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.
What This Gallery Shows
The cases shown represent a range of facelift approaches performed by Dr Turner, including:
- SMAS facelift — the standard deep surgical approach addressing the underlying facial support structure
- Deep plane facelift — a more comprehensive technique that releases deeper ligamentous attachments for patients with more significant facial descent
- Vertical facelift — addresses descent through a vertical vector, suited to patients with specific anatomical characteristics
- Short-scar facelift — for patients with earlier-stage facial change where a more limited approach is appropriate
- Combined procedures including neck lift and blepharoplasty
Technique selection depends on each patient’s facial anatomy, degree and pattern of facial change, skin quality, and what they are hoping to address. This is determined through a detailed consultation assessment — not from photos.
About Facelift Surgery
A facelift (rhytidectomy) is a surgical procedure that addresses structural changes in the face and neck associated with ageing, weight fluctuation, or other changes over time. It works at the level of the SMAS — the deeper muscular and fascial layer beneath the skin — rather than simply tightening skin at the surface.
Different facelift techniques vary in how deeply they work and which anatomical structures they address. The choice between a short-scar approach, an SMAS-based technique, or a deep plane approach depends on the individual’s anatomy and the degree of change present. Dr Turner will explain the reasoning behind his recommended approach during consultation.
All facelift surgery is performed under general anaesthesia at an accredited private hospital in Sydney — at Bondi Junction Private Hospital for Eastern Suburbs patients, and Delmar Private Hospital (Dee Why) for Manly patients.
Seeing More Photos — At Consultation
Given the sensitivity around facial photography, the consultation is the most appropriate place to view a wider range of results. During your appointment, Dr Turner can show you:
- Cases matching your approximate age group and starting point
- Results from the specific technique he is recommending for your anatomy
- Combined procedure results if more than one area is being considered
- Longer-term follow-up images where available
This approach also allows for a more informed discussion — you can ask questions about individual cases, understand why certain techniques were used, and develop a realistic picture of what may be achievable in your specific circumstances.
To request that a broader range of photos be available at your consultation, simply mention this at the time of booking.
Understanding the Timeline of Results
After photos in this gallery are taken at three months or later, when the majority of swelling has resolved. Facelift results continue to mature beyond this point — most patients see further improvement at six months, and the final settled appearance typically develops over the first year.
General healing milestones:
- 1–2 weeks: Swelling and bruising peak in the first 2–3 days, then begin to resolve; most patients are comfortable in social settings by two weeks
- 4–6 weeks: The majority of visible swelling has resolved; patients return to most normal activity including moderate exercise
- 3 months: Swelling largely settled; results clearly visible; scars still pink and maturing
- 6–12 months: Final result developing; scars continuing to fade; tissue fully settled
Scar placement in facelift surgery is designed to sit within natural anatomical boundaries — in front of and behind the ears, along the hairline and within natural creases. In most patients, scars fade well over twelve to eighteen months, though individual healing varies and is discussed at consultation.
Sydney Consultations — Bondi Junction and Manly
Dr Turner consults at two Sydney locations:
Bondi Junction — Eastern Suburbs. Surgery at Bondi Junction Private Hospital. Manly — Suite 504, Level 5, 39 East Esplanade, Manly NSW 2095. Surgery at Delmar Private Hospital, Dee Why.
Patients also consult from Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle, and the Gold Coast. All surgery is performed in Sydney.
The Consultation Process
A GP referral is required before your first consultation with Dr Turner. Under AHPRA regulations that govern cosmetic surgery in Australia, the process for facelift surgery involves a minimum of two consultations, a psychological evaluation, and a mandatory cooling-off period before surgery can proceed.
During the initial consultation, Dr Turner will:
- Assess your facial anatomy, skin quality, and the pattern and degree of facial change
- Discuss the techniques most suited to your individual anatomy
- Explain the expected recovery process, realistic outcomes, and relevant risks and complications in full
- Show you a broader range of before and after photography if requested
Facelift surgery is a significant procedure and the consultation is designed to give you the time and information to make a considered decision. There is no obligation to proceed at the end of a consultation.
About Dr Scott J Turner
Dr Scott J Turner is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) with a particular focus on facial surgical procedures. He holds Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Plastic Surgery and is registered with AHPRA (MED0001654827). Dr Turner consults from Bondi Junction and Manly in Sydney, and from consulting clinics in Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle, and the Gold Coast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are there only a few facelift photos publicly available?
Facelift patients are identifiable in a way that patients having body surgery are not. Many patients who are happy with their results prefer that their photographs remain private. Out of respect for this, only cases where patients have given explicit consent for public use are shown here. Dr Turner maintains a more extensive collection that can be viewed privately during a consultation — please ask at the time of booking if you would like to see a broader range.
Can I see more facelift photos that match my age group or concern?
Yes. This is best done at consultation, where Dr Turner can pull cases relevant to your starting point, the technique he is recommending, and the degree of facial change you are hoping to address. If you have specific requests — for example, cases involving neck surgery, eyelid surgery, or a particular technique — mention this when booking so the team can prepare accordingly.
What facelift techniques does Dr Turner perform?
Dr Turner performs a range of facelift approaches including SMAS facelift, deep plane facelift, vertical facelift, and short-scar (limited incision) facelift. The right technique depends on individual anatomy, the degree and distribution of facial change, skin quality, and patient goals. Dr Turner will explain his assessment and recommended approach during consultation.
How long do facelift results last?
Results vary by individual and depend on factors including the technique used, skin quality, lifestyle, and the natural ageing process continuing post-surgery. Generally, surgical facelift results tend to last longer than non-surgical alternatives because they address the underlying anatomical structures. The rate at which the face continues to age after surgery is individual. This is discussed in detail at consultation.
What regulatory steps are required before facelift surgery in Australia?
A GP referral is required to book your first consultation. Under current AHPRA regulations, facelift surgery requires a minimum of two consultations with Dr Turner, a psychological evaluation, and a mandatory cooling-off period before surgery can be scheduled. Dr Turner consults from Bondi Junction and Manly in Sydney.
Take the Next Step
If you are considering facelift surgery in Sydney, a consultation is the appropriate starting point. Dr Turner consults from Bondi Junction in the Eastern Suburbs and Manly on the Northern Beaches. A broader range of facelift photography is available to view privately at that appointment.
Contact us to request a consultation or ask a question. Please mention if you would like to view additional facelift cases when you book. A GP referral is required for your first appointment.
