Abdominoplasty Post Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery

Dr Bernard Beldholm FRACS, Specialist General Surgeon, presents this podcast on abdominoplasty after weight loss. The purpose of this podcast is to explain the main types of abdominoplasty procedures for patients who have developed excess skin following significant weight loss or bariatric surgery.

This podcast is designed for patients who are considering surgery to address excess abdominal skin after weight loss. It focuses on patients who may benefit from operations such as limited abdominoplasty, standard abdominoplasty, or extended abdominoplasty.

In this podcast, Dr Beldholm discusses:

• Why excess skin occurs after weight loss
• The main types of abdominoplasty, including limited, standard, and extended abdominoplasty
• Other procedures such as apronectomy, fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty, circumferential abdominoplasty (belt lipectomy), and upper abdominal lipectomy
• When liposuction (suction-assisted lipectomy) may be added
• Hernias that can be repaired during abdominoplasty
• The importance of preoperative preparation, including nutrition and lifestyle considerations
• An overview of the surgical process at Maitland Private Hospital

This podcast briefly mentions recovery, risks, and complications. More detailed discussions are provided in separate podcast dedicated to recovery and complications. A separate podcast will also discuss costs in more detail.

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Dr Bernard Beldholm (MED0001186274) M.B.B.S B.Sc (Med) FRACS, is a Registered medical practitioner, Specialist surgeon (specialist registration in Surgery – general surgery) in Australia

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30 Belmore Rd
Lorn, NSW 2320
Australia

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Maitland Private Hospital
175 Chisholm Road
East Maitland NSW 2323

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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.