Vertical Restore Facelift at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Procedure | Vertical Restore Facelift |
| Surgeon | Dr Scott J Turner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) |
| AHPRA registration | MED0001654827 |
| Procedure category | Comprehensive multi-area facial surgery plan |
| Foundation procedure | Deep plane facelift principles, where clinically appropriate |
| Lifting vector | Vertical, addressing the direction of tissue descent |
| Areas assessed | Brow, eyelids, midface, lower face, jawline, neck and facial volume |
| Possible components | Deep plane facelift, deep neck lift, brow lift, upper and lower blepharoplasty, facial fat transfer and selected adjacent procedures |
| Anaesthesia | General anaesthesia in an accredited private hospital |
| Surgical time | Usually 5 to 7 hours, depending on the selected components |
| Hospital stay | Usually 1 to 2 nights, confirmed at consultation |
| Return to desk work | Often 3 to 4 weeks; recovery varies with the combination performed |
| Duration | Outcomes and duration vary between patients |
| Consultation locations | Bondi Junction and Manly |
| Surgery performed at | Bondi Junction Private Hospital, Delmar Private Hospital (Dee Why) |
| GP referral | Required (Medical Board and AHPRA requirement) |
| Medicare and private health rebate | Not applicable for cosmetic facelift surgery |
| Indicative cost | Around $45,000 all-inclusive; depends on the selected components |
What Is a Vertical Restore Facelift?
Vertical Restore Facelift is Dr Turner’s term for a comprehensive surgical plan that may address several facial areas in one operation. Rather than treating the brow, eyelids, midface, lower face, jawline, neck and volume changes as separate decisions, the Vertical Restore approach assesses these areas together and selects the components that are appropriate for the individual patient.
Not every patient requires every component. The surgical plan depends on anatomy, tissue position, skin quality, prior surgery, health factors and the areas being addressed, and is confirmed during consultation.
Comprehensive Surgical Planning Across the Face
Some patients have concerns across several areas rather than one isolated feature. In these cases, Dr Turner may assess whether a single coordinated surgical plan is more appropriate than separate procedures performed at different times. This may reduce duplication in planning and recovery, but it is not the right approach for every patient.
Areas assessed together within a Vertical Restore plan may include the upper face and brow, the upper and lower eyelids, the midface, the lower face and jawline, the neck, facial volume, and, where relevant, the upper lip and perioral relationship. Which of these areas enter the surgical plan depends on consultation findings rather than a fixed template.
Deep Plane Facelift as the Foundation
Deep plane facelift principles may form the foundation of a Vertical Restore Facelift when midface, jowl and lower-face tissue descent are being addressed. The deep plane component works beneath the SMAS layer and may involve selected retaining ligament release, allowing the deeper soft tissue to be repositioned as a composite. The exact role of deep plane surgery in an individual plan depends on consultation findings, and the technique itself is explained in detail on the deep plane facelift page.
Neck and Jawline Component
When neck concerns are part of the surgical plan, Dr Turner may discuss neck lift or deep neck lift techniques. The neck component may address the platysma, the submental tissues and the cervicomental angle, depending on the patient’s anatomy. The neck is not automatically included in every Vertical Restore plan; its role is determined by assessment.
Brow and Eyelid Components
Brow and eyelid procedures may be considered when the upper face and eye area are part of the surgical assessment. This may include brow lift, upper blepharoplasty or lower blepharoplasty, depending on brow position, eyelid skin, lower-eyelid anatomy and patient-specific factors. Not every Vertical Restore plan includes all three; the combination is selected at consultation.
Facial Fat Transfer and Volume Planning
Facial fat transfer may be considered when volume changes are part of the overall surgical plan. Fat is harvested from another area of the body by liposuction and prepared for placement in selected facial areas, commonly the temples and midface. Fat graft survival and volume changes vary between patients, and this variability is discussed during planning.
Upper Lip and Perioral Considerations
Some patients also ask about the upper lip or perioral area during facial surgery planning. Lip lift surgery is not automatically part of a Vertical Restore Facelift, but it may be discussed separately if the upper lip relationship is a specific concern.
How the Vertical Lifting Vector Works
Facial tissues can descend in a vertical direction over time. The retaining ligaments that anchor the soft tissues to the facial skeleton lengthen, and the SMAS and the fat compartments it carries move downward: in the midface this deepens the nasolabial fold, and in the lower face it disrupts the jawline and contributes to jowls.
In selected facelift plans, Dr Turner may use a vertical vector to reposition the deeper tissues in a direction that reflects this pattern of descent. The repositioning works on the deeper structural layers, the SMAS, the fat compartments and the released ligament attachments, rather than relying on skin tension. The appropriate vector for an individual patient depends on the surgical plan and the areas being addressed.
What May Be Included in a Vertical Restore Facelift
The components below may be included in a Vertical Restore plan, with each explained in detail on its dedicated page:
- Deep plane facelift. Sub-SMAS dissection with selected retaining ligament release for the midface, jowls and lower face.
- Deep neck lift or neck lift. Addressing the platysma, submental tissues and cervicomental angle where the neck is part of the plan.
- Brow lift. Addressing brow position where brow descent contributes to upper-face concerns.
- Upper blepharoplasty. Addressing excess upper-eyelid skin.
- Lower blepharoplasty. Addressing under-eye fat and lower-eyelid skin.
- Facial fat transfer. Volume placement in selected facial areas using the patient’s own fat.
- Lip lift surgery. An optional adjacent procedure, assessed separately where the upper lip is a specific concern.
Not every component is required for every patient. The final plan is determined during consultation.
Vertical Restore Facelift vs Other Facelift Techniques
| Procedure | Main focus | May be considered when |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical Restore Facelift | Multiple facial areas assessed together | Several areas are being addressed in one plan |
| Deep Plane Facelift | Midface, jowls, jawline and lower face | The deep plane component is relevant but broader components are not required |
| SMAS Facelift | SMAS-layer technique | Selected lower-face concerns are being compared |
| Short Scar Facelift | Selected lower-face changes with shorter incision planning | Concerns are more limited |
| Lower Facelift | Lower face, jowls and jawline | Lower-face concerns are the main issue |
| Ponytail Facelift | Upper face, temples and early midface | Concerns are mostly above the lower face and neck |
Technique selection is made at consultation based on anatomy, tissue position and the areas being addressed. The facelift surgery hub covers how Dr Turner selects between techniques.
Who May Be Suitable for a Vertical Restore Facelift?
Vertical Restore Facelift may be considered for selected patients with concerns across several facial areas who want these areas assessed as part of one coordinated surgical plan. Suitability depends on anatomy, tissue position, skin quality, medical history, prior surgery, anaesthetic suitability and recovery capacity.
Considerations assessed at consultation include:
- Concerns across multiple facial areas rather than one isolated feature.
- General health suitable for general anaesthesia and a longer operation.
- Smoking status, with nicotine cessation required before and after surgery.
- Body mass index and medical optimisation where clinically relevant.
- Recovery time available for a broader procedure.
- Realistic expectations, including that skin texture, pigmentation and fine surface lines may require separate non-surgical or dermatological treatments.
A face-to-face consultation following GP referral is required to determine candidacy. Dr Turner conducts a minimum of two consultations before proceeding with surgery, both personally.
Vertical Restore Facelift Recovery Timeline
Recovery after Vertical Restore Facelift surgery varies because the procedure may include several components. Swelling, bruising, tightness, altered sensation and fatigue may occur. Recovery planning is discussed during consultation based on the proposed surgical plan.
- First 24 to 48 hours. A hospital stay of 1 to 2 nights is usual, with drains placed and removed within this period and head elevation maintained.
- First week. Swelling and bruising peak, with the face and eyes most affected. Light walking is encouraged while bending, lifting and strenuous activity are avoided.
- Weeks two to four. Sutures are removed in staged fashion. Swelling begins to settle, bruising fades, and many patients plan three to four weeks away from desk-based work, depending on the combination performed. Mineral makeup may be used to camouflage residual discolouration.
- Weeks four to six. Visible bruising often resolves over this period, and light exercise resumes with surgeon approval.
- Several months after surgery. Healing and tissue settling continue over several months. Where fat transfer is included, the grafted areas take the longest to settle, and later-stage changes continue to vary between patients.
Vertical Restore Facelift Cost in Sydney
Vertical Restore Facelift cost in Sydney varies because the surgical plan may include several components. Factors may include procedure duration, hospital fees, anaesthetist fees, assistant fees, post-operative care and whether deep plane facelift, neck, brow, eyelid or facial fat transfer components are included.
As an indicative figure, a Vertical Restore Facelift is around $45,000 all-inclusive, covering the surgeon, assistant surgeon, anaesthetist, accredited private hospital fee, garments and standard post-operative care. The final quote depends on the selected components and surgical plan and is provided after consultation. Medicare and private health insurance rebates do not apply for cosmetic facelift surgery. A consultation fee applies.
A complete cost breakdown is available in the Facelift Cost Sydney 2026 guide.
Risks and Complications
All surgery carries risks. Because Vertical Restore Facelift may include several components, risks can relate to facelift, brow, eyelid, neck and fat transfer surgery. These risks are discussed during consultation before a surgical plan is confirmed.
- Haematoma. A collection of blood beneath the skin, most common in the first 24 hours.
- Infection. Uncommon in clean facial surgery but possible.
- Scarring. Including the uncommon possibility of hypertrophic or keloid scarring.
- Delayed wound healing. Increased in patients who smoke or have poorly controlled medical conditions.
- Facial nerve injury. Temporary or, less commonly, permanent weakness of the muscles of facial expression.
- Altered sensation. Numbness around the ears, cheeks, scalp and neck, usually improving over months.
- Asymmetry. Minor asymmetry may persist, as no two sides of any face are identical.
- Hair loss near incisions. Usually temporary.
- Eyelid-specific complications. Where blepharoplasty components are included: dry eye, lagophthalmos (incomplete eyelid closure), ectropion (lower-lid malposition) or chemosis.
- Fat grafting-specific risks. Where fat transfer is included: variable take of transferred fat, contour irregularity or, rarely, fat cysts.
- Neck surgery risks. Where a neck component is included, relating to the platysma and submental dissection.
- Anaesthetic risks. Associated with general anaesthesia and the longer operative time.
- Need for further surgery. To address healing or to revise an outcome.
- Dissatisfaction with the outcome. Where the result does not meet expectations.
Risk is reduced by smoking cessation, optimisation of general health, careful surgical technique, an accredited private hospital setting and structured follow-up. Further information is available on the risks and complications page.
Consultations in Bondi Junction and Manly
Vertical Restore Facelift consultations with Dr Scott J Turner are available at two Sydney locations.
The Bondi Junction clinic is located at 39 Grosvenor Street, a short distance from Bondi Junction station and Westfield. The Manly clinic is located in Suite 504, Level 5, 39 East Esplanade, close to Manly Wharf. Surgery is performed at Bondi Junction Private Hospital and Delmar Private Hospital, Dee Why.
A GP referral is required before booking a consultation, in line with Medical Board and AHPRA requirements introduced for cosmetic surgery in Australia. Dr Turner conducts a minimum of two consultations before proceeding with surgery, both personally.
To request a consultation, contact the practice on 1300 437 758 or [email protected], or visit the contact us page.
Vertical Restore Facelift FAQs
What is a Vertical Restore Facelift?
A Vertical Restore Facelift, also called a vertical facelift, is Dr Turner’s term for a comprehensive surgical plan that may address several facial areas in one operation. The plan may include deep plane facelift, deep neck lift, brow lift, upper and lower blepharoplasty and facial fat transfer, selected according to the patient’s anatomy. Dr Scott J Turner performs Vertical Restore Facelift surgery at Bondi Junction Private Hospital and Delmar Private Hospital, Dee Why.
What procedures may be included in a Vertical Restore Facelift?
Components that may be included are a deep plane facelift for the midface and lower face, a deep neck lift or neck lift, a brow lift, upper and lower blepharoplasty, and facial fat transfer for volume. Lip lift surgery may be discussed separately as an adjacent procedure. Not every component is required for every patient; the final plan is determined during consultation.
How does Vertical Restore Facelift differ from deep plane facelift?
A deep plane facelift addresses the midface, jowls and lower face by working beneath the SMAS layer. A Vertical Restore Facelift may use deep plane principles as its foundation while extending the surgical plan to the brow, eyelids, neck and facial volume in the same operation. A deep plane facelift alone may suit patients whose concerns are concentrated in the midface and lower face. Selection is made at consultation.
Does Vertical Restore Facelift include a deep neck lift?
A neck component may be included when neck concerns are part of the surgical plan. Depending on anatomy, this may involve neck lift or deep neck lift techniques addressing the platysma, submental tissues and the cervicomental angle. The neck is not automatically included in every Vertical Restore plan; its role is determined by assessment at consultation.
Can brow lift and eyelid surgery be included?
Yes, where the upper face and eye area are part of the assessment. This may include a brow lift, upper blepharoplasty or lower blepharoplasty, depending on brow position, eyelid skin, lower-eyelid anatomy and patient-specific factors. Not every plan includes all three; the combination is selected at consultation.
Who may be suitable for a Vertical Restore Facelift?
Vertical Restore Facelift may be considered for selected patients with concerns across several facial areas who want those areas assessed as one coordinated surgical plan. Suitability depends on anatomy, tissue position, skin quality, medical history, prior surgery, anaesthetic suitability for longer surgery, smoking status, recovery capacity and realistic expectations. Candidacy is determined at consultation following a GP referral.
What is the recovery timeline for Vertical Restore Facelift surgery?
Recovery varies because the procedure may include several components. Swelling, bruising, tightness, altered sensation and fatigue may occur, with the eyes and face most affected in the first two weeks. Sutures are removed in stages, and many patients plan three to four weeks away from desk-based work. Healing and tissue settling continue over several months.
What does Vertical Restore Facelift cost in Sydney?
Vertical Restore Facelift cost in Sydney varies because the surgical plan may include several components. Factors include procedure duration, hospital, anaesthetist and assistant fees, post-operative care and which components are included. As an indicative figure, a Vertical Restore Facelift is around $45,000 all-inclusive. Medicare and private health rebates do not apply. A personalised quote is provided after consultation.
Related Guides
Facelift techniques: Facelift Surgery Sydney (the facelift procedure hub and related facelift technique pages), Deep Plane Facelift, SMAS Facelift, Short Scar Facelift, Lower Facelift, Ponytail Facelift and Revision Facelift.
Component procedures: Deep Neck Lift, Neck Lift, Brow Lift, Upper Blepharoplasty, Lower Blepharoplasty, Facial Fat Transfer and Lip Lift Surgery.
Reading more: What is a Vertical Restore Facelift, Difference Between Vertical Restore and Deep Plane Facelift Surgery, Facelift Cost Sydney 2026 and Deep Plane Facelift Recovery Timeline.
