiting nurse, companion accommodation, WiFi/phone access, and transfers. Procedure duration typically 5–10 days.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deep Plane Lift results maintained for 10–15 years, significantly outperforming SMAS lifts (7–10 years) and mini-lifts (3–5 years)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MyMedicalHolidays: Medical tourism platform focused on cosmetic and elective procedures in popular destinations including Turkey. Comparable in DTC patient acquisition and bundled travel/surgery packages for European patients.
• Clinic Hunter: UK-based medical tourism platform focused on cosmetic surgery abroad, with strong emphasis on European patient flow. Comparable in offering all-inclusive packages and price-transparent procedure listings.
• PlacidWay: US-based medical tourism company providing treatment packages across multiple countries including cosmetic surgery. Similar in bundling procedures with travel logistics and targeting cost-conscious European/North American patients.
• Treatment Abroad: UK-based medical tourism information and comparison platform serving European patients seeking treatment abroad. Comparable in audience (UK/EU patients) and emphasis on cosmetic and elective procedures with destination options.
• Medical Departures: US-rooted medical tourism platform with global clinic network, offering cosmetic and dental packages to international patients. Comparable in curating providers, coordinating packages, and offering patient testimonial infrastructure.
• Medigo: Berlin-based medical travel platform that helps patients find and book treatments abroad with vetted providers. Similar DTC model targeting European patients seeking affordable procedures abroad.
• Bookimed: Global medical tourism marketplace offering price comparison, clinic booking, and patient coordination across destinations. Comparable in orchestrating cosmetic surgery packages for international patients, though operates at greater scale and broader geographic reach.
• FlyMedi: Medical tourism platform connecting patients with clinics across multiple countries. Comparable in offering coordinated cosmetic and elective procedure packages with travel logistics for international patients.
• Qunomedical: Germany-based global medical tourism platform connecting patients with vetted clinics and surgeons worldwide. Comparable end-to-end coordination model with multilingual patient support, similar to Medespoir's DTC package approach.

Regional players

• TourMedical: Turkey-based medical tourism agency specializing in cosmetic surgery, dental, and hair transplantation for European patients. Operates in the same destination-network model as Medespoir but anchored to Turkey rather than Tunisia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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