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title: "Deep Plane Facelift Canberra"
url: https://drturner.com.au/locations/canberra/deep-plane-facelift/
date: 2026-05-25
modified: 2026-07-29
author: "Dr Scott J Turner"
description: "A deep plane facelift is a structural facelift technique that works beneath the SMAS layer, releasing selected retaining ligaments so the deeper facial tissues can be repositioned rather than relying..."
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# Deep Plane Facelift Canberra

A deep plane facelift is a structural facelift technique that works beneath the SMAS layer, releasing selected retaining ligaments so the deeper facial tissues can be repositioned rather than relying on skin tension alone. It is generally considered for patients with established jowling, midface descent, and changes through the jawline and neck — the pattern of ageing where lifting skin alone will not reach the underlying anatomy.

Dr Scott J Turner is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) whose practice is concentrated on facial aesthetic surgery, with deep plane facelift forming a significant part of the surgical caseload. He consults with Canberra patients at the Campbell clinic, with surgery performed at accredited private hospital facilities in Sydney and selected follow-up available locally.

This page covers when the deep plane technique may be considered, how it differs from SMAS and reduced-scope approaches, the Canberra-to-Sydney pathway, cost, recovery and risks. If you are still working out which facelift operation you are researching, the [Facelift Canberra](https://drturner.com.au/locations/canberra/facelift/) page compares all the techniques side by side.