Dr Michael Kernohan FRACS (Plast) - Pure Visage Specialist Plastic Surgery

Dr Michael Kernohan FRACS (Plast) - Pure Visage Specialist Plastic Surgery holds a 5/5 rating across 142 public reviews. The provider consistently scores in the top tier of their category.

Dr Michael Kernohan FRACS (Plast) - Pure Visage Specialist Plastic Surgery's pricing falls in the "Contact for quote" range. Exact quotes depend on the specific service and scope — request a free written quote to compare before committing.

Dr Michael Kernohan FRACS (Plast) - Pure Visage Specialist Plastic Surgery is primarily based in Sydney, Australia, and serves clients across Sydney and surrounding areas. Check with the provider directly for specific service-area coverage.

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No. "Plastic surgeon" is a protected medical specialty requiring 12+ years of training and FRACS qualification. "Cosmetic surgeon" was an unregulated title that anyone with a basic medical degree could use. Since 2023 Medical Board reforms, only FRACS-qualified specialists can use protected titles. If a doctor calls themselves a "cosmetic surgeon" but isn't FRACS qualified, they have substantially less training in surgical safety, complication management, and reconstructive techniques.

Search the AHPRA register at ahpra.gov.au — type their name and check their specialty registration shows "Specialist Plastic Surgery". Also check the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons directory (plasticsurgery.org.au) which only lists FRACS members. Verify their hospital privileges (legitimate plastic surgeons operate at accredited hospitals, not just office-based clinics). Check Australian regulators, not international ones — overseas qualifications don't automatically translate to Australian standards.

Following 2023 Medical Board of Australia reforms, all cosmetic surgery patients must observe a mandatory 7-day cooling-off period between consultation and booking surgery (or 3 months for under-18s). This applies whether you see a plastic surgeon or a cosmetic doctor. Patients also must receive a referral from their GP for cosmetic procedures. These rules exist to prevent high-pressure sales tactics that were common in the cosmetic surgery industry.