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Dr Bernard FRACS specialist surgeon, 30 Belmore Road, Lakemba (2026)

27/03/2026

Snorkeling with turtles in the Cook Islands 🐢🌊

Clear blue water, calm reef, and sharing the moment with family made this experience unforgettable. Watching these gentle creatures glide past so effortlessly is something you don’t forget.

Grateful for days like this.

25/03/2026

Day 1 in the Cook Islands 🌴
Clear water, slow pace, and no agenda

25/03/2026

Abdominoplasty post weight loss with VASER liposuction (suction-assisted lipectomy) and diastasis recti repair.

Patient Profile:

- Age: 43 years
- S*x: Female
- Height: 161 cm
- Weight: 85 kg (Stable for 6 months)
- BMI: 32.8

Medical History:

- Two children, both delivered by C-section
- Gastric sleeve surgery 2 years prior, resulting in a 20 kg weight loss
- Additional weight loss of 6-8 kg with medications, achieving a total weight loss of over 26 kg
- Prior breast augmentation (augmentation mammoplasty) performed by another plastic surgeon

Examination Findings:

- Divarication of Re**us Muscles: 4-5 cm
- Hernias: No inguinal, femoral, or umbilical hernia present
- Previous Scars: C-section and laparoscopic surgery scars

Procedure Performed:

- Surgical Procedure: Abdominoplasty with VASER liposuction (suction-assisted lipectomy) and repair of diastasis recti
- Fat Removed: 1600 ml

Skin removed from Abdomen:
- Right Side: 942 grams
- Left Side: 926 grams

Divarication of Re**us Muscle repaired: 4-5 cm separation of re**us muscles

Images shown 12 months post surgery

QUESTIONS ONLY - NO TESTIMONIALS IN COMMENTS DUE TO AHPRA GUIDELINES

For more information about surgical risks go to:

beldholm.com.au/about/disclaimer/

ADULT content. Dr Bernard Beldholm M.B.B.S B.Sc(Med) FRACS is a Specialist General Surgeon (AHPRA Medical Registration nr: MED0001186274). 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.

17/03/2026

Breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) for E cup uneven breasts

Indication for Surgery:
Large E cup uncomfortable breasts, empty after significant weight loss of 20 kg

Operation:
Breast reduction (Reduction mammoplasty) using Medial pedicle technique and wise pattern scars (inverted T scars). Including VASER liposuction (Suction-assisted lipectomy)

Tissue removed:
- Right side: 267 grams
- Left side: 226 grams

Images:
7 months after the operation

Patient: #2019-4001

QUESTIONS ONLY - NO TESTIMONIALS IN COMMENTS DUE TO AHPRA GUIDELINES

For more information about surgical risks go to:

http://beldholm.com.au/about/disclaimer/

ADULT content. Dr Bernard Beldholm M.B.B.S http://B.Sc (Med) FRACS is a Specialist General Surgeon (AHPRA Medical Registration nr: MED0001186274). 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.

12/03/2026

Breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) for E cup breasts with significant discomfort

Indication for Surgery:

Background: Female patient, 70 years old, with a history of large breasts (macromastia) causing significant discomfort, particularly over the past 10 years.

Symptoms: Chronic back pain, bra strap grooving, and recurrent rashes in the inframammary folds, which are more pronounced in warmer weather. Some relief is reported with massage, though an underlying ache persists.

Anthropometrics: E-cup sized breasts. Clinical examination noted right breast approximately one-third of a cup size larger than the left, contributing to asymmetry and further discomfort.

Age: 70 years old

Operation:

Medial pedicle breast reduction (Reduction mammoplasty) using Wise pattern excision (inverted T scar) operation included VASER liposuction (Suction-assisted lipectomy)

Breast Tissue removed:
- Right side: 539 grams
- Left side: 474 grams

Fat (adipose tissue) removed with VASER liposuction (Suction-assisted lipectomy): 450 cc in total.
Total tissue removed: 1463 grams (1.5 kg)

Images:
- 12 months after the operation

Patient: #2021-4010

QUESTIONS ONLY - NO TESTIMONIALS IN COMMENTS DUE TO AHPRA GUIDELINES

For more information about surgical risks go to:

http://beldholm.com.au/about/disclaimer/

ADULT content. Dr Bernard Beldholm M.B.B.S http://B.Sc (Med) FRACS is a Specialist General Surgeon (AHPRA Medical Registration nr: MED0001186274). 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.

03/03/2026

Extended abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) after 50kg of weight loss

Indication for Surgery:
- Lost significant amount of weight after gastric band.
- Loose abdominal skin causing functional issues

Initial weight: 120 kg
Current weight: 70 kg
Age: 46 years old

Operation:

Extended Tummy Tuck (Extended Abdominoplasty)

The procedure involved the surgical removal of redundant skin and fat from the abdominal and back regions as part of an extended abdominoplasty.

Tissue weights removed:
• Abdominal flap – right side: 365g; left side: 391g
• Back tissue – right side: 467g; left side: 313g

A total of approximately 2,500ml of fat was removed during the procedure.

Images:
12 months after operation

Patient: #2016-1000

QUESTIONS ONLY - NO TESTIMONIALS IN COMMENTS DUE TO AHPRA GUIDELINES

For more information about surgical risks go to:

http://beldholm.com.au/about/disclaimer/

ADULT content. Dr Bernard Beldholm M.B.B.S http://B.Sc (Med) FRACS is a Specialist General Surgeon (AHPRA Medical Registration nr: MED0001186274). 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.

24/02/2026

Ext abdominoplasty with VASER liposuction (suction-assisted lipectomy) post weight loss & post pregnancy.

Indication for Surgery:

- Mother of 3 children including one set of twins;
- Lost 35 kg of weight over 12 months and is now stable for more than 6 months.

Original weight: 119 kg (BMI: 43.2)
Current weight: 84 kg (BMI: 30.5)
Height: 166 cm
Age: 38 years old

Operation:

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) with VASER liposuction (suction-assisted lipectomy)

Diastasis recti repaired with permanent suture

Tissue weights removed:

Abdominal Flap:
- Right Side: 749g
- Left Side: 701g

Amount of fat (Adipose tissue) removed with liposuction (suction-assisted lipectomy): 500ml

Images:
- 6 months after operation

Patient: #2020-1009

QUESTIONS ONLY - NO TESTIMONIALS IN COMMENTS DUE TO AHPRA GUIDELINES

For more information about surgical risks go to:

http://beldholm.com.au/about/disclaimer/

ADULT content. Dr Bernard Beldholm M.B.B.S http://B.Sc (Med) FRACS is a Specialist General Surgeon (AHPRA Medical Registration nr: MED0001186274). 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.

22/02/2026

After significant weight loss — especially after Bariatric Surgery — many people notice loose or hanging skin around the abdomen and lower body.

This happens because the skin’s elastic fibres have been stretched and can’t always shrink back to fit your new shape.

In this short video, Dr Bernard Beldholm FRACS, Specialist Surgeon, explains why this occurs and what factors affect skin elasticity after major weight changes.

🔹 Learn more about post-weight-loss surgery options:
👉 https://beldholm.com.au/lower-torso-surgery-after-significant-weight-loss/abdominoplasty-post-weight-loss-and-bariatric-surgery/

QUESTIONS ONLY - NO TESTIMONIALS IN COMMENTS DUE TO AHPRA GUIDELINES

For more information about surgical risks & Recovery go to:

beldholm.com.au/about/disclaimer/

ADULT content. Dr Bernard Beldholm M.B.B.S B.Sc(Med) FRACS is a Specialist General Surgeon (AHPRA Medical Registration nr: MED0001186274). 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.

17/02/2026

Large F cup breasts, causing significant discomfort

Operation:
Breast reduction using Medial pedicle technique and wise pattern scars (inverted T scars). Including VASER liposuction (Suction-assisted lipectomy)

Fat removed with Liposuction (Suction-assisted lipectomy): 800 ml

Tissue removed:
- Right side: 308 grams
- Left side: 450 grams

Images:
25 months after the operation

Patient: #2019-4003

QUESTIONS ONLY - NO TESTIMONIALS IN COMMENTS DUE TO AHPRA GUIDELINES

For more information about surgical risks go to:

http://beldholm.com.au/about/disclaimer/

ADULT content. Dr Bernard Beldholm M.B.B.S http://B.Sc (Med) FRACS is a Specialist General Surgeon (AHPRA Medical Registration nr: MED0001186274). 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.

10/02/2026

Breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) for E cup uneven breasts

Indication for Surgery:
Large E cup uncomfortable breasts, empty after significant weight loss of 20 kg

Operation:
Breast reduction (Reduction mammoplasty) using Medial pedicle technique and wise pattern scars (inverted T scars). Including VASER liposuction (Suction-assisted lipectomy)

Tissue removed:
- Right side: 267 grams
- Left side: 226 grams

Images:
7 months after the operation

Patient: #2019-4001

QUESTIONS ONLY - NO TESTIMONIALS IN COMMENTS DUE TO AHPRA GUIDELINES

For more information about surgical risks go to:

http://beldholm.com.au/about/disclaimer/

ADULT content. Dr Bernard Beldholm M.B.B.S http://B.Sc (Med) FRACS is a Specialist General Surgeon (AHPRA Medical Registration nr: MED0001186274). 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.

09/02/2026

After significant weight loss, not all loose skin looks the same.

Some people have mostly vertical skin folds, while others have both vertical and horizontal laxity.

In this short video, Dr Bernard Beldholm FRACS, Specialist Surgeon, explains how these patterns can influence the type of abdominoplasty recommended — such as an extended abdominoplasty or a Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty.

Each procedure targets different areas to remove excess, depending on your anatomy.

🔹 Learn more about post-weight-loss surgery options:
👉 https://beldholm.com.au/lower-torso-surgery-after-significant-weight-loss/abdominoplasty-post-weight-loss-and-bariatric-surgery/

QUESTIONS ONLY - NO TESTIMONIALS IN COMMENTS DUE TO AHPRA GUIDELINES

For more information about surgical risks & Recovery go to:

beldholm.com.au/about/disclaimer/

ADULT content. Dr Bernard Beldholm M.B.B.S B.Sc(Med) FRACS is a Specialist General Surgeon (AHPRA Medical Registration nr: MED0001186274). 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.

09/02/2026

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