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# Dr Scott J Turner Plastic Surgery: Dr Scott J Turner is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon offering comprehensive facial aesthetic surgery across Sydney, Brisbane & Canberra. As a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS), Dr Turner offers modern face and neck lift techniques including deep plane facelift, short scar facelift, and ponytail facelift surgery, as well as cosmetic and functional rhinoplasty procedures. Dr Turner focuses on natural-looking results tailored to each patient's unique facial anatomy and aesthetic goals.

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## Posts
- [Breast Reduction Cost in Australia: What Surgery Costs in 2026](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/breast-reduction-cost-australia/): Cosmetic, self-funded breast reduction costs around $18,600 to $23,250 all-inclusive, covering the surgeon's fee, private hospital theatre fee, specialist anaesthetist's fee and routine follow-up. The range reflects operating time, which runs roughly two to two and a half hours depending on the volume being removed and the incision pattern required. A $450 consultation fee applies separately. Where Medicare item 45523 applies, the cost is materially lower. Fees vary between individuals, and a formal written quote is provided after consultation.
- [Breast Lift Cost in Australia: What Mastopexy Costs](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/breast-lift-cost-australia/): How much does a breast lift cost in Australia?
- [How to Qualify for Eyelid Surgery in Australia](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/qualify-for-eyelid-surgery-australia/): "Do I qualify for eyelid surgery?" is really two questions wearing one coat.
- [Tear Trough Injectables vs Lower Blepharoplasty: An Honest Comparison](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/tear-trough-treatment-options/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Lip Lift Before and After: How to Assess the Result](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/lip-lift-before-and-after/): Key Takeaways A lip lift before-and-after shows one person's result, not a preview of your own. A fair comparison uses matched lighting, angle and expression, and shows the healed scar rather than an early photo. Realistic change is modest: a few millimetres of philtrum shortening with a little more upper lip and tooth show at rest. Dramatic differences often owe as much to camera angle, lighting and filters as to surgery. Outcomes vary between individuals, and what your own result would look like depends on your anatomy rather than on someone else's photograph.
- [Lip Lift Scars: Location, Healing Timeline and What Is Not Normal](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/lip-lift-scar-healing/): Key Takeaways A lip lift scar sits in the crease at the base of the nose, one of the better places on the face for a scar to settle discreetly. Expect it to look pink and firm for the first several weeks, then soften and fade over the following months, with most of the change happening across the first year. Early redness, tightness and numbness are all normal. A scar that keeps widening, thickens into a raised ridge or stays red well past the early months is worth having reviewed. Healing varies considerably between individuals.
- [Facial Ageing in Your 40s: What Changes and How Options Are Selected](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/facial-aging-in-your-40s/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Turkey Neck: Causes, Treatment Options and Their Limits](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/turkey-neck-causes-and-treatment/): Key Takeaways "Turkey neck" describes loose skin and vertical cords on the front of the neck, and it is a description rather than a diagnosis. It usually reflects several structures changing at once: skin elasticity, the platysma muscle, fat above and below the muscle, sometimes the submandibular glands, over a skeletal framework that surgery does not alter. Mild, muscle-driven cases may soften with cosmetic injectables. Creams and exercises do not change skin or muscle. Established cases are treated surgically, and which operation suits depends on which layers are involved.
- [Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy After Facelift and Rhinoplasty: What the Evidence Shows](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-after-facial-surgery/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) | Sydney
- [Breast Augmentation After Pregnancy and Breastfeeding](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/breast-augmentation-after-pregnancy-breastfeeding/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Breast Augmentation Risks and Complications](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/breast-augmentation-risks-complications/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [How to Choose a Breast Augmentation Surgeon](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/best-breast-augmentation-surgeon-sydney/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [How Dr Ben Talei’s Work Has Influenced My Deep Plane Facelift Approach](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/deep-plane-facelift-techniques-ben-talei/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Male Neck Lift Recovery: What to Expect Week by Week](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/male-neck-lift-recovery-week-by-week/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) | Sydney
- [Deep Neck Lift for Men: When Standard Neck Lift Surgery May Not Be Enough](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/deep-neck-lift-for-men/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) | Sydney
- [What Causes a Heavy Neck in Men? Skin, Fat, Muscle and Deep Neck Anatomy](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/what-causes-heavy-neck-in-men/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) | Sydney
- [Male Neck Lift vs Male Facelift: Which Procedure Is Right for You?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/male-neck-lift-vs-male-facelift/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) | Sydney
- [Crooked or Twisted Nose: Is It a Cosmetic Issue, a Breathing Problem, or Both?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/crooked-twisted-nose-rhinoplasty/): A crooked nose is one of the most common things people walk in wanting to talk about. Sometimes it is the look of it, head-on or in photos. Sometimes it is the breathing, almost always worse on one side. Often it is both. If the look is your main concern, cosmetic rhinoplasty Sydney is the right starting point. If breathing is in the mix, functional rhinoplasty Sydney matters more.
- [Bulbous Nose Tip: What Causes It and When Tip Rhinoplasty May Help](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/bulbous-nose-tip-rhinoplasty/): Key Takeaways A bulbous nose tip is a rounded, wide or poorly defined lower third of the nose. It can come from broad or convex tip cartilages, thick skin, fibrofatty tissue, weak support or a wide nostril base, causes that look alike but may need different treatment. Tip rhinoplasty may help when the concern is genuinely within the tip cartilages, though skin thickness limits how sharply the final contour can show. A bulbous tip also differs from rhinophyma, which is a skin disorder rather than a variation in nasal cartilage shape.
- [Upper Blepharoplasty in Clinic vs Hospital: Local vs General Anaesthesia](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/upper-blepharoplasty-clinic-vs-hospital-local-vs-general-anaesthesia/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [How to Choose a Facelift Surgeon: Qualifications, Technique and Follow-Up](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/choosing-a-deep-plane-facelift-surgeon/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [How to Choose a Facelift Surgeon: Qualifications, Technique and Follow-Up](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/how-to-choose-a-facelift-surgeon-sydney/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [How to Get Rid of Eye Bags: Causes, Treatments and What Actually Lasts](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/eye-bags-tear-trough-lower-eyelid-surgery/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Breast Implant Size, Shape and Profile: How These Decisions Work Together](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/breast-implant-size-shape-profile-guide/): What does breast implant profile mean?
- [Motiva vs Mentor Breast Implants: What Patients Should Know](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/motiva-vs-mentor-breast-implants/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Preparing for Your Breast Augmentation Consultation](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/preparing-for-breast-augmentation-consultation-sydney/): A breast augmentation consultation moves faster and produces better decisions when you have prepared for it. Most of the appointment is spent working through choices that depend on your anatomy, so the more organised you are about what you want to ask and what you want to achieve, the more you get from the time. This guide is the practical preparation sheet: what to do before you come, what to bring, and what to expect once you are in the room.
- [Breast Augmentation Cost Sydney 2026: Price Guide](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/breast-augmentation-cost-sydney-2026/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Low Brow Position: Why Eyelids Can Look Heavy](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/brow-ptosis-low-brow-heavy-eyelids/): That descent has a clinical name: brow ptosis.
- [Upper Blepharoplasty Recovery: Day-by-Day Timeline](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/upper-blepharoplasty-recovery-day-by-day/): How long does upper blepharoplasty recovery take?
- [What Affects the Cost of Brow Lift Surgery?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/brow-lift-cost-sydney/): "How much does a brow lift cost?" is one of the most common questions at upper-face consultations, and the honest answer is that it depends — not because surgeons are being evasive, but because brow lift isn't one standard operation.
- [Endoscopic Brow Lift: How the Technique Works](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/endoscopic-brow-lift-sydney-how-technique-works/): The endoscopic brow lift repositions a descended eyebrow and forehead complex through small hairline incisions, using an endoscope — a slender camera providing magnified visualisation — to release the brow's deep attachments before elevating the forehead unit to a new position.
- [Best Time of Year for Facelift Recovery in Australia](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/best-time-of-year-facelift-sydney/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [How Long Does a Facelift Last? Maintenance, Skin Care and Ageing](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/maintain-facelift-results/): The facelift surgery page covers the operation itself, including deep plane facelift options, and Queensland patients can read about facelift consultations in Brisbane. This article answers the question almost every patient asks, how long does a facelift last, and then covers what comes after surgery and how to support the result over the years. The information below is general, not a substitute for individual assessment.
- [Male Facelift vs Female Facelift: What Is Different?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/male-facelift-vs-female-facelift/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) | Sydney
- [Facelift with Fat Transfer: Why the Procedures May Be Combined](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/facelift-with-fat-grafting/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Microneedling After a Facelift: Timing, Safety and Limitations](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/microneedling-after-facelift/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Deep Plane Facelift Recovery: Week-by-Week Timeline](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/deep-plane-facelift-recovery-timeline/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Is a Deep Plane Facelift Worth It? A Decision Framework](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/is-a-deep-plane-facelift-worth-it/): Is a deep plane facelift worth it? That depends on factors only you can weigh. Clinically, it may suit patients with moderate to significant midface descent, jowls, deeper nasolabial folds and neck laxity who have realistic expectations, stable health and capacity to commit to recovery. It tends not to suit patients with mild ageing, isolated skin or volume concerns, active smoking, or limited recovery capacity. Whether the improvement justifies the cost, recovery and risk is a personal judgement made after the clinical assessment, not instead of it.
- [Numbness After Facelift Surgery: Expected Changes and Warning Signs](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/numbness-after-facelift-surgery/): For most patients, numbness after facelift is a temporary part of normal recovery. It is most noticeable in the first few weeks, improves substantially over the following months, and resolves to baseline or near-baseline by six to twelve months. The ear and earlobe area is the most commonly affected location and the slowest to fully recover, which is anatomical rather than concerning. Persistent significant numbness is rare in qualified specialist plastic surgery practice.
- [Does a Deep Plane Facelift Lift the Midface?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/does-deep-plane-facelift-lift-midface/): Does a deep plane facelift lift the midface? It may reposition the midface in suitable patients, particularly when performed as an extended deep plane release. The procedure works beneath the SMAS layer and may release retaining ligaments that restrict movement of descended cheek tissue. The amount of change varies with anatomy, degree of descent and surgical plan, and a limited release achieves less than an extended one.
- [Isolated vs Combined Facial Procedures: How the Plan Is Selected](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/isolated-facial-procedures/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Does a Deep Plane Facelift Improve Nasolabial Folds?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/does-deep-plane-facelift-improve-nasolabial-folds/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [What Is an Upper Lip Lift? Types, Scars, Recovery and Limitations](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/what-is-an-upper-lip-lift/): What is an upper lip lift in simple terms? It's surgery that shortens the distance between the base of the nose and the upper lip. A small strip of skin is removed in that area and the lip is repositioned slightly higher, so more of the pink lip shows at rest and some patients see a little more upper tooth on smiling. The key point is that it changes position rather than volume, which is what sets it apart from filler. Suitability depends on lip length, smile mechanics and individual goals.
- [Revision Facelift: Reasons for Assessment, Timing and Limitations](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/revision-facelift-signs-second-procedure/): Key Takeaways A revision facelift is a second facelift after a previous one, and patients consider it for two distinct reasons: the face has continued to age since a satisfactory result, or something about the original result was never right. Common concerns include neck contour, visible scarring, earlobe or hairline distortion, a tight appearance and asymmetry. Revision is more technically demanding than a primary facelift because scar tissue alters the planes. It is also not always the answer, and observation or non-surgical management is sometimes the better path.
- [Buccal Fat Removal: What to Consider Before a Permanent Procedure](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/buccal-fat-removal-permanent-procedure-considerations/): Key Takeaways Buccal fat removal permanently removes part of a deep facial fat pad to soften lower cheek fullness. Once it is gone, it does not come back. Whether it produces a good long-term outcome depends as much on how your face is likely to age over the next 20 to 30 years as on the surgery itself. For patients with persistent fullness and otherwise good facial volume, the result can hold up well. For patients with naturally narrow faces, early hollowing or a family history of facial deflation, the same surgery can age into something they never wanted.
- [Short Scar Facelift vs Mini Facelift: What Is the Difference?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/short-scar-facelift-vs-mini-facelift/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Breathing Problems After Rhinoplasty: Causes, Assessment and Revision Options](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/breathing-problems-after-rhinoplasty/): Dr Scott J Turner is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) practising at Bondi Junction and Manly in Sydney, and consulting with patients considering rhinoplasty in Brisbane, with experience in primary and revision rhinoplasty including the functional cases where breathing has been compromised by previous surgery. This guide is for patients who feel their breathing is worse after a nose job and are wondering what’s normal healing versus a problem that may need revision surgery. While breathing problems after rhinoplasty can feel distressing, there are clear ways to work out what’s going on and, in many cases, structured surgical options to improve things. The article covers what’s normal in the early weeks, the common causes of post-rhinoplasty breathing problems including nasal valve collapse after rhinoplasty, the surgical options for fixing each one, and the Medicare rebate framework for functional revision.
- [Unhappy With Your Rhinoplasty Result? Options and Next Steps](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/what-if-i-dont-like-my-rhinoplasty-result/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Breast Lift vs Breast Augmentation: Which Is Right for You?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/breast-lift-vs-breast-augmentation/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Brow Lift Techniques — Choosing the Right Approach](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/brow-lift-techniques-choosing-the-right-approach/): All brow lift techniques carry risk, and the profile shifts with the approach.
- [Neck Lift Scars: Incision Locations, Healing Timeline and Warning Signs](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/neck-lift-scars/): The honest answer is that neck lift scars are designed to be well concealed, but they are real incisions that go through a healing process, and understanding that process removes most of the uncertainty. In day-to-day social settings, most patients find their scars aren't noticed by others once healing is complete. This guide covers where the incisions sit, how they mature, what affects the outcome, and when something warrants review. Queensland patients can read about neck lift consultations in Brisbane.
- [What Is a Mini Facelift? Understanding What the Term Really Means](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/what-is-a-mini-facelift/): Key Takeaways Mini facelift is a marketing label, not a defined operation. The same term covers everything from thread lifts and skin-only tightening, which tend to be short-lived, through to a short scar facelift using SMAS or deep plane technique, which is structural surgery through a limited incision. What determines the result is the surgical work beneath the skin, not the length of the incision. Longevity varies considerably by technique and individual, and the right approach is matched to anatomy at consultation.
- [What Is a Neck Lift? Types, Anatomy and Recovery](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/what-is-a-neck-lift/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [What Is Blepharoplasty? A Complete Guide to Eyelid Surgery in Australia](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/what-is-blepharoplasty/): What is blepharoplasty?
- [What Is Gynaecomastia? Causes, Types and Treatment Options for Men](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/what-is-gynaecomastia/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) | Sydney
- [Teenager with Gynaecomastia: When Does Surgery Become an Option?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/teenager-with-gynaecomastia-when-does-surgery-become-an-option/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) | Sydney
- [Pseudogynecomastia vs True Gynaecomastia: How to Tell the Difference](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/pseudogynecomastia-vs-true-gynaecomastia/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) | Sydney
- [Gyno Surgery Cost in Australia: What to Expect in 2025–26](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/gyno-surgery-cost-australia/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) | Sydney
- [Gyno Surgery Sydney: Understanding Your Options for Gynaecomastia Treatment](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/gyno-surgery-sydney-gynaecomastia-treatment-options/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) | Sydney
- [What Is Septorhinoplasty? Combining Cosmetic and Functional Nose Surgery](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/what-is-septorhinoplasty/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Male Plastic Surgery in Australia: What Men Need to Know in 2026](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/male-plastic-surgery-australia-2026/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) | Sydney
- [Middle Eastern Rhinoplasty: Anatomy, Goals and Surgical Planning](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/middle-eastern-rhinoplasty-sydney/): Key Takeaways Middle Eastern rhinoplasty is standard rhinoplasty planned with awareness of anatomical features that are common, though far from universal, among patients of Middle Eastern heritage, such as a dorsal hump, a drooping tip, thicker skin or a low radix. Anatomy varies widely between individuals, so planning starts with your nose and your face rather than an ethnic template. Goals are patient-defined, identity preservation is central to the planning, and breathing is assessed alongside appearance.
- [How to Choose a Rhinoplasty Surgeon: Credentials, Questions and Red Flags](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/how-to-choose-a-rhinoplasty-surgeon-you-can-actually-trust/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Upper Lip Lift Regrets: Causes, Prevention and Revision Limits](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/upper-lip-lift-surgery-regrets/): Key Takeaways Most upper lip lift regret traces back to three things: a permanent scar at the base of the nose, a result that cannot be reversed, and candidate selection that was wrong from the outset. The patients who do best understood these trade-offs before surgery rather than after. A lip lift suits a specific anatomical problem, an elongated philtrum with little visible upper lip, rather than general lip fullness. Because skin is removed permanently, revision options are limited and sometimes unavailable.
- [Facelift Scars: Placement, Healing and Ways to Reduce Visibility](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/facelift-scars-placement-healing-how-to-hide/): Where are facelift scars located? Incisions typically begin at the temple, either in or at the edge of the hairline, run down in front of the ear around the tragus, pass around the earlobe, and continue into the crease behind the ear and back into the hairline. The exact pattern depends on the technique: a short scar facelift omits the portion behind the ear, a ponytail facelift uses hairline incisions only, and male facelift surgery places the preauricular incision in front of the tragus rather than behind it to avoid drawing beard-bearing skin onto the ear.
- [What to Expect at a Rhinoplasty Consultation](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/what-to-expect-at-your-rhinoplasty-consultation-with-dr-turner-in-sydney/): Key Takeaways A rhinoplasty consultation covers your history, an external and internal nasal examination including the airway, your goals, imaging with its limits made clear, the risks, and your questions. In Australia the AHPRA cosmetic surgery framework adds a GP referral before the first consultation, a mandatory minimum of two consultations, a cooling-off period between decision and consent, and psychological evaluation where indicated. Arriving prepared makes the process considerably more useful.
- [Endoscopic Facelift vs Ponytail Facelift: What Do the Terms Mean?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/endoscopic-facelift-vs-ponytail-facelift-whats-the-difference/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Rhinoplasty Recovery: Week-by-Week Timeline, Swelling and Aftercare](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/week-by-week-rhinoplasty-recovery-timeline-a-complete-guide-to-healing-after-nose-surgery/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [How to Reduce Bruising and Swelling after Facelift](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/how-to-reduce-bruising-and-swelling-after-facelift/): Bruising and swelling are a normal part of every facelift recovery. Whether you've had a deep plane facelift, vertical facelift, or mini facelift, your body is healing from a significant surgical procedure, and these responses are signs that your immune system is working as it should. The good news? There's plenty you can do to minimise discomfort and support your body through this process.
- [Arnica and Bromelain: Do These Supplements Actually Help With Bruising After Facial Surgery?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/arnica-and-bromelain-do-these-supplements-actually-help-with-bruising-after-facial-surgery/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) | Sydney
- [Facelift After Major Weight Loss: Understanding “Ozempic Face”](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/facelift-after-massive-weight-loss-ozempic-face-explained/): Key Takeaways "Ozempic face" describes the facial volume loss and skin laxity that can follow rapid or significant weight loss. It is not a medical diagnosis and not specific to any medication: the same changes follow major weight loss from any cause. Two separate things are usually happening, deflation and descent, and they need different treatments. Surgery is not routinely required, and where it is considered, timing matters more than in most facelift planning, because weight needs to be stable and nutritional status adequate first.
- [Will Medicare Cover My Tuberous Breast Correction Surgery?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/will-medicare-cover-my-tuberous-breast-correction-surgery/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Can Blepharoplasty Change My Eye Shape? What Eyelid Surgery May Achieve](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/blepharoplasty-eye-shape/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Am I a Good Candidate for Rhinoplasty? A Practical Assessment Guide](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/am-i-a-good-candidate-for-rhinoplasty-self-assessment-guide/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Facelift Without Drains: Technique, Selection and Recovery](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/facelift-without-drains/): Am I suitable for a facelift without drains? Most patients having primary facelift surgery with contemporary technique are candidates, but the decision is made at consultation. Factors that might lead to drains being used include revision surgery, unusually large or complex operations, medical conditions affecting bleeding or healing, or specific anatomical considerations. You will know before your operation whether drains are part of your plan.
- [Massage After Facelift Surgery: Timing, Technique and When to Stop](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/how-to-massage-your-face-after-a-facelift-a-comprehensive-guide/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Is a Ponytail Facelift Less Invasive Than a Traditional Facelift?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/is-a-ponytail-facelift-less-invasive-than-a-traditional-facelift/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [The Role of Genetics in Facial Ageing and Facelift Outcomes](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/the-role-of-genetics-in-facial-ageing-and-facelift-outcomes/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Preparing for Plastic Surgery: A Complete Guide](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/preparing-for-plastic-surgery/): Key Takeaways Preparing for plastic surgery means sorting out both your body and your logistics ahead of time. Stop all nicotine for at least six to eight weeks, follow your surgeon's advice on pausing certain medications and supplements, keep your weight stable, and cut back on alcohol. In the days before, follow your fasting instructions exactly. Arrange time off, organise help at home, and set up your recovery space. Preparation is one of the few parts of surgery within your control.
- [Your First Consultation with Dr Scott J Turner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/your-first-consultation-with-dr-scott-j-turner-specialist-plastic-surgeon/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) | Sydney
- [Weight and Plastic Surgery: Why Your BMI and Weight Stability Matter](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/ideal-weight-for-plastic-surgery/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) | Sydney
- [What Is an Extended Deep Plane Facelift?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/what-is-an-extended-deep-plane-facelift/): Key Takeaways An extended deep plane facelift carries the deep plane dissection beyond the face and into the neck, releasing a fourth retaining ligament group so the SMAS of the face and the platysma of the neck move as one continuous sheet. It is not an upgrade on standard deep plane surgery but a match for a particular pattern of ageing: change spanning the lower face and neck together. Where the neck is not significantly involved, the standard operation is the better-matched procedure. Operating time is typically four to six hours, and suitability is assessed individually.
- [Brow Lift Recovery: Timeline, Scars, Longevity and What “Gone Wrong” Actually Means](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/your-complete-timeline-for-endoscopic-brow-lift-recovery/): Brow lift recovery is more predictable than most patients expect, but the detail varies considerably with the extent of release, the fixation method, hairline anatomy, and whether eyelid or other facial surgery is combined.
- [RF Microneedling: Benefits, Risks and Future Facelift Surgery](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/rf-microneedling-benefits-risks-and-what-it-means-for-future-facelift-surgery/): Key Takeaways RF microneedling adds radiofrequency heat to conventional microneedling, and that thermal component is both what makes it more powerful and what makes it riskier. Reported complications include burns, scarring, facial fat loss and nerve injury, and in October 2025 the FDA issued a safety communication about them. Most complications appear to stem from technique, settings and device quality rather than the technology itself. For patients who may want surgery later, extensive or aggressive treatment can alter tissue planes, though a history of RF treatment does not by itself make surgery unsafe.
- [Traditional Neck Lift vs Deep Neck Lift: What Is the Difference?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/traditional-neck-lift-vs-deep-neck-lift-surgery-which-is-right-for-you/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Filler and Facelift Surgery: What Patients Should Know](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/the-truth-about-fillers-and-facelift-surgery-what-i-tell-my-patients/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Can You Have a Neck Lift Without a Facelift?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/my-neck-bothers-me-but-my-face-is-fine-dr-scott-j-turners-response/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Why Facelift Surgery Does Not Fix Heavy Brows or Tired Eyes](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/why-combine-a-brow-lift-with-your-facelift/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Preservation Facelift and Neck Lift: What Limited Skin Undermining Means](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/preservation-deep-plane-neck-lift-advanced-surgical-technique-for-lasting-results/): What is a preservation deep plane neck lift? A modern surgical approach that limits how much neck skin is separated from the underlying platysma muscle. Traditional techniques widely lifted the skin off the platysma to allow direct tightening. The preservation approach keeps skin and muscle attached across most of the neck, with surgical access in the deeper tissue plane, so the two move as one composite unit rather than being separated and redraped independently. "Preservation" describes a philosophy of limited dissection rather than one standard operation, and the specific plan varies with anatomy.
- [Reducing Bruising and Swelling After Facelift Surgery: An Evidence-Based Guide](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/your-guide-to-a-smoother-facelift-recovery-evidence-based-tips-to-minimise-bruising-swelling/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) | Sydney
- [At-Home LED Masks vs In-Clinic LED Therapy: How LED Fits Into Post-Facelift Recovery](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/at-home-led-masks-vs-professional-in-clinic-led-therapy-whats-best-for-post-facelift-recovery/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) | Sydney
- [Deep Plane Facelift vs Vertical Restore Facelift: What Is the Difference?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/deep-plane-vs-vertical-restore-facelift/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Facial Ageing in Your 30s: Anatomy, Prevention and Treatment Limits](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/facial-aging-in-your-30s-understanding-the-changes-in-female-facial-anatomy/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [ANZBCPS Board Certification: What It Means for Cosmetic Surgery Patients](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/the-australian-and-new-zealand-board-of-cosmetic-plastic-surgery-ensuring-excellence-in-cosmetic-procedures/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) | Sydney
- [Am I a Candidate for Facelift Surgery? Selection, Limitations and Contraindications](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/thinking-about-facelift-surgery-key-signs-you-may-be-a-suitable-candidate/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [What to Avoid Before Rhinoplasty Surgery](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/what-to-avoid-before-rhinoplasty/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Pollybeak Deformity After Rhinoplasty: Causes and Treatment Options](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/pollybeak-deformity-and-revision-rhinoplasty-understanding-the-connection/): Key Takeaways A pollybeak deformity is persistent fullness in the supratip area after rhinoplasty that interrupts the smooth dorsal line. It has two forms, cartilaginous, from residual or excess cartilage, and soft tissue, from scar formation, and each is managed differently. Early supratip fullness is usually swelling rather than deformity, so diagnosis waits for healing to progress. Treatment ranges from steroid injections and taping through to revision surgery, which is typically not considered before 12 months.
- [Gliding Brow Lift Surgical Technique: Net Fixation and Subcutaneous Release](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/gliding-brow-lift-a-modern-approach-to-eyebrow-repositioning/): The gliding brow lift repositions the brow through small hairline incisions using subcutaneous release, with a temporary external fixation system holding the result during early healing. What distinguishes it from other approaches is the plane it works in and the way the position is held.
- [Face and Neck Lift Surgery after Weight Loss](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/face-and-neck-lift-surgery-after-weight-loss/): By Dr. Scott J Turner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon
- [Uneven Breasts: Asymmetry Causes, Options and Surgery](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/breast-asymmetry-correction/): It covers what uneven breasts are, what causes them, when a difference needs medical assessment rather than cosmetic planning, how correction is planned, and where Medicare fits. Full detail on the operations themselves sits on the breast augmentation, breast lift and breast reduction pages.
- [Blepharoplasty Cost in Australia: What Eyelid Surgery Costs in 2026](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/cost-of-blepharoplasty-sydney/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Transconjunctival vs Transcutaneous Lower Blepharoplasty: Which Approach May Suit You?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/transconjunctival-vs-transcutaneous-lower-blepharoplasty-which-technique-is-right-for-you/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Risks and Complications of Blepharoplasty Surgery: What Patients Should Know](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/risks-and-complications-of-blepharoplasty-surgery-what-patients-should-know/): Lower blepharoplasty risks include lower-lid retraction, ectropion, scleral show, chemosis, dry eye, hollowing from excessive fat removal, and contour irregularity.
- [Male Blepharoplasty: Aesthetic Goals and Surgical Considerations](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/blepharoplasty-for-men-in-sydney-aesthetic-goals-surgical-considerations/): Full procedure detail is on the male blepharoplasty page, which covers candidacy, technique and the consultation pathway. This article covers what is specifically different about operating on male eyelids. Consultations are held in Sydney and at the Brisbane clinic.
- [Understanding Rhinoplasty Risks and Complications](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/understanding-rhinoplasty-risks-and-complications/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Understanding the Risks and Common Problems of Breast Reduction Surgery](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/understanding-the-risks-and-potential-side-effects-of-breast-reduction-surgery/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Breast Implant Placement: Over, Under, or Dual Plane?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/best-breast-implant-placement-over-the-muscle-under-the-muscle-or-dual-plane/): What is the most common breast implant placement used today?
- [Why Nicotine and Smoking Matter Before Facelift Surgery](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/why-stopping-smoking-before-facelift-surgery-is-critical-for-your-results/): Is vaping safer than smoking before facelift surgery? No, not for this purpose. Vaping removes combustion products such as tar and carbon monoxide, but retains nicotine, which is the primary vascular problem. Nicotine constricts the small vessels that keep repositioned facial skin alive, and modern pod devices often deliver higher nicotine concentrations than cigarettes. Case reports document skin flap necrosis in patients who vaped around the time of surgery. The requirement is nicotine-free rather than smoke-free.
- [Tubular Breasts (Tuberous): Features and Classification](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/understanding-tuberous-breast-deformity/): If you have come across the term tubular breasts while researching your own breast shape, the first thing worth clarifying is the terminology. Tubular breasts and tuberous breasts are the same condition. Two names for one congenital developmental variation in how the breast forms during puberty. Some sources use tubular because it describes the visible shape; others use tuberous because that is the formal term in plastic surgery practice. Both refer to the same anatomy, the same diagnostic criteria, and the same correction pathway.
- [Breast Augmentation Scars: 12 Ways to Minimise Them](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/ways-to-minimise-scars-after-breast-augmentation/): Scarring is one of the most common concerns raised about breast augmentation, and that is understandable. Breast augmentation scars are short and carefully placed, but they are permanent, and how they settle over the following 12 to 18 months matters to most patients more than how they look in the first few weeks. The encouraging part is that scar quality is partly within your control. Surgical technique sets the starting point, but what you do during recovery has a real influence on what the scar looks like at twelve months and beyond.
- [Fat Transfer vs Breast Implants: Which Approach Is Right for You?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/benefits-of-fat-transfer-fat-grafting-vs-breast-implants/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Round vs Teardrop Implants: A Guide to Breast Implant Shape](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/round-vs-teardrop-anatomical-implants-choosing-best-breast-implant-shape/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Exercise and Enlarged Male Breasts: What You Need to Know | Gynaecomastia Surgery Sydney](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/exercise-and-enlarged-male-breasts-what-you-need-to-know-gynaecomastia-surgery-sydney/): Last Updated May 2025
- [Cannabis and Gynaecomastia: What Does Science Really Say About the Hormonal Link?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/cannabis-and-gynaecomastia-what-does-science-really-say-about-the-hormonal-link/): Gynaecomastia, the enlargement of male breast tissue, can be a source of concern and discomfort.  It is most commonly caused by an imbalance between the hormones testosterone and estrogen, which can occur during puberty, ageing, or due to external influences such as medications, medical conditions, or substance use.
- [Neck Liposuction vs Chin Augmentation: Defining Your Jawline](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/neck-liposuction-vs-chin-augmentation-defining-your-jawline/): A sharp jawline and elegant neck contour are widely recognised as hallmarks of facial beauty. If you’ve noticed changes and are exploring options to refine your lower face and neck, two effective procedures to consider are neck liposuction and chin augmentation. Both target different aspects of the jawline—one removes excess fat, while the other enhances bone projection.
- [Mini Nose Job or Tip Rhinoplasty: Is Tip-Only Nose Surgery Enough?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/tip-rhinoplasty-mini-nose-job/): Key Takeaways A “mini nose job” is an informal name for tip rhinoplasty, surgery limited to the lower third of the nose. It reshapes the tip cartilages but leaves the bridge, dorsal hump and nasal bones unchanged. Nose surgery can be limited to the tip only when the bridge and overall profile are already acceptable to the patient. Where the bridge, nostril width or breathing is also a concern, a tip-only operation cannot address it. Tip rhinoplasty is performed under general anaesthesia and carries the same risk categories as full rhinoplasty.
- [3D Imaging in Rhinoplasty: What It Can and Cannot Show](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/3d-imaging-in-rhinoplasty/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Dorsal Hump Reduction: Techniques, Recovery and Limitations](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/dorsal-hump-reduction/): Dorsal hump reduction may be appropriate if you:
- [Deep Plane vs SMAS Facelift: What Is the Difference?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/difference-between-deep-plane-and-traditional-facelifts/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Capsular Contracture: Signs, Baker Grades and Treatment](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/what-is-capsular-contracture-and-how-can-it-be-treated/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [How Long Do Breast Implants Actually Last? What the Evidence Says](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/what-is-the-lifespan-of-breast-implants/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Open vs Closed Rhinoplasty: What Is the Difference?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/open-vs-closed-rhinoplasty-weighing-the-pros-and-cons/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Breast Lift and Implants: Why Some Patients Choose Two Operations](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/breast-lift-and-implants-why-choose-two-operations/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Thick Skin Rhinoplasty: Tip Definition, Swelling and Surgical Planning](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/thick-skin-in-rhinoplasty-challenges-and-solutions/): Structural support. Cartilage grafts are central to thick-skin rhinoplasty. The aim is a tip and dorsal framework that holds its shape against the deforming weight of thicker tissue. Septal cartilage is the first choice when available, since it is strong, straight, and taken from within the surgical field. When the septum is insufficient or has been operated on before, often in revision cases, ear (auricular) or rib (costal) cartilage may be used. Rib provides the most support but involves a separate donor site at the chest. The decision is anatomy-driven, not preference-driven.
- [Jowls: Causes, Treatment Options and the Limits of Each Approach](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/lower-facelift-addressing-jowls-sagging-skin-and-the-effects-of-ageing/): Key Takeaways Jowls form as the retaining ligaments of the lower face weaken and cheek tissue descends along the jawline, with age-related bone and fat changes adding to the effect. Skincare and energy-based devices can soften very early changes but cannot reposition tissue that has already descended. Once jowling is established, surgery that repositions the deeper layers addresses the underlying cause rather than the surface. Every option has limits, and matching the procedure to the pattern of change matters more than finding the "best" one.
- [Cheek Lift Surgery: Modern Approaches to Midface Correction](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/cheek-lift-surgery-defining-your-mid-face/): Key Takeaways What patients call a "cheek lift" is usually midface descent: the cheek pad sitting lower, a flatter contour, a deeper nasolabial fold, and a visible step between the lower eyelid and the cheek. Standalone cheek lift surgery is now uncommon. Midface correction is generally achieved through a deep plane or endoscopic facelift, lower blepharoplasty, fat grafting, or a combination, chosen by what is driving the change rather than by procedure name. Descent and volume loss are different problems requiring different corrections.
- [Platysmal Bands: Why They Form and How Treatment Is Selected](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/neck-lift-101-neck-bands/): Key Takeaways Platysmal bands are vertical cords on the front of the neck, formed when the platysma muscle loses tone or separates along the midline and the overlying skin thins enough to show it. They can be static (visible at rest), dynamic (appearing during contraction), or both, and that distinction determines which treatment is likely to help. Dynamic bands may soften with cosmetic injectables; static banding and skin laxity usually need surgical correction. Surgery reduces and repositions the muscle rather than removing bands permanently, and recurrence remains possible over time.
- [The Internal Bra Technique in Breast Augmentation: What It Is and Who It Suits](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/breast-augmentation-101-the-internal-bra-technique/): What is the internal bra technique in breast augmentation?
- [What Is a Deep Neck Lift? Anatomy, Selection and Risks](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/neck-lift-101-a-new-approach-to-deep-neck-lift-surgery/): What is a deep neck lift? A deep neck lift addresses structures beneath the platysma muscle that traditional neck lift techniques cannot reach: subplatysmal fat, the digastric muscles and the submandibular glands. Traditional neck lift works on skin, superficial fat and the platysma itself. The deeper approach uses a dual-plane technique to access the layer below, and it's indicated where those deeper structures are what's producing the fullness.
- [Rhinoplasty Cost in 2026: Pricing Guide](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/cost-of-rhinoplasty-surgery-sydney/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Facelift Surgery Cost in Australia: 2026 Pricing Guide](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/facelift-cost-australia/): Key Takeaways Facelift cost in Australia is driven by technique, operating time and how many components the surgery includes, not by a single procedure price. The most important thing to establish about any quote is whether it is all-inclusive or surgeon-fee-only, because that difference can be tens of thousands of dollars. Facelift surgery is cosmetic and attracts no Medicare rebate. Dr Turner's all-inclusive Sydney fees run from $24,900 for a short scar facelift to $58,100 for a comprehensive vertical restore facelift, with Brisbane quoted separately and a formal itemised quote provided after assessment.
- [Saddle Nose Deformity: Causes, Symptoms and Rhinoplasty Correction](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/rhinoplasty-101-what-is-a-saddle-nose-deformity/): Key Takeaways Saddle nose deformity is a collapse or loss of height in the middle of the nasal bridge caused by loss of cartilage support, most often after previous rhinoplasty or trauma, and sometimes from inflammatory disease, infection or congenital factors. It frequently affects breathing through the nasal valves as well as appearance. Correction is structural, using the patient's own cartilage, and filler only camouflages selected mild cases without treating the collapse. Assessment starts with the underlying cause and the airway.
- [Nasal Valve Collapse: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/rhinoplasty-101-understanding-nasal-valve-collapse/): Key Takeaways Nasal valve collapse is a structural cause of blocked nasal breathing involving the internal valve, the external valve, or both. It is distinct from a deviated septum, which is why septoplasty alone may not restore airflow. Collapse can be static, a fixed narrowing, or dynamic, where the sidewall draws inward on inhalation. Diagnosis is made at clinical examination, and surgical treatment uses structural cartilage grafts through functional rhinoplasty.
- [Recovery After Facelift Surgery: A Week-by-Week Guide](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/recovery-after-facelift/): Key Takeaways Facelift recovery runs longer than most patients expect, and the technique performed sets the pace. Many patients are comfortable in public and back at desk work around two to three weeks, with visible bruising settling over a similar period. Vigorous exercise generally waits four to eight weeks depending on the technique, and the result continues settling for three to six months. Surgery usually involves an overnight hospital stay rather than a day procedure. All timings are ranges, and individual recovery varies.
- [Risks and Complications of Facelift Surgery](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/risks-and-complications-after-facelift-surgery/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) | Sydney
- [Recovery After Breast Reduction: What to Expect Week by Week](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/recovery-after-a-breast-reduction/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Breast Lift Scars: The Three Patterns and How They Fade](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/minimise-scars-after-breast-lift/): Two years. Healed breast lift scars at two years look much as they did at eighteen months, with at most marginal further lightening of pigment. This matters for expectation setting in both directions. If your scars have faded well by eighteen months, they are not going to deteriorate. If a scar is still raised, red or noticeably wide at two years, it will not resolve on its own, and that is the point to consider treatment rather than continue waiting.
- [Different Weight Loss Surgery Procedures](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/different-weight-loss-surgery-procedures/): Bariatric surgery, metabolic surgery, more commonly known as weight loss surgery, is a complex, medically necessary procedure performed to treat obesity and reduce the risk of becoming obese again. These procedures target your stomach and the first part of your small intestines, removing parts of them such that the overall capacity of the organs decreases. This results in early satiety or fullness and helps you lose weight.
- [En-Bloc and Total Capsulectomy: What the Evidence Says About Breast Implant Removal](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/patient-safety-advisory-breast-implant-removal-and-capsulectomy/): Few topics in breast surgery have drifted as far between marketing language and clinical evidence as en-bloc capsulectomy. Across enough clinic websites, "true en-bloc" is promoted as a specific technique, sometimes positioned as the only way to address breast implant illness. The clinical reality is more nuanced: the evidence does not establish en-bloc as better than partial capsulectomy for symptom improvement, the term has been borrowed from oncology in ways that are not always accurate, and what is actually achieved during surgery varies between providers regardless of the label on the booking.
- [New Regulations for Cosmetic Surgery in Australia: What You Need to Know in 2026](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/new-regulations-for-cosmetic-surgery-ahpra/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) | Sydney
- [How to Reduce Swelling and Bruising After Brow Lift Surgery](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/how-to-reduce-bruising-and-swelling-after-brow-lift/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [How to Reduce Bruising and Swelling after Breast Reduction](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/how-to-reduce-bruising-and-swelling-after-breast-reduction/): Breast reduction is a surgical procedure that reduces the size of the breasts by removing excess fat, skin, and tissue. It can also address physical discomforts caused by increased breast size.
- [Brow Lift vs Blepharoplasty: What’s the Difference?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/brow-lift-vs-blepharoplasty-whats-the-difference/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Different Types of Facelift And Neck Lift](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/different-types-of-facelift-and-neck-lift/): By Dr Scott J Turner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon | Sydney, Brisbane & Canberra | Last Updated: January 2026
- [Solutions for Puffy Nipples in Men: Understanding Gynaecomastia](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/solutions-for-puffy-nipples-in-men/): Last Updated May 2025
- [Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty: What Piezo Technology Means in Nose Surgery](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/ultrasonic-rhinoplasty-the-less-invasive-nose-job/): Ultrasonic rhinoplasty, also called piezo rhinoplasty or piezotome rhinoplasty, refers to the use of specialised ultrasonic instruments during selected parts of nose surgery, particularly the bone work around the nasal bridge. It is not a separate operation, and it does not remove the need for full clinical assessment, surgical planning, risk discussion, or recovery. If your main concern is nasal shape, bridge profile, or dorsal hump, start with the cosmetic rhinoplasty Sydney page. If your concern involves breathing, nasal obstruction, or the septum, read about functional rhinoplasty Sydney.
- [How to Get Rid of Enlarged Male Breasts (Gynaecomastia): Complete Treatment Guide](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/how-to-get-rid-of-man-boobs/): Last Updated May 2025
- [How to Sleep Better After Breast Surgery](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/how-to-sleep-better-after-breast-surgery/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [How to Fix Hooded Upper Eyelids: Causes, Options and What Actually Works](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/how-to-fix-hooded-upper-eyelids/): Hooded upper eyelids are one of the most common reasons patients seek an eyelid consultation. Some arrive with a subtle softening of the upper lid contour. Others arrive with skin heavy enough to rest on the lashes or interfere with the upper field of vision.
- [Will Medicare Cover Breast Implant Removal? A 2026 MBS Guide](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/will-medicare-cover-my-breast-implant-removal/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Will Medicare Cover My Breast Lift Surgery?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/will-medicare-cover-my-breast-lift/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Blepharoplasty and Medicare in Australia: Item 45617, Eligibility and Out-of-Pocket Cost](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/will-medicare-cover-my-eyelid-surgery/): Does Medicare cover blepharoplasty in Australia?
- [Breast Implant Illness in 2026: Symptoms and Explant Evidence](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/latest-update-on-breast-implant-illness-symptoms-and-treatment/): Breast implant illness is one of the most contested topics in modern breast surgery. Patients report a constellation of symptoms they attribute to their implants, often improving after removal. The medical literature has been slow to accept it as a discrete diagnosis, because the symptom list is broad, the proposed mechanism is uncertain, and rigorous controlled studies are hard to design. Both positions are held in good faith, and the reasonable view sits between them: the symptoms are real, the mechanism is still being worked out, the explant data is promising, and the conversation has moved well beyond the dismissive framing of a decade ago.
- [Canthoplasty: What It Involves, How It Differs from Canthopexy, and the “Fox Eye” Question](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/lateral-canthoplasty-fox-eye-surgery/): Canthoplasty has moved from a procedure most patients had never heard of to one that generates steady enquiry, largely on the back of a social media aesthetic. That shift is worth examining honestly, because the operation being asked about is a permanent structural modification to the eyelid, and much of the demand is driven by a look rather than by anatomy.
- [Will Medicare Cover My Rhinoplasty? Nose Surgery Rebates in Australia](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/will-medicare-cover-rhinoplasty/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Will Medicare cover my Gynecomastia Surgery?](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/will-medicare-cover-gynecomastia-surgery-gyno/): Many patients wishing to undergo Gynecomastia or male breast reduction surgery can get Australian Medicare cover for gynecomastia surgery by using item number 31525. However, the surgery must be regarded as medically necessary by Medicare. If you are getting the surgery for purely cosmetic reasons only, Medicare will not pay for it. There must be an underlying medical condition involved.
- [Will Medicare Cover My Breast Reduction? Item 45523 Complete 2026 Guide](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/will-medicare-cover-breast-reduction-surgery/): Rules around documentation tightened substantially at the end of 2018, which is why some older blog posts on Medicare breast reduction may describe a less stringent process than what applies today.
- [Breast Augmentation Questions Answered: Myths, Facts and Common Concerns](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/faqs-questions-about-breast-augmentation-answered/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Gynaecomastia FAQs: Your Questions About Gyno Surgery Answered](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/gynecomastia-male-breast-reduction-faqs-questions-about-gyno-surgery/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) | Sydney
- [Exercise After Breast Reduction Surgery: Your Return-to-Activity Guide](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/exercise-after-breast-reduction/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Exercise After Breast Augmentation: A Return-to-Activity Guide](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/exercise-after-breast-augmentation/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Exercise After Breast Lift Surgery: A Complete Return-to-Activity Guide](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/exercise-after-breast-lift-surgery/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Smoking and Plastic Surgery: What Smokers Need to Know Before Surgery](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/smoking-and-cosmetic-surgery-for-smokers/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) | Sydney
- [BIA-ALCL: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Implant-Associated Lymphoma](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/bia-alcl-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-breast-implant-associated-lymphoma/): If you have found this page you may be worried about cancer. The short version is that BIA-ALCL is rare, it is mostly linked to a specific group of textured implants withdrawn from the Australian market in 2019, and most patients with current implants will never develop it. The longer version, which is what this guide covers, is what the condition actually is, what symptoms to watch for, what your risk looks like given your implant type, and what happens if it ever needs to be investigated.
- [Should I Remove My Breast Implants? A Practical Decision Framework](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/deciding-to-remove-your-breast-implants-yes-or-no/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Recovery After Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer: What to Expect](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/recovery-after-breast-augmentation-with-fat-transfer/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Recovery After Neck Lift Surgery: Week-by-Week Timeline](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/recovery-after-neck-lift-surgery/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Recovery After Breast Lift Surgery: What to Expect Week by Week](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/recovery-after-breast-lift-surgery/): A common misconception worth clearing up early. Breast lift recovery isn't the same as breast augmentation recovery. The two procedures have different healing demands, and patients who've had friends recover from augmentation alone sometimes plan their own time off work based on what their friends did. That underestimates what's actually involved.
- [Recovery After Breast Implant Removal: A Practical Guide](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/recovery-after-breast-implant-removal-procedure/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Recovery After Breast Augmentation: A Week-by-Week Guide](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/recovery-after-breast-augmentation-surgery/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [Recovery After Gynaecomastia Surgery: A Week-by-Week Guide](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/recovery-after-male-breast-reduction-surgery/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) | Sydney
- [Mini Breast Augmentation: Smaller Implants for Petite Patients](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/mini-breast-augmentation-smaller-implants-petite-patients/): Mini breast augmentation is one of the more misunderstood terms in breast surgery, because the name suggests a smaller or simpler procedure than it is. This guide sets out what the approach actually involves, who it suits, how implant selection differs for smaller frames, and where a smaller implant is the wrong choice.
- [Recovery after Abdominoplasty – Timeline and Tips after Abdominoplasty](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/recovery-after-tummy-tuck-abdominoplasty/): An abdominoplasty, commonly known as a tummy tuck, is a surgical procedure designed to contour the abdomen and remove excess skin and fat, often caused by weight fluctuations, pregnancy, or aging. While the surgery itself is a significant step, the recovery process is just as crucial in achieving the desired results.
- [Recovery After Blepharoplasty: A Week-by-Week Guide to Eyelid Surgery Healing](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/recovery-after-blepharoplasty/): For granular day-by-day detail on upper eyelid surgery specifically, the upper blepharoplasty recovery day-by-day timeline covers the first fortnight in more depth than this guide.
- [Support Garments After Breast Surgery: A Practical Guide](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/support-garments-after-breast-surgery/): Dr Scott J Turner | Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS)
- [What Is the Best Age for a Facelift? Anatomy Matters More Than a Number](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/best-age-for-a-facelift/): Key Takeaways There is no single best age for a facelift. Readiness is decided by anatomy: visible jowls, neck laxity, midface descent and skin quality matter far more than the number on your birth certificate. Most patients proceed in their 50s, a growing group is assessed in their late 30s and 40s after years of filler, and there is no fixed upper limit for medically fit patients. Suitability is individual and confirmed at consultation.

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- [Male Neck Lift in Sydney](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/male/male-neck-lift/): A male neck lift is surgery that targets the changes men notice along the neck and jawline: loose skin, vertical bands running down the front of the neck, fullness under the chin, and a blunted angle where the jaw meets the neck. Men age through the neck differently to women. The skin is usually thicker, beard-bearing skin sits close to where incisions are placed, and the platysma muscle tends to be stronger. Some men also carry fullness that sits deeper than liposuction can reach, beneath the platysma itself. Working out where that fullness actually comes from is the part that changes the operation.
- [Medispa](https://drturner.com.au/medispa/): Medispa by Dr Turner is the non-surgical service line of Dr Scott J Turner's Sydney plastic surgery practice. Patients who come to us are not always looking for surgery. Some are addressing early concerns and want to start with something less involved. Others want to maintain their skin between consultations, or support healing after a procedure with Dr Turner. A smaller group are exploring what is possible without surgery before deciding whether a surgical option is right for them.
- [Direct Neck Lift Sydney](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/face/direct-neck-lift/): A direct neck lift is a targeted surgical procedure performed through a short incision placed beneath the chin, usually within or near the natural submental crease. In selected patients, the approach can address central neck fullness, localised submental fat, central platysmal banding, and modest skin laxity. The term itself is used in different ways by different surgeons. Some apply it to direct excision techniques that leave a vertical scar on the front of the neck. The approach described on this page is different. The incision sits under the chin, not on the front of the neck.
- [Lower Facelift Sydney](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/face/lower-facelift/): A lower facelift, sometimes searched as a lower face lift, is a targeted facelift procedure for selected patients with concerns around the lower face, jowls, jawline, marionette-line area and upper neck. The surgical plan may involve SMAS and platysma work depending on assessment, performed through standard facelift incisions around the ear and into the posterior hairline. A lower facelift differs from a full facelift, which extends to the midface and other areas, and from a formal neck lift, which focuses more directly on the neck itself.
- [Tip Rhinoplasty Sydney](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/nose/tip-rhinoplasty/): Tip rhinoplasty is designed for patients whose concern is limited to the nasal tip rather than the whole nose. Dr Scott Turner performs tip rhinoplasty in Sydney for patients concerned about a bulbous, drooping, broad, boxy or asymmetrical nasal tip. Also known as nasal tip surgery or tip plasty, it reshapes and supports the lower lateral cartilages while preserving the bridge and overall profile when these areas already sit in balance.
- [Teen Rhinoplasty Sydney](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/nose/teen-rhinoplasty/): Teen rhinoplasty refers to rhinoplasty assessment for an adolescent patient, where nasal growth, emotional maturity, motivation, medical history, parent or guardian support, and the additional regulatory safeguards that apply to cosmetic surgery for patients under 18 must all be considered. Adolescent nasal concerns may be cosmetic (shape, profile, tip), functional (breathing problems, deviated septum), trauma-related (after a sports injury or other nasal fracture), or a combination of these. This page is written for parents, guardians, and adolescents who are researching whether a clinical consultation is appropriate, not as encouragement to proceed with cosmetic surgery.
- [Manly Clinic](https://drturner.com.au/locations/manly/): Dr Scott J Turner is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) with a clinic on Sydney's Northern Beaches, serving patients from Manly and across the region with face, nose, and breast surgery. With over a decade of presence on the Northern Beaches, previously in Dee Why and now from a purpose-designed space in Manly, Dr Turner provides specialist-level surgical care to patients who prefer to consult close to home.
- [Canberra](https://drturner.com.au/locations/canberra/): Dr Scott J Turner is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) who consults with Canberra patients at the Campbell clinic. The practice provides a local pathway for facial surgery, rhinoplasty and breast surgery: consultation, assessment, surgical planning and post-operative follow-up in Canberra.
- [Brisbane](https://drturner.com.au/locations/brisbane/): Dr Scott J Turner is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) who consults with Brisbane patients at Herstellen Clinic in Spring Hill. His surgical practice is concentrated on facial aesthetic surgery — facelift, neck lift, brow and eyelid surgery form the majority of his operating list. Consultations, pre-operative assessment and routine post-operative review all take place in Brisbane.
- [Locations](https://drturner.com.au/locations/)
- [LED Light Therapy](https://drturner.com.au/resources/led-light-therapy/): Xen LED light therapy is a non-surgical treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to support skin health. It can be used on its own or alongside surgical procedures, where it may help support the body during the early stages of recovery. The treatment is offered at Dr Turner's Manly clinic on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
- [SMAS Facelift Sydney](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/face/smas-facelift/): A SMAS facelift works on the Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System, the supportive fibromuscular layer beneath the facial skin, rather than tightening skin alone. It is an established technique with a long history. For most people researching facelift surgery, though, the real question is not what a SMAS facelift is, but how it compares with a deep plane facelift, and which one their own anatomy calls for.
- [Deep Neck Lift](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/face/deep-neck-lift/): A deep neck lift is a surgical procedure that addresses neck fullness arising from structures sitting beneath the platysma muscle, rather than the superficial skin and fat layers treated by a standard neck lift. The structures involved can include subplatysmal fat, bulky anterior digastric muscles, prominent submandibular glands, and the deep cervical fascia. When these structures are contributing to the contour concern, a surface-level neck lift will leave residual fullness even when technically well performed. A deep neck lift treats the cause rather than the appearance.
- [Choosing Your Surgeon: Why Credentials Matter for Plastic Surgery](https://drturner.com.au/resources/choosing-your-surgeon/): Choosing a plastic surgeon is one of the most important decisions you make before cosmetic surgery. This guide explains how to verify specialist training, check AHPRA registration, understand what FRACS qualification means, ask the right questions at consultation, and recognise the warning signs to avoid before booking surgery.
- [Neck Lift / Platysmaplasty](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/face/neck-lift-platysmaplasty/): Platysmaplasty is the surgical procedure that tightens and repositions the platysma, the thin sheet of muscle running down the front of the neck. With age, the medial edges of the platysma separate and form visible vertical bands, while the overlying skin loosens and the cervicomental angle (the clean transition from jaw to neck) softens. Platysmaplasty corrects the muscle separation directly, sutures the platysma edges together in the midline, and provides structural support that skin redraping alone cannot deliver.
- [Vertical Restore Facelift](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/face/vertical-facelift/): A Vertical Restore Facelift, also called a vertical facelift, is Dr Turner's term for comprehensive surgical planning across multiple facial areas in one operation, where clinically appropriate. Rather than treating the brow, eyelids, midface, lower face, jawline, neck and facial volume as separate decisions, the Vertical Restore approach assesses these areas together. The plan may include deep plane facelift, deep neck lift, brow lift, upper and lower blepharoplasty and facial fat transfer, with the lifting vector aligned vertically against the direction of tissue descent rather than laterally toward the ears. Not every patient requires every component.
- [Complaints Policy](https://drturner.com.au/complaints-policy/): At Dr Scott J Turner Plastic Surgeon clinics in Manly and Double Bay, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care and professionalism. We understand that healthcare is a personal and sensitive matter, and every patient has the right to voice concerns and be heard.
- [Forehead Lowering Surgery in Sydney](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/eyes/forehead-lowering-surgery/): Forehead lowering surgery, also called hairline lowering, hairline advancement, forehead reduction, or scalp advancement, reduces the vertical height of the forehead by moving the hairline forward. The procedure suits patients with a constitutionally high hairline who feel their facial proportions would be improved by a shorter forehead. It is distinct from brow lift, which repositions the eyebrow rather than the hairline itself. At consultation, Dr Scott J Turner, FRACS, assesses scalp laxity, frontal hair density, hair loss pattern, brow position, facial proportions, and expected scar appearance before recommending forehead lowering, brow lift, hair transplantation, or a non-surgical alternative.
- [Breast Lift](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/breast-body/breast-lift/): A breast lift, known clinically as mastopexy, is a procedure that repositions and reshapes the breast tissue when it has begun to sag or sit lower than you'd like on the chest wall. The reasons women come in to discuss a lift vary considerably. Some have completed pregnancies and breastfeeding and find that the breasts no longer sit where they once did. Some have lost a substantial amount of weight and the skin envelope hasn't recovered. Some have always had a long-bodied breast shape that doesn't quite match their proportions. And some are simply navigating the changes that come with time.
- [Complimentary Photo Assessment](https://drturner.com.au/contact-us/complimentary-photo-assessment/): Photo assessment is a preliminary information service offered to patients who'd like more detail about the procedure they're considering before booking a paid consultation. Submit clear photographs of the area you're considering surgery for, and the team will respond within 48 hours with two things: an indication of whether the procedures you're asking about are within scope of the practice, and an indicative cost range for those procedures based on the information you provide.
- [Eyelid and Brow Lift Surgery](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/eyes/): The eyes and brows are typically the first place most people notice facial change. Heaviness in the upper lid, bags or hollowing below the eye, descent of the brow position, and forehead lines all develop at different rates and from different anatomical causes. That makes the surgical decision more nuanced than it first appears. The right procedure depends on which structure is actually driving the concern, and that determination needs physical assessment rather than self-diagnosis. This page sets out the eyelid and brow procedures available, who each one suits clinically, the diagnostic questions that come first, and how to think about the decision before consultation.
- [Out of Town Patients](https://drturner.com.au/contact-us/out-of-town-patients/): Dr Scott J Turner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS), regularly treats patients who travel to Sydney for surgery from across Australia and New Zealand. Patients commonly travel from Brisbane, Canberra and regional New South Wales, as well as from Tasmania, Western Australia, South Australia, the Northern Territory and New Zealand. All surgery is performed in Sydney at accredited private hospitals.
- [Chin Implants](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/face/chin-implants/): Chin implants, also called chin augmentation or mentoplasty, use a shaped implant placed over the lower jawbone to improve chin projection and lower-face balance. In suitable patients, the procedure can sharpen the appearance of the jawline and the angle between chin and neck by improving the underlying skeletal support. It is a different operation from neck liposuction, which removes superficial submental fat, and from neck lift surgery, which addresses skin, platysma muscle, or deeper neck structures. When the issue is chin projection, an implant treats the cause directly. When the issue is fat or loose skin, an implant alone is not the right answer.
- [Our Clinics](https://drturner.com.au/clinics/): Dr Scott J Turner is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS, AHPRA registration MED0001654827) consulting at four locations across New South Wales, the ACT and Queensland. Every procedure is performed in Sydney at an accredited private hospital.
- [Eyelid Before and After](https://drturner.com.au/photos/eyelid-blepharoplasty/): The photos on this page are from real patients who have undergone blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) with Dr Scott J Turner at his Sydney clinics in Bondi Junction and Manly. All images are unaltered and taken under consistent photographic conditions.
- [Asian Breast Augmentation](https://drturner.com.au/photos/asian-breast-implants/): This gallery shows before and after photos from patients of Asian descent who underwent breast augmentation with Dr Scott J Turner at his Sydney clinics. All photographs are of real patients, taken under consistent photographic conditions, and have not been digitally altered.
- [Functional Rhinoplasty](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/nose/functional-rhinoplasty-sydney/): Functional rhinoplasty is nasal surgery for structural problems that affect breathing. It can address a deviated septum, nasal valve collapse, weak cartilage support, the effects of past nasal injury, or structural changes after a previous rhinoplasty. Patients consider functional rhinoplasty when they have persistent difficulty breathing through the nose, particularly when symptoms have not improved with non-surgical management. The right surgical plan depends on what is causing the obstruction, what your anatomy will support, and whether breathing problems are being caused by structural issues, allergic or sinus disease, or a combination.
- [Broken Nose Treatment Sydney](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/nose/broken-nose/): A broken nose (nasal fracture) can affect the position of the nasal bones, the shape of the nose, the nasal septum, and breathing function. Some nasal fractures can be managed without surgery, while displaced fractures may need early assessment for closed reduction (manual realignment of the nasal bones). Where the nose has already healed in a displaced position, or where breathing remains affected, septoplasty, functional rhinoplasty, or post-traumatic rhinoplasty may be considered as a delayed pathway. Timing matters: the appropriate treatment depends substantially on how recently the injury occurred and what symptoms have followed.
- [Revision Facelift](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/face/revision-facelift/): A revision facelift is a secondary or later facelift performed to address selected concerns after previous facelift surgery. The concerns vary widely: recurrent jowling or neck laxity over time, a lateral sweep appearance, pixie ear deformity, visible or widened scars, hairline distortion, persistent platysmal banding, asymmetry or over-correction from prior surgery. Revision surgery is usually more complex than primary facelift surgery because scar tissue, altered tissue planes, reduced skin reserve, changed blood supply and less predictable facial nerve location may all be present, and outcomes are less predictable than primary facelift outcomes.
- [Facial Fat Transfer](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/face/facial-fat-transfer/): Facial fat transfer, also called facial fat grafting, is a surgical procedure that uses a patient's own fat to add volume to selected facial areas. Fat is harvested by liposuction from a donor site such as the abdomen, flanks or thighs, processed into microfat or nanofat, and placed through small cannulas into the planned areas. Facial fat transfer may be considered when facial volume loss or facial deflation is part of the concern; it addresses volume rather than tissue descent, and it is not a substitute for facelift surgery where descent is the main issue.
- [Skin Cancer Surgery](https://drturner.com.au/skin-cancer-surgery/): Skin cancer is something I see often. Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world, according to Cancer Council Australia, and the Eastern Suburbs and Northern Beaches catchments I work in are exactly the kind of sun-exposed coastal areas where the risk runs highest. If you've been referred for surgical management of a skin cancer or a suspicious lesion, this page covers what's involved.
- [Endoscopic Ponytail Facelift](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/face/ponytail-facelift/): A ponytail facelift is a surgical procedure that uses endoscopic visualisation through small hairline incisions to address selected upper-face, temple, brow and early midface concerns. The work performed is structural: selected retaining ligaments are released and the deeper soft tissue is repositioned and secured with internal fixation. A ponytail facelift is not a thread lift and not a skin-tightening procedure, and it does not directly address jowls, jawline changes or the neck. The name refers to the visual change some people notice when the hair is pulled back firmly into a high ponytail.
- [Buccal Fat Removal](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/face/buccal-fat-removal/): Buccal fat removal, also called buccal lipectomy, is a surgical procedure that removes a measured portion of the deep buccal fat pad through incisions inside the mouth, so no external facial skin incisions are required. It may be considered for selected patients with persistent lower-cheek fullness that does not change significantly with body weight. It is a narrow, anatomically localised procedure: it does not treat general facial weight, jowls, jawline structure or neck fullness, the removed portion does not regenerate, and many patients who ask about it may be advised against surgery after assessment.
- [Breast Augmentation Anatomical Breast Implants](https://drturner.com.au/photos/breast-augmentation-teardrop-breast-implants/): This gallery shows before and after photos from patients who underwent breast augmentation with anatomical (teardrop) implants at Dr Scott J Turner's Sydney clinics. Photographs are of real patients, taken under consistent conditions, and have not been digitally altered.
- [Breast Augmentation Round Breast Implants](https://drturner.com.au/photos/round-breast-implants/): This gallery shows before and after photos from patients who underwent breast augmentation with round implants at Dr Scott J Turner's Sydney clinics. All photographs are of real patients, taken under consistent conditions, and have not been digitally altered.
- [Breast Gallery](https://drturner.com.au/photos/breast/): DISCLAIMER: The outcomes shown are only relevant for this patient and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors, including the individual’s genetics, diet and exercise. Some images may have the patient’s tattoos, jewellery or other identifiable items blurred to protect patient identities.
- [Body Gallery](https://drturner.com.au/photos/body/): DISCLAIMER: The outcomes shown are only relevant for this patient and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors, including the individual’s genetics, diet and exercise. Some images may have the patient’s tattoos, jewellery or other identifiable items blurred to protect patient identities.
- [Face Gallery](https://drturner.com.au/photos/face/): DISCLAIMER: The outcomes shown are only relevant for this patient and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors, including the individual’s genetics, diet and exercise. Some images may have the patient’s tattoos, jewellery or other identifiable items blurred to protect patient identities.
- [Blog](https://drturner.com.au/blogs/)
- [Bondi Junction Clinic](https://drturner.com.au/locations/bondi-junction/): The Bondi Junction clinic is the main Sydney consulting location for the practice. Most of my Sydney-based patients are seen here, with consultations running Thursdays. Surgery is performed at accredited private hospitals within Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, and post-operative follow-up is coordinated back at the clinic.
- [Male Rhinoplasty](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/male/rhinoplasty/): Male rhinoplasty is nasal surgery for men, planned around the structural and aesthetic characteristics of the male nose. It may treat a dorsal hump on the bridge, a wide or asymmetric tip, a crooked or deviated nose, changes following a fractured nose, or breathing difficulty caused by a deviated septum or other obstruction. The surgical approach for men differs from rhinoplasty planned for women, particularly at the tip. The plan has to work within the proportions that read as masculine rather than against them, which is why male nasal anatomy is the starting point for every decision.
- [Male Facelift in Sydney](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/male/male-facelift/): A male facelift addresses ageing across the lower face, jawline and neck in one operation: jowls forming along the jaw, soft tissue that has descended through the lower face, a softened jawline, and laxity or banding in the neck. For most men, Dr Turner performs this as a deep plane facelift, releasing the deeper retaining ligaments and repositioning the supporting layer rather than relying on skin tension. Male anatomy shapes the plan throughout, from thicker skin and beard-bearing incision lines to a more robust SMAS and a higher risk of bleeding linked to the blood supply around facial hair.
- [Male Eyelids](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/male/blepharoplasty/): Male blepharoplasty is eyelid surgery for men. It may treat hooded or heavy upper eyelids, excess upper eyelid skin that sits over the lash line or restricts the visual field, and lower eyelid bags, puffiness and fat prolapse. Surgery on the male eyelid is planned differently from a woman's, because the male brow sits lower, the eyelid skin is thicker and the structure around the eye is heavier. The aim is to keep a masculine eyelid and brow, which means removing less rather than more, and avoiding the hollowed or surprised look that comes from overcorrection.
- [Gynecomastia Surgery](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/male/male-breast-reduction-gynaecomastia/): Gynaecomastia is the benign enlargement of male breast glandular tissue, which affects up to 30 per cent of Australian men at some point in their lives. It is common, but for many men it causes real discomfort, both physical and psychological, particularly when it persists beyond adolescence or develops in adulthood. Surgery is the definitive treatment for true gynaecomastia involving glandular tissue, and in suitable patients it may be eligible for a partial Medicare rebate. The condition is also spelled gynecomastia, and the surgery is sometimes called gyno surgery or male breast reduction.
- [Male](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/male/): Dr Scott J Turner performs a range of surgical procedures for male patients, each planned around the anatomy and concerns of the individual man. Male facial structure, skin quality, fat distribution, beard-bearing skin, brow position and nasal proportions differ from female patients in ways that change how surgery is planned and performed, and that planning starts from male anatomy rather than adapting a female approach.
- [Short Scar Facelift](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/face/short-scar-facelift/): A short scar facelift is a facelift approach that uses a limited incision pattern, usually around the front of the ear and earlobe, without extending into the posterior hairline. The term describes the access pattern rather than the depth of surgery: beneath the skin, the work may involve deep plane or high SMAS technique, repositioning the deeper soft tissue rather than tightening skin alone. A short scar facelift may be considered for selected patients with early-to-moderate lower-face and jowl concerns where skin excess and neck involvement are limited.
- [Brow Lift Sydney](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/eyes/brow-lift/): A brow lift is surgery to elevate the position of the eyebrows and address forehead and brow descent. The procedure repositions a brow that has dropped with age, lifts heaviness sitting above the upper eyelids, and where indicated, addresses forehead lines and severe brow ptosis. Several techniques are available, and the right choice depends on individual anatomy, brow position, forehead height, and hairline pattern.
- [Upper Eyelid (BLEPHAROPLASTY) Surgery](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/eyes/upper-blepharoplasty/): Upper blepharoplasty, also called upper eyelid surgery, removes excess upper eyelid skin and, where appropriate, small amounts of fat or muscle. The procedure addresses dermatochalasis (true eyelid skin excess), but not all upper-lid heaviness comes from the eyelid itself. At consultation, Dr Scott J Turner assesses whether the heaviness is caused by dermatochalasis, brow ptosis (descent of the eyebrow), eyelid ptosis (a separate condition affecting the levator muscle that elevates the lid), or a combination of these. The right operation depends on which structure is driving the concern, and the assessment determines whether upper blepharoplasty, brow lift, ptosis correction, or combined surgery is appropriate.
- [Neck Lift Surgery](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/face/neck-lift/): Neck lift surgery addresses loose skin under the jawline, vertical platysma bands, submental fullness, and the loss of a clear angle between the chin and neck. Several different procedures sit under the "neck lift" umbrella. The right one depends on which anatomical layer is driving the concern, whether that is the skin, superficial fat, the platysma muscle, deeper structures beneath the platysma, or the projection of the chin itself. The goal of the consultation is to identify which of these layers needs to be addressed before a procedure is recommended.
- [Lip Lift Surgery](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/face/lip-lift-surgery/): Lip lift surgery, also called an upper lip lift or subnasal lip lift, shortens the skin between the base of the nose and the upper lip. In the most common approach, the bullhorn lip lift, a measured strip of skin is removed from just beneath the nose and the incision is closed along the nasal base. In suitable patients this can bring a little more of the upper lip vermilion into view and show slightly more upper tooth at rest. The planning is measured in millimetres, and conservative skin removal matters because the skin that is removed cannot be replaced.
- [Lower Eyelid (Blepharoplasty) Surgery](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/eyes/lower-blepharoplasty/): Lower blepharoplasty, also called lower eyelid surgery, addresses under-eye bags, fat prolapse, tear trough hollowing, and selected lower eyelid skin excess. The procedure is performed through either a transconjunctival incision (inside the lower lid, no external scar) or a transcutaneous incision (just below the lash line) depending on whether the issue is primarily fat protrusion or also includes excess skin. At consultation, Dr Scott J Turner, FRACS, assesses whether the concern is genuinely lower eyelid fat or skin, or whether it is partly or entirely cheek descent, malar bags, or festoons, which present similarly but need a different surgical approach. The right operation depends on which structure is driving the appearance, and the assessment determines whether lower blepharoplasty, upper blepharoplasty, or a midface procedure is appropriate.
- [Deep Plane Facelift](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/face/deep-plane-facelift/): A deep plane facelift is a facelift technique that works beneath the SMAS layer to reposition deeper facial tissues and release selected retaining ligaments. Unlike skin-only tightening, the deep plane approach addresses the position of the deeper tissues that contribute to changes in the midface, jowls and jawline. It is generally considered where deeper tissue descent, rather than skin laxity alone, is the main finding. The surgical plan, including the extent of dissection and which ligaments are released, depends on each patient's anatomy, tissue position, skin quality and medical history, and is determined at consultation.
- [Neck Liposuction](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/face/neck-liposuction/): Neck liposuction, chin liposuction and submental liposuction all describe the same operation: removing superficial fat from beneath the chin and along the upper neck. It is a real procedure with a real role, and Dr Turner performs it. What patients are rarely told is how narrow that role is, and that fat removal in the neck carries consequences which can take years to appear.
- [Face Plastic Surgery](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/face/): Facial surgery is a significant decision that requires careful consideration of risks, benefits, and alternatives. Dr Scott J Turner is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) specialising in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He provides facial surgery consultations at his clinics in Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra.
- [Breast Reduction](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/breast-body/breast-reduction/): Breast reduction is one of the most consistently high-satisfaction procedures in plastic surgery, because it addresses genuine symptom load rather than cosmetic preference. Women who've been managing chronic neck and shoulder pain, back strain, skin irritation under the breast, postural changes, and the practical difficulty of exercising or finding clothing that fits tend to describe the operation as life-changing once recovery is done. The procedure removes excess breast tissue, reshapes what remains into better proportion, and resets the nipple-areola complex to a higher position on the chest wall. It's a well-established operation with a long clinical track record and one of the few breast procedures where Medicare rebates commonly apply.
- [Breast Implant Revision](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/breast-body/breast-implant-revision/): Breast implant revision surgery addresses complications or aesthetic concerns arising from a previous breast augmentation. This procedure is significantly more complex than primary augmentation, requiring expertise in scar tissue management, tissue remodelling, and advanced pocket reconstruction techniques.
- [Breast Augmentation](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/breast-body/breast-augmentation/): Breast augmentation and breast implants Sydney sit at the centre of a series of decisions: which implant suits your body, what the procedure involves, how recovery works in practice, and what can realistically be achieved given your starting anatomy. The answers depend on the specifics of your chest wall, your tissue quality, your lifestyle, and what you're hoping to address. There is no single right answer that applies to every patient, which is why a structured consultation pathway sits at the front of every breast implant surgery decision.
- [Tuberous Breast Correction](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/breast-body/tuberous-breasts-surgery/): Tuberous breast deformity is a congenital condition affecting breast development, typically identified during or after puberty when the breasts fail to develop with a normal shape. Correction is one of the more technically demanding breast procedures in plastic surgery because the surgical plan has to address several overlapping issues at once. Constricted lower pole tissue. A narrow breast base. A high inframammary fold. An enlarged or herniated areola. Volume asymmetry between the two sides. A properly planned correction addresses each of these components rather than simply adding volume, which is why implant-only approaches often produce disappointing outcomes in tuberous cases.
- [Breast Lift with Implants](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/breast-body/breast-lift-with-implants/): Some women considering breast surgery want to address two changes at once: the position of the breast on the chest wall, and the volume of breast tissue. After pregnancy, breastfeeding, or significant weight loss, the breasts often lose both upper pole fullness and the higher position they held before. A lift alone can return the position but not the volume. An implant alone can return the volume but not lift tissue that's already descended below the breast crease. For these patients, a combined procedure that addresses both at once is typically the more complete answer.
- [Breast & Body Plastic Surgery](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/breast-body/): Dr Scott J Turner is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) practising in Sydney, with consulting rooms at Bondi Junction and Manly. Breast surgery forms the larger part of his practice — augmentation, lift, reduction, tuberous correction and implant revision — alongside a small number of body procedures. Dr Turner was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 2013 and has been in private practice in Sydney since that year. He operates at accredited private hospitals across the city, teaches plastic and reconstructive surgical trainees, and consults monthly in Canberra.
- [Labiaplasty](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/breast-body/labiaplasty/): Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that aims to address functional and aesthetic concerns related to the labia minora and clitoral hood. Many women seek this procedure to alleviate physical discomfort during exercise, intimacy, or daily activities, while others may wish to address concerns about the appearance of their external genitalia.
- [Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Surgery](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/breast-body/abdominoplasty-tummy-surgery/): Abdominoplasty, commonly known as tummy tuck surgery, addresses excess skin and fat across the abdomen while repairing separated abdominal muscles. For many patients the procedure delivers functional benefits alongside the contour improvement, including relief from back discomfort, resolution of intertrigo (skin irritation from overhanging skin), and improved core support. At Dr Turner's practice, abdominoplasty is the central procedure in a broader body contouring cluster that includes mini abdominoplasty, standard abdominoplasty with Hi-Def 360 liposuction, Fleur De Lis (vertical) abdominoplasty, and body lift procedures for patients following massive weight loss.
- [Rhinoplasty](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/nose/rhinoplasty/): Cosmetic rhinoplasty is surgery that changes the external shape of the nose for aesthetic reasons. It can address a dorsal hump on the bridge, the shape or projection of the nasal tip, the width of the nose, the appearance of the nostrils, asymmetry, and structural changes following past injury. The right surgical plan depends on your anatomy, your specific concerns, and what is realistically achievable for your nose. Many patients arrive expecting a particular technique or outcome, and during consultation it becomes clear that a different approach is more appropriate for their underlying structure.
- [Septoplasty Surgery](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/nose/septoplasty-or-nose-septum-surgery/): Septoplasty is nasal septum surgery performed to correct a deviated septum that contributes to nasal obstruction, one-sided blockage, mouth breathing, snoring, chronic congestion, or breathing difficulty. The septum is the internal wall of cartilage and bone that separates the two nasal passages, and septoplasty straightens or modifies it through incisions made entirely inside the nose. Unlike cosmetic rhinoplasty, septoplasty does not change the external shape of the nose, and there is no external scar. It is a functional procedure, not a cosmetic one.
- [Alar Base Reduction](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/nose/alarplasty-or-nostril-surgery/): Alarplasty is nostril and alar base surgery. It is performed where the main concern is nostril width, alar flare, or nostril asymmetry, and where the change can be achieved by modifying the tissue at the alar base (the outer lower part of the nostril where it meets the cheek and upper lip). Alarplasty is a different procedure from cosmetic rhinoplasty, tip rhinoplasty, and septoplasty, although it may be combined with rhinoplasty in selected cases where the whole-nose plan calls for both. It does not change the nasal bridge, dorsal hump, or internal airway by itself.
- [Revision Rhinoplasty](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/nose/revision-rhinoplasty-sydney/): Revision rhinoplasty is secondary nose surgery performed after a previous rhinoplasty or nasal operation. It may be considered when concerns remain or develop after the first procedure, including shape changes, asymmetry, tip collapse, supratip fullness (pollybeak deformity), bridge collapse (saddle nose deformity), persistent or new breathing problems, or scar tissue affecting the result. Revision surgery is technically more complex than primary rhinoplasty because of scar tissue, altered anatomy, depleted septal cartilage, skin envelope changes, and less predictable healing. It may involve both cosmetic and functional components in the same operation.
- [Nose](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/nose/): Dr Scott J Turner is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) who performs nose surgery for both cosmetic and functional concerns at his Sydney clinics. Nose surgery, broadly referred to as rhinoplasty, covers a wide range of procedures. These include refining the shape and proportions of the nose, correcting structural issues that interfere with breathing, repairing the nose after injury, and revision surgery for patients who are unhappy with the outcome of a previous rhinoplasty. The right procedure depends on what the patient is trying to address, what is anatomically achievable, and whether there are functional concerns alongside cosmetic ones.
- [Procedures](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/): Embarking on the journey to explore cosmetic surgery is a significant decision. Dr. Scott J Turner, a board certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon, offers a comprehensive selection of advanced aesthetic procedures designed to address the visible signs of ageing, restore youthful contours, and enhance your natural features. Understanding the importance of entrusting your care to an expert with verified credentials, Dr Turner holds the title of Specialist Plastic Surgeon, signifying fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Plastic Surgery.
- [Rhinoplasty Before and After Photos](https://drturner.com.au/photos/rhinoplasty-before-and-after-photos/): The photos on this page are from real patients who have undergone rhinoplasty surgery with Dr Scott J Turner at his Sydney clinics in Bondi Junction and Manly. Each image is unaltered and taken under consistent photographic conditions.
- [Abdominoplasty Before and After Photos](https://drturner.com.au/photos/lipo-abdominoplasty-before-and-after-photos/): Explore our comprehensive collection of abdominoplasty before and after photos showcasing the work of Dr Scott J Turner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Sydney. These authentic results demonstrate Dr Scott J Turner's expertise in creating contoured abdominal profiles tailored to each patient's unique anatomy and aesthetic goals.
- [Gynaecomastia Before and After Photos](https://drturner.com.au/photos/gynaecomastia-before-and-after-photos/): Explore our comprehensive collection of gynaecomastia before and after photos showcasing the work of Dr Scott J Turner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Sydney. These authentic results demonstrate Dr Scott J Turner's expertise in creating masculine chest contours through precise male breast reduction surgery.
- [Breast Reduction Before and After Photos](https://drturner.com.au/photos/breast-reduction-before-and-after-photos/): The photos on this page are from real patients who have undergone breast reduction surgery (reduction mammoplasty) with Dr Scott J Turner at his Sydney clinics in Bondi Junction and Manly. Each image is unaltered and taken under consistent photographic conditions to allow an honest comparison.
- [Breast Augmentation Before and After Photos](https://drturner.com.au/photos/breast-augmentation-before-and-after/): The photos on this page are from real patients who have undergone breast augmentation surgery with Dr Scott J Turner at his Sydney clinics in Bondi Junction and Manly. Each image is unaltered and taken under consistent photographic conditions to allow an honest comparison.
- [Breast Asymmetry Before and After Photos](https://drturner.com.au/photos/breast-asymmetry-before-and-after-photos/): Explore our comprehensive collection of breast asymmetry and tuberous breast correction before and after photos showcasing the work of Dr Scott J Turner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Sydney. These authentic results demonstrate Dr Scott J Turner's expertise in addressing complex breast conditions with customized surgical approaches tailored to each patient's unique anatomy and aesthetic goals.
- [Breast Lift with Implants Before and After Photos](https://drturner.com.au/photos/breast-lift-with-implants-before-and-after/): Explore our comprehensive collection of breast lift with implants (augmentation mastopexy) before and after photos showcasing the work of Dr Scott J Turner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Sydney. These authentic results demonstrate Dr Scott J Turner's expertise in creating rejuvenated breast contours tailored to each patient's unique anatomy and aesthetic goals.
- [Ethnic Rhinoplasty Sydney](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/nose/ethnic-rhinoplasty-sydney/): Ethnic rhinoplasty refers to rhinoplasty planning that considers a patient's individual nasal anatomy, facial proportions, skin thickness, cartilage support, cultural identity, and personal goals. It is not a separate surgical operation, and it is not a single template applied to anyone outside a Caucasian background. The purpose of using the term is to acknowledge that the cosmetic rhinoplasty templates developed historically around one set of anatomical assumptions do not suit every patient, and that surgical planning should be built around the individual patient's anatomy and what they actually want, not around their ethnic identity. Common considerations include nasal bridge height, dorsal hump, tip support and projection, alar base width, skin thickness, cartilage strength, and breathing function.
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- [Risks and Complications](https://drturner.com.au/resources/risks-complications-cosmetic-surgery/): Cosmetic surgery is still surgery, and every procedure carries risk. Understanding those risks, what is common, what is rare, and what changes your individual risk profile, is an essential part of informed consent. This guide explains the general risks of surgery, the factors that raise or lower your personal risk, the risks specific to individual procedures, and the standards this practice applies to keep risk as low as possible. The risks relevant to your procedure and your health are discussed in full with Dr Scott J Turner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS), at consultation.
- [Plastic Surgery Prices](https://drturner.com.au/resources/plastic-surgery-prices/): Plastic surgery pricing varies because each procedure is planned around your anatomy, clinical needs, operating time, hospital setting, anaesthesia and recovery requirements. The figures below are indicative all-inclusive 2026 prices for surgery with Dr Scott J Turner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS), with a formal written quote provided after consultation.
- [Patient Resources](https://drturner.com.au/resources/): These resources cover the background to a surgical decision: how to check a surgeon's qualifications, what the risks are, what surgery costs, where consultations are held, and what recovery involves. Each one is a standalone guide.
- [Facelift Before and After Photos](https://drturner.com.au/photos/facelift-before-after-photos/): The photos shown on this page are from real patients who have undergone facelift surgery with Dr Scott J Turner at his Sydney clinics in Bondi Junction and Manly. All images are unaltered and taken under consistent photographic conditions.
- [Procedure galleries](https://drturner.com.au/photos/): DISCLAIMER: The outcomes shown are only relevant for this patient and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors, including the individual’s genetics, diet and exercise. Some images may have the patient’s tattoos, jewellery or other identifiable items blurred to protect patient identities.
- [Dr Scott Turner Specialist Plastic Surgeon](https://drturner.com.au/dr-scott-turner-sydney-plastic-surgeon/): Dr Scott J Turner is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon practising in Sydney. He consults at Bondi Junction in the Eastern Suburbs and at Manly on the Northern Beaches, and performs surgery at accredited Sydney private hospitals. He holds Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, is registered with AHPRA as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon under registration number MED0001654827, and has been in private practice in Sydney since 2013.
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- [Facelift](https://drturner.com.au/procedures/face/facelift/): Facelift surgery in Sydney is planned around individual facial anatomy: the degree of jowling, midface descent, neck laxity and the recovery time available. A facelift is not a single operation. The approach suited to a 45-year-old with early jowling differs from the approach suited to someone in their late 60s with significant midface descent and neck involvement. At consultation, Dr Turner assesses which layers of the face are contributing most to the changes you have noticed — skin, fat pads, SMAS, deep plane fascia, retaining ligaments and platysma — and recommends the technique that addresses those specific findings.
- [Home](https://drturner.com.au/): Dr Turner FRACS (Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons – Plastic Surgery) is a Sydney Plastic Surgeon with clinics in the Eastern Suburbs at Bondi Junction and Northern Beaches at Manly.