In this podcast, Dr Bernard Beldholm FRACS, Specialist Surgeon, provides an educational overview of recovery after standard and extended abdominoplasty. He discusses key factors patients should understand, including surgical options, recovery, and risks.

You’ll learn how surgery and recovery are structured in my practice, including inpatient care at Maitland Private Hospital, early mobilisation to reduce deep vein thrombosis (DVT) risk, and the role of compression garments and wound care. We cover the typical week‑by‑week recovery timeline, follow‑up reviews (in‑person and via telehealth), practical skin care, activity progression, and when to seek urgent review for possible complications (e.g., bleeding, infection, seroma/haematoma, DVT, or wound problems).

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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) in Australia

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30 Belmore Rd Lorn, NSW 2320 Australia

Hospital Location

Maitland Private Hospital 175 Chisholm Road East Maitland NSW 2323

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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.