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CO2 Laser vs. Morpheus8: A Facial Plastic Surgeon’s Perspective

By Dr. Erin Smith

As a Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon at The Buckingham Center in Austin, Texas, I often get asked about the differences between CO2 laser (also known as fractional laser) and Morpheus8 (RF microneedling). Both procedures are popular for addressing skin concerns and...

Will My Insurance Cover My Nose Job and Deviated Septum? Insurance Coverage and Rhinoplasty in Austin, TX

By Dr. Hudson Frey

As a facial plastic surgeon here in Austin, TX, I see many patients interested in rhinoplasty, often referred to as a nose job. One of the most common questions I hear is, "Will my insurance cover it? "This is a fantastic question! Understanding how insurance handles rhinoplasty...

Unveiling Your Refreshed Eyelids: Upper Blepharoplasty vs. Non-Surgical Options

By Dr. Edward Buckingham

Have you noticed your eyelids becoming heavy, causing you to look tired even when you're well-rested? You're not alone. This common concern can be addressed with either surgical or non-surgical methods. But which option is right for you? For over 21 years, I've been perform...

Unveiling Solutions for "Ozempic Face": A Facial Plastic Surgeon's Guide

By Dr. Erin Smith

As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in Austin, TX, I've seen a large increase in patients wanting to talk about the "Ozempic Face. " While GLP-1 medications like Ozempic (semiglutide), Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound offer significant healthy weight-loss benefits, th...

Managing 3 Nurse Injectors and 21 Staff with Edward D. Buckingham, MD

Hello, and welcome to Beauty and the Biz where we talk about the business and marketing side of plastic surgery, and managing nurse injectors and staff...

5 Signs You Need a Laser Resurfacing Treatment

Many women and men turn to anti-aging skincare first. Aging is a fact of life, but how you deal with the inevitable is entirely up to you. Many women and men turn to anti-aging skincare first. Alpha and beta hydroxy acids, retinoids, and topically applied antioxidants have w...

4 Anti-Aging Solutions to Protect Your Facial Skin

Your face is one of the first items on your body to show its age. Your face is one of the first items on your body to show its age. Some of this is due to exposure to the sun and other elements. Another cause is how your body changes over the years. Facial tissues start to...

Ideal Skin Care Routines for All Skin Types

Several skin treatments can clear your skin and improve its texture Do you have minor skin imperfections that don't require surgery but still warrant correction? These could include age spots, sun damage, acne scars, or wrinkles, and fine lines. Well, several skin trea...

6 Things You’re Currently Doing that Severely Age You

Though your genes do have a role in how your skin ages, other factors also play a role. Aging may be inevitable, but some practices age a person more quickly than they should. Accelerated aging affects the internal organs as well as the skin, but the experts at the Buckingha...

Caring for Your Lips After Lip Enhancement

Lip filler is one of the easiest and fastest ways to upgrade your look. A bigger and plumper pout can instantly take your look from ordinary to jaw-dropping. Lip enhancement can help you achieve this sought after look. Overlining your lips with makeup will be a thing of the past...