Facelift Surgery Sydney, Australia

Advanced Facelift Techniques with Dr Scott J Turner

Dr Scott J Turner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Sydney, offers a comprehensive range of advanced facelift techniques tailored to address varying degrees of facial ageing and individual patient needs. At his Manly and Double Bay clinics, Dr. Turner utilises his extensive expertise to provide customised facial rejuvenation solutions that deliver natural-looking, harmonious results.

Understanding Your Facelift Options

Facial ageing affects each person uniquely, which is why Dr. Turner offers several sophisticated facelift approaches rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. Each technique has specific advantages and is recommended based on factors including your age, skin quality, degree of laxity, anatomical considerations, and aesthetic goals.

Vertical Facelift

The Vertical Facelift represents Dr. Turner’s preferred technique for achieving comprehensive facial rejuvenation. This sophisticated approach addresses ageing changes holistically across the upper face, midface, lower face, and neck. Unlike traditional methods that may primarily pull tissues horizontally, the Vertical Facelift lifts the deeper facial layers, specifically the Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System (SMAS), along with the skin in a more vertical direction. This vector directly counteracts the downward effects of gravity, providing a more anatomically accurate correction. The procedure effectively targets concerns such as sagging jowls, restores youthful volume to the cheeks, softens deep nasolabial folds, and improves the contour of the neck, resulting in harmonious and notably long-lasting rejuvenation. Often, this technique is combined with others, like facial fat grafting, to address volume loss concurrently, ensuring a balanced and complete result.
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Deep Plane Facelift

The Deep Plane Facelift technique involves working beneath the SMAS layer, releasing specific facial retaining ligaments that tether the skin and deeper tissues. By releasing these ligaments, the surgeon can lift and reposition the SMAS and overlying skin, including descended cheek fat, as a single, cohesive unit. This allows for a powerful and effective rejuvenation, particularly for smoothing deep nasolabial folds, significantly improving jawline definition, and correcting prominent jowls. It is often considered the technique of choice for individuals presenting with moderate to significant facial sagging. Due to its ability to support thicker skin and tissues effectively, it is also frequently the preferred approach for male facelift candidates.
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Ponytail Facelift

The Ponytail Facelift technique aims for rejuvenation primarily focused on the upper and mid-face regions, including the cheeks and temples. It often utilizes incisions strategically placed within the temporal hairline, potentially extending less around the ears compared to more traditional facelifts. The goal is often to achieve a lifting effect reminiscent of pulling the hair back into a high ponytail, typically involving a more vertical or upward vector of tissue repositioning. This approach may appeal to younger patients seeking rejuvenation with potentially minimized scarring around the ears.
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Short Scar Facelift

A Short Scar Facelift, sometimes referred to as a Mini Facelift, is a less extensive surgical option compared to full facelift procedures. It is typically best suited for individuals experiencing early to moderate signs of facial ageing, primarily focused on mild jowling and slight laxity along the jawline. As the name suggests, this technique involves shorter incisions, usually confined to the area in front of the ear and possibly curving slightly beneath the earlobe, deliberately avoiding the extension into the hairline behind the ear common in fuller facelifts. Consequently, the extent of underlying tissue dissection is generally less comprehensive. While this may lead to a potentially quicker recovery period, the results might be less dramatic and potentially less enduring than those achieved with more extensive techniques like the Vertical or Deep Plane Facelift.
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Revision Facelift

Revision Facelift surgery is a secondary procedure undertaken to address unsatisfactory outcomes or specific concerns arising from a previous facelift performed elsewhere. This type of surgery is inherently complex due to the presence of scar tissue and altered anatomical planes from the initial operation. It demands a high level of surgical expertise and nuanced judgment to navigate these challenges effectively. The goals of revision surgery might include improving facial contours, enhancing symmetry, correcting persistent skin laxity or muscle banding, or refining areas that appear unnatural. Given the complexities involved, a thorough consultation with an experienced Specialist Plastic Surgeon, such as Dr. Turner, is essential to carefully assess the existing issues, determine candidacy for revision, and establish realistic expectations for potential improvement.
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Male Facelift

Male facelift surgery requires specialised techniques that respect masculine facial characteristics while effectively addressing signs of ageing. Dr Turner tailors his approach specifically for men, focusing on maintaining strong jawlines, natural hairlines, and appropriate facial angles without creating an overly tightened appearance. The Deep Plane Facelift technique is often preferred for male patients as it effectively supports thicker skin and stronger facial musculature while providing substantial correction of jowling and neck laxity. Dr Turner takes particular care with incision placement, accounting for male hair patterns and beard growth to ensure discreet, well-concealed scars. The goal is always a natural, refreshed appearance that helps men look vital and distinguished rather than “surgically enhanced” while preserving their masculine identity.
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