In this podcast, Dr Bernard Beldholm FRACS, Specialist Surgeon, provides an educational overview of complications that can occur after abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) in patients who have undergone major weight loss.

The discussion focuses on common and less common complications, including wound-healing issues, seromas, bleeding, infection, nerve changes, and scar concerns. Dr Beldholm explains the factors that may influence risk—such as patient health, BMI, and surgical extent—and outlines how these are addressed during consultation and surgery planning.

This podcast is designed for patients who have experienced significant weight loss (through bariatric surgery or lifestyle changes) and are considering body-contouring procedures. It provides information to help viewers understand what to expect, what recovery involves, and why individualised assessment is essential.

Key topics include:

Dr Beldholm also briefly discusses related procedures such as fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty, extended abdominoplasty, and circumferential lipectomy (belt lipectomy), which may be performed depending on the pattern of excess skin.

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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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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.