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Rhinoplasty Explained | Dr. Smith at Buckingham Facial Plastics

Curious about what a nose job actually entails? In this video, Dr. Erin Smith, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon at the Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery in Austin, Texas, breaks down everything you need to know about rhinoplasty. She explains the difference between reshaping the external nose and improving internal breathing functions, walks through the initial consultation and digital morphing software, and details the surgical process under general anesthesia. Dr. Smith also provides a transparent guide to the healing journey, from removing the cast at one week to understanding why the final "shrink-wrapped" results take a full year to fully refine.

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Filler Migration Explained | Dr. Frey at Buckingham Facial Plastics

Have you ever wondered why facial fillers seem to shift, puff up under the eyes, or distort natural facial contours over time? Dr. Frey breaks down the reality of hyaluronic acid (HA) filler migration. Explaining how "chasing volume loss" can lead to overfilling, Dr. Frey details how advanced ultrasound-guided diagnosis allows specialists to pinpoint displaced product and precisely target it with hyaluronidase enzyme dissolution. For patients undergoing facial rejuvenation surgery—such as a facelift, lower eyelid blepharoplasty, or lip lift—clearing out misplaced filler allows providers to reveal true underlying anatomy. During these procedures, autologous fat transfer serves as an exceptional, natural solution to restore lost volume. Your own natural fat is used to fill volume deficits at the time of surgery, by building a much more harmonious, lasting foundation. While minor volume discrepancies can later be fine-tuned with a cautious, stepwise HA filler approach if needed, prioritizing a slow, anatomical method prevents the dreaded "overfilled look."

Facial Fat Transfer Before & After Gallery

Lip Lift Explained: Restoring Youthful Proportions, Dental Show & Lip Volume

A lip lift is a great solution for concerns about the distance between your nose and upper lip, a loss of red lip show, or a decrease in upper tooth visibility as you age. In this clinical vignette, Dr. Hudson Frey explains how upper lip elongation occurs over time and how a surgical lip lift can restore youthful facial proportions. Dr. Fry breaks down the precision behind subnasal measurements to shorten the upper lip, symmetrize the right and left sides, and enhance both red lip and dental show. He also highlights the benefits of combining a central lift with a corner lip lift to elevate the outer lip margins, along with recovery expectation such as managing initial swelling, suture removal around days six to seven, and utilizing CO2 laser treatments to refine the scar.

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Otoplasty Explained with Dr. Frey: Ear Pinning, Cartilage Reshaping & Facial Harmony

Prominent ears or subtle asymmetries can significantly impact facial balance and personal confidence. Dr. Frey offers a great overview of the otoplasty—commonly known as ear pinning surgery. Highlighting how precise cartilage reshaping and discreetly placed incisions behind the ear can effectively reposition protruding ears, Dr. Frey explains who makes an ideal candidate and what patients can expect from the procedure. Discover how this straightforward procedure creates lasting facial harmony and restores confidence.

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Fat Transfer Explained with Dr. Smith: Restoring Facial Volume, Symmetry & Youthful Contours

Facial volume loss, hollow temples, and flattened cheek contours can significantly alter natural proportions over time. Double-board certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Erin Smith at explores autologous fat transfer as one of the most powerful and underrated treatments in facial rejuvenation. Dr. Smith details how harvesting natural fat from areas like the abdomen or inner thighs allows specialists to precisely restore lost volume in the temples, lower eyelids, and cheeks with permanent results. Learn how fat transfer is frequently combined with facelifts and lower blepharoplasties to correct facial asymmetries and achieve harmonious, long-lasting facial balancing.

Facial Fat Transfer Before & After Gallery

Deep Plane Lower Facelift: How the Deep Plane Technique Restores the Midface, Jowls, Jawline and Neck

Deep Plane Facelift: Learn why our double-board certified facial plastic surgeons perform this specialized facial rejuvenation procedure for a wide age range of patients. Dr. Smith explains candidate criteria, what the day of surgery entails, and the day-by-day recovery. Learn how a deep plane lower facelift targets jowls, lax neck skin, and enhances jawline definition. Patients of Dr. Smith appear at least 10 years younger at their 3 month post-surgical visit because her advanced techniques restore the midface, lower face and neck and extensive experience over her many years as a facial plastic surgeon.

Facelift Before & After Gallery

Upper Blepharoplasty: Upper Eyelid Surgery Lifts the Hooded Skin to Reveal the Beauty of the Eyes

Dr. Buckingham explains how an upper blepharoplasty fixes hooded eyes for good. In this video, learn who eyelid rejuvenation is a great option for and how recovery typically takes 7 to 10 days, at which point stitches are removed and most swelling and bruising subside.

Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Before & After Gallery

Brighten & Renew: The Power of the TCA Peel

Dr. Frey educates on all you need to know about Tricholoroacetic Acid (TCA) chemical peels and why they remain a gold-standard treatment for skin transformation. He explains how TCA works below the surface to target stubborn sun damage, fine lines, and uneven texture by accelerating cellular turnover and revealing fresh, healthy skin beneath. Discover what to expect during the healing process, how a professional TCA peel compares to other skin resurfacing options, and who makes the ideal candidate for this powerful, skin-rejuvenating treatment.

TCA Peel / Dermabrasion Before & After Gallery

Deep Plane Lower Facelift with Dr. Frey: Techniques, Recovery, and Natural Results

Discover what a true deep plane lower facelift can achieve for facial rejuvenation. In this informative guide, Dr. Hudson Frey explains the anatomical principles behind the deep plane technique. Learn why releasing deeper facial ligaments allows surgeons to lift directly at the nasolabial fold, marionette lines, and jowl space without the unnatural tension associated with surface pulling. Dr. Frey details how this meticulous approach integrates with structural neck lifts and lateral endoscopic brow lifts to restore your appearance to how you looked fifteen years ago. Gain realistic insights into what to expect during your two to three weeks of social downtime, why proper pre-op and post-op care matters, and how a customized consultation can clarify your options for achieving beautifully natural, long-lasting results.

Facelift Before & After Gallery

Dr. Buckingham Explains Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty: Reversing Under-Eye Bags and Hollows

Tired of looking exhausted even when you feel fully rested? Discover how a lower blepharoplasty can restore a refreshed, youthful contour to your eyes. In this informative guide, Dr. Buckingham walks through the anatomy of under-eye aging, explaining how protruding fat pads and bone resorption create unwanted shadows and hollowing. Learn how a specialized surgical approach combining fat reduction, targeted fat grafting, or fat repositioning smooths the transition between the lower eyelid and the cheek to catch overhead light naturally. Gain expert insights into diagnosing under-eye concerns and find out how a customized procedure can rejuvenate your appearance and eliminate that persistent tired look.

Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Before & After Gallery

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Rhinoplasty Explained | Dr. Smith at Buckingham Facial Plastics

Filler Migration Explained | Dr. Frey at Buckingham Facial Plastics

Lip Lift Explained: Restoring Youthful Proportions, Dental Show & Lip Volume

Otoplasty Explained with Dr. Frey: Ear Pinning, Cartilage Reshaping & Facial Harmony

Fat Transfer Explained with Dr. Smith: Restoring Facial Volume, Symmetry & Youthful Contours

Deep Plane Lower Facelift: How the Deep Plane Technique Restores the Midface, Jowls, Jawline and Neck

Upper Blepharoplasty: Upper Eyelid Surgery Lifts the Hooded Skin to Reveal the Beauty of the Eyes

Brighten & Renew: The Power of the TCA Peel

Deep Plane Lower Facelift with Dr. Frey: Techniques, Recovery, and Natural Results

Dr. Buckingham Explains Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty: Reversing Under-Eye Bags and Hollows

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