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Tummy Tuck in Emalahleni: Free Consultation

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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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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

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
  • Significant disease of the heart, kidneys or liver
  • Blood coagulation disorders
  • Under the age of 18
  • Decompensated diabetes
  • Cancer
  • Skin inflammation in the surgical area
  • Pregnancy and nursing

Not sure the surgery is right for you?

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

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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.

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

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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Recovery after abdominoplasty

Right after the operation, 1–3 days in hospital under medical supervision. Drains usually come out after two days and stitches after 7 days. The compression binder stays on for 1.5–2 months, supporting the abdominal wall and shaping a smooth contour. Most swelling passes within 30 days, and you can go back to office work after 2–3 weeks. Sport, sauna and heavy lifting are ruled out for 2–3 months; it's advised to sleep on your back with knees bent early on. After 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

What makes patients 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

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Tummy tuck in Emalahleni: from consultation to result

What exactly changes? The surgery removes sagging skin and the fat apron entirely, and stretch marks below the navel go with them. The upper abdominal skin is pulled downward, so the tummy becomes smooth. If the rectus muscles have separated, they are brought together in the same operation. For anyone researching a tummy tuck in Emalahleni, removed skin does not grow back, so that part of the result is permanent.

In the classic operation the surgeon makes a horizontal incision above the pubic area, its length set by the amount of excess tissue. The separated rectus muscles are repaired, excess skin and fat are removed, the navel is repositioned and drains are placed. The mini version works only on the lower abdomen through a shorter incision. Patients from Emalahleni are under general anaesthesia throughout.

There is no single price for abdominoplasty, since a mini tummy tuck and a classic operation with diastasis repair differ in scope. What stays constant is the approach: the surgeon names the cost after an in-person examination, and it is fixed in the contract without surprises. Emalahleni residents can apply before the end of the year and get the consultation at the clinic's expense.

Emalahleni and the decision to have a tummy tuck

Emalahleni, also known as Witbank, is a city on the Highveld of Mpumalanga, within the Emalahleni Local Municipality. Witbank was founded in 1890 and renamed eMalahleni, 'the place of coal', in 2006, and both names are still in use. The city is known for coal mining in the surrounding region, and that working character shapes how many residents plan their lives: shifts, family duties and long working weeks leave little spare time. A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) has to fit into that rhythm, so a realistic plan matters as much as the operation itself.

Statistics South Africa put the city's population at 108,674 people as of 2011. It is a city of working people, many of them parents, who often ask the same practical questions. How long will I be away from work? Who will help at home? When can I lift my child again? This text answers those questions with Emalahleni in mind.

Abdominoplasty removes excess skin and tightens the abdominal wall. Patients usually come to it after pregnancies, after major weight loss, or when the skin and muscles of the abdomen no longer respond to exercise. It is an operation for contour, not a weight-loss method, and a calm consultation at the start helps you judge whether it suits you.

How the remote consultation works from Emalahleni

The first consultation is free and takes place online, so you stay in Emalahleni. You write to the coordinators on Telegram or Telegram. They are available 24/7, which suits people who work shifts or can only write late in the evening or very early in the morning. We respect your time: we work 24/7, with easy booking and a personal approach, and we adapt to your pace.

Prepare a few photographs of your abdomen in good light, a short list of previous operations, any chronic conditions, the medicines you take, and your plans for pregnancy if they exist. With this the surgeon can give a preliminary view on whether a classic tummy tuck or a mini tummy tuck is more suitable, and can explain which examinations you need to complete.

Ask everything you want in writing. A conversation in messages leaves a record you can reread at home with your family. Nobody will press you to decide on the spot; many patients from Emalahleni take a few weeks to think, discuss the dates with their employer and then return with new questions.

Who is a suitable candidate and who is not

You must be at least 18, with no contraindications. No upper limit exists, and each case is considered individually after an examination and a health assessment. That means a surgeon looks at your general health, your skin, your abdominal wall and your goals, not only at your age.

In general terms, abdominoplasty suits adults with loose skin or a stretched abdominal wall that diet and training cannot change. Conditions that affect blood clotting, serious heart or lung disease, active infections and unstable chronic illnesses can be reasons to postpone or decline the operation. Smoking slows healing and is one of the first things the surgeon will discuss with you.

The World Health Organization describes overweight and obesity as an important health topic, and body weight is a legitimate part of the conversation. If you still plan to lose a lot of weight, or plan another pregnancy, tell the surgeon at the very first consultation, because the best timing depends on it. Honest information from you leads to better advice.

Preparation: tests and habits before surgery

Yes, preparation is a must. Stop smoking, drinking alcohol and taking medicines that affect blood clotting 7–10 days before a tummy tuck. Do not stop any prescribed medicine on your own; discuss each one with the surgeon first, especially if you take it for a long-term condition.

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. 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.

For a patient in Emalahleni this means planning the examinations in your own city and sending the results to the coordinators, so the surgeon can review them before the operation date. Because tests stay valid only for 10–14 days, agree the date of surgery first and then schedule the tests, so that nothing expires while you wait.

The operation, anaesthesia and the hospital stay

The operation is performed 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 medical supervision; for a mini tummy tuck, one day is usually enough.

Yes, a stay in hospital is needed. At home recovery continues, and the surgeon monitors it at scheduled check-ups. For a family in Emalahleni, this is a useful fact when arranging childcare and household duties: you will not be alone on the first night, and the medical team watches your condition during the most sensitive hours.

Ask the surgeon how the incision will be placed, what happens to the navel, whether drains are used, and how pain will be controlled. Ask also how the choice between a classic and a mini tummy tuck is made in your case. Clear answers to these questions reduce anxiety and help you explain the plan to your relatives.

Climate, dust and the seasons: when to plan the operation

Emalahleni lies on the Highveld, and the region has relatively high summer rainfall, which in recent years has damaged municipal roads and left debris and potholes. If you are recovering at home, think about practical matters: getting to check-ups and to a pharmacy on rainy days without sudden movements, and arranging for someone else to drive you in the first weeks.

The surrounding region is built around coal mines and power stations, so dust and air quality are a reasonable concern for anyone with a fresh wound. General advice: keep dressings clean and dry, air the home without leaving windows open to dust, avoid long walks outdoors on dusty days, and wash hands before touching the dressings. Ask the surgeon what is suitable in your case.

On the matter of season, the choice is personal. A hot summer can make a compression garment uncomfortable and increases sweating, so choose breathable cotton clothing under and over it. Sun on the fresh scar should be avoided, and tanning beds are excluded. A cooler part of the year makes the garment easier to wear, and loose layered clothing hides it at work. In any season, the best date is the one when you can really rest.

Work, family and daily life during recovery

Many people in Emalahleni work in mining, industry, trade and services, and some jobs involve physical effort. The medical facts are clear: you are back at work after 2–3 weeks, and after 2–3 weeks you can do office work. For heavy physical work, ask the surgeon in advance; do not decide it by yourself. For the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements.

Family life needs planning too. If you have small children, arrange help for lifting, bathing and carrying them. Prepare meals ahead, put everything you need at waist height and keep your phone near the bed. Local family events, weddings and gatherings with shared meals are best planned after the first weeks, so you are not tempted to overeat, drink or stand for hours. Alcohol and smoking are out for at least a month.

Shopping at a large mall such as Highveld Mall, a long drive on the N4 or N12, or a day at a casino complex is not a good idea in the first days. Short, slow walks at home are better. When you feel well, do not rush back: the feeling of strength can arrive before the tissues are ready.

Compression garment, swelling and the stages of the result

Yes, the compression garment is a requirement: recovery is worse without it because it supports the tissues and reduces swelling. The first 3–4 weeks it stays on around the clock, then during the daytime for roughly a month more. Your operating surgeon will name the exact period. Compression garments are worn for another 4–8 weeks in the general rules, so keep to the period your surgeon names.

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. 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.

Buy or fit two garments if the surgeon recommends it, so that you can wash one while wearing the other, which matters in a warm season when you sweat. Do not judge the result in the first weeks. Swelling, tightness and uneven contour are part of the process.

Questions Emalahleni patients ask before a tummy tuck

Patients writing from Emalahleni tend to start with practical questions rather than aesthetic ones. Will I manage with my shifts? Who will take the children to school while I rest? Can I return to my usual routine in a normal week? These are sensible questions, and the surgeon will answer them better when you describe your working week honestly at the first online consultation.

A second group of questions concerns the body itself. Women ask how pregnancies changed the abdominal wall and whether a mini tummy tuck could be enough. Men and women who lost a lot of weight ask about loose skin that no exercise can change. The surgeon decides between a classic and a mini tummy tuck only after looking at your photographs, your history and, later, the examination results.

A third group asks about the result: how the scar will look, how the contour will change and when it is fair to judge it. The honest answer is that the first changes appear 2 weeks after surgery, the interim result comes at 1.5–2 months, and the final result and scar are assessed at 6–12 months. Write your questions down before the conversation and keep the answers, so the whole household can read them later.

Planning around the working rhythm of a coal-mining city

Emalahleni grew around coal mining, with more than 22 collieries in the municipal radius, power stations and heavy industry nearby. Many households therefore live by shifts, early starts and tight rosters. When you plan a tummy tuck, speak to your employer early, and if possible choose a period when the household can run without your physical effort.

The medical timeline is simple to hold on to: back to work after 2–3 weeks for office work, with no exertion, heavy lifting or sudden movements during that time. If your work is on your feet, behind a wheel or in a physical trade, ask the surgeon what is realistic and whether a longer rest suits you better. Do not return early only because colleagues are waiting.

Colleagues and neighbours in a close community often notice absence and ask questions. Decide in advance how much you wish to share. Some patients simply say they are having planned abdominal surgery and will be away for a few weeks, which is true and sufficient.

Eating, drinking and social occasions while you heal

Food is central to gatherings in Emalahleni, as in most South African cities, and family braais, birthdays and weekend meals are part of normal life. During recovery the aim is calm, regular, light meals that do not cause bloating or constipation, because a tight abdomen and a fresh wound do not tolerate straining. Drink water steadily and ask the surgeon about fibre and the medicines you take.

Alcohol and smoking are out for at least a month, and this includes the social glass at a family event. Tell relatives in advance so that nobody offers you drinks or asks you to stand for hours at a fire or a party. Plan celebrations after the early weeks, when swelling and tightness have begun to pass.

Stable weight protects the result. If you intend to change your weight substantially after the operation, discuss that at the consultation. The World Health Organization treats overweight and obesity as a significant health matter, and a surgeon will want your weight to be steady before planning abdominoplasty.

Questions to put to the surgeon before you fix a date

A good online consultation from Emalahleni is one where you arrive with a written list. Ask how the surgeon decides between a classic and a mini tummy tuck in your case, where the scar will lie and how it can be hidden under everyday clothing, and what the surgeon expects from your abdominal wall after pregnancies or weight loss. Ask also what the recovery programme looks like week by week and who answers your messages between check-ups.

Ask about the limits of the operation as well. A tummy tuck changes the contour of the abdomen; it does not replace healthy habits, and it does not remove every difference between the two sides of the body. A frank surgeon will tell you what is realistic, and the answer is easier to trust when it is given before you commit to a date.

Keep the written answers. In a household where several people share the childcare, the car and the budget of free days, a message you can show to a spouse, a parent or an employer is more useful than a memory of a phone call. The coordinators are available around the clock on Telegram and Telegram, so a question that comes to you at night can be sent at once.

The first night at home and the first week

After the hospital stay of 1–3 days, recovery continues at home, and the surgeon follows it at the check-up after 7 days. Prepare the house before you go in: a bed or armchair where you can rest at a gentle angle, water and light food within reach, loose clothing that fastens at the front, and a charged phone with the coordinators' chat open.

In the first weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements. In a city where many households run on early starts and long shifts, that is the hardest rule to keep, because everyday tasks tempt you: a bag of shopping, a child who wants to be picked up, a pot on the stove. Agree in advance who does what, and write the plan on paper so that nobody has to ask you.

Walk slowly around the home several times a day, as the surgeon allows, and keep the compression garment on as instructed. Do not remove dressings or change anything on your own initiative; if something looks unusual, send a photo to the coordinators rather than waiting.

Stable weight, health and why the topic is raised early

Surgeons ask about weight at the first conversation, and it is not a judgement. The World Health Organization treats overweight and obesity as a significant health matter, and body weight affects both the safety of anaesthesia and the way the abdomen looks after healing. If your weight is still changing, the surgeon may suggest waiting until it has settled.

The same applies to family plans. If another pregnancy is possible, say so at the start, because pregnancy stretches the abdominal wall again and may change the right moment for the operation. Honest answers at the consultation protect your result more than any later precaution.

Remember that the pre-surgery check-up, with its blood tests, ECG, leg vein ultrasound and consultations with a GP and anaesthetist, is also a health review. Treat it as useful information about yourself, not as a barrier.

Sport, sun, water and follow-up care

The rules after a tummy tuck are the same for everyone. 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. If you used to run, train in a gym or play football or rugby with friends in Emalahleni, bring this up at the consultation, and ask which exercises can come first and which must wait.

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 visits. Check-ups, dressings and aftercare advice are already included in the cost of surgery. 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.

Between check-ups, the coordinators on Telegram and Telegram are available around the clock. If you notice something that worries you, such as growing pain, fever, unusual discharge or a sudden one-sided swelling, write at once and attach a photo. Do not wait for the next scheduled check-up.

Can I have the first consultation without leaving Emalahleni?

Yes. The first consultation is free and online. You write to the coordinators on Telegram or Telegram, who are available 24/7, send photographs and your medical history, and the surgeon gives a preliminary opinion.

How long until I can go back to work?

The medical guideline is back to work after 2–3 weeks, meaning office work. If your job involves lifting or physical effort, ask the surgeon, because for the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements.

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

General anaesthesia, with up to 3 days in hospital. A classic tummy tuck means 1–3 days under medical supervision; for a mini tummy tuck, one day is usually enough.

Which tests do I need to prepare in Emalahleni?

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.

What should I stop before the operation?

Stop smoking, drinking alcohol and taking medicines that affect blood clotting 7–10 days before a tummy tuck. Discuss any prescribed medicine with the surgeon before changing anything.

How long do I wear the compression garment, and is it difficult in warm weather?

The first 3–4 weeks it stays on around the clock, then during the daytime for roughly a month more. Your operating surgeon will name the exact period. In warm weather choose breathable clothing and ask whether a second garment is advisable.

When can I return to sport, the pool or the sauna?

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.

When will I see the result?

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

Who can have a tummy tuck?

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

What follow-up care is included?

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 surgery, and a post-surgery consultation is available until the end of the year, at the clinic's expense.

Is a tummy tuck a weight-loss operation?

No. It removes excess skin and tightens the abdominal wall to improve the contour. The surgeon will discuss your weight and goals at the consultation, and a stable weight supports a lasting outcome.

Can I take part in family events soon after surgery?

Short, calm visits are better than long gatherings in the early weeks. For the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion and sudden movements, and alcohol and smoking are out for at least a month.

How do I explain a few weeks of absence to my employer?

Say that you are having planned surgery and need rest. Office work is possible after 2–3 weeks; for physical work ask the surgeon for advice and agree the dates in advance.

Can my spouse or a relative join the online consultation?

Yes. The consultation is online, so a husband, wife, parent or friend can sit beside you and hear the surgeon's answers. It often helps when the household shares the recovery duties.

Do I need to be hospitalised for a mini tummy tuck?

Yes, a stay in hospital is needed. For a mini tummy tuck, one day is usually enough, while a classic tummy tuck means 1–3 days under medical supervision.

What if I notice something worrying after I go home?

Write to the coordinators on Telegram or Telegram at once and attach a photo. They work around the clock, and the surgeon follows your recovery at the check-ups after 7 days, 3 and 6 months.