Every patient who undergoes facelift surgery will experience some degree of bruising and swelling during their recovery. This is an entirely normal physiological response—your body is healing from a significant surgical procedure, and these temporary effects are part of that process. Whether you’ve had a deep plane facelift, SMAS facelift, or short scar facelift, understanding […]

Losing a substantial amount of weight represents a major health achievement. Yet many patients find themselves confronting an unexpected challenge: their facial appearance has changed in ways they did not anticipate. The body slims down successfully, but the face can appear hollow, tired, or older than before the weight loss journey began. This phenomenon has […]

By Dr Scott J Turner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon – Sydney & Brisbane For decades, the small plastic tubes protruding from behind patients’ ears represented an unavoidable aspect of facelift recovery. Surgical drains served a necessary function in traditional procedures—evacuating the blood and serous fluid that inevitably accumulated beneath extensively undermined facial skin. Today, however, a […]

By Dr Scott J Turner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) | Sydney & Brisbane Recovery from facelift surgery doesn’t end when you leave the operating theatre. In fact, what you do in the weeks that follow can make a real difference to how you heal. One thing I often discuss with patients is gentle facial massage—specifically lymphatic drainage […]

By Dr Scott J Turner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) | Sydney & Brisbane The cervical region plays a fundamental role in establishing facial harmony, with the interface between the lower face and neck contributing substantially to overall proportions. Over time, genetic predisposition, environmental exposure, and the natural ageing process combine to produce changes including tissue […]

By Dr Scott J Turner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon | Sydney & Brisbane Choosing to undergo facelift surgery represents a significant commitment to your appearance and well-being. Among the most critical steps you can take to support your safety and surgical outcomes is eliminating tobacco and nicotine products well before your procedure. Dr Scott J Turner, […]

Patients exploring facelift options frequently enquire whether a ponytail facelift represents a simpler alternative to a traditional facelift. The response requires understanding two distinct perspectives: what the patient experiences during recovery versus what the procedure demands from the operating surgeon. For patients—considering factors such as scar placement, healing duration, and returning to daily activities—the ponytail […]

Patients considering a ponytail facelift frequently ask about post-operative hairstyling options, specifically whether they can continue wearing ponytails, buns, and swept-back styles without revealing evidence of surgery. This concern reflects one of the primary advantages of the endoscopic technique. The answer is reassuring: once healing is complete, pulled-back hairstyles remain entirely feasible without visible surgical […]

By Dr Scott J Turner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon | Sydney & Brisbane Patients contemplating facelift surgery frequently concentrate on surgical methods and healing timelines. Yet your genetic composition substantially influences both your facial ageing trajectory and the durability of surgical outcomes. Scientific evidence indicates that hereditary factors may determine approximately 60% of skin ageing variability, […]

By Dr Scott J Turner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon | Sydney & Brisbane Contemporary patients increasingly seek outcomes that address visible signs of ageing without dramatically altering their appearance. The Preservation Deep Plane Facelift responds to this preference by emphasising tissue conservation and strategic repositioning rather than aggressive manipulation. This refined approach builds upon established deep […]