Great Info and Ideas about Tummy Tuck Surgery – Blogs by Top Plastic Surgeon in Sydney, Australia – Dr Michael Kernohan Plastic Surgeon
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is a surgical procedure that reshapes the abdomen by removing excess skin and fat and, where indicated, repairing abdominal muscles. Like any surgery, understanding the recovery process is a key part of planning and setting realistic expectations. Each stage of healing involves distinct changes in swelling, activity tolerance, sensation and gradual
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Pregnancy causes dramatic changes in the abdominal wall as the uterus expands, stretching the muscles of the abdomen to accommodate a growing baby. For many people, these muscles, particularly the rectus abdominis, separate along the midline. This condition is medically referred to as diastasis recti and is a common contributor to changes in core support and
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A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is a surgical procedure designed to remove excess abdominal skin and fat, and in many cases, to tighten the abdominal muscles. While it can produce meaningful shape changes, it is important to understand that it involves real surgical risk and a recovery process that requires careful planning and monitoring. Risk discussion is
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Undergoing a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is a significant decision that can change your body contours and address persistent issues after weight loss, pregnancy, or age-related changes. The choice of surgeon plays a central role in both your surgical safety and the quality of your result. Selecting a qualified, experienced surgeon helps ensure careful planning, appropriate
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Undergoing a corset abdominoplasty is a significant step, particularly for patients who have experienced major weight loss or significant abdominal laxity. This specialised form of abdominoplasty results in a more extensive incision pattern, designed to address both vertical and horizontal tissue excess. Naturally, this leads to longer and more noticeable scarring in the initial stages.
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Corset abdominoplasty is a more extensive form of traditional abdominoplasty, offering both horizontal and vertical tightening of the abdominal wall. It is often recommended for patients following significant weight loss, where muscle laxity and excess skin affect more than one dimension of the torso. While the results can be significant, the recovery after corset abdo
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Pregnancy places significant strain on the abdominal muscles. In many cases, this leads to a condition known as rectus diastasis or abdominal separation – commonly referred to as “split muscles.” This occurs when the left and right abdominal muscles stretch apart along the midline, creating a gap that may persist long after childbirth. While this
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Sleeping properly after abdominoplasty (commonly known as a tummy tuck) is one of the most important aspects of recovery. It’s not always easy – especially in the first few weeks – but there are ways to make it more manageable and protect your healing body. Dr. Michael Kernohan, a Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon based
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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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Considering Fleur-de-Lis (FDL) surgery often follows significant weight loss or life changes that affect your abdominal area. If you’re planning this procedure, being well-prepared can help support a smoother experience – both on the day of surgery and during your recovery. Dr Michael Kernohan, Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon based in South West Sydney, provides
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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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Options to Get a Flat Stomach with the Help of Diet, Exercise and Plastic Surgery If the tummy is a problem area for you when trying to lose weight, you are not the only one. This is especially true when you’ve already lost a few kgs, but you still feel far from a flat stomach.
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Why you need to be the right weight for Tummy Tuck – Abdominoplasty Surgery – How your BMI Impacts Surgery Results A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is one of the most popular plastic surgeries for mums and patients after weightloss. It helps to eliminate excess skin. The goal of the surgery is to trim down
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Solutions for Split Tummy Muscles after Pregnancy Diastasis recti also referred to as diastasis rectus abdominis or diastasis is a separation of rectus abdominis muscles that can occur during pregnancy. The rectus abdominis muscle is present vertically on the front side of your stomach. This is the six-pack abs region and is divided into left
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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 is able to care for both public and private patients and has an additional leadership role as Director of Surgical Specialities.
Main Clinic: Gregory Hills Consults at: Bowral, Liverpool and Surry Hills
