Meet Sydney Plastic Surgeon Dr Michael Kernohan
Dr Michael Kernohan
Specialist Plastic Surgeon
MBBS, MSc, BDS, MRCS, FDSRCS, FRCS(Plast), FRACS (Plast)
Dr Michael Kernohan is a highly experienced Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon, fully qualified in both Australia and the UK.
He has had extensive training, holding qualifications in both dentistry and medicine. His training path has taken him around the world acquiring skills from surgeons all over the world. He started his consultant career at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospitals in England where the Plastic Surgery department has a high workload of head and neck/facial reconstruction and is one of the UK’s largest facial palsy services.
Dr Kernohan then spent a year in a subspecialty fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology in Sydney then a further advanced fellowship in microsurgical reconstruction. He then moved to London to work intensively with one of the most eminent and published Facelift surgeons. After nearly four years he moved back to Sydney where he now lives permanently with his family.
Dr Kernohan has a keen interest in teaching and has presented widely at a departmental, regional, national and international level, as well as ongoing Undergraduate training with Western Sydney University and the University of New South Wales.
Practice Philosophy
“To provide individualised care to meet your needs and expectations. To provide optimal results using the most up-to-date techniques and apply the highest standards of surgery by offering choice, experience and compassion.”
Sydney Plastic Surgeon Services Offered
Dr Michael Kernohan is a Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon who provides a broad range of services from skin cancer to cosmetic surgery and offers complex reconstructive procedures following trauma and cancer treatments utilising the most innovative and up-to-date treatment options.
He is actively engaged in multidisciplinary care in areas of head and neck cancer, skin cancer and breast surgery. His cosmetic practice follows the highest standard of ethics and safety, with a strong focus on counselling patients regarding long-term benefits and risks of surgery.
Dr Kernohan is able to care for public and private patients and currently has appointments in both St Vincent’s and Liverpool hospitals and has an additional leadership role as Director of Surgical Specialities in the South Western area.
Dr Kernohan has led the development of a melanoma service for the Southwest LHD improving access for surgery treatment and trial to public and private patients. He is an active member of the Head & Neck Surgery multidisciplinary teams in St Vincent’s and the Southwest.
Surgeries by Dr Kernohan Sydney Plastic Surgeon
Facial Surgery
- Facial Rejuvenation Surgery – Facelift and Necklift
- Trifecta lift – restore, replace, refine – Eyelid and Mid Face Rejuvenation
- Blepharoplasty – Upper Eyelid Surgery and Lower Eyelid Surgery
- Facial Nerve Surgery , Facial Trauma and Facial Cancer Surgery
Nose Surgery
- Rhinoplasty – nose reshaping
- Tip Rhinoplasty – Tip Plasty for a Bulbous Nose
- Septoplasty for Breathing Concerns
- Alarplasty – nostril surgery
Breast Surgery
- Breast Reduction Surgery for heavy or overly large breasts
- Breast Augmentation Surgery – Breast Implants
- Fat Transfer to Breasts (Breast Enlargement) – Fat Grafting to Breasts
- Breast Lift Surgery for sagging or drooping breasts
- Implant Revision Surgery – Implant revision, removal or replacement
- Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Body Surgery
- Tummy Tuck – Abdominoplasty surgery
- Body contouring surgery after weight loss – Stomach, Arms, Thighs
- Post Pregnancy Surgery
- Male Breast Reduction – Gynecomastia or Gyno surgery
- Liposuction for the Abdomen, Flanks or Thighs
Other Surgery and Procedures
- Skin Cancer and Melanoma Surgery
- Gender Surgery – Top Surgery – MTF and FTM/N
- Hand Surgery & Wrist Surgery
- Skin Cancer and Melanoma Surgery
- Minor Skin Surgery – Scar Revision Surgery
Non Surgical Services
Dr Kernohan’s Special Interest in Surgery & Research
Surgical Experience
Sub Speciality Fellowship Experience
- Head and Neck oncology and reconstruction – Royal Prince Alfred
- Reconstructive microsurgery – St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney
- Cosmetic Surgery – King Edward VII Hospital & Harley Street, London
International Experience
- International Consultant Plastic Surgeon performing Head & Neck and Microsurgical Reconstruction, in NHS UK
Qualifications
- BDS Glasgow University, 1994
- FDSRCS Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh 1997
- MBBS University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne 2000
- MRCS Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh 2003
- MSc (Speech and Swallowing research) University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne 2007
- FRCS (Plast) Royal College of Surgeons – Intercollegiate UK 2008
- FRACS (Plast) Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Australia 2016
Professional Associations
- FRACS – Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
- ASAPS – Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
- ASPS – Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons
- ASPS USA – American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Registration numbers and professional memberships
- AHPRA MED0001208990 (medicine)
- AHPRA DEN0001919878 (dentistry)
Research Interests – Publications and Presentations
Awards and Positions
- Supervisor of Training, Liverpool Hospital
- Clinical Stream Director, Surgical specialties, Southwest Sydney Local Health District
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Practice Locations for Dr Kernohan
Clinic locations in Southwest Sydney and Southern Highlands
- Gregory Hills – Southern Highlands NSW
Sydney City Locations
- Park Clinic 423 Bourke Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010
- Public and Private appointments to St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
Main Clinic Address
- Gregory Hills Health & Business Centre
- Suite 17, level 2, 13 Digitaria Drive
- Gledswood Hills 2557
- Phone 02 8310 4576
- Fax (02) 8007 0459
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