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Your Guide to Post-Facelift Bruising and Swelling: What to Expect
Read blog: Your Guide to Post-Facelift Bruising and Swelling: What to ExpectEvery 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 […]
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Facial Surgery Following Significant Weight Loss: Understanding Your Options
Read blog: Facial Surgery Following Significant Weight Loss: Understanding Your OptionsLosing 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 […]
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Can Blepharoplasty Alter My Eye Shape? What Eyelid Surgery Can Realistically Achieve
Read blog: Can Blepharoplasty Alter My Eye Shape? What Eyelid Surgery Can Realistically AchieveBy Dr Scott J Turner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) – Sydney & Brisbane Eyelid surgery ranks among the most commonly requested facial procedures performed across Australia. During consultations, patients frequently ask whether this operation can modify the fundamental geometry of their eyes. Grasping the distinction between realistic outcomes and unrealistic expectations proves essential for anyone […]
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Nasal Airway Surgery: Addressing Breathing Difficulties Through Functional Rhinoplasty
Read blog: Nasal Airway Surgery: Addressing Breathing Difficulties Through Functional RhinoplastyBy Dr Scott J Turner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) – Sydney & Brisbane Many patients who enquire about nasal surgery at FacePlus Aesthetics discover that their concerns extend beyond appearance. Difficulty breathing through the nose affects sleep quality, exercise capacity, and daily comfort in ways that medications and sprays simply cannot resolve when the underlying […]
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Preparing Your Home for Rhinoplasty Recovery
Read blog: Preparing Your Home for Rhinoplasty RecoveryBy Dr Scott J Turner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon – Sydney & Brisbane Rhinoplasty surgery involves far more than what occurs in the operating theatre. While surgical technique determines the outcome, your recovery environment significantly influences how comfortably you heal during those first critical weeks. Thoughtful preparation before surgery means you can focus entirely on rest […]
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Eliminating Surgical Drains in Facelift Surgery: Modern Techniques for Improved Recovery
Read blog: Eliminating Surgical Drains in Facelift Surgery: Modern Techniques for Improved RecoveryBy 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 […]
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Facial Massage and Lymphatic Drainage After Facelift Surgery: A Practical Recovery Guide
Read blog: Facial Massage and Lymphatic Drainage After Facelift Surgery: A Practical Recovery GuideBy 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 […]
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Understanding Deep Neck Lift Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide to Advanced Cervical Procedures
Read blog: Understanding Deep Neck Lift Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide to Advanced Cervical ProceduresBy 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 […]
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Why Stopping Smoking Before Facelift Surgery Matters
Read blog: Why Stopping Smoking Before Facelift Surgery MattersBy 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, […]
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Ponytail Facelift vs Traditional Facelift: Understanding Surgical Complexity and Patient Experience
Read blog: Ponytail Facelift vs Traditional Facelift: Understanding Surgical Complexity and Patient ExperiencePatients 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 […]
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