Great Info and Ideas about Breast Surgery – Blogs by Top Plastic Surgeon in Sydney, Australia – Dr Michael Kernohan Plastic Surgeon
Choosing Between Breast Lift and Breast Augmentation With advances in cosmetic surgery, you now have various options to alter the breast appearance, with breast lifts and breast implants being among the most sought-after procedures. Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Michael Kernohan aims to shed light on these options, helping you understand the differences, benefits, and considerations,
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Breast Implant Removal Options Breast explantation, commonly known as breast implant removal, is a surgical procedure to remove previously inserted implants from the breast tissue. This operation can also involve the removal of scar tissue or capsule that might have formed around the implant. The decision to undergo breast explantation can be driven by a
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The Role of Fat Transfer in Treating Breast Asymmetry Breast asymmetry is a common condition where a woman’s breasts differ in size, shape, or position. While most women have some degree of difference between their breasts, significant asymmetry can affect how clothing fits and may lead to challenges in finding comfortable, well-fitting bras and swimwear.
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What Is the Right Breast Implant Size Choosing the right size for a breast implant is a significant decision that can influence your satisfaction with the surgical outcome and how you perceive your body afterwards. This choice should reflect your unique body shape, lifestyle, and personal aspirations rather than conforming to a standard ideal or
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When to Start Exercise after Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation surgery represents a significant decision for many. Women considering the procedure should be aware that the path to full recovery and the attainment of optimal results extends beyond the surgical procedure itself. Exercise, when approached correctly, plays a fundamental role in this journey. Sydney Specialist Plastic
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Medicare Cover for Breast Reduction Surgery Breast reduction surgery is a procedure designed to alleviate discomfort from overly large breasts. The surgery involves the removal of excess breast fat, glandular tissue, and skin, aiming to achieve a breast size in proportion with your body and to alleviate the discomfort associated with excessively large breasts. In
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Strategies to Sleep Better after Breast Reduction Surgery Breast reduction surgery is a medical procedure that many individuals undergo for various reasons. While the surgery can offer many benefits, the recovery period is an essential aspect that requires attention, particularly when it comes to rest and sleep. Sleeping after such a procedure may present challenges
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Medicare Criteria for Breast Lift Surgery in Sydney In Australia, Medicare represents the foundation of the healthcare system, providing access to a wide range of health services for all Australian citizens and permanent residents. This public health insurance scheme is designed to ensure affordable, or in some cases, no-cost access to necessary healthcare. In this
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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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Surgical Solutions to Correct Breast Ptosis/Droopiness When weight loss occurs, the body undergoes several changes that can affect its overall function and appearance. One of the most significant changes is a reduction in body fat, which can lead to a decrease in overall weight and improvements in body composition. However, weight loss can also lead
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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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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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What to Expect and How to Manage Breast Lift (Mastopexy) Scars for Optimal Results Breast lift/Mastopexy surgery aims to improve the appearance of sagging breasts by reshaping and lifting them. However, like any surgical procedure, breast lift surgery comes with some potential side effects, with one of the most notable being breast lift scars. As
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Minimising and Managing Breast Reduction Scars Breast reduction surgery is a procedure that women undergo to reduce the size of their breasts. The surgery is associated with several benefits, such as reduced discomfort caused by overly large breasts, but leaves behind scars. In this blog, we will discuss the common reasons for breast reduction surgery,
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What Are the Pros and Cons of Each Implant Shape? Breast implant surgery is a cosmetic procedure that involves placing a silicone or saline-filled implant under the breast tissue or chest muscle to increase the size and enhance the shape of the breasts. The procedure is performed all around the world as it is the
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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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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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Causes and Solutions for Puffy Nipples Puffy nipples are completely normal and pretty common. Some people love them, while others wish they didn’t have them. If you notice that your nipples stick out from your breasts more than they probably should, it’s usually because you have a little extra fat or breast tissue behind them.
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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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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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What is the Right Explant Surgery Technique to remove breast implants? Breast implant surgery can lead to complications. The rate of complications is fairly low when it comes to breast augmentation surgery especially if you choose the right plastic surgeon. With that being said, it can happen to anyone. You might be dealing with a
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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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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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Tips for a Better Recovery After Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation surgery can help with the appearance and the size of the breasts using breast implants. Procedures like breast augmentation can be performed with scars hidden under the breast. The procedure can be performed as a day surgery, which means that you can go home the
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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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Breast Reduction Surgery – Tips for Recovering After Breast Reduction Surgery Overly large breasts or heavy breasts that are out of proportion can cause neck, back, and shoulder pain due to the added weight. They can also limit physical activity. Breast reduction surgery can make your breast smaller and take a significant weight off your
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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