In this insightful episode, we tackle the often-under discussed topic of post-weight loss brachioplasty surgery. Many individuals, after significant weight loss, find themselves grappling with the trade-off between excess skin and the potential for long scars post-surgery. Our discussion revolves around the concerns associated with the cosmetic implications of arm lift scars versus the physical discomfort and self-consciousness caused by sagging skin. Interestingly, feedback from the post-weight loss community indicates that the overwhelming relief from eliminating hanging skin overshadows the concern for scars, which are generally not visible from the front. The episode also hints at forthcoming topics, including navigating private health funds for surgery and the commonality of wearing long sleeves to mask arm appearance. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of the physical and cosmetic considerations that come with the decision to undergo a brachioplasty after weight loss.   QUESTIONS ONLY - NO TESTIMONIALS IN COMMENTS DUE TO AHPRA GUIDELINES For more information about surgical risks go to: beldholm.com.au/about/disclaimer/#Cosmetic_Surgery_Complication_Disclaimer ADULT content. Dr Bernard Beldholm M.B.B.S B.Sc(Med) FRACS is a Specialist General Surgeon (AHPRA Medical Registration nr: MED0001186274). Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from a qualified health practitioner. Results, recovery & potential complications will vary for each individual patient. Photos & videos featured are not a guarantee that your results will be the same & do not guarantee a particular surgical outcome. Content on our Instagram page & other social media pages is published with the consent of our patients. The content featured is general in nature and does not constitute medical advice. Immediate post-op results may differ from the final result. ADULT content. Dr Bernard Beldholm M.B.B.S B.Sc(Med) FRACS is a Specialist General Surgeon (AHPRA Medical Registration nr: MED0001186274). Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from a qualified health practitioner. Results, recovery & potential complications will vary for each individual patient. Photos & videos featured are not a guarantee that your results will be the same & do not guarantee a particular surgical outcome. Content on our Instagram page & other social media pages is published with the consent of our patients. The content featured is general in nature and does not constitute medical advice. Immediate post-op results may differ from the final result.

Are you wondering about the current cost of an Abdominoplasty in Australia? You have come to the right place. ’Tummy tuck cost Australia’ is a top Google question for patients when considering abdominoplasty surgery. Researching tummy tuck prices is frustrating, as you have probably noticed by now. It is hard to get a straight answer. Google and you will be continually met with text saying the “cost will vary” and that the only way to get a price is to book a consultation.   Or even worse, vague answers like “prices start at $6000+”.   In this podcast, I will discuss my pricing along with what I have found out about what other surgeons charge for an Abdominoplasty in Sydney and Newcastle.   Find out more in the blog article on this topic: https://beldholm.com.au/body-contouring/how-much-does-a-tummy-tuck-cost-australia/   Welcome to the surgery podcast, this is Dr Bernard Beldholm. I’m a Registered medical practitioner, FRACS, Specialist surgeon and my medical registration number is MED0001186274. The content on this podcast is considered adult content. This podcast focuses mainly on Post weight loss surgery and surgery post pregnancy. Ranging from Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) Belt lipectomy (body lift) Fleur de lis abdominoplasty Brachioplasty (arm lift) Thighplasty (inner thigh lift) I will also discuss breast surgery in the context of post weight loss and post pregnancy changes.   Make sure that you subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app. Leave a comment and give me a rating. for the comments - QUESTIONS ONLY - NO TESTIMONIALS IN COMMENTS DUE TO AHPRA GUIDELINES. From 1st July 2023 a GP Referral will be required for all procedures. Call us on: (02) 4934-5700 or book online: https://beldholm.com.au/book-online/ I’m based in Newcastle & the Hunter Valley in Australia Hunter Valley Office 30 Belmore RdLorn NSW 2320   Newcastle Office H+ Consulting SuitesCooks Hill Healthcare HubSuite 3, 235 Darby StreetCooks Hill, New South Wales, 2300   Disclaimer Surgery is a serious decision. You can find more information about risks & recovery on my website: https://beldholm.com.au/about/disclaimer/ All Surgery is performed by me Dr Bernard Beldholm my medical registration number is MED0001186274 and my qualifications area M.B.B.S B.Sc (Med) FRACS, I’m a Registered medical practitioner and specialist surgeon (specialist registration in Surgery – general surgery). The content on this podcast is considered Adult content. Individual results may vary. All surgery carries risks. You should seek a second opinion before proceeding. The opinions that are expressed on this podcast are those of Dr Bernard Beldholm & these opinions may differ from other doctors’ opinions. The information provided on and through this podcast is not medical advice and should not be relied on. It is “best efforts” and for general information only. Do not use this podcast as a substitute for medical advice or self or other diagnosis. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from a qualified health practitioner. Results, recovery & potential complications will vary for each individual patient. Photos & videos featured are not a guarantee that your results will be the same & do not guarantee a particular surgical outcome. Content on our Instagram page & other social media pages is published with the consent of our patients. The content featured is general in nature and does not constitute medical advice. Immediate post-op results may differ from the final result.

In this podcast, I’m going to talk about the abdominoplasty scar and how to make sure that you get the best outcome for this. The scar is a significant part of the operation and something that many women and men worry about when considering an abdominoplasty.   Every patient will have a different scar. There are several aspects of scar that needs to be considered. Before surgery Surgical technique After surgery We will go though these in detail.   Welcome to the surgery podcast, this is Dr Bernard Beldholm. I’m a Registered medical practitioner, FRACS, Specialist surgeon and my medical registration number is MED0001186274. The content on this podcast is considered adult content. This podcast focuses mainly on Post weight loss surgery and surgery post pregnancy. Ranging from Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) Belt lipectomy (body lift) Fleur de lis abdominoplasty Brachioplasty (arm lift) Thighplasty (inner thigh lift) I will also discuss breast surgery in the context of post weight loss and post pregnancy changes.   Make sure that you subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app. Leave a comment and give me a rating. for the comments - QUESTIONS ONLY - NO TESTIMONIALS IN COMMENTS DUE TO AHPRA GUIDELINES. From 1st July 2023 a GP Referral will be required for all procedures. Call us on: (02) 4934-5700 or book online: https://beldholm.com.au/book-online/ I’m based in Newcastle & the Hunter Valley in Australia Hunter Valley Office 30 Belmore RdLorn NSW 2320   Newcastle Office H+ Consulting SuitesCooks Hill Healthcare HubSuite 3, 235 Darby StreetCooks Hill, New South Wales, 2300   Disclaimer Surgery is a serious decision. You can find more information about risks & recovery on my website: https://beldholm.com.au/about/disclaimer/ All Surgery is performed by me Dr Bernard Beldholm my medical registration number is MED0001186274 and my qualifications area M.B.B.S B.Sc (Med) FRACS, I’m a Registered medical practitioner and specialist surgeon (specialist registration in Surgery – general surgery). The content on this podcast is considered Adult content. Individual results may vary. All surgery carries risks. You should seek a second opinion before proceeding. The opinions that are expressed on this podcast are those of Dr Bernard Beldholm & these opinions may differ from other doctors’ opinions. The information provided on and through this podcast is not medical advice and should not be relied on. It is “best efforts” and for general information only. Do not use this podcast as a substitute for medical advice or self or other diagnosis. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from a qualified health practitioner. Results, recovery & potential complications will vary for each individual patient. Photos & videos featured are not a guarantee that your results will be the same & do not guarantee a particular surgical outcome. Content on our Instagram page & other social media pages is published with the consent of our patients. The content featured is general in nature and does not constitute medical advice. Immediate post-op results may differ from the final result.

I use VASER liposuction for a lot of my operations, including my Abdominoplasties. In this podcast, I will go through some of the benefits and negatives of this technique.   Welcome to the surgery podcast, this is Dr Bernard Beldholm. I’m a Registered medical practitioner, FRACS, Specialist surgeon and my medical registration number is MED0001186274. The content on this podcast is considered adult content. This podcast focuses mainly on Post weight loss surgery and surgery post pregnancy. Ranging from Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) Belt lipectomy (body lift) Fleur de lis abdominoplasty Brachioplasty (arm lift) Thighplasty (inner thigh lift) I will also discuss breast surgery in the context of post weight loss and post pregnancy changes.   There are many techniques for abdominoplasty and each patient is unique. Liposuction can be safely added to an abdominoplasty but not every patient will benefit from liposuction. I treat a lot of post-weight loss patients. Some of these patients have minimal to no additional fat to remove. Adding liposuction in these patients will: Increase the time it takes to do the operation. Potentially increase complication rates Potentially increase the recovery time as well If you have external fat, you may benefit from liposuction, and this can safely be added to your operation. There are many different types of liposuction. The standard or traditional liposuction consists of 2 steps. Injecting the wetting solution containing adrenalin and lignocaine Using liposuction cannulas to suck out the fat This works well, and prior to starting to use the VASER liposuction, which I have done for close to 10 years, I use this method for my abdominoplasties. VASER liposuction adds an additional step to the liposuction process. The VASER is an ultrasonic probe, it vibrates at a very high frequency, this disrupts the fat cells making the fat liquid. This liquified fat is then aspirated with the liposuction cannulae. Why do I like VASER liposuction over traditional liposuction? In my hands, I find that it is a much gentler way of performing liposuction. I also find that it causes less bruising. I can also get closer to the skin and remove more fat. If significant scar tissue is present, for example, if they have had previous liposuction, then the VASER will help disrupt this as well. There are some negatives with this method as well. The main negative is the additional time it takes to perform VASER liposuction, which adds to the operation time. Also, the liposuction holes are bigger. Overall I find that VASER has significant benefits and I would normally recommend this method for patients considering liposuction. I’m able to remove more fat with this method. I can get closer to the skin surface without getting indentations or irregularities. There is less bruising. Make sure that you subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app. Leave a comment and give me a rating. for the comments - QUESTIONS ONLY - NO TESTIMONIALS IN COMMENTS DUE TO AHPRA GUIDELINES. From 1st July 2023 a GP Referral will be required for all procedures. Call us on: (02) 4934-5700 or book online: https://beldholm.com.au/book-online/ I’m based in Newcastle & the Hunter Valley in Australia Hunter Valley Office 30 Belmore RdLorn NSW 2320   Newcastle Office H+ Consulting SuitesCooks Hill Healthcare HubSuite 3, 235 Darby StreetCooks Hill, New South Wales, 2300   Disclaimer Surgery is a serious decision. You can find more information about risks & recovery on my website: https://beldholm.com.au/about/disclaimer/ All Surgery is performed by me Dr Bernard Beldholm my medical registration number is MED0001186274 and my qualifications area M.B.B.S B.Sc (Med) FRACS, I’m a Registered medical practitioner and specialist surgeon (specialist registration in Surgery – general surgery). The content on this podcast is considered Adult content. Individual resul

In this podcast, I will give you an overview of how Private health insurance works and MBS item numbers. I perform many operations that have MBS item numbers, including. Post-weight loss body contouring surgery Breast reduction Upper eyelid surgery Gynaecomastia If you want to have any of these operations, you must know how Private Health insurance and the medicare system work.   Welcome to the surgery podcast, this is Dr Bernard Beldholm. I’m a Registered medical practitioner, FRACS, Specialist surgeon and my medical registration number is MED0001186274. The content on this podcast is considered adult content. This podcast focuses mainly on Post weight loss surgery and surgery post pregnancy. Ranging from Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) Belt lipectomy (body lift) Fleur de lis abdominoplasty Brachioplasty (arm lift) Thighplasty (inner thigh lift) I will also discuss breast surgery in the context of post weight loss and post pregnancy changes. What is Medicare? Medicare is the insurance scheme that gives Australian citizens and permanent residents access to healthcare. Medicare is funded by Australian taxpayers who pay 2% of their taxable income to help cover costs. If you have surgery or medical care in the Public Health system, you will not be out of pocket for these services. The majority of the operations that I perform are generally not performed in public hospitals. You will, therefore, need to go to a private hospital. This means that there will be additional costs to consider and this is where Private health insurance comes in. The Medicare Benefits Schedule This is the information that is provided on the Medicare website: https://www.mbsonline.gov.au/ The MBS is a key component of the Medicare system. It lists a range of professional services, and allocates a unique item number to each service, along with a description of the service. In broad terms, the types of services on the MBS include consultation and procedural/therapeutic (including surgical) services, as well as diagnostic services. Subsidies for services by eligible health professionals take the form of Medicare benefits paid to the patient. The MBS sets out the ‘Schedule fee’ for each service and the rate/s at which the benefit for that service is to be calculated, as well as providing guidance on the clinical and administrative conditions under which benefits can be claimed. The rates of benefits are: 100 per cent of the Schedule fee for general practitioner services; 85 per cent of the Schedule fee for other out-of-hospital services; and 75 per cent of the Schedule fee for in-hospital services for private patients. The Schedule fee is a fee-for-service set by the Australian Government, and may differ from the provider’s actual fee.   Medicare does not cover the Private Hospital charges. It will only cover the medical practitioner's costs. The 'gap payment' or 'out of pocket' cost refers to the difference between the amount the doctor charges, and the amount that is paid by Medicare. It's important to note that the MBS schedule fees have not kept up with inflation. A rebate freeze was introduced by the Labor government in 2013 as a temporary savings measure. But it was kept in place and extended by the Coalition government until 2018. Even when the freeze was lifted, the annual rebate increase has never risen above inflation. All other costs of running a practice have increased significantly over the last decade. So, in real terms, Medicare is paying significantly less than it did 10 years ago. The costs of your operation will depend on a number of factors. Anaesthetist fee Surgeon fee Assistant fee Private Hospital Costs If you do not have private health insurance, then you will need to pay the full charge of the hospital. You will get 75% of the scheduled fee back for the anaesthetist and surgeon fee. If you have private insurance and it covers your operation, then your hosp

Most patients have questions about what recovery looks like for a full abdominoplasty, how fast they will see results, and how soon they can return to their normal activities after surgery. Here, I will answer all your questions about downtime, hospital stay, driving, time off work and more after a full abdominoplasty.   Welcome to the surgery podcast, this is Dr Bernard Beldholm. I’m a Registered medical practitioner, FRACS, Specialist surgeon and my medical registration number is MED0001186274. The content on this podcast is considered adult content. This podcast focuses mainly on Post weight loss surgery and surgery post pregnancy. Ranging from Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) Belt lipectomy (body lift) Fleur de lis abdominoplasty Brachioplasty (arm lift) Thighplasty (inner thigh lift) I will also discuss breast surgery in the context of post weight loss and post pregnancy changes. I perform a variety of full abdominoplasties. These may range from skin only, to abdominoplasties that incorporate Vaser liposuction, diastasis recti repair and possible hernia repairs. A full abdominoplasty is usually done as an in-patient procedure with 1 to 3 days in hospital. Depending on your work type, you can return to work in 2-4 weeks after surgery. You can generally return to driving in 2-3 weeks after surgery. What will my first week of recovery look like after an abdominoplasty? The night of the procedure can vary. If you have had liposuction as part of your surgery then you will generally have local anesthetic wetting solution that will provide some pain relief. You will also have a PCA (patient controlled analgesia). Some patients are very comfortable on the first night. Others find it very uncomfortable. There is a lot of noise in the hospital and nurses may need to check your BP regularly throughout the night. It is likely that you will not have a very good sleep the first night. You will be quite swollen after surgery. After surgery, patients will be given a compression garment to wear day and night for four weeks to reduce swelling. After that, you will only need to wear it for half the day. Many patients say they feel comforted by the gentle compression. The next day after surgery is usually the worst in terms of discomfort. You will feel very sore by the afternoon since the local anesthetic will have worn off. Non-narcotic pain medication will ease your discomfort. It is important to get out of bed and do your breathing exercises even if you don’t feel like it starting on day one. Dr. Beldholm will go over the breathing technique with you before you head home. The first 2-3 days are usually the hardest to get through. After that, you will still be sore and have some discomfort, but you will also notice that your discomfort gets a little easier each day. How painful is an abdominoplasty really? One of the top questions patients have is how much pain they should expect after a tummy tuck. While recovering from any surgery isn’t a walk in the park, most patients compare their post-op pain as similar to a C-section. In terms of pain, you won’t feel 100 percent the first week after surgery, but most patients find the pain and discomfort surprisingly manageable. You will also be given pain medication to help make you feel better. That said, you won’t be running a marathon a few weeks later, nor will you be doing sit ups or carrying heavy groceries during week two of recovery. That is just the reality of it. It is important that you give yourself time to heal. The truth is that the average patient mainly just feels uncomfortable and quite sore during the first week, along with some mild pain as they get accustomed to moving around. You will not experience excruciating pain if you treat your body gently and take it easy. The hard part is really just adjusting to limitations on your mobility due to soreness. This can be frustrating or surprising at first, since trying to move as fr

In this podcast, I will discuss how you can prepare yourself for your abdominoplasty surgery. Every abdominoplasty is different with some having a quicker recovery vs longer recovery. But by being prepared you can improve your recovery period.   Welcome to the surgery podcast, this is Dr Bernard Beldholm. I’m a Registered medical practitioner, FRACS, Specialist surgeon and my medical registration number is MED0001186274. The content on this podcast is considered adult content. This podcast focuses mainly on Post weight loss surgery and surgery post pregnancy. Ranging from Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) Belt lipectomy (body lift) Fleur de lis abdominoplasty Brachioplasty (arm lift) Thighplasty (inner thigh lift) I will also discuss breast surgery in the context of post weight loss and post pregnancy changes. In this podcast, I will go through some tips to improve your recovery from an abdominoplasty.   Recovery time for four common types of abdominoplasties: Mini Abdominoplasty – Back to work in 10 days to 2 weeks, Driving in 10 days. Full Abdominoplasty – Overnight hospital stay, Back to work in 3-4 weeks, Driving in 2-3 weeks. Extended Abdominoplasty – Overnight hospital stay, Back to work in 3-4 weeks, Driving in 2-3 weeks. Belt lipectomy – 2-5 day hospital stay, Back to work in 3-4 weeks, Driving in 4 weeks.   Preparing in advance will allow you to enjoy a smooth recovery. Some patients have family support to rely on, while others do not. For patients recovering at home, here are tips to make your recovery as comfortable as possible. 1-2 months before surgery Laboratory testing You will be asked to get lab testing or a medical evaluation to clear you for Abdominoplasty surgery. Request time off work The more notice you give your employer, the better. If you have unused vacation days or other paid time off, this would be a good time to use it. Try not to plan surgery during a busy time of year at work. How much time to ask off work You may be wondering how much time you need to take off work for a tummy tuck. The guidelines below are general recommendations. This can vary based on your occupation. For example, sedentary workers can return to work sooner than someone who performs physical tasks, frequent bending and/or lifting.   Mini Vaser Lipo Abdominoplasty – Return to work in 10 days to 2 weeks Full Vaser Lipo Abdominoplasty – Return to work in 3-4 weeks Extended Vaser Lipo Abdominoplasty – Return to work in 3-4 weeks Body Lift (belt lipectomy)– Return to work in 3-4 weeks Quit smoking You should quit smoking before an abdominoplasty. Nicotine impedes healing. It can result in wound splitting (dehiscence) and delay recovery.2 Dr. Beldholm recommends that patients stop using nicotine at least four weeks before and after surgery. Nicotine replacement therapy such as the patch or nicotine gum should not be used. The same goes for e-cigarettes containing nicotine. Quitting cold turkey is one option, but that is not always. Certain prescription medications may be used to curb your nicotine craving. Clear all medications and supplements with your surgeon first. Another option to consider is e-cigarettes with zero-nicotine liquid. Stop or adjust medications Several weeks before your tummy tuck, you may be asked to stop or change some medications. This may include certain prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, herbal remedies and vitamins, some of which can impede healing. Certain medications and supplements, such as Vitamin E, for example, act as blood thinners and increase your risk of bleeding after surgery.1 Dr. Beldholm will review your medications with you and let you know which ones must be discontinued or adjusted. It is important to tell your surgeon about any and all drugs you are taking. 2-3 weeks before surgery Arrange for assistance If you have friends and family who will be helping out while you

In this podcast I’m going to talk about the extended abdominoplasty. This is in fact not just one operation but multiple different variations. We can include diastasis recti repair, VASER liposuction in this operation as well. We can also trim the mons pubis area. Find out all you need to know about the Extended Abdominoplasty. --- Welcome to the surgery podcast, this is Dr Bernard Beldholm. I’m a Registered medical practitioner, FRACS, Specialist surgeon and my medical registration number is MED0001186274. The content on this podcast is considered adult content. This podcast focuses mainly on Post weight loss surgery and surgery post pregnancy. Ranging from Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) Belt lipectomy (body lift) Fleur de lis abdominoplasty Brachioplasty (arm lift) Thighplasty (inner thigh lift) I will also discuss breast surgery in the context of post weight loss and post pregnancy changes. I’m going to initially go though the basics of the extended abdominoplasty and the benefits and negatives as well.   What is the Extended abdominoplasty? Mainly focuses on the Central abdomen & the flank-side areas. i.e., the lower and upper abdomen and the flank areas. Excision of loose skin with re-positioning the umbilicus. May repair abdominal muscle separation (diastasis recti) The incision for the Extended abdominoplasty can vary widely depending on where the loose skin is and the extent of the extended abdominoplasty. Generally, it goes well past the hip areas   What different variation of the extended abdominoplasty are there? There are significant amount of possible options with this operation. These are some options available: Skin only extended abdominoplasty Extended abdominoplasty with VASER liposuction. Extended abdominoplasty with diastasis recti repair Extended abdominoplasty with hernia repair Extended abdominoplasty with mons pubis resection Who is the extended abdominoplasty for? The full abdominoplasty is a very versatile operation. It can treat loose skin on the upper as well as lower abdomen. It can be used to repair muscle separation. Vaser liposuction can be included to remove fat in the abdominal area.   This operation is therefore suitable for both post-weight loss patients as well as post-pregnancy patients.   What is the recovery like? The recovery varies from patient to patient, as well as the procedure that you are having. Summary of the recovery: A hospital stay of 1-3 days Usually walking normally 10 days. Back to work 2-4 weeks. Feeling back to normal 3 months Make sure that you subscribe to this podcast on your favourite podcast app. Leave a comment and give me a rating. For the comments - QUESTIONS ONLY - NO TESTIMONIALS IN COMMENTS DUE TO AHPRA GUIDELINES. From 1st July 2023 a GP Referral will be required for all procedures. Call us on: (02) 4934-5700 or book online: https://beldholm.com.au/book-online/ I’m based in Newcastle & the Hunter Valley in Australia Hunter Valley Office 30 Belmore RdLorn NSW 2320   Newcastle Office H+ Consulting SuitesCooks Hill Healthcare HubSuite 3, 235 Darby StreetCooks Hill, New South Wales, 2300   Disclaimer Surgery is a serious decision. You can find more information about risks & recovery on my website: https://beldholm.com.au/about/disclaimer/ All Surgery is performed by me Dr Bernard Beldholm my medical registration number is MED0001186274 and my qualifications area M.B.B.S B.Sc (Med) FRACS, I’m a Registered medical practitioner and specialist surgeon (specialist registration in Surgery – general surgery). The content on this podcast is considered Adult content. Individual results may vary. All surgery carries risks. You should seek a second opinion before proceeding. The opinions that are expressed on this podcast are those of Dr Bernard Beldholm & these opinions may differ from other doctors’ opinions. The information provided on and through this podca

In this podcast I’m going to talk about the full abdominoplasty. This is in fact not just one operation but multiple different variations. We can include diastasis recti repair, VASER liposuction in this operation as well. We can also trim the mons pubis area. Find out all you need to know about the Full Abdominoplasty. --- Welcome to the surgery podcast, this is Dr Bernard Beldholm. I’m a Registered medical practitioner, FRACS, Specialist surgeon and my medical registration number is MED0001186274. The content on this podcast is considered adult content. This podcast focuses mainly on Post weight loss surgery and surgery post pregnancy. Ranging from Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) Belt lipectomy (body lift) Fleur de lis abdominoplasty Brachioplasty (arm lift) Thighplasty (inner thigh lift) I will also discuss breast surgery in the context of post weight loss and post pregnancy changes. --- I’m going to initially go though the basics of this operation and the benefits and negatives as well.   What is the Full abdominoplasty? Mainly focuses on the Central abdomen. i.e., the lower and upper abdomen but not the flank areas. Excision of loose skin with re-positioning the umbilicus. May repair abdominal muscle separation (diastasis recti) The incision for the full abdominoplasty can vary widely depending on where the loose skin is and the extent of the full abdominoplasty. Generally it goes slightly past the hip.   What different variations of the full abdominoplasty are there? There are significant amount of possible options with this operation. These are some options available. Skin full abdominoplasty Full abdominoplasty with VASER liposuction. Full abdominoplasty with diastasis recti repair Full abdominoplasty with hernia repair Full abdominoplasty with mons pubis resection   Who is the full abdominoplasty for? The full abdominoplasty is a very versatile operation. It can treat loose skin on the upper as well as lower abdomen. It can be used to repair muscle separation. Vaser liposuction can be included to remove fat in the abdominal area.   This operation is therefore suitable for both post-weight loss and post-pregnancy patients.   What is the recovery like? The recovery varies from patient to patient, as well as the procedure that you are having. In summary the recovery is: A hospital stay of 1-3 days Usually walking normally by 10 days. Back to work 2-4 weeks. Feeling back to normal 3 months --- Make sure that you subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app. Leave a comment and give me a rating. for the comments - QUESTIONS ONLY - NO TESTIMONIALS IN COMMENTS DUE TO AHPRA GUIDELINES. From 1st July 2023 a GP Referral will be required for all procedures. Call us on: (02) 4934-5700 or book online: https://beldholm.com.au/book-online/ I’m based in Newcastle & the Hunter Valley in Australia Hunter Valley Office 30 Belmore RdLorn NSW 2320   Newcastle Office H+ Consulting SuitesCooks Hill Healthcare HubSuite 3, 235 Darby StreetCooks Hill, New South Wales, 2300   Disclaimer Surgery is a serious decision. You can find more information about risks & recovery on my website: https://beldholm.com.au/about/disclaimer/ All Surgery is performed by me Dr Bernard Beldholm my medical registration number is MED0001186274 and my qualifications area M.B.B.S B.Sc (Med) FRACS, I’m a Registered medical practitioner and specialist surgeon (specialist registration in Surgery – general surgery). The content on this podcast is considered Adult content. Individual results may vary. All surgery carries risks. You should seek a second opinion before proceeding. The opinions that are expressed on this podcast are those of Dr Bernard Beldholm & these opinions may differ from other doctors’ opinions. The information provided on and through this podcast is not medical advice and should not be relied on. It is “best efforts”

In this podcast, I’m going to talk about the mini abdominoplasty. This is not just one operation but multiple different variations. We can include diastasis recti repair VASER liposuction in this operation as well. We can also trim the mons pubis area. Find out all you need to know about the Mini Abdominoplasty.   Welcome to the surgery podcast, this is Dr Bernard Beldholm. I’m a Registered medical practitioner, FRACS, Specialist surgeon and my medical registration number is MED0001186274. The content on this podcast is considered adult content. This podcast focuses mainly on Post weight loss surgery and surgery post pregnancy. Ranging from Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) Belt lipectomy (body lift) Fleur de lis abdominoplasty Brachioplasty (arm lift) Thighplasty (inner thigh lift) I will also discuss breast surgery in the context of post weight loss and post pregnancy changes.   I’m going to initially go through the basics of this operation and the benefits and negatives as well.   What is the mini abdominoplasty? Mainly focuses on the lower abdomen. Excision of loose skin without re-positioning the umbilicus. May repair lower abdominal muscle separation (diastasis recti) The incision for the mini abdominoplasty can vary widely depending on where the loose skin is and the extent of the mini-abdominoplasty. Generally it goes from hip to hip.   What different variations of the mini abdominoplasty are there? There are a significant amount of possible options with this operation. These are some options available.   Skin only mini abdominoplasty Mini abdominoplasty with VASER liposuction. Mini abdominoplasty with diastasis recti repair Mini abdominoplasty with hernia repair Mini abdominoplasty with mons pubis repair   Who is the mini abdominoplasty for? As we have discussed, there is a significant amount of variation in the options for mini-abdominoplasties. I usually find that my post weight loss patients have a significant amount of loose skin and are usually not suitable for this operation as it does not remove enough loose skin to make a significant amount of difference.   The most common patient group is therefore the post-pregnancy patients. I commonly see patients with C-section cuts that have overhanging skin and discomfort in this area. Some moms also mainly have loose skin in the lower abdomen, including isolated diastasis recti in this area. These can get a good result with the mini abdominoplasty. Many women have excess external fat on the outside of their abdomen. This can be dealt with by performing VASER liposuction on the abdomen and sides in addition to the mini abdominoplasty. What is the recovery like? The recovery varies from patient to patient, as well as the procedure that you are having, A small skin-only mini abdominoplasty can be done as a day procedure and you should recover within 1-2 weeks. For a more extensive mini abdominoplasty with VASER liposuction and muscle repair, you may need to have 3-4 weeks of recovery.   Mini abdominoplasty vs the full abdominoplasty? The main benefit of the mini abdominoplasty is quicker recovery and significantly less cost as the procedure is shorter and can be done as a day-stay operation. The other benefit of a mini-abdominoplasty vs a full is a smaller incision. There is also no need to re-position the umbilicus so there is no scar in this location.   However, if there is muscle separation in the upper abdomen or loose skin in the upper and lower the full abdominoplasty is a better option. ----------   Make sure that you subscribe to this podcast on your favourite podcast app. Leave a comment and give me a rating. For the comments - QUESTIONS ONLY - NO TESTIMONIALS IN COMMENTS DUE TO AHPRA GUIDELINES. From 1st July 2023, a GP Referral will be required for all procedures. Call us at: (02) 4934-5700 or book online: https://beldholm.com.au/book-online/ I’m based in Newcastle