Surgery for Muscle Separation Repair After Pregnancy by Dr Michael Kernohan

Surgery for Muscle Separation Repair After Pregnancy

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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Risks of Tummy Tuck Surgery: What Patients Should Understand by Dr Michael Kernohan

Risks of Tummy Tuck Surgery: What Patients Should Understand

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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How to Choose a Surgeon for Your Tummy Tuck by Dr Michael Kernohan

How to Choose a Surgeon for Your Tummy Tuck

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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How To Manage And Treat Scars After Corset Abdominoplasty - Dr Kernohan

How To Manage And Treat Scars After Corset Abdominoplasty

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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Tips And Timeline For Recovery After Corset Abdominoplasty - Dr Kernohan featured Image

Tips And Timeline For Recovery After Corset Abdominoplasty

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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Will Medicare Cover My Split Muscle Surgery After Pregnancy? by Dr Michael Kernohan

Will Medicare Cover My Split Muscle Surgery After Pregnancy?

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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How to Sleep After Tummy Tuck -Abdominoplasty Surgery by Dr Michael Kernohan

How to Sleep After Tummy Tuck/Abdominoplasty Surgery

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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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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Preparing for Fleur De Lis Surgery

Preparing for FDL – Fleur De Lis Surgery

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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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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