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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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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Why Deep Neck Contouring Matters Many people seeking neck rejuvenation want more than just superficial tightening of the skin. The neck’s shape and balance depend on a complex interplay of deeper anatomy that includes muscles, fascia, fat compartments, and underlying skeletal support. When these elements are not fully considered, neck surgery may deliver limited improvement
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Neck lift surgery is a procedure that reshapes the contours of the lower face and neck by tightening skin and repositioning deeper tissues. Like any surgery, recovery is an essential part of the process, and two of the most common experiences patients report are swelling and bruising. These are not complications – rather, they are
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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)
