Dr Bernard Beldholm
Specialist FRACS surgeon
EXPERIENCE & EXCELLENCE
In Breast, Body and Face Surgery
Dr. Beldholm is a highly skilled specialist surgeon with nearly two decades of expertise in body contouring for mothers, post-weight loss patients, and facial rejuvenation.
He offers a wide range of procedures, including various types of abdominoplasty, brachioplasty, thighplasty, reduction mammaplasty, blepharoplasty, facelifts (Rhytidectomy), neck lifts (Platysmaplasty), and many other advanced surgical treatments designed to enhance both form and function.
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Dr Beldholm’s Procedures
Body Procedures
Our body procedures are specifically designed for both post-weight loss and post-pregnancy patients, helping to restore and enhance the body’s contours and function after significant changes. These procedures target excess skin, stubborn fat, and muscle separation, offering customized solutions for a smoother, more toned appearance.
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For post-weight loss patients, these procedures are often essential in addressing the excess skin and tissue that remain after significant weight loss. These surgeries help refine body contours and create a more youthful, defined shape.
- Full Abdominoplasty: Removes excess skin and repairs diastasis recti for a smoother, more toned appearance.
- Extended Abdominoplasty: Extends the abdominoplasty to address the abdomen and flanks, providing a more comprehensive result.
- Belt Lipectomy (360-Degree Abdominoplasty, Body Lift, Circumferential Abdominoplasty): This procedure removes excess skin around the torso, lifting the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs.
- Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty: A specialized abdominoplasty for patients with significant excess skin, focusing on both vertical and horizontal skin removal.
- Brachioplasty (Arm Lift): Removes excess skin and fat from the upper arms to restore a firmer, more toned appearance.
- Thighplasty (Thigh Lift): Targets excess skin and tissue in the thighs
- Torsoplasty (Male Upper Thoracic Lift): Specifically designed for men, this procedure lifts excess skin around the chest and upper torso.
- Bra Lipectomy: Removes excess skin and fat from the bra line area, improving the contours of the upper back.
Post-Pregnancy Patients
Post-pregnancy patients often benefit from procedures like abdominoplasty and liposuction to address the changes that occur during pregnancy, such as stretched skin, stubborn fat deposits, and diastasis recti (muscle separation).
- Mini Abdominoplasty: A less invasive option for patients with less excess skin, targeting the lower abdomen.
- Full Abdominoplasty: A comprehensive procedure that addresses both excess skin and muscle separation, restoring the abdominal contour.
- Extended Abdominoplasty: Focuses on the abdomen and flanks, offering a more complete body transformation.
- VASER Liposuction: Uses advanced ultrasound technology to break down and remove stubborn fat from the abdomen and other areas.
Combining Body and Breast Procedures
Body procedures can also be combined with breast procedures, such as breast augmentation, mastopexy (breast lift), or breast reduction, offering a complete body transformation. This combination of procedures addresses both the abdomen and breasts, providing a more balanced and rejuvenated appearance.
For more detailed information on each procedure, including how they can be customized for post-weight loss or post-pregnancy needs, please visit the procedures section of our website and explore our galleries.
Breast Procedures
At our clinic, we offer a wide range of breast procedures tailored to meet each patient’s unique goals, whether for aesthetic enhancement or functional improvement.
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Our breast procedures include:
- Breast Augmentation (Implants): This procedure enhances the size and shape of the breasts using silicone or saline implants, providing a fuller, more balanced appearance.
- Mastopexy (Breast Lift): A breast lift addresses sagging by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to restore a youthful, uplifted breast shape.
- Breast Reduction (Reduction mammaplasty): For those experiencing physical discomfort or dissatisfaction due to large, heavy breasts. Breast reduction removes excess tissue to reduce size, alleviate discomfort, and create a more proportional figure.
- Breast Augmentation Revision: If you’re looking to correct or improve a previous breast augmentation, this procedure revises the shape, size, or placement of the implants for a more satisfactory result.
- Tuberous Breast Reshaping: This procedure is designed to correct tuberous (constricted) breasts by reshaping and resizing the breast tissue for a more natural and symmetrical look.
- Nipple and Areola Surgery: Nipple and areola surgery can address issues such as enlarged or inverted nipples, or improve the size and shape of the areola for a more aesthetic appearance.
- Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia): This procedure helps men with enlarged breast tissue to achieve a flatter, more masculine chest contour, improving both appearance and confidence.
- Transgender Breast Surgery (Male to Female): For transgender women, breast augmentation surgery using implants or tissue expansion helps create a naturally feminine chest. This surgery is often a key part of gender-affirming care, providing the desired breast size and shape that aligns with the patient’s gender identity.
- Transgender Breast Surgery (Female to Male): For transgender men, breast removal (top surgery) involves removing breast tissue to create a more masculine chest contour. This procedure can significantly improve body image for individuals undergoing gender transition.
These breast procedures can also be combined with body contouring surgeries, such as abdominoplasty or liposuction, to create a more comprehensive transformation. Whether you are seeking aesthetic improvement or addressing functional concerns, we offer tailored solutions to meet your needs.
For more detailed information on each procedure and to explore the results in our galleries, please visit the procedures section of our website.
Face Procedures
Our clinic offers a variety of advanced facial procedures designed to rejuvenate, enhance, and restore a youthful appearance, with a focus on both the face and neck. These procedures address concerns such as sagging skin, wrinkles, and volume loss, and are tailored to meet the individual needs of each patient.
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Our facial procedures include:
- Brow Lift: A brow lift targets sagging eyebrows and forehead wrinkles. It elevates the brow line, providing a more alert and youthful appearance by reducing the heavy, tired look caused by aging or genetic factors.
- Deep Plane Facelift (Rhytidectomy): The deep plane facelift is a comprehensive technique that lifts and repositions the deeper layers of facial tissue. It is ideal for patients with significant facial sagging, offering long-lasting results by addressing both the skin and underlying structures.
- Full and Extended SMAS Facelift (Rhytidectomy): The SMAS (Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System) facelift involves lifting both the skin and deeper facial muscles to restore youthful contours. A full SMAS facelift addresses the entire face, while an extended SMAS facelift also includes the neck, providing a comprehensive rejuvenation.
- Neck Lift (Platysmaplasty): A neck lift, or platysmaplasty, targets sagging skin and muscle bands in the neck. By tightening the underlying platysma muscle and removing excess skin, this procedure creates a more defined jawline and smoother neck, complementing other facial rejuvenation treatments.
- VASER Liposuction of the Neck: VASER liposuction uses ultrasound technology to break down fat in the neck area, making it ideal for removing stubborn fat under the chin and around the jawline.
- MACS Lift (Minimal Access Cranial Suspension Lift, also sometimes referred to as short scar facelift or mini-lift): This less invasive facelift option targets sagging in the lower face and neck.
- Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery): Blepharoplasty addresses excess skin and fat around the eyes, both on the upper and lower eyelids. This procedure can eliminate puffiness, reduce drooping eyelids, and smooth wrinkles, offering a refreshed and more youthful eye area.
These facial and neck procedures can be performed individually or combined to achieve a more comprehensive facial rejuvenation. Whether you are seeking to address specific areas of aging or want a full transformation, we offer customized solutions to meet your aesthetic goals.
For more detailed information about each procedure and to explore the results in our galleries, please visit the procedures section of our website.
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).
With more than 15 years of experience as a FRACS specialist surgeon, Dr Beldholm is passionate about helping patients reshape their bodies after pregnancy, major weight loss or ageing. He has performed more than 10,000 procedures during his medical career as a specialist surgeon. He stays at the forefront of science and technology to offer his patients a variety of face, breast and body procedures performed with ethics and results in mind. Always excited to share the latest innovations in body contouring, his YouTube channel has amassed more than 11,000 subscribers. With multiple TV guest appearances and numerous scientific journal articles, his goal is to educate patients on their options so they can make an informed choice of whether to have surgery. Dr Beldholm strives to operate with sincerity, respect, and integrity throughout the process.
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About Dr BeldholmTravelling to see Dr Beldholm in the Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia
Dr. Bernard Beldholm welcomes patients from a wide range of locations, including Northern NSW, Central Coast NSW, Central NSW, Sydney, interstate, and even overseas. If you’re considering travelling for your surgery, Dr. Beldholm and his team are here to help make the experience as smooth as possible. To get started, Dr. Beldholm offers an initial Zoom consultation, allowing you to discuss your options from the comfort of your home.
Book Online NowWhile the initial consultation can be done remotely, you will need to see Dr. Beldholm in person prior to surgery. For patients travelling from outside the area, we encourage you to take advantage of the beautiful Hunter Valley. The region offers a variety of accommodation options, making it a perfect place to stay while you prepare for and recover from surgery.
For most major surgeries, we generally recommend staying in the area for around one week. This allows Dr. Beldholm to personally care for you and ensure you’re healing well. Our comprehensive aftercare includes Heelight light therapy, dressing care by our experienced nurse, and frequent reviews by Dr. Beldholm to monitor your progress.
Once you’re ready to head home, Dr. Beldholm will liaise with your GP to ensure that your post-surgery care continues to be optimal. We also provide standard follow-up visits at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months post-surgery. For patients travelling from afar, some of these visits can be conducted via Zoom, ensuring that your recovery continues to go smoothly no matter where you are.
Consultation Process
Book a Consultation
Get answers to all your questions to decide if body contouring surgery is right for you
Create a Plan
Eligible candidates will receive a personalised treatment plan
Have Surgery
Come in for surgery, recover, and see the results
Step 1: Consultation
Body contouring surgery after pregnancy or weight loss is a big decision. Dr Beldholm will set aside time to discuss all your questions and concerns. He will examine the areas you wish to treat and let you know if you are a candidate for surgery. His informative consultation comes with no obligation.
Book Online NowStep 2: Create a Plan
If you and Dr Beldholm decide that surgery is right for you, he will create a surgical plan for your goals. He will take the time to get to know you so he can create a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs.
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Step 3: Have Surgery
On surgery day, Dr Beldholm will perform the operation and walk you through what to expect as you heal. Our team is there for you every step of the way until you make a complete recovery and see your results.
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