Welcome to the surgery podcast, this is Dr Bernard Beldholm. I’m a Registered medical practitioner, FRACS, Specialist surgeon and my medical registration number is MED0001186274. The content on this podcast is considered adult content.

This podcast focuses mainly on Post weight loss surgery and surgery post pregnancy. Ranging from

• Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
• Belt lipectomy (body lift)
• Fleur de lis abdominoplasty
• Brachioplasty (arm lift)
• Thighplasty (inner thigh lift)

I will also discuss breast surgery in the context of post weight loss and post pregnancy changes.

The aim is to published the podcast every week throughout the year.

AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) has implemented very strict rules from 1 July 2023 for cosmetic surgery.

Most of the surgery that I perform is not strictly cosmetic as many of the operation post weight loss and post pregnancy have MBS item number.

However considering the power that AHPRA has over practitioners registration, I’m complying with the more strict rules for cosmetic surgery.

I’m therefore restricted from talking about certain topics including:

1. I’m unable to do patient stories or case studies

2. No testimonials are allowed and if you leave a testimonial in the comments then I will need to remove these

3. I’m unable to comment on other surgeons work

4. No funny stuff

5. no entertaining stuff

6. no music

7. AHPRA has also forbidden certain words so I’m careful to use medical terminology, but I will explain what all this means.

8. Everything has to be factual and based on proven research or practice

9. Risks and complications of surgery has to be included

10. Certain disclaimers are mandatory as well. I will add these to the end of of each episode.

This podcast therefore will be factual, accurate and based on current knowledge that is proven. I will try to explain concepts in simple language but I have to use the medical terminology initially to comply with AHPRA.

Make sure that you subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app. Leave a comment and give me a rating.

for the comments - QUESTIONS ONLY - NO TESTIMONIALS IN COMMENTS DUE TO AHPRA GUIDELINES.

From 1st July 2023 a GP Referral will be required for all procedures.

Call us on: (02) 4934-5700 or book online: https://beldholm.com.au/book-online/

I’m based in Newcastle & the Hunter Valley in Australia

Hunter Valley Office

30 Belmore Rd Lorn NSW 2320

Newcastle Office

H+ Consulting Suites Cooks Hill Healthcare Hub Suite 3, 235 Darby Street Cooks Hill, New South Wales, 2300

Disclaimer required by AHPRA

Surgery is a serious decision.

You can find more information about risks & recovery on my website:

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

All Surgery is performed by me Dr Bernard Beldholm my medical registration number is MED0001186274 and my qualifications area

M.B.B.S B.Sc (Med) FRACS,

I’m a Registered medical practitioner and specialist surgeon (specialist registration in Surgery – general surgery).

The content on this podcast is considered Adult content. Individual results may vary. All surgery carries risks. You should seek a second opinion before proceeding. The opinions that are expressed on this podcast are those of Dr Bernard Beldholm & these opinions may differ from other doctors’ opinions.

The information provided on and through this podcast is not medical advice and should not be relied on. It is “best efforts” and for general information only. Do not use this podcast as a substitute for medical advice or self or other diagnosis.

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.