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Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery in Austin, TX
Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery sets a new standard in advanced facial aesthetic procedures. Founded on principles of honesty, confidentiality, and long-term patient relationships, our practice delivers personalized care that transforms beauty aspirations into natural, enduring results. Our surgeons combine artistic vision with technical precision, utilizing cutting-edge techniques to address both aesthetic and functional concerns. With decades of collective experience and board certifications in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology, our team has earned national recognition, including Castle Connolly Top Doctor honors.We prioritize patient education, transparent communication, and meticulous attention to individual anatomy, ensuring outcomes that enhance facial harmony while maintaining authenticity. Our commitment to excellence extends to our state-of-the-art facility, where safety, comfort, and innovation converge to support transformative patient experiences.
Services
Rhinoplasty
Blepharoplasty
Facelift
Neck Lift
Lip Enhancement
Scar Repair
Buccal Fat Excision
CO2 Laser Resurfacing
Fat Transfer
Eyelid Surgery
Highlights and features
- We offer dual board certification in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology
- Our surgeons have trained under global leaders in oculoplastic and facial surgery
- 20+ years of specialized expertise in Austin's facial plastic surgery field
- We utilize patented techniques for facial rejuvenation and reconstruction
- We maintain a 98% patient satisfaction rate with natural, balanced outcomes
What people say
Natural-looking results
Exceptional surgeon expertise
Personalized care approach
Compassionate staff support
Significant confidence boost
Services
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty transforms nasal aesthetics while optimizing breathing function. Our surgeons use conservative cartilage preservation techniques to create balanced, ethnic-appropriate results. With precise bone and tissue modification, we address humps, crookedness, and breathing obstructions. Every procedure combines artistic vision with structural integrity for natural enhancement.
Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty rejuvenates aging eyelids through targeted skin and fat removal. Upper lid surgery eliminates hooding while lower lid procedures address puffiness using transconjunctival approaches. Board-certified surgeons create youthful contours while maintaining orbital protection. Most patients notice immediate improvement with final results maturing over three months.
Facelift
Facelift procedures restore youthful facial contours through SMAS layer repositioning. Our deep-plane technique addresses midface descent and neck laxity with minimal scarring. Customized approaches range from mini-lifts to comprehensive rejuvenation. Results reveal refreshed appearance while preserving natural facial expressions and unique character.
Fat Transfer
Facial fat transfer restores youthful volume using the patient's own tissue. Harvested from donor sites, purified fat gets strategically placed in facial hollows. This permanent solution addresses under-eye troughs, cheek deflation, and lip thinning. The procedure combines with other surgeries for comprehensive facial balancing.
Scar Repair
Scar repair employs advanced techniques to minimize facial scarring from injury or prior surgery. Using precise excision and layered closure, we realign tissue with skin lines for optimal healing. Treatment plans consider scar age, location, and tissue quality to achieve discreet, functional improvements in facial aesthetics.
People
Dr. Edward D. Buckingham
Facial Plastic Surgeon
Double-board-certified in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology, Dr. Buckingham pioneered the deep-plane facelift technique and trains future specialists as AAFPRS Fellowship Director. His work balances structural support with aesthetic refinement.
Dr. Erin Smith
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
A Beverly Hills-trained specialist, Dr. Smith specializes in complex revisions and oculoplastic procedures. Recognized by Castle Connolly since 2022, she excels at restoring both appearance and function after prior surgical complications.
Dr. Hudson Frey
Facial Plastic Surgeon
Certified in functional and cosmetic head/neck surgery, Dr. Frey focuses on harmonious facial aesthetics. His expertise in high-volume centers informs customized approaches that address both form and physiological requirements.
Questions
What distinguishes your rhinoplasty approach?
We prioritize cartilage preservation and functional improvement alongside aesthetic refinement. Our surgeons combine open and closed techniques for optimal structural support and natural breathing patterns.
How soon can I socialize after facelift surgery?
Most patients resume social activities within 10-14 days, with initial swelling subsiding enough for makeup concealment when sutures are removed after one week.
Do you treat both cosmetic and medical concerns?
Yes, our surgeons address functional issues like breathing obstructions alongside aesthetic goals. Procedures frequently combine septoplasty with rhinoplasty or blepharoplasty with brow lifts for comprehensive solutions.
How do you ensure ethnic facial harmony?
We employ specialized techniques respecting individual anatomical characteristics. Surgeons modify approaches for skin thickness, cartilage structure, and cultural beauty standards while maintaining functional integrity.
What sets your scar revision apart?
We use trichophytic closures for hairline scars and precise layered suturing. Preoperative planning considers skin tension lines to optimize healing and minimize visible irregularities.
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