Facelift Surgery for Brisbane Patients
Facelift surgery is a primary focus of Dr Turner’s Brisbane consulting practice. The face and neck are assessed as a whole during consultation — cheeks, jawline, jowls, neck, eyelids, brow position, facial volume, and skin quality. What’s appropriate for one patient may not suit another, and the procedure (or combination of procedures) is matched to the patient’s anatomy, ageing pattern, medical history, and goals.
For some Brisbane patients, a deep plane facelift addresses deeper facial support, cheek descent, jawline laxity, and jowling. Others may be more suited to a short scar facelift, endoscopic ponytail facelift, Vertical Restore facelift, or a neck lift in isolation. The choice depends on the degree and distribution of facial ageing rather than a preference for one technique over another.
Where appropriate, facelift planning may also consider supporting procedures: endoscopic brow lift, blepharoplasty, or rhinoplasty. These are discussed when relevant to the patient’s facial anatomy and not as routine add-ons.
Facelift procedures available through the Brisbane clinic
| Procedure | May be considered for | Brisbane page |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Plane Facelift | Lower face, jawline, jowls, cheek descent, and deeper facial support | Deep Plane Facelift Brisbane |
| Vertical Restore Facelift | More comprehensive facial surgery across the face, neck, brow, and eyelids | Vertical Restore Facelift Brisbane |
| Endoscopic Ponytail Facelift | Earlier facial ageing, upper face and midface support, smaller access points | Endoscopic Facelift Brisbane |
| Short Scar Facelift | Earlier lower face laxity where a less extensive approach may be suitable | Short Scar Facelift Brisbane |
| Neck Lift | Neck bands, loose neck skin, submental fullness, jawline-neck transition | Neck Lift Brisbane |
Suitability for any facelift procedure is determined in consultation. Outcomes vary between patients, and all surgeries carry risks that are discussed in detail before any decision is made.
Procedures Available to Brisbane Patients
The procedures below are available to Brisbane patients. Consultation is at Herstellen Clinic in Spring Hill. Surgery is performed at an accredited private hospital in Sydney. Follow-up is coordinated locally in Brisbane.
Face and facial surgery
- Deep Plane Facelift Brisbane — for patients seeking assessment for lower face laxity, jowls, jawline changes, cheek descent, and deeper facial support. The extended deep plane technique releases the retaining ligaments to allow vertical repositioning of the deeper tissues.
- Vertical Restore Facelift Brisbane — a multi-zone approach that may combine facelift, neck lift, brow, and eyelid planning where the patient’s anatomy and goals warrant a more comprehensive surgical plan.
- Short Scar Facelift Brisbane — for selected patients with earlier lower face laxity where a shorter incision pattern may be appropriate.
- Endoscopic Facelift Brisbane — also referred to as an endoscopic ponytail facelift. May be considered for selected patients with earlier upper face or midface ageing where smaller access points are suitable.
- Neck Lift Brisbane — for patients concerned by neck bands, loose neck skin, submental fullness, or loss of jawline-neck definition. Includes platysmaplasty and deep neck lift techniques where indicated.
Eyes and brow
- Endoscopic Brow Lift Brisbane — for selected patients with brow descent, upper facial heaviness, or brow-related upper eyelid concerns.
- Blepharoplasty Brisbane — upper or lower eyelid surgery for patients concerned by eyelid heaviness, excess upper eyelid skin, or lower eyelid bags.
Nose surgery
Rhinoplasty is performed by Dr Turner as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS). Patients should be aware that in Australia, rhinoplasty is appropriately performed by Specialist Plastic Surgeons or Fellowship-trained ENT surgeons (FRACS).
- Cosmetic Rhinoplasty Brisbane — for patients seeking assessment for changes to nasal shape, proportion, profile, or tip definition.
- Functional Rhinoplasty Brisbane — for patients with nasal airway concerns where structure and breathing function are assessed together.
Breast surgery
- Breast Augmentation Brisbane — for patients considering breast implant surgery, following consultation, assessment, and the Queensland 7-day cooling-off period.
Your Consultation at Herstellen Clinic, Spring Hill
Brisbane consultations take place at Herstellen Clinic, 490 Boundary Street, Spring Hill QLD 4000. Dr Turner personally meets each patient in Brisbane — consultations are not delegated.
A minimum of two consultations is required before any surgical decision. The first consultation involves a detailed assessment, discussion of options and limitations, and review of medical history. The second consultation, typically scheduled at least two weeks later in line with Queensland’s 7-day cooling-off period, is the opportunity to revisit options, ask further questions, and confirm whether surgery is appropriate.
Photographs may be taken during consultation for surgical planning. These are not used for marketing without separate written consent. Patients are encouraged to bring questions in writing and to take time between appointments to consider the information provided.
Surgery in Sydney
All surgery is performed at accredited private hospitals in Sydney. Dr Turner operates with his established anaesthetic, theatre, and nursing teams — the same teams that support his Sydney-based facelift and facial surgery caseload.
For Brisbane patients, the standard plan involves travel to Sydney for surgery, a hospital admission, and typically a short stay in Sydney for the first post-operative review before returning home. The exact length of stay depends on the procedure, individual recovery, and any travel considerations discussed during consultation.
Patients receive written pre-operative information covering medications, fasting requirements, travel planning, hospital admission, and what to expect on the day. The Herstellen team assists with coordination where helpful.
Follow-Up Care in Brisbane
After surgery in Sydney, post-operative review and follow-up is coordinated through Herstellen Clinic in Brisbane. This is supported by Dr Turner and the Herstellen team and may include wound review, dressing and suture care where required, scar review, and longer-term post-operative appointments.
Routine follow-up reduces the need for repeated travel to Sydney during recovery. Where a face-to-face review with Dr Turner is required, this is scheduled around his Brisbane consulting visits, or via the Sydney clinics for patients who prefer to return there.
Recovery is variable. Swelling, bruising, and temporary changes in sensation are expected after facelift, neck lift, and other facial surgery procedures. The full recovery timeline, including when patients can return to work, exercise, and social activities, is discussed in detail during consultation.
About Dr Scott J Turner
Dr Scott J Turner is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon and Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). He is registered with AHPRA (MED0001654827) and holds memberships with the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS).
Dr Turner’s practice focuses on facial surgery, including deep plane facelift, Vertical Restore facelift, short scar facelift, endoscopic facelift, neck lift, brow lift, blepharoplasty, and rhinoplasty. The Brisbane consulting practice extends this work to Queensland patients without requiring relocation of follow-up care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dr Turner offer facelift consultations in Brisbane?
Yes. Dr Turner consults with Brisbane patients at Herstellen Clinic in Spring Hill. Surgery is performed in Sydney at accredited private hospitals, and post-operative follow-up is coordinated locally in Brisbane through Herstellen Clinic.
What facelift procedures are available to Brisbane patients?
Brisbane patients may be assessed for deep plane facelift, Vertical Restore facelift, short scar facelift, endoscopic ponytail facelift, neck lift, brow lift, and eyelid surgery. The procedure considered most appropriate depends on facial anatomy, ageing pattern, medical history, and the patient’s goals — not on patient preference for a particular technique label.
Is deep plane facelift available for Brisbane patients?
Yes. Dr Turner consults with Brisbane patients considering deep plane facelift surgery. The procedure is performed in Sydney, and post-operative review and follow-up is coordinated through the Brisbane clinic by Dr Turner and the Herstellen team.
What does travelling from Brisbane to Sydney for facelift surgery involve?
Brisbane patients typically travel to Sydney for the surgery, hospital admission, and the first post-operative review before returning home. The length of stay in Sydney depends on the procedure and individual recovery, and is discussed in detail during consultation. The Herstellen team can assist with travel coordination where helpful.
How is follow-up managed after facelift surgery in Sydney?
After surgery, follow-up is coordinated through Herstellen Clinic in Brisbane, supported by Dr Turner and the Herstellen team. This may include wound review, suture and dressing care where required, scar assessment, and longer-term post-operative appointments. Where a face-to-face review with Dr Turner is required, this is scheduled around his Brisbane consulting visits.
Who should perform rhinoplasty in Australia?
Rhinoplasty is appropriately performed by Specialist Plastic Surgeons (FRACS) or Fellowship-trained ENT surgeons (FRACS). Dr Turner is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) and performs both cosmetic and functional rhinoplasty.
Visit Herstellen Clinic Brisbane
Herstellen Clinic 490 Boundary Street, Spring Hill QLD 4000 Phone: 1300 437 758 Email: [email protected] Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Request a Brisbane consultation
Consultations are with Dr Turner personally. A minimum of two consultations is required before surgery. Queensland’s 7-day cooling-off period applies to all cosmetic surgical procedures.
All surgical procedures carry risks. Outcomes vary between patients. The information on this page is general and educational, and does not replace consultation with a qualified medical practitioner. Suitability for any procedure can only be determined in consultation. This page is intended for patients aged 18 and over.
Dr Scott J Turner is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) registered with AHPRA (MED0001654827).
