VASER Liposuction Risks Surgery will involve administration of general anaesthetic agents The administration of general anaesthetic agents by, or under the direction and supervision of the surgeon(s) and the accompanying qualified anaesthetist. Liposuction involve certain risks and possibilities of complications The procedure will result in scar formation, as with all…
Recovering from Liposuction Below you will find all the necessary information to ensure that your recovery after liposuction surgery is as quick, comfortable, and successful as possible. Immediately after your surgery Anaesthetic As part of the liposuction process, Dr. Beldholm will inject a fluid containing local anaesthetic that minimises pain…
Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) Risks You will have a general anaesthetic The administration of general anaesthetic agents by, or under the direction and supervision of the surgeon(s) and the accompanying qualified anaesthetist. Brachioplasty involve certain risks and possibilities of Complications The procedure will result in scar formation, as with all surgery….
Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) Recovery Below you will find all the necessary information to ensure that your recovery after arm lift surgery is as quick, comfortable, and successful as possible. Immediately after your surgery Anaesthetic While you are still under general anaesthetic, Dr. Beldholm will administer local anaesthetic to minimise any…
Thigh lift (Thighplasty) Risks This operation is performed under a general anaesthetic. The administration of general anaesthetic agents by, or under the direction and supervision of the surgeon(s) and the accompanying qualified anaesthetist. Thigh lift involve certain risks and possibilities of complications The procedure will result in scar formation, as…
Post Op Information for Thigh lift (Thighplasty) Below you will find all the necessary information to ensure that your recovery after thigh lift surgery is as quick, comfortable, and successful as possible. Immediately after your surgery Anaesthetic While you are still under general anaesthetic, Dr. Beldholm will administer local anaesthetic…
What is the Percentage of Overweight Individuals Both Male & Female in Newcastle, Australia & Why? Introduction Obesity has become a global health concern in recent years, and Newcastle, Australia is no exception. With the rise in unhealthy lifestyles and sedentary behaviour, the percentage of overweight individuals in the city…
What is Recovery Like After a Mini Lipo-abdominoplasty? A mini tummy tuck removes loose skin on the lower abdomen only. It is great for some postpartum women and patients that have dropped a few kilos. As a limited procedure, it won’t repair abdominal muscle separation like a full tummy tuck….
Lipo-abdominoplasty Post Pregnancy If you are lucky to be a proud mum, you may notice some changes to your tummy caused by pregnancy. Many of these changes are normal, and you may not be concerned about them. Sometimes some changes cause Medial issues such as loose skin and muscle separation…
Great News! There’s a New Medicare Rebate for Mums with Muscle Separation After Pregnancy Nearly 60 percent of mums have abdominal muscle separation after pregnancy. Some of them have a tummy tuck to fix their separated muscles. Until now, postpartum women had to pay out of pocket for the surgery….

Operation Guide: What Happens During Inner Thigh Lift Surgery? Weight loss is a great accomplishment. However, many people have loose thigh skin after weight loss. There may be stubborn knee and thigh fat as well. This article explains how a vertical thigh lift operation surgically tightens the inner thighs. You’ll…

Operation Guide: Auto Augmentation Mastopexy and Brachioplasty Surgery Many women are bothered by lax skin after weight loss. Most patients want to fix loose abdominal skin first. However, not everyone is concerned about excess tummy skin. For some women, it is really saggy breasts, droopy nipples and excess arm skin…

Operation Guide: Belt Lipectomy Surgery Without Liposuction After massive weight loss, you may have loose skin 360 degrees around your abdomen. A belt lipectomy is a skin-tightening operation that removes loose skin all the way around your waistline. It lifts and firms your tummy, sides, lower back, mons, buttocks and…


Operation Guide: What Happens During Brachioplasty Surgery? An arm lift may be an option if you have sagging arm skin after weight loss or pregnancy. This article is a step-by-step guide to help you understand how arm lift surgery works. Also known as brachioplasty, an arm lift creates tighter upper…

How Long does abdominoplasty Surgery Take? If you’re wondering how much a tummy tuck costs, it pays to understand factors that affect pricing. Time spent in the operating room has a big impact on tummy tuck pricing. With so many different kinds of tummy tucks, operation times vary considerably. Keep…
Is Abdominoplasty Major Surgery? After pregnancy or weight loss, you may be thinking of a tummy tuck to get rid of loose skin and excess fat. It’s normal to have questions. A common one patients have is whether a tummy tuck is considered major surgery. The answer is technically no,…

Can I Switch My Breast Implants for Fat Grafting? Breast implants eventually need replacing. Perhaps you have thought about removing breast implants and having fat grafting instead. Is it possible? Yes, in some cases. Today, we will talk about some factors you’ll need to consider. This will help you decide…
Thinking of Breast Fat Transfer? Read this First Breast fat transfer is a 100% natural way to increase cup size while slimming another body part, such as the tummy. However, there are limitations to what breast fat transfer, also called breast fat grafting, can do for you. Keep reading to…
Lipo vs Tummy Tuck – Which is Better for Your Needs? Can you just get liposuction instead of a tummy tuck? There are a lot of patients that just want abdominal liposuction, but sometimes find out they need a tummy tuck with lipo instead. This articles discusses the reason for…
Planning Your Inner Thigh Lift After Weight Loss Surgery Today’s blog post is all about freedom from loose thigh skin after major weight loss Specifically, we are talking about excess skin removal with an inner thigh lift after weight loss surgery. If your thighs are rubbing together, it can be…
Tummy Tuck Hernia Repair A tummy tuck with hernia repair provides a two-in-one solution for patients who wish to repair a hernia while at the same time removing unwanted loose skin on the tummy from pregnancy or major weight loss. A single surgery can fix both, reducing pain and downtime…
Abdominoplasty Drains: how they work and modern alternatives Abdominoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures for both women and men. Following significant weight loss or childbirth, it can be challenging to reach our ultimate fitness goals. Even with the appropriate diet and exercise that midsection can be difficult…

Is tummy tuck considered cosmetic surgery? The answer to this question is more complicated than it should be. The fact is that abdominoplasty surgery has both cosmetic and health benefits for a majority of patients. However, in Australia, this procedure is considered cosmetic unless it’s associated with complications following substantial…
7 Rules for How to Reduce Swelling After Tummy Tuck Surgery Swelling is normal as your body heals from abdominoplasty. It happens to every patient. However, swelling can be uncomfortable. It can also make you look bloated, which is not probably the appearance you were hoping for when you decided…
When Will I Feel Normal After a Tummy Tuck? Let’s be honest…A tummy tuck is a big operation and you can expect it to take a couple of months before you get back to normal. There are many types of tummy tucks, and the recovery time can vary depending on…
What Hurts More, a C-section or a Tummy Tuck? Many women are worried about the pain from tummy tuck. That is understandable. Some discomfort is expected with any surgery. It can be helpful to use past experience to gauge how much pain to expect. Many women ask: What hurts more,…

Extended Lipo-abdominoplasty: Step by Step Operation Guide Many women struggle to lose weight and muscle separation after giving birth. An extended Lipo-abdominoplasty (aka extended VASER Lipo-abdominoplasty) might be the answer. Today, Doctor Bernard reveals the step-by-step process for performing this operation. What is an extended tummy tuck? You might be…

15 Important Mini Tummy Tuck Facts You Must Know in 2020 You’re pretty happy with your body over all. It is just that niggling flap of skin on your lower belly that makes you feel uncomfortable. Ever since giving birth, you found yourself reaching for roomy clothing that hides your…

Inside Your Tummy: Abdominal Wall Anatomy Do you know what makes a tummy healthy? Pregnancy and body weight fluctuations can cause some interesting changes to your abdomen. Often, this weakens important abdominal structures, which can make the belly appear flabby and distended. Learning about the different parts of your abdominal…

Preventing muscle separation before and during pregnancy with the MUTU system Join The MUTU System to Prevent and Heal Abdominal Muscle Separation Are you concerned about the changes that pregnancy has on your body? Pregnancy is the start of many beautiful new beginnings. Your body changes a lot during pregnancy,…

Inside the Operating Room: A Guide to Lipo-abdominoplasty Surgery Are you considering lipo-abdominoplasty and curious about what happens in the operating room? Some patients would rather not know, but others get a sense of relief from knowing how the procedure works. Not only is surgery fascinating, but understanding the steps…
How I Perform Lipo-abdominoplasty: A Research-based Approach This training article was written for cosmetic surgeons who want to learn about the benefits and proper technique for modern lip-abdominoplasty surgery. This surgical guide provides research and detailed instructions for safely performing the operation. Abdominoplasty has come a long way in the…




