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Abdominoplasty in Bukavu: Scar and Results

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A flat tummy and a toned silhouette in one operation. Your individual surgical plan and the expected result are discussed at the consultation

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Comparison

Tummy tuck techniques

A tummy tuck is done as a full (classic) or mini operation, or combined with liposuction as lipoabdominoplasty. Compare the scope of surgery, the indications and the expected results to choose the right technique together with your surgeon.

Tummy tuck

Removal of excess skin, abdominal muscle tightening

Tummy tuck diagram: the abdomen before surgery with the incision line, and the result
Main goal
Removal of excess skin, diastasis repair
When it is done
Excess skin after childbirth or weight loss
Anaesthesia and stay
General anaesthesia, up to 3 days in hospital

Lipoabdominoplasty

Tummy tuck with added liposuction

Lipoabdominoplasty diagram: the abdomen with fat on the flanks before surgery, and the result
Main goal
Tummy tightening and waist contouring
When it is done
For fat deposits on the flanks and waist
Anaesthesia and stay
General anaesthesia, up to 3 days in hospital

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 tummy tuck will go.

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Tummy tuck from the inside

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A tummy tuck 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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  • Rectus abdominis diastasis
  • Skin folds after weight loss
  • Loose abdominal skin
  • Stretched skin after pregnancy
  • A distorted abdominal contour

Not suitable

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  • Acute infections
  • Serious heart, kidney or liver conditions
  • Blood clotting disorders
  • Age below 18
  • Decompensated diabetes
  • Cancer
  • Skin inflammation in the surgical area
  • Currently pregnant or breastfeeding

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Message us — the coordinator will ask for your photos in the messenger, and the surgeon will tell you whether a tummy tuck suits you. No surgery booking needed.

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Prices

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before surgery

The price is set at the consultation and fixed in the contract.

Other services

  • First consultationFree
  • Liposuction of the abdomen and flanksfrom $1,700
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Find out your tummy tuck plan and price

The surgeon assesses your abdominal skin and muscles, listens to your wishes and chooses the right correction technique.
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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
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How it works

Three days at the clinic —
from preparation to discharge

An agreed correction plan, inpatient observation and post-op check-ups.

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Consultation
and the surgical plan

The surgeon assesses your abdominal skin and muscles and checks for diastasis, listens to your wishes and chooses the right correction technique.

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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

Before surgery you complete a full lab check-up: blood tests, an ECG, a chest X-ray and reports from the required specialists.

The surgical team during the operation4

Surgery

The surgeon performs the tummy tuck with the chosen technique, repairs diastasis if needed and shapes a firmer abdominal contour.

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Inpatient stay

After surgery the patient stays for 1–3 days in a comfortable hospital ward with meals, under medical supervision.

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Recovery

After surgery you get a recovery programme. Check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months help track your recovery.

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How it really happens

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Recovering after a tummy tuck

Immediately after surgery the patient stays in hospital for 1–3 days, supervised by doctors. Drains are usually removed after two days, stitches after 7 days. For 1.5–2 months you wear a compression binder that supports the abdominal wall and forms a smooth contour. Most of the swelling goes within 30 days; office work is possible after 2–3 weeks. No sports, sauna or heavy lifting for 2–3 months, and in the beginning it is best to sleep on your back with knees bent. At 12 months the scar is fully mature, faded and barely noticeable.

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

Reasons to choose City Medical Centre

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Just find out — you lose nothing

At the consultation we discuss your wishes and assess your abdominal skin and muscles. The surgeon explains what changes are possible, chooses the correction technique and answers your questions.

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We stay with you after surgery

The surgeon follows your recovery and the changing abdominal 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

We choose the correction technique based on your skin, muscles and figure. Our aim is a harmonious abdominal 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 extent of correction, and you get a clear price for the surgery — no surprises on the way to the result you want.

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Round-the-clock care after surgery

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

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Classic or mini tummy tuck in Bukavu

Timing matters with abdominoplasty. Because pregnancy stretches the repaired muscles again, surgeons advise having it once your family is complete and planning a pregnancy no earlier than a year afterwards. It is also done only at a stable weight: if yours is still changing, a dietitian or endocrinologist comes first. Women in Bukavu thinking about the procedure after childbirth should keep this order in mind.

Here is the route in brief. Consultation and hormone screening. Tests: blood and urine, coagulation, biochemistry, infections, ECG, chest X-ray, leg vein ultrasound and a GP's report. Surgery lasting 2–4 hours. One to three days in hospital. A compression binder, then check-ups at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months. Patients in Bukavu follow this same sequence from start to finish.

The first step costs nothing: the consultation with the surgeon is free. You get an assessment of excess skin and muscle separation, a recommended technique, an explanation of recovery and your personal price. Patients from Bukavu can then decide calmly, with the amount fixed in the contract. Fill in the short form on the page, and a coordinator will call back shortly.

Bukavu and why a tummy tuck is planned here with care

Bukavu is the capital of South Kivu Province, in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies at the south-western edge of Lake Kivu, close to the outlet of the Ruzizi River, and has an estimated population of 806,940 as of 2012. An estimated urban population of 1,133,000 is given for 2021. It is a large, busy city with a lot of movement between the lakeshore, the hills, the markets and the universities, and that daily rhythm matters when you plan an abdominoplasty.

A tummy tuck is a planned operation under general anaesthesia. It removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and tightens the abdominal wall. In a city where many people work on their feet, carry loads, look after children or run a small business, the practical question is rarely only about the operation itself. It is about the weeks around it: who covers the household, when the work can be handed over, and how to keep to the rules of recovery while everyday life carries on.

This text is written for people in Bukavu who are thinking about the procedure and want a realistic picture. The City Medical Centre works with patients from your city through a free online consultation. Coordinators answer around the clock, 24/7, on Telegram and WhatsApp, so you can ask your first questions from home, in your own time and without leaving your family and work routine.

Climate of Bukavu and its effect on recovery after abdominoplasty

Bukavu is classed as tropical savanna, but the high altitude makes the climate milder than in most places of that type. Days are very warm and nights are pleasant all year round. For recovery this is a fairly forgiving background: you do not face extreme night cold, but you do face warm daytime hours when a compression garment can feel uncomfortable.

The compression garment is not optional. Recovery is worse without it, because it supports the tissues and reduces swelling. For the first 3–4 weeks it stays on around the clock, then during the daytime for roughly a month more. In the warm hours of the day, choose loose cotton clothing over the garment, stay in the shade, drink enough water and keep the skin under the garment clean and dry. Your operating surgeon will name the exact period.

In the eastern highlands the dry season runs roughly from June to September, with higher temperatures and less rain, and the rainy season is longer. In the dry months dust on unpaved streets can be a nuisance, so keep dressings covered and do not handle them with dusty hands. In the rainy months damp clothes and wet footwear are the main concern: change quickly, keep the garment dry and avoid slippery paths when you walk, because sudden movements and falls are exactly what you want to avoid in the first weeks.

The lake and the sun need a separate word. Sauna, steam bath, pool, tanning beds, alcohol and smoking are out for at least a month. For Bukavu patients that means no swimming at the lakeshore and no long sunbathing during that period. Later, protect the scar from strong sun and ask your surgeon when the scar can be exposed.

Daily life in Bukavu: work, study, family and the first weeks after surgery

Bukavu has many schools and universities, among them the Université Catholique de Bukavu and the Université Évangélique en Afrique, so a good share of patients are teachers, students, administrators and professionals with desk work. The medical facts here are clear: return to work comes after 2–3 weeks, and office work becomes possible at that point. If your day involves a lot of walking, carrying goods or standing at a market stall, ask the surgeon how to phase your return, because for the first 2–3 weeks physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements are avoided.

Family matters as much as work. Many households in Bukavu are large, with children, parents and relatives close by. Before the operation, agree who will cook, carry water and shopping, and lift small children. Ask your husband, wife, sister or a close friend to help during the first days at home, since lifting a child counts as heavy lifting.

Plan the timing around fixed events: exams, school terms, weddings, baptisms, funerals and church or community gatherings that you cannot easily skip. Choose a window of several weeks without big obligations, and tell your close circle in advance that you will move carefully and will not be carrying things.

The coordinators on Telegram and WhatsApp can help you build this calendar. We respect your time: we work 24/7, with easy booking and a personal approach, so we adapt to your pace rather than asking you to rearrange your life around us.

Food culture, weight and preparation in Bukavu

Food in Bukavu is shaped by the lake and the highlands: fish from Lake Kivu, cassava, beans, plantain, vegetables and the shared family meal. Good nutrition helps tissues heal, so before surgery aim for regular, balanced meals, enough protein and plenty of water, and avoid crash diets that leave you weak.

A tummy tuck is not a weight-loss operation. The WHO describes overweight and obesity as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health, and surgeons usually prefer a stable weight and good general health before body contouring. If you plan to lose weight, or a pregnancy, do it before the operation, not after, because large changes in weight afterwards can change the abdominal contour.

Preparation is a must. Stop smoking, drinking alcohol and taking medicines that affect blood clotting 7–10 days before the operation. Tell the surgeon about every tablet, herbal remedy and supplement you take, including traditional remedies, because some of them affect clotting.

During the first weeks you will eat lighter and smaller portions, and swelling may make the abdomen feel tight after a large meal. Prepare simple, easy-to-digest food in advance. During your hospital stay meals are provided in a comfortable ward under medical supervision, and at home your family can follow the same light pattern.

Tests before surgery for patients in Bukavu

The pre-surgery check-up covers blood tests, ECG, leg vein ultrasound and consultations with a GP and anaesthetist. Get it done in advance, not the day before. For a patient in Bukavu this advance planning is sensible: laboratory visits, imaging and appointments need to be fitted around work and family duties.

The usual list is identical for everyone: blood and urine tests, coagulation panel, biochemistry, infection tests, ECG, chest X-ray, ultrasound of the leg veins and a GP's report. The exact list comes from the surgeon at the consultation, and tests usually stay valid for 10–14 days. So do not do them too early, or they may expire, and do not leave them to the last minute.

Start with the online consultation. Send the coordinators your questions and, if you have them, earlier medical documents. The surgeon will then tell you which tests are really needed and in what order, so that you do not repeat anything or pay attention to the wrong things.

Bring the results in a clean folder, and keep photos of them on your phone as well. If a result is unclear or outside the norm, ask the surgeon what it means for the operation and for anaesthesia rather than guessing.

The operation, hospital stay and recovery programme

The operation is done under general anaesthesia, with up to 3 days in hospital. After surgery the patient stays for 1–3 days in a comfortable hospital ward with meals, under medical supervision. A classic tummy tuck means 1–3 days under supervision; for a mini tummy tuck, one day is usually enough. At home recovery continues, and the surgeon monitors it at scheduled check-ups.

After surgery you get a recovery programme. Check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months help track your recovery. The surgeon follows your recovery and the changing abdominal contour at those check-ups. Check-ups, dressings and aftercare advice are already included in the cost of the operation. Until the end of the year, you can get a post-surgery consultation with your surgeon to review results and get more information, at the clinic's expense.

For someone in Bukavu this structure is reassuring, because you know in advance when your recovery will be reviewed. Keep your check-up dates in your phone and tell your family when they fall, so no one plans something else on those days.

Between check-ups, you stay in touch with the coordinators. If something worries you, such as swelling that seems uneven, discomfort from the garment or a dressing that has become wet, write on Telegram or WhatsApp at any hour and the team will pass your message on to the medical staff.

Season, sport and return to normal life

Which season suits an abdominoplasty in Bukavu? Medically any time is possible, so the choice is practical. The dry months, roughly June to September, bring warmer days and less rain, which makes moving around easier but means more dust and a heavier feeling under the garment. In the longer rainy season, the main problems are damp and slippery ground. Pick the period when your work and family obligations are lightest.

The rules after a tummy tuck are the same for everyone. For the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements. Sauna, steam bath, pool, tanning beds, alcohol and smoking are out for at least a month. Sport is resumed gradually, with the surgeon's approval only, and compression garments are worn for another 4–8 weeks.

Bukavu loves football, with several local clubs in the national leagues, and there is also basketball in the city. If you play with friends on weekends or coach a team, be honest with yourself: running, jumping and contact are not for the early weeks. Watching from the side is fine, and a gradual return begins only once the surgeon agrees.

Three milestones mark recovery: after 2–3 weeks you can do office work, by 1.5–2 months swelling and tightness pass, and at 6–12 months, with the tissues fully adapted, the final result and scar are assessed. Treat the early weeks as part of the result, not a delay.

Who is a candidate and what to ask the surgeon

You must be at least 18, with no contraindications. No upper limit exists; each case is considered individually, after an examination and health assessment. Typical candidates are people with loose skin or a stretched abdominal wall, for example after pregnancy or after significant weight loss, who are in stable health. Contraindications are decided by the surgeon, usually linked to general health, clotting problems, active infections or smoking that cannot be stopped in time.

Prepare questions for the online consultation. Ask which type of operation suits you, a classic or a mini tummy tuck, and why. Ask how long you will stay in hospital, where the scar will lie and how it is expected to look at the 6–12 month assessment. Ask what to do if you plan another pregnancy, how to manage the garment in warm weather and which medicines to avoid.

Also ask about your own daily life: when you can return to your job, when you can lift your child, when you can drive and when you can go back to sport. Ask how check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months will be arranged and how to reach the team between them.

A good consultation leaves you with clear answers and no pressure. If anything is unclear, ask again; a serious surgeon will explain the limits of the operation as readily as its benefits.

Altitude, lake air and what the body feels in the first days at home

Bukavu sits at the south-western edge of Lake Kivu, and its tropical savanna climate is softened by altitude, with very warm days and pleasant nights all year. The first days after the hospital ward are usually spent resting at home, and this is where the climate helps. You do not need heavy blankets at night, and a light cover over the garment is usually enough. The main task is to keep the body calm, the skin dry and the movements slow.

A tummy tuck leaves the abdomen tight and swollen, and walking slightly bent forward is common in the early days. In a hilly city this matters. Plan your first outings on flat ground, keep them short and avoid steep paths where a stumble or a sudden step could strain the abdominal wall. For the first 2-3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements, so even a small climb with a bag of shopping should be left to someone else.

Keep a simple daily routine: sleep, light meals, water, short walks inside the house or courtyard, and the garment worn as the surgeon instructed. Write down anything unusual and send it to the coordinators, who answer on Telegram and WhatsApp around the clock, 24/7. Small questions asked early are easier to deal with than worries that grow overnight.

Markets, errands and household tasks: what to hand over

Life in Bukavu often runs through markets, shared courtyards, church and school routines and many short errands on foot. After an abdominoplasty these ordinary tasks need a plan. Carrying water, bags of food, a child on the hip or a basket from the market all count as heavy lifting, and they should be handed to someone else during the first 2-3 weeks.

Make a short list before the operation: who shops, who cooks, who takes the children to school, who handles payments and phone calls for your household or small business. If you run a stall or a shop, ask a trusted colleague or relative to cover it. Return to work comes after 2-3 weeks for office work, and for tasks that need standing or carrying, the surgeon will tell you how to phase the return.

Think also about small comforts. Place the things you use every day, such as water, phone, medicines and clothes, at waist height so that you do not bend or stretch. Keep the phone charged, because the coordinators are reachable around the clock and you may want to send a photo or a question at any hour.

Power cuts and unstable mobile networks can happen in any large city, so keep a written list of your check-up dates and the questions you wanted to ask. A paper note beside the bed is a simple safeguard.

Questions people in Bukavu often ask before deciding

Patients from Bukavu tend to ask practical questions first. Will I be away from my family for long? How soon can I teach, study or sit at a desk? Can I attend a wedding or a church gathering soon after? The honest answer is that the first weeks need care, but the structure is clear: up to 3 days in hospital, office work after 2-3 weeks, swelling and tightness passing by 1.5-2 months, and the final result assessed at 6-12 months.

Another frequent question is about scars. A tummy tuck leaves a scar, and the final scar is assessed at 6-12 months, once the tissues have fully adapted. Ask the surgeon where it will lie and how to choose clothing that does not rub it. Protect it from strong sun and follow the advice on when it may be exposed.

People also ask whether they should wait after pregnancy or weight loss. Your surgeon will judge this individually after an examination and health assessment. In general, a stable weight and finished family planning make the result easier to judge, and this is worth discussing openly in the online consultation, with your husband or wife present if you wish.

Finally, many ask whether it is acceptable to feel nervous. It is normal. Write your worries down, send them to the coordinators and take the answers to the surgeon. A decision made calmly, with all questions answered, is a better decision.

How the remote consultation works from Bukavu

The first step is free and online. You write to the coordinators on Telegram or WhatsApp, tell them briefly about your goals, general health and previous operations, and send photos if asked. The coordinators are available around the clock, 24/7, so you can write in the evening after work or early in the morning before the household wakes up.

The surgeon reviews your information and tells you whether a tummy tuck is suitable, which version is likely to fit and which tests are needed. You then plan the tests, the date and the practical arrangements at your own pace. Mobile networks and internet quality can vary in a city built on hills, so if a video call is unstable, a voice message or text is also fine.

The first changes appear 2 weeks after surgery as the main swelling subsides, followed by two checkpoints: the interim result at 1.5–2 months and the final contours at 6–12 months. Knowing this timeline helps you tell your family and colleagues what to expect and avoids disappointment in the early weeks.

Bukavu is a city with a strong educational tradition and an active community life, and decisions about health are often made together with family. Feel free to include your husband, wife or a trusted relative in the conversation. The coordinators are glad to answer their questions too.

Is a stay in hospital needed after a tummy tuck?

Yes. A classic tummy tuck means 1–3 days under medical supervision in a comfortable ward with meals; for a mini tummy tuck, one day is usually enough. At home recovery continues, and the surgeon monitors it at scheduled check-ups.

What anaesthesia is used and how long is the hospital stay?

The operation is done under general anaesthesia, with up to 3 days in hospital. The exact length depends on the type of operation and how you feel, and the surgeon decides it.

When can I go back to work in Bukavu?

Return to work comes after 2–3 weeks, when office work becomes possible. If your job involves lifting or long periods on your feet, discuss a gradual return with the surgeon, since heavy lifting is avoided for the first 2–3 weeks.

How long do I wear the compression garment in warm weather?

The first 3–4 weeks it stays on around the clock, then during the daytime for roughly a month more. Recovery is worse without it, because it supports the tissues and reduces swelling. Your operating surgeon will name the exact period, and loose cotton clothing over it helps on warm days.

When can I swim in the lake or the pool, and when can I use a sauna?

Sauna, steam bath, pool, tanning beds, alcohol and smoking are out for at least a month. Ask your surgeon before going back to the water, and protect the scar from strong sun afterwards.

When can I play football or do sport again?

Sport is resumed gradually, with the surgeon's approval only, and compression garments are worn for another 4–8 weeks. For the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements.

How should I prepare for the operation?

Preparation is a must. Stop smoking, drinking alcohol and taking medicines that affect blood clotting 7–10 days before. The pre-surgery check-up covers blood tests, ECG, leg vein ultrasound and consultations with a GP and anaesthetist. Get it done in advance, not the day before.

Which tests will I need?

The list is identical for all: blood and urine tests, coagulation panel, biochemistry, infection tests, ECG, chest X-ray, ultrasound of the leg veins and a GP's report. The exact list comes from the surgeon at the consultation, and tests usually stay valid for 10–14 days.

Who can have a tummy tuck, and is there an age limit?

You must be at least 18, with no contraindications. No upper limit exists; each case is considered individually, after an examination and health assessment.

When will I see the result?

The first changes appear 2 weeks after surgery as the main swelling subsides. The interim result is seen at 1.5–2 months and the final contours at 6–12 months, when the final result and scar are assessed.

What follow-up is included?

After surgery you get a recovery programme, with check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months. Check-ups, dressings and aftercare advice are already included in the cost of the operation, and until the end of the year you can get a post-surgery consultation with your surgeon at the clinic's expense.

Can I carry water or a child during the first weeks?

No. For the first 2-3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements, and lifting a child or a full water container counts as heavy lifting. Ask your husband, wife, relatives or friends to take over these tasks.

Is a hilly city a problem for recovery?

Not if you plan for it. Short walks on flat ground are best in the early days, and steep paths or slippery surfaces should be avoided because sudden movements strain the abdominal wall. Your surgeon will tell you how far you may walk at each stage.

Can I write to the coordinators at night if something worries me?

Yes. The coordinators work 24/7 on Telegram and WhatsApp. Describe what you notice, add a photo if asked, and the team will pass the message to the medical staff.