Specialist Plastic Surgeon Canberra, ACT

Canberra Plastic Surgery Consultations in Campbell

Canberra Clinic Details

Address: G24/6 Provan Street, Campbell ACT 2612 Phone: 1300 437 758 Email: [email protected] Consultation Days: Fridays (by appointment) Consultation Fee: $450 (partial Medicare rebate may apply with valid GP referral)

The Campbell clinic sits in Canberra’s inner north, with easy access from the city centre, Woden, Belconnen, and Queanbeyan. Street parking is available in the surrounding area, and the clinic is accessible by public transport.

Dr Turner personally conducts every consultation. There are no patient representatives or coordinators standing in. Each appointment is intended as a private, unhurried opportunity to discuss your concerns, examine your suitability for surgery, and ask the questions that matter to your decision.

To arrange a consultation, contact the practice or call 1300 437 758.

About Dr Scott J Turner

Dr Scott J Turner is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and an AHPRA registered medical practitioner (MED0001654827). His training included extensive supervised surgical education across aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, with additional fellowship training in facial aesthetic surgery.

Professional memberships include:

• Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Plastic Surgery
• Member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ISAPS)
• Member of the Australian Medical Association (AMA)

Dr Turner’s clinical interests include deep plane facelift surgery, rhinoplasty, and eyelid procedures. He consults at clinics in Sydney (Bondi Junction and Manly), Brisbane, and Canberra.

Facelift Surgery for Canberra Patients

Facelift surgery is one of the most commonly researched procedures by Canberra patients consulting with Dr Turner. Many people begin looking into facelift options when topical treatments and non-surgical procedures no longer address the changes they’re noticing: jowling along the jawline, neck skin laxity, descent of the midface, or upper-face changes including brow heaviness and eyelid hooding.

Facelift is not a single procedure. The most suitable technique depends on individual anatomy, the degree of ageing present, skin and soft tissue quality, and what each patient hopes to address. During consultation, Dr Turner discusses which approach may be appropriate, the rationale behind each technique, and the considerations specific to your situation.

For Canberra patients researching their options, dedicated procedure pages cover deep plane facelift, short scar facelift, ponytail facelift, neck lift, brow lift, and blepharoplasty. Each page explains the technique, candidate suitability, recovery considerations, and how the Canberra consultation pathway works.

The most appropriate approach for any individual patient is determined during specialist assessment, not before.

Face and Neck Procedures Available in Canberra

Deep Plane Facelift Canberra

The deep plane facelift is a comprehensive facelift technique that releases and repositions deeper facial structures, including the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) and the underlying ligaments. This approach may be considered for patients with more pronounced midface descent, jowling, and nasolabial fold deepening, where lifting the skin alone is unlikely to address the underlying anatomy. Suitability is determined at consultation. Read more on the Deep Plane Facelift Canberra page.

Short Scar Facelift Canberra

The short scar facelift uses a more limited incision pattern, typically suited to patients with earlier signs of lower-face change where a less extensive surgical approach may be appropriate. Suitability depends on the degree of skin laxity, the position of underlying tissue, and individual anatomy. Some patients initially interested in short scar techniques are ultimately advised that a more comprehensive procedure may be more appropriate, while others are well suited to the limited approach. Read more on the Short Scar Facelift Canberra page.

Ponytail Facelift Canberra

The ‘ponytail facelift’ is a term used for techniques aiming to lift midface and lateral facial tissue while keeping incisions discrete around the hairline and ear. The technique’s actual scope, expected results, and limitations are most useful to discuss through consultation, in the context of individual anatomy and what each patient is hoping to address. Read more on the Ponytail Facelift Canberra page.

Neck Lift Canberra

Neck lift surgery may address neck skin laxity, platysmal banding, jowling along the jawline, and submental fullness. The procedure may be performed on its own or in combination with facelift techniques when both lower-face and neck changes are present. Whether a standalone neck lift or a combined procedure is more appropriate depends on individual assessment. Read more on the Neck Lift Canberra page.

Eye and Brow Procedures Available in Canberra

Brow Lift Canberra

Brow lift surgery may address brow heaviness and forehead position. Patients sometimes consider brow lift surgery when what looks like excess upper eyelid skin is actually the result of brow descent: a distinction that’s important to make before deciding between brow lift, eyelid surgery, or a combination of both. Read more on the Brow Lift Canberra page.

Blepharoplasty Canberra

Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) may address excess upper eyelid skin, under-eye puffiness, or hollowing in the lower lid area. Upper and lower eyelid procedures may be performed individually or in combination, depending on the concerns identified at assessment. Functional concerns where excess upper eyelid skin affects peripheral vision may also be discussed at consultation. Read more on the Blepharoplasty Canberra page.

Rhinoplasty and Male Facial Surgery in Canberra

Rhinoplasty Canberra

Rhinoplasty consultations in Canberra address both cosmetic concerns (dorsal hump, tip refinement, asymmetry, post-traumatic change) and functional concerns (deviated septum, turbinate enlargement, nasal valve collapse, chronic breathing obstruction). Many Canberra patients present with overlapping cosmetic and functional concerns, so the consultation includes both an external assessment and an internal airway examination. Medicare rebate eligibility is discussed where functional pathology is documented and a valid GP referral is in place.

Full details on rhinoplasty for Canberra patients, including open and closed technique selection, what may be addressed, indicative cost ranges, recovery, and the Canberra-to-Sydney surgical pathway, are covered on the Rhinoplasty Canberra procedure page.

Male Face Surgery Canberra

Male patients consulting at the Canberra clinic may consider male facelift, neck procedures, eyelid surgery, brow lift, or rhinoplasty. Surgical planning accounts for male facial anatomy, hairline position, beard growth patterns, and skin characteristics. The Male Face Surgery Canberra page covers these procedures in further detail.

Breast Surgery for Canberra Patients

Breast augmentation using implants is the principal breast procedure offered through the Canberra clinic. A thorough consultation covers implant options, surgical approaches, considerations specific to your anatomy, realistic expectations, recovery, risks, and alternatives such as fat transfer. See the Breast Augmentation Canberra page for the procedure overview, consultation pathway, and Canberra-specific cost information.

Patients considering other breast procedures, including breast lift, breast reduction, tuberous breast correction, or breast implant revision, can discuss these at consultation. Detailed information for these procedures is available on the main practice site. Surgery for all breast procedures is performed at accredited private hospitals in Sydney.

How Surgery Works for Canberra Patients

For patients based in the ACT and surrounding regions, the surgical pathway is designed to minimise unnecessary travel.

Step 1: Consultation in Canberra. Initial and follow-up consultations take place at the Campbell clinic. Patients do not need to travel to Sydney until surgery itself is confirmed and scheduled.

Step 2: Surgical Planning. Once you decide to proceed (following the required cooling-off period), your surgical plan is finalised and pre-operative assessments are coordinated through the practice team.

Step 3: Surgery in Sydney. Procedures take place at accredited private hospitals in Sydney. The team provides comprehensive pre-operative information, including what to prepare, what to bring, and what to expect on the day and during immediate recovery.

Step 4: Follow-Up in Canberra. Post-operative follow-up appointments are arranged at the Canberra clinic where clinically appropriate, reducing the need for repeat travel to Sydney during recovery. Telehealth follow-up may be available for selected review appointments.

Why Choose a Specialist Plastic Surgeon

In Australia, the title ‘surgeon’ is now protected under Medical Board regulations. Following amendments to the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law that took effect in September 2023, only medical practitioners with specialist registration in surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, or ophthalmology can use the title ‘surgeon’, including ‘cosmetic surgeon’.

Importantly, holding the protected title ‘surgeon’ or ‘cosmetic surgeon’ doesn’t automatically mean a practitioner is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon. The Specialist Plastic Surgeon qualification specifically requires Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: a recognised qualification that follows years of supervised surgical training beyond a medical degree.

Dr Turner holds FRACS in Plastic Surgery, the benchmark qualification for specialist plastic surgery in Australia. Choosing a FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeon provides assurance that your surgeon has met the most rigorous standards of training available in Australia and New Zealand.

For more on this distinction, see FRACS vs Cosmetic Surgeon in Canberra and Choosing a Plastic Surgeon in Canberra.

What to Expect at Your Canberra Consultation

Your first consultation is a genuine information-gathering appointment, for you as much as for Dr Turner. It is as much about determining whether surgery is the right decision as it is about planning a procedure. There is no pressure to make a decision on the day.

Before your appointment. A referral from your GP or another independent eligible medical practitioner is required before your first specialist consultation. Referrals are valid for 12 months and may allow access to a partial Medicare rebate on the consultation fee.

At the consultation. Dr Turner takes time to understand your concerns, assess your anatomy, explain which surgical options may be suitable, discuss what is involved in the procedure, what recovery looks like, the potential risks, and what realistic outcomes may be possible for your individual situation.

Under Medical Board and AHPRA cosmetic surgery guidelines (July 2023):

• A referral from your GP or another independent GP or eligible medical specialist is required before consultation
• At least two pre-operative consultations are required with the operating surgeon, with at least one in person
• Patients must not be asked to sign consent forms or pay deposits at the first consultation
• A cooling-off period of at least seven days applies after the second consultation and informed consent before surgery can be booked or a deposit paid

Suitability assessment also includes discussion of motivation, expectations, and screening for body dysmorphic disorder using a validated psychological screening tool. Referral for further independent assessment may be recommended where clinically indicated.

After the consultation. You receive a personalised surgical plan and a detailed written cost estimate. The practice team can assist with questions about hospital logistics, scheduling, and travel arrangements for Canberra patients.

Consultation fee: $450. With a valid GP referral, patients may be eligible for a partial Medicare rebate. The surgical deposit ($1,000) is only payable after the second consultation and the seven-day cooling-off period.

For consultation preparation specifically, see the Canberra Plastic Surgery Consultation Checklist.

Patients from ACT and Southern NSW

The Canberra clinic regularly sees patients from across the ACT and surrounding NSW, including:

• Canberra suburbs: Braddon, Barton, Civic, Manuka, Griffith, Kingston, Deakin, Woden, Belconnen, Tuggeranong, Gungahlin, Weston Creek, and across the Inner North and South
• Queanbeyan and surrounding NSW: A short drive across the border
• Southern Tablelands: Yass, Goulburn, Braidwood, and surrounds
• South Coast NSW: Batemans Bay, Nowra, and the Eurobodalla region
• Snowy Mountains region: Cooma, Jindabyne, and surrounds

Canberra is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours from Sydney by road, or under an hour by air with regular daily services between the two cities. The practice supports patients travelling from Canberra to Sydney for surgery with clear pre-operative communication and coordinated logistics, including hospital admission and follow-up planning.

Further information for patients travelling for surgery is available on the Out of Town Patients page.

Book a Consultation at the Canberra Clinic

If you are based in Canberra, Queanbeyan, the ACT, or southern NSW and would like to explore your surgical options with Dr Turner, contact the practice to request a consultation at the Campbell clinic.

Canberra Clinic: G24/6 Provan Street, Campbell ACT 2612 Phone: 1300 437 758 Email: [email protected] Consultations: Fridays by appointment

The practice does not endorse, partner with, or recommend any specific loan providers or BNPL services for surgical fees.

Canberra Procedure Pages

• Deep Plane Facelift Canberra
• Short Scar Facelift Canberra
• Ponytail Facelift Canberra
• Neck Lift Canberra
• Brow Lift Canberra
• Blepharoplasty Canberra
• Rhinoplasty Canberra
• Male Face Surgery Canberra
• Breast Augmentation Canberra

Canberra Patient Resources

The following resources cover the planning, decision-making, and procedure-specific considerations most commonly raised by Canberra patients.

Planning and Logistics

• Travelling from Canberra to Sydney for Plastic Surgery
• Canberra Plastic Surgery Consultation Checklist
• FRACS vs Cosmetic Surgeon in Canberra

Face, Neck, and Facelift Surgery

• Facelift Surgery Canberra
• Deep Plane vs SMAS Facelift Canberra
• Neck Lift vs Lower Facelift Canberra

Rhinoplasty

• Rhinoplasty Consultation Canberra
• Rhinoplasty Cost Canberra
• Functional Rhinoplasty Canberra

Breast Surgery

• Breast Augmentation Decision Guide Canberra
• Breast Augmentation Cost Canberra
• Breast Implant Options Canberra

Brow and Eyelid Surgery

• Blepharoplasty in Canberra
• Endoscopic Brow Lift Canberra
• Brow Lift vs Blepharoplasty Canberra