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Dr Bernard Beldholm M.B.B.S B.Sc(Med) FRACS is a Specialist surgeon (board certified) focused on Body contouring surgery after weight loss and pregnancy.
Dr Bernard Beldholm M.B.B.S B.Sc(Med) FRACS is a Specialist surgeon (board certified) focused on Body contouring surgery after weight loss and pregnancy.
Episodes

Jan 1, 2024
Preparing for your abdominoplasty surgery
Jan 1, 2024
Jan 1, 2024
11 min
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 ** 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.
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 Rd
Lorn NSW 2320
Newcastle Office
H+ Consulting Suites
Cooks Hill Healthcare Hub
Suite 3, 235 Darby Street
Cooks 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.

Jan 1, 2024
The Extended Abdominoplasty explained
Jan 1, 2024
Jan 1, 2024
3 min
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, Suction Assisted Lipectomy (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.
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 Rd
Lorn NSW 2320
Newcastle Office
H+ Consulting Suites
Cooks Hill Healthcare Hub
Suite 3, 235 Darby Street
Cooks 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.

Jan 1, 2024
The full abdominoplasty explained
Jan 1, 2024
Jan 1, 2024
3 min
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, Suction Assisted Lipectomy (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.
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 Rd
Lorn NSW 2320
Newcastle Office
H+ Consulting Suites
Cooks Hill Healthcare Hub
Suite 3, 235 Darby Street
Cooks 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.

Jan 1, 2024
The mini abdominoplasty explained
Jan 1, 2024
Jan 1, 2024
2 min
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 Suction Assisted Lipectomy (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.
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 & the Hunter Valley in Australia
Hunter Valley Office
30 Belmore Rd
Lorn NSW 2320
Newcastle Office
H+ Consulting Suites
Cooks Hill Healthcare Hub
Suite 3, 235 Darby Street
Cooks 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.

Jan 1, 2024
Jan 1, 2024
11 min
In this podcast episode, I will go through the potential complications of abdominoplasty surgery. All surgery has complications, and it is important that you are aware of the risks before you have surgery. Some of these risks are minor and some are major. Some are more common than others. So stay with me, and I will go through 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 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 Rd
Lorn NSW 2320
Newcastle Office
H+ Consulting Suites
Cooks Hill Healthcare Hub
Suite 3, 235 Darby Street
Cooks 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.

Dec 30, 2023
What type of abdominoplasty do I need?
Dec 30, 2023
Dec 30, 2023
3 min
In this podcast I’m going to go though the different types of abdominoplasties and who they are suitable for. The two main groups of patients that require an abdominoplasty are
- Post weight loss
- Post pregnancy
Each of these groups tend to have different requirements and different types of surgeries.
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 Rd
Lorn NSW 2320
Newcastle Office
H+ Consulting Suites
Cooks Hill Healthcare Hub
Suite 3, 235 Darby Street
Cooks 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 doctor’s 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.

Dec 30, 2023
Understanding Abdominoplasty Surgery
Dec 30, 2023
Dec 30, 2023
13 min
In todays podcast I’m going to talk about abdominoplasty also referred to as a Tummy Tuck.
What is an abdominoplasty?
Is an abdominoplasty right for me?
What types of abdominoplasties are there?
How do we decide which abdominoplasty is appropriate for you?
At the end I will go though a couple of examples
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 Rd
Lorn NSW 2320
Newcastle Office
H+ Consulting Suites
Cooks Hill Healthcare Hub
Suite 3, 235 Darby Street
Cooks Hill, New South Wales, 2300
Disclaimer required by AHPRA
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.

Dec 30, 2023
Dec 30, 2023
4 min
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 Rd
Lorn NSW 2320
Newcastle Office
H+ Consulting Suites
Cooks Hill Healthcare Hub
Suite 3, 235 Darby Street
Cooks Hill, New South Wales, 2300
Disclaimer required by AHPRA
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.
