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Liposuction of Problem Areas in Gusau

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from $1,200

The price is fixed in the contract before surgery

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Liposuction: a patient's abdomen and flanks before and after surgery before after
Stubborn local fat that diet and exercise don't shift. Your plan is set at the consultation

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Results

Liposuction results
of our patients

All cases are real patients. Faces and identifying details are hidden.

Belly and flanks

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Comparison

Liposuction techniques

We use two liposuction techniques: tumescent (classic) and VASER (ultrasound). Compare the goal, the indications and the anaesthesia to choose the right technique together with your surgeon.

Tumescent liposuction

A special solution loosens fat for removal through a thin cannula

Tumescent liposuction: abdomen and thighs before and after surgery

from $1,200

Main goal
Removal of local fat with minimal blood loss
When it is done
Abdomen, flanks, thighs, back, arms, chin
Anaesthesia and stay
Local or general anaesthesia, home the same day or after 1 day

VASER liposuction

Ultrasound breaks down fat cells before vacuum removal

VASER liposuction: a male patient before and after surgery

Price at consultation

Main goal
Defined muscle relief and body contouring
When it is done
Athletic abs and delicate areas
Anaesthesia and stay
Local or general anaesthesia, 1–4 hours of surgery

The benefits and recovery times shown are averaged for each technique and given for guidance: the scope of correction and rehabilitation depend on your anatomy and individual features, and the surgeon confirms them at the consultation.

At the consultation the surgeon draws up a plan for your case and explains how your liposuction will go.

Free, before surgery and with no obligation.

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Zones we treat

You can treat several areas in one operation and save on both recovery time and cost

  • Belly and flanks

    The most requested area for women and men, often combined with abdominoplasty

  • Thighs (outer and inner)

    Fat deposits exercise doesn't reach

  • Upper and lower back

    Rolls that affect the back's silhouette

  • Arms and shoulders

    A concern that becomes visible in warm weather

  • Chin and neck

    Small volume, quick visible result

  • Knees

    An area that needs careful, precise work

  • Chest (for men)

    Gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia — the fat component

About the clinic

A clinic where you can feel at ease

Modern equipment, comfortable rooms and care for every patient

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Contact us the way that suits you

We will answer your questions and find a convenient time for a consultation

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Liposuction is not for everyone

If your case can be solved without surgery, the doctor will tell you so at the consultation — and you will not spend money for nothing.

Suitable

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  • Local fat that resists diet and exercise
  • Uneven subcutaneous fat
  • Disrupted body proportions
  • Silhouette changes after childbirth or weight loss
  • Fat component of gynecomastia in men
  • Good skin tone and elasticity

Not suitable

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  • Patients under 18
  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Endocrine obesity
  • Decompensated diabetes
  • Blood coagulation disorders
  • Serious heart, kidney or liver disease, cancer

Not sure the surgery is right for you?

Leave your number — the coordinator will call you back, and the surgeon will tell you whether liposuction suits you. No surgery booking needed.

Find out if it suits me
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Prices

You know the price
before surgery

The final price is calculated individually after an examination and fixed in the contract.

Liposuction prices

  • First consultationFree
  • Flanks / waist liposuctionfrom $1,400
  • Thigh liposuction (outer)from $1,200
  • Thigh liposuction (inner)from $1,200
  • Liposuction of the torso (lower back, front abdominal wall, sides of the abdomen)from $3,600
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Find out your liposuction plan and price

The surgeon assesses the fat deposits and skin tone, listens to your wishes and chooses the right technique.

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all inclusive

What the price includes

From preparation for surgery
to post-op check-ups.

  • All scheduled dressings
  • Scheduled post-op check-ups
  • A personal coordinator on call
  • Compression garments fitted on the day of surgery
  • A stay in a comfortable
    hospital ward with meals
  • Individual recommendations
    for recovery
  • Remote progress monitoring
    by photos

from $1,200

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How it works

From consultation —
to your new contour

An agreed treatment plan, careful monitoring after surgery and post-op check-ups.

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Consultation
and the surgical plan

The surgeon listens to your wishes, assesses the fat deposits and skin tone and rules out contraindications. A hormonal screening is also ordered — it helps predict the long-term result.

Paying the deposit by card at the clinic reception2

Booking the date
of surgery

We reserve a surgery date for you: the deposit can be paid by card at the clinic or online by bank transfer. The terms are fixed in the contract for medical services

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Check-up before
surgery

Blood tests (complete count, coagulation panel, biochemistry, infections), an ECG, a chest X-ray and, if needed, a GP consultation. All tests can be done at the clinic with no waiting.

The surgical team during the operation4

Surgery

Marking the areas and fitting compression garments. Under local or general anaesthesia the surgeon removes fat through 3–5 mm micro-punctures — from 1 hour for small areas to 3–4 hours for a combined procedure.

A hospital ward at the clinic5

Waking up
and monitoring

With local anaesthesia you go home 3–4 hours after surgery; with general anaesthesia you stay one day in a comfortable ward under medical supervision.

A surgeon and a patient in the ward during recovery6

Recovery

Compression garments for 30–45 days. First changes show at 2 weeks, once swelling subsides; the final result forms in 3–6 months. Check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months.

Book a free consultation — the surgeon will plan every step with you.

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Recovery after liposuction

After tumescent liposuction, recovery is much shorter than after a conventional procedure. Most patients return to work within 7–10 days. In the first week, mild swelling and a raised temperature are possible — a normal response to surgery. Compression garments are worn for 30–45 days: they fix the new contours and speed up tissue recovery. In the first month, bathhouse, sauna, pool and intense sport are off-limits. For the best result and faster recovery we recommend lymphatic drainage massage, pressotherapy and a gradual return to activity. First visible changes show 2 weeks after surgery, when the main swelling subsides; the final result forms in 3–6 months.

Post-op check-ups

After 7 days, at 3 months and at 6 months. Until the end of the year, get a post-surgery consultation with your surgeon to review results and get more information, at the clinic's expense.

Advantages

What makes patients choose City Medical Centre

A surgeon discusses the liposuction plan with a patient at the consultation

Just find out — you lose nothing

At the consultation we discuss your wishes and assess the fat deposits and skin tone. Before surgery an endocrinologist rules out hormonal causes of the fat deposits — this improves the long-term result.

A surgeon on a video call with a patient after surgery

We stay with you after surgery

The surgeon follows your recovery and the new body contour at check-ups after 7 days, 3 and 6 months. Check-ups, dressings and aftercare advice are already included in the price of surgery.

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A beautiful contour that fits your figure

Tumescent and VASER techniques, micro-incisions of 3–5 mm and precise volume control. Our aim is a smooth contour that keeps the natural proportions of your body.

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Your schedule is our priority

We respect your time: we work 24/7, with easy booking and a personal approach — we adapt to your pace.

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Fixed prices

After the consultation the surgeon defines the areas and the scope of surgery, and you get a clear price fixed in the contract — no hidden extras.

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Round-the-clock care after surgery

With general anaesthesia recovery starts in a comfortable hospital ward under round-the-clock nursing care. The stay and meals are already included in the price.

FAQ

We answer what
people ask before booking

Liposuction in Gusau: price and what is included

Prices are in US dollars; the amount in brackets is an approximate conversion to NGN at the rate of 02.10.2026. The final price is fixed in your contract.

How much does liposuction in Gusau cost?

Prices start from $1,200 (≈ ₦1,600,000) per area. The surgeon sets the final price at the free consultation, and it is fixed in the contract, with no hidden extras.

What is included in the price?

The operation under local or general anaesthesia and the surgeon's support throughout recovery. The price is per area and fixed in the contract.

How do I get my exact price?

Message us on WhatsApp or Telegram using the buttons below. A coordinator will answer your questions and book a free consultation where the doctor names the exact price.

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How liposuction works for Gusau residents

It is worth being clear about what the surgery does not do. Liposuction does not treat obesity and is not a way to lose kilos; if your weight is unstable, a nutritionist or endocrinologist comes first. Nor does it change the skin structure behind cellulite, although smoother contours make it less visible. What it does for people in Gusau is remove local fat and reshape the silhouette.

Duration depends on scope: from about one hour for a small area to three or four hours for a combined procedure. Anaesthesia is local or general depending on how much is treated. After general anaesthesia you spend one day in hospital under observation; after local anaesthesia you go home three to four hours later. The same approach applies to patients from Gusau.

One operation can cover several problem zones, and the price reflects that: from $1,200 (≈ ₦1,600,000) for a single area, calculated individually for combinations. The contract fixes the sum with no hidden extras, and instalments carry no interest. For patients from Gusau, a free surgeon consultation is the place to plan scope and cost together. Leave a request to book yours.

Liposuction for people in Gusau: where to start

Gusau is the capital of Zamfara State in northwestern Nigeria. It is also the name of the Gusau Local Government Area, which covers 3,364 km² and had a population of 383,162 at the 2006 census. In a city of this size, many people consider body contouring but have few ways to discuss it calmly and in private. City Medical Centre offers a free online consultation to residents of Gusau. Coordinators are available 24/7 on Telegram and Telegram, so you can write when it suits you, after work, between family obligations or late in the evening.

Liposuction is a contouring procedure. It removes limited deposits of fat that stay in place despite a steady lifestyle: the abdomen, flanks, thighs, hips, upper arms, chin and similar zones. It is not a treatment for obesity and it is not a shortcut to a lower weight. Obesity and overweight are health conditions that the World Health Organization describes in its fact sheet on the subject. They call for a broader medical approach, including nutrition, activity and long-term follow-up. If you are not sure which group you belong to, say so in your first message. The surgeon will help you separate a contouring task from a weight-management task.

The first step is simple. You write to the coordinator, describe the area that concerns you and attach a few photographs if you wish. You then receive a time for a video conversation with a specialist. Nothing in this first step commits you to surgery. Its purpose is to help you understand whether the operation suits you at all.

Climate of Gusau and what it means for recovery

Gusau has a tropical savanna climate, Köppen type Aw. The dry season is partly cloudy and hot all year round, and the wet season is oppressive and generally cloudy. Both extremes matter after liposuction, because the body keeps some swelling for weeks and the skin under a compression garment needs to stay clean, dry and comfortable.

In the hot dry months, the main practical concern is the compression garment. You wear it for 30–45 days, and the medical guidance sets 4–6 weeks of active restrictions. A tight garment in strong heat can cause sweating and irritation. Choose breathable cotton layers to wear beneath it, change them daily, and keep the garment clean according to the surgeon's instructions. Loose, light clothing on top will keep you comfortable at home and on short errands. Avoid long hours in direct sun, because heat tends to make swelling feel heavier. Keep to shaded rooms and drink water regularly.

In the wet season, the air is humid and oppressive, and the skin under a garment dries more slowly. Plan to have spare garments and underlayers so that you can always put on a dry set. Wet weather also makes surfaces slippery and uneven, so be careful when you walk outside during the first week, when you should avoid physical exertion and heavy lifting. Ask the surgeon in the video consultation how to care for the micro-puncture sites in humid conditions, and follow the dressing advice you receive.

Choosing the season for the operation

The best time for liposuction in Gusau is not a single date but a period in which your life is calm and your home is comfortable. One useful reference is climate. The period from late October to mid-March is the time of year that suits hot-weather outdoor activities best, judged by the beach and pool score. For recovery this matters in a different way: it is the stretch when you are least likely to be tempted by pools and outdoor water, and you will in any case need to avoid the pool, the sauna and the bathhouse for 4–6 weeks. If you plan the operation for this period, give yourself enough time before the dates when you want to be active again.

Think backwards from the events that matter to you. If there is a wedding, a naming ceremony or a family gathering in Gusau that you do not want to attend while still wearing a garment or showing swelling, remember the timeline. First changes appear at 2 weeks, swelling and bruising clear by weeks 4–5, an interim result is assessed at 1.5–2 months, and the final contour forms in 3–6 months. A date three weeks away is too soon. A date several months away is far more realistic.

Seasonal farm work and trading cycles are an important part of life in a city with an agricultural and commercial background. If your family business or your own work depends on busy periods, choose the operation for a quieter time. The coordinators can help you lay out a calendar: the day of surgery, the first 7 days of rest, the return to work after 7–10 days, the check-ups at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months.

City life, work and the return to your routine

Gusau grew from a settlement founded around 1799 by Mallam Muhammadu Sambo Dan Ashafa, and it became prominent after the fall of Yandoto in 1806. It has long been an important agricultural and commercial centre. The surrounding area drew farmers and livestock rearers, especially cattle-owning Fulani. For a patient this history is a reminder that many people in Gusau do physical work or work that involves long hours in the market, on the land or in transport.

Most patients return to their usual routine and to work in 7–10 days. For a desk job, a shop counter or teaching, that timeline is often realistic if the recovery goes smoothly. For a job that involves lifting, carrying goods, or standing and walking for many hours in the heat, tell the surgeon honestly. During the first 7 days there must be no physical exertion or heavy lifting, and you may need to arrange lighter duties for a while afterwards. Ask a relative or a colleague to cover the heaviest tasks.

Plan the days at home as well. In the first week you will want someone in the house to help with carrying water, shopping, and caring for small children. If you are the person who cooks, manages the household and receives visitors, arrange for those duties to be shared for a few days. People in Gusau often live in large family compounds, which can be a real advantage: there is usually someone nearby who can help, and rest is easier when the household is organised around you for a short time.

Students should also plan. If you study, choose a period without examinations, because swelling and tiredness can reduce your concentration in the first days. Most patients are comfortable returning to lectures and desk work within the 7–10 day window, but your own recovery sets the pace.

Food, daily habits and the contour after surgery

Gusau is a farming and livestock region, and food is naturally part of everyday life and of social occasions. Liposuction does not stop you from enjoying family meals, but it does ask for steady habits afterwards. The operation removes fat cells from treated zones, and the result is best kept by a stable routine: balanced meals, enough water, regular walking once the surgeon allows it, and no sharp weight swings.

In the first weeks after surgery, light meals are easier to tolerate, especially in hot weather when the body is already working to reduce swelling. Heavy, very salty food can make swelling feel worse, so many patients prefer simple dishes with plenty of vegetables and protein during recovery. Your surgeon will give individual recommendations after the operation, and these take priority over any general advice.

Alcohol is off-limits for at least a month after surgery, and you should give up smoking, alcohol and clotting-affecting medication such as aspirin 7–10 days before liposuction. If family gatherings or celebrations fall within that period, plan how you will politely decline and what you will eat. It is easier to prepare in advance than to improvise on the day.

Be realistic about weight. Liposuction shapes contours; it does not replace attention to health. If your weight is well above a comfortable level, the surgeon may recommend starting with other steps and revisiting the operation afterwards. That is a normal medical judgement, not a refusal of your request.

How the online consultation from Gusau works

The consultation is free and takes place online. You contact the coordinators on Telegram or Telegram, available 24/7. You describe your goal, your general health, previous operations, medications and any allergies. Photographs of the areas of concern help the surgeon form a first impression. Share only what you are comfortable sharing; the conversation is private.

During the video conversation, the surgeon looks at the zones you want to treat, asks about your health, and explains which technique suits your case. The centre works with tumescent and VASER techniques, micro-incisions of 3–5 mm and precise volume control. The aim is a smooth contour that keeps the natural proportions of your body. You can ask whether one zone or several are sensible, and whether a combined procedure is appropriate.

After the first consultation you receive instructions for preparation. Pre-operative tests are required: blood tests, ECG, ultrasound, and consultations with a general practitioner and an anaesthesiologist. You will be told exactly which tests are needed and how to arrange them with the services available to you in Gusau. Keep copies of the results so that you can send them to your coordinator.

The centre works around the clock, with easy booking and a personal approach, and adapts to your pace. If you need a few days to think, or want to bring a relative into the video call, tell the coordinator. There is no pressure to decide on the first conversation.

The operation and the first days

Liposuction is performed under local or general anaesthesia, and the surgery takes 1–4 hours. The areas are marked first, and compression garments are fitted. The surgeon then removes fat through 3–5 mm micro-punctures. Small areas take from 1 hour, while a combined procedure can take 3–4 hours.

With local anaesthesia you go home 3–4 hours after surgery. With general anaesthesia you stay one day in a comfortable ward under medical supervision. Either way, arrange in advance for someone to be with you at home on the first evening, and prepare a quiet, cool room with easy access to water and light meals. In the hot season, check that the room has good ventilation.

Because the punctures are only 3–5 mm across, they usually need no stitches. Once healed, the marks are barely visible, and with proper care during recovery they fade completely. Follow the dressing advice exactly and do not remove dressings early.

For the first 7 days, avoid physical exertion and heavy lifting. For 4–6 weeks, wear the compression garment and avoid the bathhouse, sauna, pool and active sport. Tanning beds and alcohol are off-limits for at least a month. This matters in a hot city, where people may be tempted to cool off in water or to spend long periods in the sun. Keep to shade and rest until the surgeon approves each step.

Results, check-ups and timing

Compression garments are worn for 30–45 days. The first changes show at 2 weeks, once the main swelling subsides. Swelling and bruising clear by weeks 4–5. An interim result is assessed at 1.5–2 months, and the final result forms in 3–6 months, once the tissues have fully adapted. Patience is part of the process, and early swelling should not be mistaken for the final contour.

Check-ups take place at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months. The surgeon follows your recovery and your new body contour at these points. Check-ups, dressings and aftercare advice are already included in the surgery package. Until the end of the year you can also get a post-surgery consultation with your surgeon to review results and get more information, at the centre's expense. These reviews can be held remotely, which suits patients in Gusau who prefer to stay at home during recovery.

Take photographs at the same angle and in the same light before surgery and at each stage. They help you and your surgeon compare honestly, because a daily look in the mirror hides gradual change.

If you notice anything unusual between check-ups, such as sudden strong pain, marked redness, fever or a sharply uneven swelling, write to the coordinator immediately. They are available around the clock, and the surgeon will advise you on what to do.

Who is suitable and who should wait

The centre operates from age 18, if there are no contraindications. There is no upper age limit: after an examination and health assessment, the decision is made individually. A healthy person of any age with localised fat deposits and realistic expectations can discuss liposuction.

Certain conditions call for caution or postponement. These include serious heart, lung or clotting problems, uncontrolled chronic illness, active infection, and pregnancy or breastfeeding. Smoking, alcohol and clotting-affecting medications such as aspirin must be stopped 7–10 days before surgery. The surgeon will decide after reviewing your tests and your history. Be fully honest about every medicine and herbal remedy you take, because some affect bleeding.

Liposuction is not designed to tighten loose skin. If skin has lost elasticity after large weight change or after pregnancy, another approach may be advised, or it may be combined with other procedures. Your video consultation is the place to find out. A good surgeon will tell you plainly if the operation is not right for you.

Questions people in Gusau often ask before liposuction

Patients writing from Gusau tend to begin with practical questions rather than technical ones. Will anyone in the neighbourhood notice? Can I keep my household running? Is the first conversation really free? The answers are simple. The online consultation is free, it happens in private, and the coordinators reply on Telegram and Telegram 24/7, so nobody needs to know about it until you decide to tell them.

A second group of questions is about the body itself. People ask whether fat removed from one area will come back somewhere else, whether the skin will look loose, and whether a single session can treat the abdomen and the flanks together. The surgeon answers these only after seeing your photographs and hearing your history. A combined procedure is possible and can take 3–4 hours, but whether it is sensible for you is a medical decision made in the video consultation, not a promise made in advance.

A third group concerns family. Many people in a Hausa city live close to relatives, and a husband, a wife, a mother or a grown child may want to take part in the conversation. You are welcome to bring a relative into the video call if that makes you feel calmer. Some patients prefer to keep the first call private and share the plan later. Both choices are fine, and the coordinator will follow your wishes.

Heat, dust and the compression garment in everyday Gusau life

Gusau lies in a tropical savanna zone, and the dry season is hot and partly cloudy all year round. Dry weather often brings dust into the air and into the home. A fresh puncture area should stay clean, so keep dressings covered, wash your hands before touching them, and wipe surfaces in the room where you rest. Follow the dressing advice from your surgeon and do not improvise with creams or home remedies.

Think about what you wear over the garment. Light, loose cotton clothing is more comfortable in strong heat and does not press on swollen areas. Women who usually wear a headscarf or layered traditional dress, and men who wear a long robe, will find that loose garments suit the recovery period well, because they hide the compression layer and allow air to move. Choose soft fabrics without tight seams at the waist or thighs.

Keep a small routine for the garment: two or three clean sets, a place to dry them in shade, and a regular time to change. Compression is worn for 30–45 days, so small habits make the long weeks easier. If the garment causes pain, numbness or skin damage, tell the surgeon rather than simply removing it for days.

Sport, walking and activity after liposuction

Many people in Gusau stay active through walking, work in the open air, football with friends or training in the early part of the day. After liposuction, activity returns in steps. For the first 7 days there is no physical exertion or heavy lifting. For 4–6 weeks you wear compression garments and avoid active sport, the pool, the sauna and the bathhouse. Your surgeon gives the individual recommendations after the operation.

Gentle walking around the house is usually welcome from the early days because it keeps you moving, but how far and how fast depends on your own recovery. Walk in the cooler hours and in shade, and stop if you feel dizzy or very tired. Teammates and training colleagues will understand a break of a few weeks. Tell them it is a medical recommendation.

When the restricted period ends, return slowly. Swelling and bruising clear by weeks 4–5, but the tissues continue adapting until the final result forms in 3–6 months. A gradual return protects the contour and your comfort, and the check-ups at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months are a good moment to ask the surgeon what level of training is suitable next.

Questions to prepare before you speak to the surgeon

Write your questions down before the video call. Ask which technique will be used for your zones and why. Ask whether local or general anaesthesia is better for you, and how long the operation is likely to take within the range of 1–4 hours. Ask how many zones can reasonably be treated in one session.

Ask about recovery in conditions like those in Gusau: how to manage the compression garment in hot weather, how to keep the dressings dry in the wet season, and what level of activity is safe on each day. Ask when you can return to work, expecting 7–10 days for most patients, and when you can resume sport, remembering that active sport and the pool are restricted for 4–6 weeks.

Ask about the tests you must complete beforehand and how to share the results. Ask what the follow-up looks like, with check-ups at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months. Ask what you should do if you have a concern at night. Finally, ask what a realistic result looks like for your body, and what the operation cannot achieve.

Can I have a liposuction consultation from Gusau without leaving home?

Yes. The consultation is online and free. You write to the coordinators on Telegram or Telegram, available 24/7, and arrange a video conversation with a specialist.

Is liposuction a way to lose weight?

No. It shapes the contour by removing localised fat. Obesity and overweight are health conditions that need a broader medical approach, as the World Health Organization explains in its fact sheet. The surgeon will tell you honestly if weight management should come first.

What anaesthesia is used and how long do I stay?

Local or general anaesthesia is used, and surgery takes 1–4 hours. With local anaesthesia you go home 3–4 hours after surgery. With general anaesthesia you stay one day in a ward under medical supervision.

How does the hot climate of Gusau affect recovery?

Gusau has a tropical savanna climate, hot in the dry season and humid and cloudy in the wet season. Wear breathable layers under the compression garment, keep it clean and dry, avoid long hours in direct sun, and drink water regularly. Follow your surgeon's individual instructions.

How long must I wear the compression garment?

Compression garments are worn for 30–45 days. During 4–6 weeks you should also avoid the bathhouse, sauna, pool and active sport.

When can I go back to work?

Most patients return to their usual routine and work in 7–10 days. For the first 7 days there must be no physical exertion or heavy lifting, so tell the surgeon if your work is physically demanding.

Will there be visible scars?

The surgery is done through punctures only 3–5 mm across, which usually need no stitches. Once healed, the marks are barely visible, and with proper care during recovery they fade completely.

When will I see the result?

The first changes show at 2 weeks, once swelling subsides. Swelling and bruising clear by weeks 4–5, an interim result is assessed at 1.5–2 months, and the final contour forms in 3–6 months.

How should I prepare?

Give up smoking, alcohol and medications that affect clotting, such as aspirin, 7–10 days before surgery. Pre-operative tests are required: blood tests, ECG, ultrasound, and consultations with a general practitioner and an anaesthesiologist. You receive all instructions after the first consultation.

Is there an age limit?

Surgery is performed from age 18, if there are no contraindications. There is no upper age limit; after an examination and health assessment, the decision is made individually.

Can a relative join my video consultation from Gusau?

Yes. If it helps you feel at ease, you can bring a husband, wife, parent or another relative into the video call. Tell the coordinator in advance, or keep the first call private if you prefer.

Is loose traditional clothing suitable over the compression garment?

Generally yes. Light, loose cotton clothing is comfortable in hot weather and does not press on swollen areas. Avoid tight waistbands and seams, and follow the surgeon's individual advice.

When can I start exercising again after liposuction?

For the first 7 days there is no physical exertion or heavy lifting. For 4–6 weeks avoid active sport, the pool, the sauna and the bathhouse, and wear compression garments. Ask your surgeon at the check-ups when to increase activity.