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Abdominoplasty in Umuahia: 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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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 heart, kidney or liver disease
  • Blood clotting disorders
  • Being under 18
  • Decompensated diabetes
  • Cancer
  • Skin inflammation in the surgical area
  • Currently pregnant or breastfeeding

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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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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Recovering after a tummy tuck

For 1–3 days right after surgery the patient stays in hospital under medical supervision. Drains are usually removed after two days, stitches after 7 days. You wear a compression binder for 1.5–2 months; it supports the abdominal wall and shapes a smooth contour. Office work resumes after 2–3 weeks, and most swelling goes within 30 days. Sports, sauna and heavy lifting are off-limits for 2–3 months, and at first sleeping on your back with knees bent is advised. By 12 months the scar is fully mature and fades to 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

Other services of our clinic

Classic or mini tummy tuck in Umuahia

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 Umuahia, 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 Umuahia are under general anaesthesia throughout.

How much is a tummy tuck in Umuahia? The answer comes at a free consultation: the surgeon examines the abdominal muscles and skin, chooses a classic or mini technique and decides whether diastasis repair or liposuction should be added. Only then is the price calculated and written into the contract. Send a request or message us in any messenger to get started.

Umuahia and the decision to have a tummy tuck

Umuahia is the capital city of Abia State in southeastern Nigeria. It lies along the rail road between Port Harcourt to the south and Enugu to the north. It has a population of 359,230 according to the 2006 Nigerian census. For many residents, a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is a decision made quietly, after months of thinking, and often after pregnancies, a large change in weight, or years of loose skin that no exercise can remove.

This text is written for people who live in Umuahia and want to plan the operation from home. The first conversation with the surgeon happens online and is free. Coordinators answer on Telegram and Telegram around the clock, 24/7, so a trader finishing late at the market or a lecturer who is free only in the evening can ask questions at a convenient moment.

A tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat of the lower and middle abdomen and can tighten the muscles. It is not a method of losing weight. The World Health Organization describes obesity and overweight as conditions that need long-term management, and a surgeon will want your weight to be stable before operating. Be honest about this in the first consultation.

How the remote consultation works from Umuahia

You start by sending a message to the coordinators on Telegram or Telegram. You describe your goals, your general health, previous operations, pregnancies and medicines you take. Then you send several clear photos of the abdomen in good light, taken from the front and from the side. The surgeon reviews them and speaks with you by video or voice call.

Online consultation is free and does not commit you to anything. The surgeon explains whether a classic tummy tuck or a mini tummy tuck suits your case, what the scar will look like, and what tests you need. The exact list of tests comes from the surgeon at the consultation.

Because the coordinators work 24/7, you can follow up as often as you need. Many patients in Umuahia like to show the plan to a husband, wife or a close relative first, and the conversation can be repeated with them on the call. We respect your time, with easy booking and a personal approach, and we adapt to your pace.

Climate of Umuahia and recovery

Umuahia has a tropical climate, classified as Am in the Köppen-Geiger system. The average annual temperature is 26.0 °C and rainfall averages 2153 mm. There is significant rain in most months and only a short dry season. March is the hottest month, averaging 27.5 °C, and August is the coolest, averaging 24.5 °C. Rainfall is lowest in December and highest in September.

Warm and humid weather matters after abdominal surgery. Sweat under a compression garment can irritate the skin, so it helps to have two or three garments to rotate and wash, and to choose soft breathable clothing to wear over them. Keep dressings dry and follow the surgeon's advice on washing. Heat can also increase the feeling of swelling in the lower body, so rest in a cool, ventilated room.

Rainy months bring wet roads and slippery floors. In the first weeks, sudden movements and heavy lifting are to be avoided, so plan how you will move around safely, avoid carrying wet shopping and ask someone to help on rainy days. Direct sun on fresh scars should be avoided, and tanning beds are out for at least a month.

Choosing the season for the operation

There is no perfect month in Umuahia, because the climate is warm all year. The practical question is which period leaves you the quietest first weeks. The coolest average temperature falls in August, but this is also in the rainy season, when September brings the most precipitation. December is the driest month, which can make it easier to move around during recovery.

Pick a time when your work and family calendar is lightest. Back to work after 2–3 weeks is the general guide for office work, so count that period from the day of surgery and add a margin. Check in advance when school fees, harvest-related trading, festive events and family ceremonies fall, and avoid scheduling the operation just before a date you cannot miss.

The surgeon helps to fix the date after the online consultation and the pre-surgery tests. Tests usually stay valid for 10–14 days, so do not complete them too early or too late.

Work, study and daily life during recovery

Umuahia is known as a railway and agricultural market centre. Traders and farmers from neighbouring towns bring yams, cassava, maize, taro, citrus fruits, palm oil and kernels. If your work involves lifting crates, bending, standing for long hours or carrying produce, tell the surgeon. For the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements, so physical work needs to be handed to someone else for a time.

The town also has industries such as a brewery and a palm-oil-processing plant, and a number of institutions around it, including the National Root Crops Research Institute at Umudike and the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. Staff and students there often have desk-based schedules. After 2–3 weeks you can do office work, so a lecturer, administrator or student may return to a seated routine at about that time, if 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. Share these stages with your employer or family so that nobody expects full activity too soon.

Food, family events and sport

Umuahia's food culture is built around yam, cassava, maize and palm oil, which come from the surrounding farms. Family gatherings often centre on large shared meals. After surgery, heavy meals and a bloated stomach feel uncomfortable under a tight garment, so ask the surgeon about diet and eat smaller portions at first. Alcohol is out for at least a month, which is worth remembering at celebrations, and smoking is also excluded.

Sport has a strong place in Nigerian life, and Umuahia has produced footballers, sprinters, boxers, a powerlifter and a volleyball player. If you play football on weekends, run or lift weights, you will need patience. Sport is resumed gradually, with the surgeon's approval only, and compression garments are worn for another 4–8 weeks.

Sauna, steam bath, pool, tanning beds, alcohol and smoking are out for at least a month. Plan your return to the gym or the pitch with the surgeon at the check-ups rather than by how you feel on a good day.

Preparation, tests and hospital stay

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 usual list is 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. Many of these can be done in a laboratory in Umuahia, and you then send the results to the coordinators.

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; for a mini tummy tuck, one day is usually enough. Recovery then continues at home.

Aftercare, garments and check-ups

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

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.

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. In Umuahia's warm climate, keep spare garments clean and dry, and message the coordinators at any hour if something worries you.

Rainy-season logistics: keeping the recovery routine calm in Umuahia

Umuahia has significant rainfall in most months and only a short dry season, so the practical details of recovery are worth planning in advance. Think about how you will get from the ward or your room to the car, how you will keep dressings and the compression garment dry, and where you will rest. A dry, shaded place to sit near the entrance of the house makes short walks easier in the first days.

Walking is part of a calm recovery, but sudden movements are not. On wet days choose indoor walks along a corridor or around the living room, wear shoes with a good grip and keep one hand free for support. Ask a relative or a neighbour to handle shopping, carrying water and anything heavy, because for the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements.

Humidity can make a garment feel warmer than expected. Rotate clean garments, let the skin dry fully before dressing, and wear loose cotton clothing over the garment. If you notice redness, unusual discomfort or anything that worries you, send a photo and a short message to the coordinators, who are available 24/7 on Telegram and Telegram.

Talking to family, church community and colleagues about the operation

In a city where families, neighbours and congregations are close, news travels quickly. Decide early who needs to know. A husband or wife, a parent or a sibling who will help at home should be told the plan, the dates and the rules of recovery, so that expectations are realistic from the first day.

If you work in a market, a school, an office or a family business, give a colleague or teammate a clear handover. Explain that back to work after 2–3 weeks applies to office work, and that anything physical needs the surgeon's approval. Having this conversation before the operation avoids pressure to return too early.

Privacy is your choice. The first consultation is online and free, and you can hold it from your own home at a time that suits you. You can also invite a trusted relative to join the video call so that they hear the surgeon's answers directly and can support you afterwards.

Scars, clothing and what to expect in the mirror

Many patients from Umuahia ask how the scar will look and whether it will show under everyday clothing, wrapper outfits, fitted dresses or swimwear. Ask the surgeon to explain where the scar will lie for your type of operation, and how a mini tummy tuck differs from a classic one in this respect.

The scar and the abdominal contour change with time. The first changes appear 2 weeks after surgery as the main swelling subsides, then 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. Judging the outcome too early can cause needless worry.

Protect the scar from strong sun in the early months, avoid tanning beds, and follow the surgeon's advice on skin care. Bring any questions about the scar to the check-ups after 7 days, 3 and 6 months, where the surgeon follows your recovery and the changing abdominal contour.

Planning the weeks before surgery in Umuahia

A tummy tuck is easier to recover from when the weeks before it are organised. In Umuahia, where many people combine work, church, family duties and market days, it helps to write a simple calendar that shows the date of the online consultation, the days for tests, the stop date for smoking, alcohol and blood-thinning medicines, and the day of the operation. Stop smoking, drinking alcohol and taking medicines that affect blood clotting 7–10 days before the operation, so mark that date clearly.

Tests usually stay valid for 10–14 days, so book the laboratory visit with that window in mind. Blood and urine tests, a coagulation panel, biochemistry, infection tests, ECG, chest X-ray, ultrasound of the leg veins and a GP's report are the usual list, and the surgeon confirms the exact set at the consultation. Warm, rainy weather can disturb plans, so leave a spare day for the laboratory and for the report from your GP.

Prepare the home as well. Put what you need at waist height, arrange a place to rest that is cool and ventilated, and agree in advance who will cook, collect children from school and carry anything heavy. These small arrangements make the first 2–3 weeks calmer, because that is the period when you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements.

Weight, pregnancies and realistic expectations

Many women and men in Umuahia ask whether they should wait until they have lost more weight or finished having children. This is a question for the surgeon, who will look at your photos, your history and your examination results. A tummy tuck is not a method of losing weight, and the World Health Organization treats obesity and overweight as conditions that need long-term management. A stable weight makes the planning clearer and the contour easier to judge.

If you plan another pregnancy, say so openly during the first consultation. The surgeon can explain how this may affect the timing and the result in your own case. Be equally frank about earlier operations, chronic illnesses and the medicines you take, because they influence the choice between a classic tummy tuck and a mini tummy tuck.

Realistic expectations protect you from disappointment. The first changes appear 2 weeks after surgery as the main swelling subsides, then the interim result is visible at 1.5–2 months and the final contours at 6–12 months. Looking at the mirror in the first days tells you little about the end result.

The first night, the first week and the first month at home

After surgery the patient stays for 1–3 days in a comfortable hospital ward with meals, under medical supervision. When you return to your home in Umuahia, the recovery programme you received becomes your guide. The first check-up comes after 7 days, and it is a good moment to bring a written list of every question that has appeared since the operation.

During the first weeks the garment stays on around the clock for 3–4 weeks, and the swelling and tightness feel strongest. Short, slow walks indoors are better than long rest in one position, but sudden movements are to be avoided. In a warm and humid city, keep the room ventilated, drink enough water, and change into a clean, dry garment when you need to, following the surgeon's instructions on washing.

By the end of the first month the picture is different. Many patients feel ready for office work after 2–3 weeks, while sauna, steam bath, pool, tanning beds, alcohol and smoking remain out for at least a month. Swelling and tightness pass by 1.5–2 months, so patience in the second month matters as much as care in the first.

Using the coordinators well from Umuahia

The coordinators are available around the clock on Telegram and Telegram, and the first online consultation is free. Use them as a single point of contact. Send photos in daylight, write your questions in short points, and note the date and time of each answer so that you can compare it later with the surgeon's advice at the check-ups.

If you work irregular hours, for example in trading, teaching or shift work, choose the time that suits you instead of adjusting your day to the call. We respect your time, with easy booking and a personal approach, and we adapt to your pace. You can pause between conversations, discuss the plan with your family and return with new questions.

After the operation the same channel helps with everyday worries. Send a clear photo and a short description if something concerns you, and the coordinators will pass the question to the surgeon. This does not replace the scheduled check-ups after 7 days, 3 and 6 months, but it keeps you from waiting alone with a doubt.

Who is a candidate and what to ask the surgeon

You must be at least 18, with no contraindications. No upper limit exists, and each case is considered individually, after an examination and health assessment. Smoking, unstable weight, planned future pregnancies and some chronic illnesses are things to discuss openly.

Useful questions for the surgeon: Which type of tummy tuck suits me? Where will the scar lie and how will it sit under swimwear or traditional clothing? How long will I stay in hospital? Which tests do I need and how long are they valid? When can I return to work, lift my children and resume sport? How long must I wear the garment?

Write your questions down before the video call and ask a relative to join if you wish. A clear plan made from Umuahia, with a surgeon who answers each question directly, leads to a calmer recovery.

Can I have the first consultation from Umuahia?

Yes. The online consultation is free. You write to the coordinators on Telegram or Telegram, send photos and medical details, and then speak with the surgeon.

Are coordinators available at night?

Yes. They work 24/7, so you can write at any hour.

How soon can I go back to work?

Back to work after 2–3 weeks, for office work. Physical work needs the surgeon's approval and usually more time.

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

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

How should I prepare?

Stop smoking, drinking alcohol and taking medicines that affect blood clotting 7–10 days before. Complete blood tests, ECG, leg vein ultrasound and consultations with a GP and anaesthetist in advance.

Is the compression garment really necessary in Umuahia's heat?

Yes. 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. Have spare garments so you can keep the skin clean and dry.

When can I exercise or play football again?

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

When will I see the final result?

The first changes appear 2 weeks after surgery, the interim result at 1.5–2 months and the final contours at 6–12 months.

What follow-up is there?

Check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months. Check-ups, dressings and aftercare advice are already included in the price of surgery.

Who cannot have a tummy tuck?

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

How do I keep my dressings and garment dry during the rainy months?

Rotate clean garments, dry the skin fully before dressing, avoid wet shopping and follow the surgeon's advice on washing. Ask someone to help on rainy days.

Can a relative join my online consultation from Umuahia?

Yes. The consultation is free, and a husband, wife or close relative can join the video call so that they hear the surgeon's answers and understand the recovery rules.

When can I judge the scar?

The scar and the final result are assessed at 6–12 months, when the tissues are fully adapted. Questions in between can be raised at the check-ups after 7 days, 3 and 6 months.

Should I reach a stable weight before a tummy tuck?

Yes, it is best to discuss this with the surgeon. A tummy tuck is not a method of losing weight, and a stable weight makes planning and assessment of the result clearer.

How far in advance should I do the tests?

Do them in advance, not the day before. Tests usually stay valid for 10–14 days, so plan the laboratory visit with the surgeon's date in mind.

What should I prepare at home before the operation?

Arrange a cool, ventilated place to rest, keep daily items within easy reach and agree who will help with cooking and anything heavy. For the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements.

Can I write to the coordinators after the operation if I am worried?

Yes. They work 24/7 on Telegram and Telegram. Send a clear photo and a short description, and the question is passed to the surgeon.