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Tummy Tuck for Patients from Makurdi

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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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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
  • Severe disease of the heart, kidneys or liver
  • Disorders of blood clotting
  • Age below 18
  • Decompensated diabetes
  • Cancer
  • Skin inflammation in the surgical area
  • Pregnancy 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.

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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Healing after a tummy tuck

After surgery comes a 1–3 day hospital stay under medical supervision. Drains usually come out after two days, and stitches are removed after 7 days. The compression binder is worn for 1.5–2 months — it supports the abdominal wall and helps shape a smooth contour. Most swelling subsides within 30 days; office work resumes after 2–3 weeks. For 2–3 months there is no sport, sauna or heavy lifting; early on, sleep on your back with your knees bent. The scar is fully mature by 12 months, fading until it is 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

Why people 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.

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Tummy tuck in Makurdi: what you should know

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 Makurdi thinking about the procedure after childbirth should keep this order in mind.

Pre-surgery tests should be completed in advance, not the day before. The surgeon gives the exact list at the consultation, and results are usually valid for 10–14 days. Seven to ten days before the operation, stop smoking, alcohol and medicines that affect blood clotting. Anyone in Makurdi preparing for a tummy tuck also sees a GP and an anaesthetist before the surgery date.

Combining procedures can make the plan more efficient: a tummy tuck with flank and waist liposuction or diastasis repair is done under one anaesthesia with one recovery period. The price for such a combination, as for a standalone operation, is set after a free consultation and fixed in the contract. People in Makurdi can book that consultation through the form or any messenger.

Tummy tuck in Makurdi: who asks about it and why

Makurdi is the capital of Benue State, in the Middle Belt of central Nigeria, on the Benue River. In 2017, Makurdi's urban population was 517,342. In a city of that size, many women and men think about abdominoplasty quietly and for a long time before they ask anyone. The usual reasons are loose skin and a stretched abdominal wall after pregnancies, skin left after major weight loss, and a lower abdomen that no longer responds to exercise or diet.

A tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and, where needed, tightens the muscles. It is a body-contouring operation. It is not a weight-loss method, and it is not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle. The World Health Organization treats excess weight as a matter of long-term health, so a good surgeon will want to know your weight history and your plans before agreeing on an operation.

People in Makurdi most often ask four things. How long will I be away from work? Will I be able to look after my children and household? How will my body cope with the warm weather while I recover? Can I plan the operation around family events and the academic year? The sections below answer these questions with Makurdi's daily life in mind.

Climate of Makurdi and its effect on recovery

Makurdi lies in the valley of the River Benue and has warm temperatures most of the year. The period from November to January, when the harmattan weather arrives, is relatively cool. For anyone recovering from a tummy tuck, this matters more than it might seem.

Warm weather means more sweating under the compression garment. The garment is required: 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. Your operating surgeon will name the exact period. In a warm city, choose soft, breathable clothing to wear over it, keep the skin clean and dry, and ask the surgeon how to care for the dressings when you sweat a lot.

The cooler harmattan months can feel more comfortable for wearing the garment all day. Even so, the choice of season is only one factor, and it does not outweigh your health, your preparation and your free time. Whatever the month, avoid direct sun on the healing area and do not use tanning beds, which are out for at least a month. Keep the dressings clean in dusty or windy weather, and ask the surgeon what to do if they get dirty.

Choosing a season and a time in the year

There is no single ideal month for a tummy tuck in Makurdi. A sensible plan starts from your calendar. You need the first 2–3 weeks free of physical exertion, and in the following weeks you should be able to move gently and rest when you need to.

If you want the milder weather of November to January, begin preparing well in advance. Preparation is a must. You stop smoking, drinking alcohol and taking medicines that affect blood clotting 7–10 days before the operation. The pre-surgery check-up includes blood tests, ECG, leg vein ultrasound and consultations with a GP and an anaesthetist. Get it done in advance, not the day before.

Tests usually stay valid for 10–14 days. So do not collect the results too early and let them lapse, and do not leave them to the last moment. Agree the dates with the coordinators, who are available around the clock on Telegram and Telegram, and who can help you put the steps in the right order.

Work, study and the rhythm of a trading city

Makurdi is a commercial hub for the Middle Belt. Its economy is driven largely by trade and agriculture, and the Makurdi Modern Market is a key distribution point for regional produce. The city also has government offices, banks, a state secretariat and several higher education institutions, including Benue State University, the University of Agriculture and Akawe Torkula Polytechnic.

This affects how people plan. Those with desk jobs in an office, a bank or a university can usually return to work after 2–3 weeks, which is the guideline for office work. Traders and market workers who stand for long hours or lift goods should plan a longer break from heavy tasks. For the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements, and your surgeon decides when you can go back to such tasks.

Students at the city's universities and the polytechnic should look at the timetable. It is easier to arrange the operation around a break in lectures or a quiet period before examinations. Reading, writing and online study are possible during rest, but sitting for a long time at an awkward angle is not comfortable at first. Ask the surgeon how to sit and how often to stand up and walk gently.

Food culture, markets and the first weeks at home

Food in Makurdi is closely tied to the farmland around the city. Yams and cassava reach the Makurdi Modern Market from the region, and the state grows both cash crops and subsistence crops. Many families cook at home and buy fresh produce several times a week.

After a tummy tuck, the market is the place to be careful. Carrying sacks of yams or heavy baskets counts as heavy lifting, which is not allowed for the first 2–3 weeks. Arrange for a relative or a helper to do the shopping. Prepare meals in advance if you can, and set the kitchen up so that you do not need to bend or reach suddenly.

Swelling and tightness pass by about 1.5–2 months, and until then a full stomach after a big family meal can be uncomfortable under the garment. Smaller, regular meals are easier. Alcohol and smoking are out for at least a month. Ask the surgeon about food and drink during the first days, and about what to do if you feel nauseated after anaesthesia.

Family events, the two river banks and sport

The River Benue divides Makurdi into a north bank and a south bank. They are connected by two bridges: the railway bridge built in 1932 and the dual carriage bridge commissioned in 1978. Many residents cross the river daily for work, school or family visits. After the operation, arrange for a driver to take you home from the hospital, so that you can sit comfortably and avoid sudden movements.

Weddings, naming ceremonies, funerals and church or community gatherings are an important part of life in Makurdi. If an important event is coming, tell the surgeon at the consultation. It is better to hold the operation well before the event, so that the main swelling has gone down. 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.

Sport is resumed gradually and only with the surgeon's approval. Sauna, steam bath, pool, tanning beds, alcohol and smoking are out for at least a month. This applies to weekend football, a run, a gym session or swimming. Compression garments are worn for another 4–8 weeks, and the surgeon will tell you when to start each type of activity.

Who is a candidate and who is not

You must be at least 18 and have no contraindications. No upper limit exists. Each case is considered individually, after an examination and a health assessment. In general terms, good candidates are adults in stable health whose weight is steady and who have realistic expectations about the scar and the result.

Contraindications are decided by the doctor after examination. Women who plan more pregnancies should discuss the timing openly, because a new pregnancy can change the abdomen again. People who smoke need to stop, because smoking affects healing. Chronic illnesses, blood clotting problems and some medicines also need review before the operation.

If you are losing weight, discuss it with the surgeon first. The operation is usually considered when the weight has become steady. The list of tests before the operation is the same 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.

Anaesthesia, hospital stay and the recovery programme

A tummy tuck is performed under general anaesthesia. A classic operation means 1–3 days in hospital under medical supervision, up to 3 days at most. For a mini tummy tuck, one day is usually enough. The patient stays in a comfortable ward with meals and medical supervision, and recovery then continues at home.

After surgery you receive a recovery programme. Check-ups at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months help track your recovery. The surgeon follows your recovery and the changing abdominal contour at these visits. Check-ups, dressings and aftercare advice are already included in the price of surgery. Until the end of the year, you can also get a post-surgery consultation with your surgeon to review results.

Three milestones mark the process. After 2–3 weeks you can do office work. By 1.5–2 months, swelling and tightness pass. At 6–12 months, when the tissues have fully adapted, the final result and the scar are assessed. For a patient in Makurdi, this means planning for a period of gradual improvement rather than for a single week.

How the remote consultation works from Makurdi

The first step is made from your own home in Makurdi. The consultation is online and free. The coordinators are available 24/7 on Telegram and Telegram, so you can write when it suits you, in the evening after work or at the weekend.

Prepare a few clear photographs, a short history of your health, any previous operations, the medicines you take and the questions you want answered. The surgeon will explain what is possible, whether a classic or a mini tummy tuck suits your case, and what tests are needed. The process is built around your pace, with easy booking and a personal approach.

Take notes during the conversation and write down the surgeon's answers. Do not hurry. A good consultation leaves you knowing the steps, the recovery rules, the check-up schedule and the reasons for any recommendation, including a recommendation to wait.

Planning the first weeks around the Benue River and the bridges

Makurdi is built on both banks of the Benue River, and the two halves of the city are joined by the railway bridge of 1932 and the dual carriage bridge commissioned in 1978. Whichever side you live on, think through the routine of your first weeks at home: who will drive you, how long you will sit in a vehicle, and which errands can be handed to someone else.

The southern part of the city holds the government offices, banks, the Federal Medical Centre and the main market, while the north bank has two higher institutions. Many families have members on both sides of the river. It helps to name one trusted adult on each side who can bring food, collect medicines or sit with you during the first days.

Ask the surgeon before the operation about getting in and out of a car, how to sit with a seat belt across a healing abdomen, and which movements to avoid. In the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements, and a bumpy or crowded drive is a good example of something to postpone. Tell the coordinators on Telegram or Telegram about your home situation so the plan can be built around it.

Agricultural city, active lifestyle and the abdominal wall

Benue State is predominantly agricultural, and Makurdi is a commercial hub where trade and farming shape everyday life. Many residents are used to physical work: carrying, bending, walking between stalls and helping with family farms. That active lifestyle is a strength, but it is also the thing that must pause after a tummy tuck.

Patients often ask whether going back to farm tasks or stall work early will damage the result. The rule is clear: heavy lifting and sudden movements are avoided for the first 2–3 weeks, and sport and strenuous activity return gradually with the surgeon's approval only. Discuss your exact daily tasks with the surgeon, because someone who sells at a counter has different needs from someone who loads goods.

Plan help at home or at the stall in advance. A relative, an employee or a colleague can cover the heavy parts of your day. By 1.5–2 months swelling and tightness pass, and by then most people are ready to talk with the surgeon about a full return to demanding tasks. Use the check-ups at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months to ask when each type of work is suitable.

Emotional readiness and support from family

A tummy tuck changes how the body looks, but the first weeks can be tiring, and the final result and scar are assessed only at 6–12 months. In a close-knit city where family and community opinions matter, it helps to decide in advance whom you will tell and whom you will ask for help.

Speak openly with your husband or wife, a parent or a close friend about what recovery looks like: the garment worn around the clock for the first 3–4 weeks, the rest, the limits on lifting children and the swelling that makes the result look unfinished for a while. Understanding at home reduces stress and makes it easier to follow the rules.

If you have doubts, use the free online consultation to ask them. The surgeon can explain realistic expectations, and a recommendation to wait is also a valid outcome of a careful conversation.

Seasons of the year in Makurdi and the garment on your skin

Makurdi sits in the valley of the River Benue, and warm temperatures last most of the year. Only the harmattan weather from November to January brings a relatively cool spell. A patient who plans a tummy tuck here should think about what the compression garment will feel like on a hot afternoon, not only about the date of the operation.

The garment is a requirement. 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. Your operating surgeon will name the exact period. Ask in advance how to wash and rotate the garment, how to keep the skin under it dry, and which signs of irritation should make you write to the coordinators.

Dust is part of the dry season, so ask how to protect the dressings when the air is dry and dusty. Choose loose cotton clothes for wearing over the garment, and keep a spare set of clean clothes ready at home so that you do not have to search for anything in the first days.

Heavy lifting, walking and the first days at home

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. In a busy trading city like Makurdi, this means thinking about small things: a bucket of water, a bag of produce, a child who wants to be picked up, a door that sticks.

Set up one room at home so that everything you need is at waist height: water, medicines, phone, the garment, clean dressings if the surgeon allows you to handle them. Short, calm walks around the house help you move without strain, and the surgeon will tell you how often and how far.

Keep your phone close. The coordinators work around the clock on Telegram and Telegram, so a worrying symptom at night does not have to wait until morning. Write down your questions as they come, and bring them to the check-up after 7 days.

Expectations, swelling and patience

The first changes appear 2 weeks after surgery as the main swelling subsides. Then come two checkpoints: the interim result at 1.5–2 months and the final contours at 6–12 months. For a patient in Makurdi who is used to a quick, practical approach to life, this slow rhythm can be the hardest part.

Three milestones help. After 2–3 weeks you can do office work. By 1.5–2 months swelling and tightness pass. At 6–12 months, with the tissues fully adapted, the final result and scar are assessed. Judging the abdomen in the first weeks, when it is swollen and tight, gives a false picture.

Use the check-ups at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months to compare progress with the surgeon, rather than comparing yourself with photographs of other people. Each body heals at its own pace, and the surgeon follows your recovery and the changing abdominal contour at every visit.

Questions to ask the surgeon

Prepare your questions in advance. Ask which type of tummy tuck suits your body and why. Ask what the scar will look like and where it will lie, and how it can be hidden under the clothes you usually wear. Ask whether the muscles need tightening, and how many days in hospital you should expect.

Ask about recovery in a warm climate: how to manage sweating under the garment, how to care for the dressings, and when it is suitable to bathe. Ask when you can drive, return to your job, carry your children and go back to sport. Ask which symptoms mean you should contact the team at once.

Finally, ask about the follow-up. The check-ups at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months are part of the plan, and you should know how to join them and what to bring. Ask how to reach the coordinators between visits if a question arises at night.

How soon can I return to work after a tummy tuck in Makurdi?

For office work, the guideline is back to work after 2–3 weeks. If your work involves standing for long hours, carrying goods or lifting, the surgeon will decide when you can go back to it. In the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements.

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

The operation is done under general anaesthesia. A classic tummy tuck usually means 1–3 days in hospital under medical supervision, and for a mini tummy tuck one day is usually enough. You stay in a comfortable ward with meals.

Does the warm weather of Makurdi change the recovery?

Makurdi has warm temperatures most of the year, and the cooler harmattan period runs from November to January. Warmth means more sweating under the compression garment, so wear light breathable clothing, keep the skin clean and ask the surgeon about the care of dressings. Avoid direct sun on the area and tanning beds.

How long must I wear the compression garment?

The garment is a requirement. For 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.

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 the scar are assessed.

When can I go back 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 and only with your surgeon's approval.

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 check-up covers blood tests, ECG, leg vein ultrasound and consultations with a GP and anaesthetist. Do it in advance, because tests usually stay valid for 10–14 days.

Who cannot have a tummy tuck?

You must be at least 18 and have no contraindications. There is no upper age limit, and each case is considered individually after an examination and health assessment. The surgeon will explain any reasons for waiting or for choosing a different approach.

Which tests are needed before surgery?

The list is the same 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.

How do I start the consultation from Makurdi?

Write to the coordinators on Telegram or Telegram. They work 24/7, and the first online consultation is free. You then speak with the surgeon from home, and after the operation you get a recovery programme with check-ups at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months.

Can I take care of my children in the first weeks after the operation in Makurdi?

Lifting children, carrying them or sudden movements are avoided for the first 2–3 weeks. Arrange a relative or helper for lifting, bathing and school runs, and ask the surgeon for the exact limits in your case.

Is it fine to cross the bridges and move around the city soon after surgery?

Avoid sudden movements and long uncomfortable drives in the first 2–3 weeks. Ask the surgeon how to sit and how to wear a seat belt comfortably, and agree when short, calm drives as a passenger are acceptable.

I work at a market stall in Makurdi. When can I return?

Office-type work is possible after 2–3 weeks, but standing for long hours and lifting goods need the surgeon's approval. Plan a helper for heavy tasks and discuss your exact duties at the consultation.

Should I choose the cooler harmattan months for a tummy tuck in Makurdi?

Many patients find the cooler period from November to January more comfortable under the garment, but it is only one factor. Your health, preparation and free time matter more. Whatever the month, avoid direct sun on the healing area and keep the dressings clean.

What can I do if I feel anxious after the operation at home in Makurdi?

Write to the coordinators on Telegram or Telegram at any hour, since they work 24/7. Keep your list of questions for the check-ups at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months, and follow the recovery programme you received after surgery.

Is the follow-up care included in the cost of the operation?

Check-ups, dressings and aftercare advice are already included in the price of surgery. Until the end of the year you can also have a post-surgery consultation with your surgeon to review results, at the clinic's expense.