At the Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery, recognition is never pursued for its own sake; it is earned through years of focused practice, uncompromising standards, and a steadfast commitment to doing what is best for patients, not what is trending.
We are honored to share that Dr. Edward Buckingham has been recognized as an Austin Monthly Top Doctor and will be featured in a two-page profile in the January/February issue of Austin Monthly. This distinction highlights his long-standing impact on facial plastic surgery in Central Texas.
What It Means to Be Named an Austin Monthly Top Doctor
Each year, Austin Monthly recognizes physicians across the region who exemplify excellence in their respective specialties. The Top Doctor designation spotlights physicians whom colleagues consistently respect for their:
- Clinical expertise within their specialty
- Advanced training and board certification
- Ethical, patient-centered care
- Meaningful contributions to their field
As a long-standing publication that covers Austin’s medical, cultural, and professional landscape, Austin Monthly serves as a trusted regional voice.
Why Dr. Buckingham’s Recognition Matters
Dr. Buckingham’s selection reflects a career shaped by focus, intention, and disciplined expertise. Rather than offering a broad cosmetic menu, he made an early and deliberate decision to dedicate his practice exclusively to facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. This specialty requires exceptional anatomical precision, sound judgment, and long-term responsibility for outcomes.
As a double-board-certified facial plastic surgeon, national educator, and Fellowship Director for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), Dr. Buckingham has significantly shaped the field through his clinical work and academic leadership.
His surgical expertise includes:
- Advanced facial rejuvenation procedures, including facelift, autologous fat transfer, blepharoplasty, and laser resurfacing
- Primary and revision rhinoplasty
- Facial nerve and reconstructive surgery
Training the Next Generation of Facial Plastic Surgeons
Education is a fundamental aspect of the Buckingham Center's mission. Since becoming an accredited facial plastic surgery fellowship site in 2014, the practice has been dedicated to advancing the specialty through focused, hands-on training and mentorship.
Each year, a surgeon is selected through a highly competitive national process to partake in an intensive, year-long fellowship under the direct guidance of Dr. Edward Buckingham and Dr. Erin Smith. This immersive structure allows fellows to engage in all aspects of facial plastic and reconstructive care.
The fellowship experience includes:
- Broad exposure to both cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery
- Active involvement in complex surgical cases and refined aesthetic procedures
- Meaningful participation in non-surgical treatments and patient consultations
- Ongoing integration of clinical research and emerging surgical techniques
- Personalized mentorship focused on sound judgment, ethics, and communication skills
Through close collaboration and consistent guidance, fellows develop not only technical proficiency but also the perspective and discernment necessary for responsible patient care—skills that define excellence long after training concludes.
By investing in advanced education and mentorship, the Buckingham Center extends its impact beyond the current patients it serves.
Experience Award-Winning Facial Surgical Care
If you are considering facial plastic surgery or advanced facial rejuvenation, your face deserves thoughtful care, honest guidance, and an expert whose work stands the test of time. Dr. Edward Buckingham’s recognition as an Austin Monthly Top Doctor reflects decades of disciplined specialization and peer-respected leadership. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Buckingham today.
