Dr Kelly Thornbury

Dr Kelly Thornbury Dr Kelly Thornbury is a fully qualified Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon based in Sydney

31/01/2026

An internal support technique can sometimes be used to help maintain implant position without the use of mesh. This approach uses the body’s own tissues and carefully placed internal sutures, selected on a case-by-case basis. Not everyone is suitable, and technique choice always depends on anatomy, goals, and surgical assessment.

📌 Disclaimer:
This post is for educational purposes only and does not replace a consultation with a qualified health professional. Individual results vary, and surgery carries risks. A thorough assessment and discussion of risks, benefits, and alternatives are essential before proceeding.

Dr. Kelly Thornbury | Board-Certified Specialist Plastic Surgeon
MED0001195164

17/01/2026

The advice I give every young woman who tells me she wants to be a surgeon:
1. Surgery is hard and demands discipline, determination, and compassion-but at least you love going to work. I think it would be much harder to do something you didn’t love. So, choose your hard.
2. There’s no ideal time to have children. Have them when it suits your personal life, not your work schedule-you’ll figure out how to make it work.
3. Surgery is a life of service, albeit a highly skilled and specialised one. Lean into that, and you’ll never have to search for purpose. You’ll meet and work with incredible people-something I am always deeply grateful for.

📌 Disclaimer:
This post is for educational purposes only and does not replace a consultation with a qualified health professional. Individual results vary, and surgery carries risks. A thorough assessment and discussion of risks, benefits, and alternatives are essential before proceeding.

Dr. Kelly Thornbury | Board-Certified Specialist Plastic Surgeon
MED0001195164

16/01/2026

.up.and.grow In the early weeks after breast augmentation, it’s very normal for your breasts to look and feel larger than expected. This is not just the implant itself - your existing breast tissue, skin, and surrounding areas are also swollen as part of the normal healing process. Swelling can affect the breasts, upper chest, and even the sides of the chest wall, and it gradually settles over weeks to months as your body heals and the implants soften and drop into position. Wearing your compression garment as advised is important to support healing, help manage swelling, and achieve the best long-term result.

📌 Disclaimer:
This post is for educational purposes only and does not replace a consultation with a qualified health professional. Individual results vary, and surgery carries risks. A thorough assessment and discussion of risks, benefits, and alternatives are essential before proceeding.

Dr. Kelly Thornbury | Board-Certified Specialist Plastic Surgeon
MED0001195164

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