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What Quad A Accreditation Means for Your Safety at the Buckingham Center

At the Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery, safety, precision, and artistry define every patient experience. As a premier destination for facial plastic surgery in Austin, our reputation for excellence extends beyond aesthetic results, rooted in a deep dedication to pati...

Celebrating Excellence: Congratulations to Dr. Hudson Frey on His Castle Connolly Rising Star Award

The Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery is dedicated to providing care that is defined by integrity, advanced training, and exceptional surgical artistry. We are proud to celebrate a significant milestone for one of our own. Dr. Hudson Frey, who is double board-certified...

How Subtle Lip Enhancement Can Boost Facial Harmony Without Looking Overdone

At Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery, our experience combining surgical precision with aesthetic artistry gives us a unique perspective on the transformative—but understated—power of subtle lip enhancement. Our team, led by board-certified facial plastic su...

Can Microneedling Reduce Early Signs of Aging Without Fillers or BOTOX®?

As long-time facial aesthetic specialists, the surgeons and skin experts at Buckingham Center regularly evaluate emerging non-surgical modalities, striking a balance between safety, efficacy, and longevity. In this post, we'll explain how microneedling (especially combined ...

Congratulations to Dr. Hudson Frey on Achieving Double Board Certification!

When you trust someone with your face, you deserve proven expertise, rigorous training, and a surgeon who is accountable to the highest medical standards. That's what board certification represents. Double board certification is an even stronger commitment to patient safety...

MicroTox vs. Full Dose: The Rising Trend of Subtle Smoothing with Dysport & BOTOX

At the Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery in Austin, our double board-certified facial plastic surgeons, Dr. Edward Buckingham, Dr. Erin Smith, and Dr. Hudson Frey, are seeing a clear shift: more patients want to look refreshed while maintaining natural expression. Ente...

Are Non-Surgical Neck Treatments Effective, or Just Temporary Fixes?

A smooth, youthful neckline is one of the most defining features of facial harmony, which is why many patients explore non-surgical options such as injectables, laser treatments, and radiofrequency-based tightening. These approaches can temporarily improve mild laxity and skin qu...

Cervical Rhytidectomy After Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation: Published Research From the Buckingham Center

Dr. Edward Buckingham and colleagues recently published a case report in The Laryngoscope (September 2025) addressing a unique challenge in facial plastic surgery: performing a cervical rhytidectomy (neck lift) in patients who already have a hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) de...

How to Not Lose Individuality While Getting a Facelift

A natural-looking facelift should make you look like yourself on your best day, not like someone else. At the Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery in Austin, our board-certified, fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeons understand that identity is personal and priceless...

How a Brow Lift Can Change Facial Expressions Without Looking Surprised

We've all seen a face that looks overly tight, with brows raised too high and an expression permanently frozen in a look of mild surprise. For years, this exaggerated look was unfairly associated with brow lift surgery. But today’s brow lift offers more refined restor...

Can BOTOX® Prevent Deep Forehead Wrinkles? What the Science Says About “Prejuvenation.”

Forehead wrinkles, those horizontal lines that deepen with age and expression, are among the most common concerns for patients seeking facial rejuvenation. Increasingly, people are turning to preventive BOTOX® as part of a “prejuvenation” strategy to slow the visi...

Open vs. Closed Rhinoplasty: What’s the Difference?

By Dr. Edward Buckingham

If you're considering a nose job or rhinoplasty surgery, one of the first decisions your surgeon will make is whether to use an open or closed rhinoplasty approach. While these terms are commonly used in cosmetic surgery, they can be a bit misleading—both techniques provide...