Medicare - Specialist Surgeon - Breast, Abdomen and Face

Mini VASER Lipo-Abdominoplasty (Mini Abdominoplasty with VASER suction assisted lipectomy) Surgery for Post-Pregnancy Redundant Skin

August 25, 2025June 8, 2024 by Dr Bernard Beldholm

A Mini VASER Lipo-Abdominoplasty (Mini Abdominoplasty with VASER suction assisted lipectomy) procedure targets redundant skin tissue on the lower abdominal region that may result from pregnancy. Many women experience post-pregnancy side effects, including redundant loose skin in the abdominal region and separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti), which can be the

Planning Your Post-Abdominoplasty Surgery Hospital Stay

August 25, 2025June 6, 2024 by Dr Bernard Beldholm

A post-abdominoplasty overnight hospital stay gives the patient ample time to rest while giving the body the best chance for a successful recovery. With the help of nurses, medical personnel, and medication only available while in the hospital, patients can get all the professional help they need before heading home.

Your Complete Guide to Belt Lipectomy (Lower Body Lift) Surgery After Weight Loss

August 25, 2025June 2, 2024 by Dr Bernard Beldholm

In this belt lipectomy surgical guide, you’ll learn who is a candidate, how much it costs, what kind of results to expect, possible surgical risks, the length of recovery, the operation steps, and more. What is Belt Lipectomy Surgery? What it is: A body contouring procedure designed to remove loose

Getting Ready for An Abdominoplasty Consultation

August 25, 2025May 31, 2024 by Dr Bernard Beldholm

Abdominoplasty has been widely recognised as a successful solution for excess skin and fat in the abdominal area following massive weight loss. Before we start any treatment, it is necessary to book a consultation session where we’ll discuss everything you need to know about your abdominoplasty procedure. Abdominoplasty is a

Obtaining Medicare Coverage for Abdominoplasty Surgery (Tummy Tuck) in Newcastle, NSW

Obtaining Medicare Coverage for Abdominoplasty Surgery in Newcastle, NSW

August 25, 2025May 24, 2024 by Dr Bernard Beldholm

Medicare will cover your abdominoplasty surgery if it is deemed medically necessary. If you meet the specified criteria, such as if the excess skin and fat are affecting your work and daily life, you may qualify for a Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Item Number. Medicare is a health insurance benefit

Post Weight Loss, Body Contouring: Is my Operation Covered?

August 26, 2025June 15, 2019 by Dr Bernard Beldholm

Let’s be honest, surgery can be a costly, if sometimes imperative, investment following considerable weight loss. Consequently, one of the first things many of our clients want to know is: does my health insurance cover this procedure The answer is that it depends on whether or not your surgery is