What Is A Ponytail Facelift

What is a Ponytail Facelift?

A Less Invasive Facelift for Natural-Looking Results The ponytail facelift is a cutting-edge, short scar surgical procedure for those seeking a less aggressive approach to facial rejuvenation. This innovative technique (technically known as Rhytidectmy or Meloplasty) focuses on lifting and repositioning the facial tissues, aims for the result of a subtle, natural-looking lift that mimics
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Will Medicare Cover Gender Affirmation Surgery

Will Medicare Cover Gender Affirmation Surgery?

Medicare Coverage for Gender Affirmation Surgery in Australia Gender affirmation surgery, also known as gender confirmation surgery, is a significant step in the transition process for many transgender and gender-diverse individuals. It’s a series of medical procedures that align individuals’ physical appearance with their gender identity. As awareness and understanding of transgender health needs grow,
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Cartilage Graft Nose Job

Cartilage Graft Nose Job

How Is Cartilage Graft Used for Rhinoplasty A cartilage graft nose job, also known as rhinoplasty with cartilage grafts, is a surgical procedure aimed at reshaping and enhancing the nose using cartilage grafts. It involves the transplantation of cartilage from one part of the body to the nose to improve its structure, shape, and functionality.
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WPATH Letter for Top Surgery

What is a WPATH Letter for Top Surgery?

Criteria to Get a WPATH Letter for Top Surgery Gender-affirming surgeries play a significant role in the journey of transgender individuals towards aligning their physical appearance with their gender identity. Top surgery, also known as chest surgery, is a crucial aspect of gender-affirming procedures for both male-to-female (MTF) and female-to-male (FTM) individuals. To undergo this
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Eyelid Surgery Scars Treatment Healing and Fading

Eyelid Surgery Scar Treatment, Healing and Fading

Effective Treatments for Eyelid Surgery Scars Eyelid surgery is a common procedure often sought by individuals looking to alter their appearance or improve visibility. In spite of its popularity, much like any other surgical procedure, it carries the potential for post-operative scarring. Understanding the realities and implications of eyelid surgery scars is crucial for those
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Mentor vs Motiva Breast Implants

Mentor vs Motiva Breast Implants

An Overview of Mentor and Motiva Breast Implants for Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation continues to surge in popularity. Central to this procedure is the choice of breast implants, and two brands—Mentor and Motiva Breast Implants—stand at the forefront of the industry. Both these brands, backed by established companies, have earned their reputation through years of
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FTMN Top Surgery Scars

FTM/N Top Surgery Scars – Treatment, Healing and Fading

Scars after FTM/N Top Surgery Procedure The FTM/N top surgery, also known as female-to-male or non-binary chest masculinisation surgery, is a gender-confirming procedure that aims to construct a male or more masculine chest appearance. To understand how scars form, heal, and fade, after FTM/N surgery it’s necessary to understand the surgery itself. The procedure primarily
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What are the most natural-looking breast implants

What are the most natural looking breast implants?

Achieving Natural Results after Breast Augmentation with Implants When considering breast augmentation surgery, one of the main concerns for many women is achieving natural-looking results. While some women may want a more dramatic and noticeable change in their breast size and shape, others may want to enhance their breasts in a subtle way that still
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Silicone strips for scar reduction

Silicone Strips for Scar Management after Plastic Surgery

How Effective Are Silicone Strips to Reduce Scars? An inevitable consequence of undergoing surgery is scarring. While some scars may fade and become barely noticeable over time, others can be raised, discoloured or unsightly. Scar management is the process of minimising the appearance and impact of scars after plastic surgery. Proper scar management techniques can
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How can I enlarge my breasts

How Can I Enlarge My Breasts?

Understanding Breast Enlargement – Solutions for Breast Augmentation Leaving aside the myths of breast enlargement, it’s important to note that breast augmentation surgery is currently the only way to significantly and reliably enlarge breasts size. Breast augmentation is a serious surgical procedure that involves placing silicone or saline implants under the breast tissue or chest
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Types of nose shapes and nose jobs

Types of Nose Shapes and Nose Jobs

Surgical and Non-Surgical Solutions to Fix Different Nose Shapes Whether you’re seeking a surgical solution like rhinoplasty or a non-surgical alternative such as liquid rhinoplasty, there are ways to enhance the contour of your nose. Before discussing different procedures for nose reshaping, it’s essential to understand the various nose shapes and how they contribute to
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Wearing compression garments after abdominoplasty

Wearing Compression Garments after Tummy Tuck- Abdominoplasty

Why wear Compression Garments after an Abdominoplasty? Abdominoplasty is one of the most common aesthetic procedures and involves the removal of excess fat and skin in order to obtain a firmer abdomen. One of the most important elements for recovery after abdominoplasty surgery is wearing an abdominal corset or compression garment. The compression garment is
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Tummy tuck scar treatment

Abdominoplasty Scar Treatment, Healing and Fading

Understanding Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Scars Tummy tuck (Abdominoplasty) surgery is a popular cosmetic procedure used to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen while tightening the underlying muscles. This results in a flatter, firmer, and more contoured stomach. However, as with any surgery, scarring is an inevitable part of the healing process. Abdominoplasty scars
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Can breasts grow back after breast reduction

Can Your Breasts Grow Back After Breast Reduction Surgery?

Can Breasts Get Bigger Again After Breast Reduction Surgery? Breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mammoplasty, can help women with oversized breasts. Many women suffer because they have overly large breasts. These include neck and back pain, permanent shoulder grooves and difficulty exercising. A breast reduction provides relief from these symptoms and can improve
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What is the right breast implant placement

What Is the Right Implant Placement Option?

Different Types of Breast Implant Placement for Breast Augmentation Surgery The breast implant is one of the most sought-after procedures and one of the most common cosmetic surgeries for women, and this is due to many social and economic factors. Following technological and medical developments, it is easier than ever to have such a procedure.
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What are hooded eyes

What Are Hooded Eyes?

Causes and Treatment for Droopy Eyes Saggy eyelids can blur your vision and make it harder for you to see or read. Some people are born with hooded eyelids, while others develop them as they grow older. Dr Michael Kernohan is a Sydney specialist plastic surgeon with many years of experience performing surgical and non-surgical
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How to get firmer breasts

How to Get Firmer Breasts

Natural Remedies and Surgical Options to Get Firmer Breasts Breasts can lose firmness and become saggy due to many reasons. Gravity, hormonal fluctuations, the natural ageing process, changes that occur during pregnancy as well as weight fluctuations can all be responsible for a lack of breast firmness. If you have a look online, you will
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BIA-ALCL Update 2022

Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma     Breast implants are some of the most tested types of prostheses in the entire history of medicine. Extensive studies have proved that serious complications are very rare. One concerning complication that came to the surface in 2010 is Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma aka BIA-ALCL. It is rare
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Solutions for saggy breasts

Solutions for Saggy Breasts – Augmentation, Lift or Reduction

What Is the Best Treatment for Sagging Breasts? This condition is known as breast ptosis. If your breasts have become saggy, loose and have lost their perkiness, you are dealing with breast ptosis. If you experience drooping breasts, your nipples will also start pointing downwards. Women go through a lot of physical and physiological changes
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Update on Breast Implant Illness

Update on BII – Do you have Breast Implant Illness?

Feeling fatigue or pain after having Breast Implants? – Find out about Breast Implant Illness Symptoms & BII Solutions Breast implant illness (BII) refers to a broad range of unexplained symptoms that patients can experience after cosmetic or reconstructive breast surgery using breast implants. Currently, there is a lot of medical research happening but BII
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Recovery after breast implant removal

Recovery after Breast Implant Removal

Tips for Recovering After Breast Implant Removal Surgery Breast implants are prostheses that are inserted into your breast for cosmetic and reconstructive purposes. There are two types of breast implants: one is saline-filled implants and the other is silicone-gel-filled. These implants may require removal or replacement every 10-15 years or sooner if there is a
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Presentations and Publications of Dr Michael Kernohan

Dr Michael Kernohan’s Research Interests – Publications and Presentations

Dr Michael Kernohan has spent years developing his expertise in facial surgery and plastic surgery. Double qualified – in both Dentistry and Plastic Surgery – his postnominals are BDS FDSRCS MBBS MRCS MSc FRCS(plast) FRACS(plast). Here is his list of presentations, publications, research interests and training. Dr Kernohan’s Publication and Presentations Presentations to learned Societies
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Project Natalia

Dr Kernohan transforms a life – Project Natalia – a Humanitarian project at Liverpool Hospital

Project Natalia – Plastic Surgeon Dr Michael Kernohan helps change the life of an Indonesian woman with rare genetic disorder – Neurofibramatosis (massive facial tumours) WARNING – GRAPHIC and CONFRONTING IMAGES BELOW Dr Michael Kernohan Plastic Surgeon and Associate Professor Bruce French Cardiothoracic Surgeon have helped change the life of 26-year-old Ms Natalie Asperay from
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