Facelift Recovery Timeline & Expert Guide: What to Expect Before and After Surgery with Dr. Frey

Navigating the healing journey after facial rejuvenation can feel overwhelming, but understanding the process makes all the difference. Dr. Frey walks you through everything you need to know about preparing for a facelift and managing your recovery. From pre-surgery optimization, such as reaching your goal weight and maintaining healthy skin, to immediate post-op care tips like icing, low-salt diets, and elevating your head, this guide covers it all. Learn what to expect at the one-week suture removal mark, when you can safely return to light activities and exercise, how to properly care for your incisions and why the full healing process can take up to a year.


CO2 Laser Resurfacing Explained with Dr. Smith: The Gold Standard for Deep Wrinkles and Skin Rejuvenation

Unlock smoother, youthful skin with a comprehensive look at fully ablative CO2 laser treatments. In this detailed guide, Dr. Erin Smith breaks down how the CO2 laser targets both the surface epidermis and the deeper dermal layers to stimulate collagen production. Discover how this highly customizable procedure can be tailored for patients of all ages. From treating mild fine lines to smoothing stubborn, deep wrinkles around the mouth and eyes, Dr. Smith walks you through the entire experience, covering oral sedation and local nerve blocks, post-treatment care with Aquaphor, the expected seven-to-ten-day peeling process, and the step-by-step return to makeup, sun protection, and a regular skincare routine. Learn why it takes up to three months to reveal your final collagen-boosted results and why this powerful treatment is considered the premier choice for long-lasting facial rejuvenation.


Dr. Smith explains the benefits of the TCA Chemical Peel: Smoothing Wrinkles and Enhancing Facial Rejuvenation

Dr. Smith is a facial rejuvenation specialist and often uses the TCA peel for the best results for her patients. Discover how a TCA chemical peel can dramatically refresh your skin tone, eliminate hyperpigmentation, and soften fine lines or deep wrinkles. In this insightful guide, Dr. Erin Smith from walks though how trichloroacetic acid penetrates the papillary dermis to shed dead skin cells and stimulate long-lasting collagen production. Learn why this quick 15-minute procedure is a favorite companion to surgical interventions like a facelift or fat transfer, adding minimal surgical time while elevating your overall rejuvenation results. From light propofol sedation experience, the post-treatment Aquaphor barrier, the key peeling phase around day four, and the step-by-step transition back to sunscreen, gentle mineral makeup, and your regular skincare routine, you will explore why this effective treatment can be repeated every three to five years to maintain a radiant, youthful glow.


Fat Grafting: What It Is, What It Can Do & What It Can't

Fat Grafting - Wondering whether fat grafting could be the right fit for your goals? In this video, Dr. Buckingham of the Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery shares an honest overview of the procedure, including how fat grafting works, the areas where it can be most effective, and the situations where it may have limitations. For anyone exploring fat grafting as part of facial rejuvenation, this expert breakdown can help you better understand what to expect and what questions to bring to your consultation.


Limited Incision Lower Facelift: What It Is & Our Unique Approach

Limited Incision Lower Facelift - A facelift should never be one-size-fits-all. In this video, Dr. Buckingham of the Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery explains the practice’s specialized approach to the limited incision lower facelift, including how it differs from more traditional facelift techniques, what happens during the procedure, and what steps they deliberately avoid. If you are considering facelift surgery and want a clearer understanding of what makes this approach unique, this overview is a helpful place to start.


Rhinoplasty: What's Actually Included in the Consultation & Surgery

Rhinoplasty - Considering rhinoplasty but want a better understanding of what the procedure includes? In this video, Dr. Hudson Frey of the Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery explains what patients can expect from rhinoplasty, from the initial evaluation and treatment planning process to the surgical techniques involved. Whether your goals are cosmetic, functional, or a combination of both, Dr. Frey offers a clear, straightforward overview to help you feel more informed before taking the next step.


Why Fat Transfer Is a Game-Changer | Dr. Erin Smith

Discover the benefits of fat transfer with Dr. Erin Smith of Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery. In this informative video, Dr. Smith explains how fat transfer uses your body's own fat to naturally restore volume, enhance contours, and rejuvenate areas such as the face, breasts, or buttocks. Learn why this versatile procedure is a popular option for patients seeking long-lasting, natural-looking results while also contouring unwanted areas. Watch as Dr. Smith shares what makes fat transfer such an effective and transformative treatment.


Sculptra® Explained: Restore Volume Naturally | Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery

Curious about Sculptra®? In this educational video, a nurse from Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery explains how Sculptra® works to gradually restore facial volume by stimulating your body's natural collagen production. Learn who makes a good candidate, what to expect during treatment, and why Sculptra® is a popular choice for achieving subtle, long-lasting, natural-looking rejuvenation. If you're looking for a non-surgical way to refresh your appearance, this video offers expert insight into one of today's most effective injectable treatments


Deep Plane Facelift Explained | Dr. Erin Smith

What is a deep plane facelift, and how does it differ from a traditional facelift? In this educational video, Dr. Erin Smith of Buckingham Facial Plastics explains the deep plane facelift technique and how it repositions the deeper facial tissues to create natural-looking, long-lasting rejuvenation. Learn who may be a candidate, the benefits of this advanced procedure, and why it's designed to restore a youthful appearance without looking overdone. Watch as Dr. Smith breaks down this innovative approach to facial rejuvenation and what patients can expect from treatment.


How to Treat Lower Eyelid Puffiness | Dr. Erin Smith

Concerned about under-eye bags or lower eyelid puffiness? In this educational video, Dr. Erin Smith of Buckingham Facial Plastics explains what causes lower eyelid puffiness and the treatment options available to create a smoother, more refreshed appearance. Learn when lifestyle changes, non-surgical treatments, or lower blepharoplasty may be appropriate and how a personalized approach can help achieve natural-looking results. Watch to discover how addressing lower eyelid puffiness can restore a more youthful, rested look.


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