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Tummy Tuck in Ondo: 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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Tummy tuck results
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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

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

A surgeon shows a patient on a model and a monitor how the abdominal contour changes after a tummy tuck
  • Rectus abdominis diastasis
  • Skin folds after weight loss
  • Loose abdominal skin
  • Stretched skin after pregnancy
  • A distorted abdominal contour

Not suitable

A surgeon discusses the indications and contraindications for a tummy tuck with a patient
  • Acute infections
  • Severe disease of the heart, kidneys or liver
  • Disorders of blood clotting
  • 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

You know the price
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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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

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.

A hospital ward at the clinic5

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

Recovery after abdominoplasty

Right after surgery the patient spends 1–3 days in hospital under medical supervision. Drains usually come out after two days and stitches after 7 days. A compression binder is worn for 1.5–2 months to support the abdominal wall and shape a smooth contour. Most swelling goes within 30 days, and office work resumes after 2–3 weeks. Sports, sauna and heavy lifting are off-limits for 2–3 months; at first, sleeping on your back with bent knees is advised. By 12 months the scar is fully mature — it fades and 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.

FAQ

We answer what
people ask before booking

Tummy tuck in Ondo: what you should know

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 Ondo, removed skin does not grow back, so that part of the result is permanent.

The result comes in stages. First changes show about two weeks after surgery, an interim result is visible at 1.5–2 months and the final contours form at 6–12 months. The scar keeps maturing for up to a year before it fades. Check-ups take place at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months, and until the end of the year a post-surgery consultation for patients from Ondo is at the clinic's expense.

Nothing about the cost is hidden. The surgeon sets the price for abdominoplasty after a free in-person examination, and that amount is fixed in the contract. The surgeon stays in touch throughout recovery, and check-ups are part of the plan. For people from Ondo, the fastest way to get an exact figure is to leave a request; a coordinator will call and book a time.

Ondo and the question of a tummy tuck

Ondo Town is the second largest city in Ondo State, Nigeria, with about 375,000 inhabitants. It is large enough to have busy markets, many schools and a lively social calendar, yet people still know one another through family, church, work and neighbourhood. That closeness shapes how residents think about cosmetic surgery. Many people want advice that is discreet and unhurried, and they want to plan the operation around real obligations rather than around a sales pitch.

A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a major operation on the abdominal wall. It is usually considered when loose skin, a stretched abdominal wall or a changed contour remains after pregnancy, weight loss or years of physical change. Patients in Ondo often start with the same practical questions. How long will I be away from work? Who will help at home? When can I wear fitted clothes again? When will I look like myself?

This text is written for people in Ondo who want to understand the procedure before they contact a coordinator. It covers the rules of recovery, the preparation, the questions worth taking to a surgeon and the way a remote consultation works from your own home. Every medical figure below comes from the centre's standard programme, and the surgeon will confirm the details for your own case.

A trading town and its rhythm: planning around work

Ondo Town is the trade centre for the surrounding region. Yams, cassava, grain, tobacco and cotton are grown nearby, and the town is the largest producer of cocoa products in the region. Many residents work in trading, farming-related business, transport, teaching or public service. Such work often means long days on your feet, loading goods, bending, carrying and moving between market, home and shop.

That matters for a tummy tuck. The standard guidance says patients are back to work after 2–3 weeks, and for those first 2–3 weeks physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements are avoided. A trader who lifts sacks or crates, or a person who spends the day on the move, should not treat this period as something to shorten. Plan to hand the physical side of the business to someone you trust.

The practical suggestion is to choose a quieter period in your own trading or working year. A farming family, a shop owner or a school staff member will each have different busy points. Tell the coordinator about your real routine during the consultation, because the surgeon can then explain which parts of your work resume at the office-work stage and which need more time and approval.

Cloth, clothing and compression garments

Cotton from the region is often used to weave Aso Oke, a culturally significant cloth commonly used to make clothing among the local population. Clothing matters to many people in Ondo, especially before ceremonies and family events. Patients often ask how a recovery garment will fit under outfits and whether they can attend an event soon after surgery.

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. Your operating surgeon will name the exact period. Compression garments are worn for another 4–8 weeks in the general programme.

When planning your wardrobe, think about loose, soft, comfortable clothing that does not press on the abdomen and can be put on without stretching or twisting. Relaxed wraps and loose tops may be easier in the early days than anything tight or stiff. Choose them in advance so that you are not shopping or adjusting outfits while you should be resting.

Heat, humidity and the recovery period

Ondo is a warm place, so general advice applies when you recover in hot or humid days. Keep the room ventilated, wear the garment as the surgeon instructs, and ask how to keep dressings and the skin clean and dry. Do not remove or adjust the garment on your own just because it feels warm.

Swelling and tightness are part of normal recovery. The first changes appear 2 weeks after surgery as the main swelling subsides, and by 1.5–2 months swelling and tightness pass. In hot weather some people feel more tired or uncomfortable, so plan rest, plenty of drinks and calm days rather than chores.

Sun and heated water also need care. Sauna, steam bath, pool and tanning beds are out for at least a month. In a warm climate that rule is easy to forget when friends suggest cooling off in a pool or sunbathing, so decide in advance how you will respond. Exposure of fresh scars to strong sun should be discussed with your surgeon, who can give personal instructions for protecting the skin.

Family, food and social occasions

Food is central to social life in a trading town like Ondo, with produce such as yams and cassava grown in the surrounding area. Family gatherings, celebrations and visits are part of the calendar, and hosts often expect guests to eat and stay for a long time. During recovery this can be a challenge, because you need rest and should avoid heavy lifting, long periods of standing or helping to carry and prepare large meals.

After surgery the patient stays for 1–3 days in a comfortable hospital ward with meals, under medical supervision. At home, ask a relative to take over cooking, fetching and carrying for the first 2–3 weeks. This is an ordinary request, not a burden, and most families understand it when it is explained as part of a medical programme.

Alcohol and smoking are out for at least a month, and preparation requires stopping them 7–10 days before the operation. If a naming ceremony, a wedding or a festival is coming, consider scheduling the operation after the event, or far enough before it that you can attend comfortably. Avoid any plan where you feel pressure to dance, lift children or stay on your feet for hours.

Students, teachers and young adults in Ondo

Ondo has a notable education scene. Ondo State University of Medical Sciences was established in 2015, and the town also has Wesley University, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo City Polytechnic, founded in 2017, and the John Bosco Institute of Technology. Ondo Boys' High School, founded in 1919, is one of Africa's 50 oldest schools, and the town has over 200 public and private schools in total. Students, teachers and staff are a large part of the community.

For a student the key rule is the age requirement: you must be at least 18, with no contraindications. For teachers and administrators, returning to work after 2–3 weeks applies to desk and classroom tasks that do not demand physical exertion. Supervising a classroom is different from lifting equipment or moving furniture, so ask the surgeon what is acceptable at each point.

Academic calendars suggest an obvious plan. A teacher may prefer to schedule surgery around a school break, and a student around a quieter period without exams or practical sessions. Recovery includes check-ups after 7 days, 3 months and 6 months. Put these dates in your diary early, together with any examination periods, so that nothing clashes with the surgeon's follow-up.

Who is a suitable candidate, and who is not

A tummy tuck is considered for adults who have excess abdominal skin or a stretched abdominal wall and who are otherwise healthy enough for general anaesthesia. You must be at least 18, with no contraindications. No upper limit exists; each case is considered individually, after an examination and health assessment. Age alone does not decide anything. General health does.

Weight needs an honest discussion. The World Health Organization describes obesity and overweight as conditions linked to health risks, and a surgeon will want to see your general condition and weight history. A tummy tuck is not a weight-loss method, and the result is judged on contour and tissue, not on the scale. Speak openly about past weight changes and about any plans for future pregnancy, since these can affect timing.

Contraindications are established at the consultation and the pre-surgery check-up, not by guesswork. Conditions that affect blood clotting, heart function, leg veins or general fitness for anaesthesia will be reviewed. Tell the coordinator and surgeon about every medicine and supplement you take, including herbal remedies used at home, because some can affect clotting and must be stopped 7–10 days before surgery.

Preparation and tests, step by step

Preparation is a must. Stop smoking, drinking alcohol and taking medicines that affect blood clotting 7–10 days before a tummy tuck. 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 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. In practice, do not complete the tests too early, or they may expire, and not too late, or they may delay the operation.

Because the consultation happens online, you can ask the coordinator for the list while you are still at home in Ondo and then arrange the tests at your own pace. Keep the results organised in one folder, with photographs or scans ready to share. Ask the coordinator how your results should be sent and who will review them, so that nothing is lost between steps.

The operation, hospital stay and the first weeks

The operation is carried out under 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. 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 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 and get more information, at the clinic's expense.

The rules 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. For a person in Ondo this means arranging help at home, keeping the first weeks free from market work or heavy chores, and keeping the garment on as instructed.

Results, scars and patience

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.

Patience is part of the process. Many patients look in the mirror in the first weeks and feel unsure, because swelling hides the contour. That is why the check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months exist. Photographs taken at the same angle and in the same light before surgery and at each check-up help you and the surgeon compare honestly.

A scar is an unavoidable part of this operation. Its position, length and appearance depend on the type of tummy tuck and on your skin and healing, so ask the surgeon during the consultation to show where it will lie and how it relates to your usual clothing. Follow the aftercare instructions closely, and do not use creams, oils or home remedies on the wound without the surgeon's agreement.

Planning the date around the Ondo calendar

Choosing the season for a tummy tuck in Ondo is mostly a question of your own calendar rather than a medical rule. The town is a trade centre for the surrounding region, with yams, cassava, grain, tobacco and cotton grown nearby, and cocoa products are a major local business. Farming and trading families have busier and quieter months, and the best time for surgery is a quiet stretch when someone else can cover your duties.

Start counting from the key figures: back to work after 2–3 weeks, a hospital stay of up to 3 days, and a compression garment worn around the clock for the first 3–4 weeks. Add the check-up after 7 days and leave room for the 3-month and 6-month visits. Once these blocks are placed on a calendar, it becomes clear which weeks in Ondo are realistic and which are not.

Ask the coordinator to help you build a simple timeline: preparation, tests, the operation, the hospital ward, the first weeks at home and the first check-up. Tests usually stay valid for 10–14 days, so the dates of the check-up and the operation should be agreed together. A written plan reduces stress, and it makes it easier to explain your absence to relatives, colleagues and customers.

Questions to ask the surgeon before you decide

A good consultation is a conversation in which you ask as much as you are asked. Before the online meeting, write down your questions in the order that matters to you. Many patients in Ondo begin with work and family, but the medical questions deserve equal time.

Ask which type of operation fits your abdomen, a classic or a mini tummy tuck, and why. Ask how long the hospital stay will be in your case, given that a classic operation means 1–3 days and a mini one is usually one day. Ask what the recovery programme includes, who sees you at the check-ups after 7 days, 3 months and 6 months, and how you can reach the team between visits.

Ask also about the scar and the final contour. The final result and scar are assessed at 6–12 months, so ask what you should expect to see at each stage and what is normal swelling and tightness. Finally, ask what would make the surgeon postpone or decline the operation. An honest answer to that question is a sign of a careful approach.

Support at home during the first weeks

In a town where families are close and neighbours often visit, support at home is usually available, but it should be organised rather than assumed. For the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements, so the people around you need to know exactly what that means in daily life.

Make a short list. Who will cook and carry shopping? Who will look after small children, who may want to be lifted? Who will drive or accompany you to appointments and help you get in and out of bed in the first days? Share the surgeon's rules with them so that they do not hand you a heavy pot or a child out of habit.

Also prepare the room. Keep water, medicines, dressings, phone and charger within reach, and arrange pillows so you can rest comfortably. Keep the coordinators' Telegram or Telegram chat open, because they are available 24/7 and can direct your questions to the surgeon. Small preparations like these make the early days calmer and help you keep to the aftercare advice.

How the remote consultation works from Ondo

The consultation is free and online, so you can begin from your own home in Ondo. Coordinators are available around the clock (24/7) on Telegram and Telegram, which suits people who work long days or study and can only write in the evening. The centre offers easy booking and a personal approach, and adapts to your pace.

Prepare a short summary before the first message: your age, height and weight, previous operations, pregnancies, chronic illnesses, medicines you take, and what exactly bothers you about the abdomen. Add clear photographs if the coordinator asks for them. You will then be told what the surgeon needs, and the exact test list will come from the surgeon at the consultation.

Use the consultation to ask direct questions. Which type of tummy tuck suits me, classic or mini? How long will I stay in hospital? Which medicines must I stop and when? How long will the compression garment be needed? When can I return to work and to sport? Who reviews me at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months? Write the answers down, and make no decision until everything is clear.

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

Back to work after 2–3 weeks is the standard figure for office work. If your job involves lifting, carrying or long physical effort, ask the surgeon when that is acceptable, because for the first 2–3 weeks physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements are avoided.

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. A classic tummy tuck means 1–3 days under medical supervision; for a mini tummy tuck, one day is usually enough.

Do I really have to wear the compression garment?

Yes. 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.

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.

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.

How should I prepare?

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

Which tests are needed, and how long do they stay valid?

The list includes blood and urine tests, coagulation panel, biochemistry, infection tests, ECG, chest X-ray, ultrasound of the leg veins and a GP's report. The surgeon confirms the exact list, and tests usually stay valid for 10–14 days.

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, with the surgeon's approval only, and compression garments are worn for another 4–8 weeks.

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 price of surgery, and until the end of the year you can have a post-surgery consultation with your surgeon at the clinic's expense.

How do I start the consultation from Ondo?

Write to the coordinators on Telegram or Telegram. They are available 24/7, and the online consultation is free. Prepare your health summary and photographs, and ask every question about timing, recovery and follow-up before deciding.

Can I attend a family ceremony soon after a tummy tuck?

It is better to plan the operation so that a major event falls well before or after the first weeks. For the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements, and alcohol and smoking are out for at least a month. Discuss the exact date with your surgeon.

Does the hot climate in Ondo change the recovery rules?

The rules are the same for everyone. Wear the compression garment as instructed, keep the room ventilated, keep the skin clean and dry as the surgeon advises, and avoid sauna, steam bath, pool and tanning beds for at least a month. Ask the surgeon about protecting scars from strong sun.

Who can be present with me during the online consultation?

You can invite a spouse, relative or friend to join, so that two people hear the answers. Write down the surgeon's advice on preparation, tests, hospital stay and check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months, and ask the coordinator to clarify anything unclear.