How is it different from a tummy tuck?

A panniculectomy removes the hanging skin but does not usually tighten the muscles or reshape the whole tummy. A tummy tuck also tightens muscle and refines the contour. The two can be combined when appropriate.

Who benefits from pannus removal?

People with a heavy hanging fold that causes rashes, infections, hygiene problems or difficulty moving often benefit most. If the overhang affects daily life, your surgeon can assess whether removal would help you.

Is a panniculectomy safe?

For a stable, healthy patient it is considered a safe procedure in experienced hands. Because skin folds can be heavy, your surgeon plans wound care carefully and reviews your health before proceeding.

What is recovery like after Pannus Removal?

Most people rest for one to two weeks, then build back to light activity. Normal routines usually return within six to eight weeks. A compression garment supports the area, and good wound care aids healing.

How much does pannus removal cost in Surat?

The cost depends on how much tissue is removed and whether muscle repair is added. After examining you we give a clear written estimate, and we can explain EMI options to help with planning.

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Q: What is a panniculectomy?

It is surgery to remove the pannus, the apron of loose skin and fat that hangs over the lower abdomen after major weight loss. It focuses on removing the overhang to improve comfort, hygiene and movement.

What is a panniculectomy?

A panniculectomy removes the pannus, the apron of loose skin and tissue that hangs down over the lower abdomen after major weight loss.

Unlike a tummy tuck, it focuses on removing the overhang rather than reshaping the whole tummy. For many people it is as much about comfort and hygiene as appearance.

Signs it may help you

A heavy fold of skin that hangs over the lower belly or groin
Recurring rashes or infections in the skin fold
Difficulty with hygiene, clothing or daily movement
Back strain from the weight of the hanging skin
Skin that limits exercise or comfortable walking

How the procedure works

Your surgeon removes the hanging apron of skin and fat through a low incision, then closes the area neatly. The muscles are usually not tightened in a pure panniculectomy, though that can be added if needed. The goal is a flatter, more comfortable lower abdomen.

Approaches we may use

Adding muscle repair when the abdominal wall is weak
Combining with a tummy tuck for a more sculpted result
Careful wound care planning for heavier skin folds

Recovery

Recovery depends on how much tissue is removed. Most people rest for the first one to two weeks, then return to light activity. Normal routines usually resume within six to eight weeks. A compression garment supports the area while it heals.

Why choose Elegance Clinic in Surat

Dr Ashutosh Shah relieves both the physical and emotional burden of the pannus
We plan carefully for safe healing even with heavy skin folds
You receive guidance on hygiene and comfort throughout recovery

Pannus Removal (Panniculectomy)