As a Specialist Surgeon working with post weight loss patients, I perform Fleur de Lis abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) for people who have had significant weight loss and are left with loose skin across the lower and upper abdomen, side to side as well as up and down. The vertical and
After major weight loss, the abdomen often carries loose skin in two directions. There is vertical skin laxity below the belly button. There is also horizontal skin laxity across the upper abdomen. This pattern shows up after bariatric surgery, after sustained weight loss on GLP-1 medications, and after long-term lifestyle
Good aftercare does a lot of the work in determining how well you recover from abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) surgery. The operation itself matters, but the recovery process that follows matters just as much. Wound healing, swelling, scar maturation, and your return to normal activity all depend on how closely you
Reference summary Calcium is a Tier 2 supplement in my pre-operative protocol. That means I do not start every patient on it at the first consultation. I check blood results first, then decide. This is a deliberate position. It differs from a lot of general post-bariatric advice that tells patients
Quick Reference Summary What vitamin K does Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that exists in two main forms, each doing a different job in the body. Disclaimer: Operation performed by Dr Bernard Beldholm. Adult content: surgery has risks; individual results vary. Seek a second opinion. Please see the full disclaimer.
Quick Reference Summary What vitamin A does: Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for wound healing, immune function, and skin integrity. It activates fibroblasts to produce collagen, supports keratinocyte turnover for surface wound repair, promotes new blood vessel formation at the wound site, and regulates immune cell activity during
Recovery after a buttock lift (gluteal lipectomy) is a gradual, structured process that requires time, planning, and support. This surgical procedure is commonly performed for patients following significant weight loss, where excess skin remains around the lower back and buttocks. Understanding the recovery period helps patients prepare both physically and
Recovering from brachioplasty is a gradual process that requires patience, realistic expectations, and careful adherence to post-operative care instructions. Brachioplasty, also known as arm lift surgery, is a procedure designed to treat excess loose skin and, in some cases, excess fat in the upper arm following weight loss, ageing, or
After significant weight loss – whether through bariatric surgery, lifestyle changes, or medically supervised weight-loss medications – many patients choose lower torso operations to treat excess skin and skin laxity. Recovery is a vital stage in this journey. This page is an overview of the recovery process after different lower