Introduction Dr Michael Kernohan is a Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon in Sydney. Preparing for abdominoplasty involves medical assessment, lifestyle planning, medication review, home preparation and realistic recovery planning. Abdominoplasty is surgery involving the abdominal skin, soft tissue and, in some patients, abdominal muscle repair. Preparation should not be treated as a checklist only, because
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Introduction Dr Michael Kernohan is a Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon in Sydney. Male neck lift surgery may require different planning because male skin, beard growth, hairline patterns, neck structure and scar visibility can affect technique choice. Many men seek advice about under-chin fullness, loose neck skin, platysma bands, or a less defined jawline-neck transition.
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Dr Michael Kernohan is a Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon in Sydney. A neck lift and lower facelift treat related but different areas, and the right option depends on whether the main concern is the neck, jawline, lower face or a combination. A neck lift is usually focused on the neck, under-chin area and platysma
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Dr Michael Kernohan, Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon in Sydney, speaks with many patients who want to know how long facelift results may last. This is a reasonable question, but the answer is not the same for every person. Facelift surgery can address selected lower-face, jawline and neck changes at one point in time. It
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Dr Michael Kernohan, Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon in Sydney, discusses incision placement and scar planning with patients before facelift surgery. Scars are a normal part of facelift surgery, and understanding where they may sit can help patients make a more informed decision. Many patients are concerned about whether facelift scars will be visible, how
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Dr Michael Kernohan, Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon in Sydney, assesses the neck in layers when planning neck lift surgery. This is important because fullness under the chin or in the upper neck is not always caused by loose skin or surface fat alone. Subplatysmal fat is deeper fat that sits beneath the platysma muscle
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Introduction Dr Michael Kernohan, Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon in Sydney, assesses a heavier-looking neck by looking at the neck, jawline, lower face, skin quality and deeper support structures. Fullness under the chin is not always caused by body weight alone. Some patients have fullness under the chin even when their weight is stable. Others
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Dr Michael Kernohan, Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon in South West Sydney, assesses loose neck skin by looking at the neck, jawline, lower face, skin quality and deeper support structures. Surgical options after 40, 50 and 60 may include neck lift surgery, a combined face and neck lift, platysma surgery or other tailored approaches depending
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Dr Michael Kernohan, Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon in Sydney, assesses the neck, jawline and lower face together when patients ask whether they need an isolated neck lift or combined face procedures. An isolated neck lift may be appropriate when the main concern is in the neck, while combined surgery may be considered when the
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Dr Michael Kernohan, Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon in Sydney, plans facelift surgery by assessing the lower face, jawline, neck, skin quality and deeper tissue support. A “pulled” look is usually avoided by reducing skin-only tension, supporting deeper tissues appropriately and matching the technique to the patient’s anatomy. Many patients considering facelift surgery worry about
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Abdominoplasty after weight loss may remove excess abdominal skin and address selected abdominal wall concerns after significant weight reduction. Dr Michael Kernohan, Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon in Sydney, assesses weight stability, skin quality, medical history and recovery needs before advising whether this procedure may be suitable. Abdominoplasty after weight loss is a body contouring
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Dr Michael Kernohan, Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon in Sydney, provides aftercare guidance for patients recovering from abdominoplasty. Swelling and bruising are common after abdominoplasty, and careful recovery habits may help reduce avoidable discomfort while healing progresses. Most patients can expect swelling, bruising, tightness and reduced mobility in the early stages after tummy tuck surgery.
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Preparing well for facelift surgery is one of the most important things you can do to support your health and your results. In Sydney, Dr Michael Kernohan, Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, spends a lot of time helping patients get ready before surgery day – not just talking about technique. Careful preparation can reduce some
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A neck lift is a surgical procedure that addresses age‑related changes in the neck, such as looseness in skin, muscle banding, and loss of jawline definition. While the underlying surgical principles are similar for all patients, anatomical differences between female and male patients influence planning, technique, and aesthetic goals. Dr Michael Kernohan, Specialist Plastic &
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When people in their 40s, 50s and 60s start planning a facelift, they often focus on scars, technique and recovery time. Medications and supplements can be just as important because they may affect bleeding, blood pressure, healing and anaesthesia. In Sydney, Dr Michael Kernohan, Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, sees many patients who are surprised
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Dr Michael Kernohan MBBS MSc BDS MRCS FDSRCS FRCS(Plast), FRACS (Plast) Dr Kernohan is a Sydney-based Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon providing plastic surgery procedures for the face, nose, breast and body. He also offers complex reconstructive procedures following trauma, skin cancer surgery, and a range of cancer treatments.
Dr Kernohan cares for private patients at The George Centre and Camden Surgical Hospital.
Main Clinic: Gledswood Hills Consults at: Surry Hills (Sydney City)
