Dr. Edward Buckingham

Dr. Edward Buckingham is a highly esteemed figure in the field of facial plastic surgery, currently serving as the Director of the Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery in Austin, Texas. His expertise is widely acknowledged in the medical community, evidenced by his extensive publications and presentations on various facial rejuvenation techniques and surgical management topics.

Facial Plastic Surgeon In Austin, TX

Dr. Buckingham's leadership extends beyond his clinical practice, as he holds various positions in professional associations such as the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Buckingham enjoys spending time with his children and pursuing outdoor activities like golf, skiing, hunting, and fishing, reflecting his balanced approach to life and work.

Medical Education & Training

Dr. Buckingham's impressive medical journey began with his exceptional performance in medical school, where he graduated in the top 2% of his class with the highest honors. Other highlights from his extensive medical education and training include the following:

Received the Donald Duncan Memorial Scholarship in Anatomy, the Edward Randall Medal for Academic Excellence, and the Merck Manual Award
Completed a general surgery internship and Otolaryngology residency at UTMB
Served as president of the UTMB House Officer Association
Completed a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at Albany Medical Center and the New England Laser and Cosmetic Surgery Center
Double board certified by The American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and The American Board of Otolaryngology

Fellowship Director

In 2014, Dr. Buckingham became the Fellowship Director for the esteemed American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), confirming his position as a surgeon with specialized training and a mentor in facial plastic surgery. He guides a chosen surgeon each year, providing thorough training, technical knowledge, and the surgical skills needed for success. The highly competitive fellowship at Buckingham Facial Plastic Surgery exposes fellows to various facial plastic surgery cases, involving them in both surgical and noninvasive procedures. Dr. Buckingham's innovative clinical research enhances the educational experience, preparing fellows for the comprehensive examination at the end of the fellowship.

Current Position

Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery, Austin, TX – Director

Board Certification and Licensure

As a Diplomate of the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and a Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology, Dr. Buckingham's expertise is widely recognized within these specialties. He maintains active medical licensure in Texas, holding a Texas State Medical License since 1998 and a current DEA registration. Additionally, Dr. Buckingham previously had licensure in New York State, further extending his reach and expertise in the field.

Post-Graduate Training

Fellowship, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
New England Laser and Cosmetic Surgery Center
Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY July 2002 – June 2003

Residency, Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
July 1998 – June 2002

Internship, General Surgery
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
July 1997 – June 1998

Education

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Doctor of Medicine Highest Honors August 1993 – May 1997

University of Texas at Austin Non-degree Seeking Student Pre-medical course work May 1991-Aug 1992

Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting Major, Economics Minor September 1986 – May 1990

Past Positions

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology

Albany Medical Center, July 2002-June 2003, Attending Surgeon, Clinical Instructor, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery/Division of Otolaryngology

Albany Veterans Administration Hospital, July 2002-June 2003 Attending Surgeon, Clinical Instructor, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery/Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery Division, UTMB, Aug. 1992-Aug. 1993
Research Assistant – for G.K. Asimakis, Ph.D. and R.W. Illes, M.D.
Cardiac perfusion and injury studies in rat and rabbit model

Cell Biology and Research Institute, UT – Austin, Summer 1992
Preparation and examination of xylem samples for electron microscopy

Cardio-physiology lab, UT – Austin, June – Dec. 1991
Photospectometric analysis of rat cardiac tissue

Cooper’s and Lybrand, Austin, Texas, Sept. 1990 – May 1991
Independent Auditor – Examination of financial records for SEC filing

International Business Machines, Roanoke, Texas, Summer 1989
Accountant and Financial Analyst – Created cost-evaluating database

Publications

Lafer MP, Buckingham ED, Commentary on “Medicare Reform of Hospital Payment for Inpatient Facial Plastic Procedures” by Kondamuri et al., Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine, 23(1) 2020

Hall MB, Roy S, Buckingham ED, Novel Use of Volumizing Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Treatment of Infraorbital Hollows, JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery.2018; 20(5): 367-372

Roy S, Buckingham, E, Comparison of W-plasty and Straight-Line Trichophytic Closure on Aesthetic Outcomes of Occipital Hairline Scars in Rhytidectomy, JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery. 2018;20(1)14-18

Roy S, Buckingham, E, The Difficult Neck in Facelifting, Facial Plast Surg, 2017; 33:271-278

Roy S, Buckingham H, Buckingham E, The Effects of an Antistick Phospholipid Solution on Bipolar Electrocautery Efficacy in Rhytidectomy, The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, 2017; March 21

Buckingham ED, Glasgold M, Management of Facial Volume, Facial Plastic Surgery, 2015;31:1-2

Buckingham ED, Fat Transfer Techniques: General Concepts, Facial Plastic Surgery, 2015;31:22-28

Buckingham ED, Glasgold R, Kontis T, et al., Volume Rejuvenation of the Facial Upper Third, Facial Plastic Surg, 2015;31:43-54

Buckingham ED, Glasgold R, Kontis T, et al., Volume Rejuvenation of the Middle Third, Lower Orbit/Midface, Facial Plastic Surg, 2015;31:55-69

Buckingham ED, Glasgold R, Kontis T, et al., Volume Rejuvenation of the Lower Third, Perioral, and Jawline, Facial Plastic Surg, 2015;31:70-79

Buckingham ED, Poly-L-Lactic Acid Facial Rejuvenation: An Alternative to Autologous Fat?, Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2013, 21:2 pp. 271-284.

Buckingham ED, Bader B, Smith SP, Autologous Fat and Fillers in Periocular Rejuvenation, Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, Aug 2010, 18:3 pp. 385-397.

Smith SP, Buckingham ED, Williams EF. Management of Cutaneous Juvenile Hemangiomas, Facial Plastic Surgery, 24(1) 50-64

Batniji RK, Buckingham ED, Williams EF. Aesthetic Approach to Facial Hemangiomas, Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 7(5) 301-306.

Buckingham ED, Williams EF. Contemporary Management of Port-Wine Malformations. In: Toriumi D, ed. Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003.

Buckingham ED, Williams EF. Development of an Effective Practice. In: Williams EF, Lam SM, ed. Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003.

Buckingham ED, Williams EF. Practical Considerations in Patient Care. In: Williams EF, Lam SM, ed. Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003.

Buckingham ED, Quinn FB, Calhoun KH. Optimal Design of O-to-Z Flaps for Closure of Facial Skin Defects, Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery;14:92-95.

Otolaryngology: Pearls of Wisdom, Dorn MT, Editor, Buckingham ED, Contributor, Boston Medical Publication, 2002.

Illes RW, Asimakis GK, Inners-McBride K, Buckingham ED. Recovery of Hearts Harvested from Non-Heart-Beating Donors, Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 14 (3):553-61, 1995 May/June.

Illes RW, Asimakis RK, Inners-McBride K, Buckingham ED., Ischemic Preconditioning Improves Recovery of Hearts in Transplant Model, Abstract at American Heart Association 66th Scientific Sessions.

Illes RK, Asimakis GK, Inners-McBride K, Buckingham ED. Recovery of Hearts Harvested from Non-Heart-Beating Donors, Abstract, Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 13:562, 1994.

Presentations

Complications in Facial Rejuvenation, Moderator, AAFPRS Fall Meeting, San Diego, CA, October 2019

Graduated Dissection in the High SMAS Approach to Facelifting, Vegas Cosmetic Surgery, June 2019

Utilizing a Z-plasty for Platysmaplasty in Rhytidectomy for Better Neck Contouring, Vegas Cosmetic Surgery, June 2019

Utilizing Durable Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Orbital Groove Improvement, Vegas Cosmetic Surgery, June 2019

Debate: Controversy in Blepharoplasty: Skin, Fat and Tear Troughs, Panelist, AAFPRS Fall Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, October 2017

Panel Challenges in Neck Lifting, Moderator, AAFPRS Fall Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, October 2017

Graduated Dissection in the High Lateral Approach to Facelifting, AAFPRS Fall Meeting Dallas, TX, October 2015

Shoe Leather to Success, AAFPRS Fall Meeting, Dallas, TX, October 2015

Surgical Management of Melanoma, Buckingham ED, 11th International Symposium, New York, NY, May 2014

Patient Evaluation and Surgical Goals- Upper Blepharoplasty, Buckingham ED, 11th International Symposium, New York, NY, May 2014

Transconjunctival Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty and Fat Management, Buckingham ED, 11th International Symposium, New York, NY, May 2014

Autologous Fat Transfer: Technique and 2-year Results, Buckingham ED, 11th 11th International Symposium, New York, NY, May 2014

Autologous Fat Grafting: Video Technique and Long Term Results, Buckingham ED, AAFPRS Aging Face Meeting, San Diego, February 2014

Limited Face Lifting: When, What, Where and How?, Buckingham ED, AAFPRS Aging Face Meeting, San Diego, February 2014

Interactive Panel Discussion: Rhytidectomy: My Approach When I Started and My Approach Today: Has It Changed, If So, Why?, Sykes, JM, Baker, SR, Buckingham ED, Gordon, NA, Marten, TJ, Williams, EF, AAFPRS Aging Face Meeting, San Diego, February 2014

Autologous Fat Grafting, Buckingham ED, Winter Meeting, Beaver Creek, CO, January 2013

Autologous Fat Grafting, Buckingham ED, AAFPRS Aging Face Meeting, San Diego, February 2012

Autologous Fat Grafting, Buckingham ED, AAFPRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, September 2010

Contemporary Management of Melanoma, Buckingham ED, AAFPRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, September 2010

Tips and Pearls for Bilobe Flap Design and Execution, Buckingham ED, AAFPRS Winter Meeting Vail, CO January 2008

Autologous Fat Transfer in Facial Rejuvenation, Buckingham ED, AAFPRS Winter Meeting, Vail, CO January 2008

Endoscopic Forehead and Brow Rejuvenation, Buckingham ED, AAFPRS Winter Meeting, Vail, CO January 19, 2007

Evolution of Endoscopic Facial Surgery, Buckingham ED, Association of Operating Room Nurses, St. David’s Hospital, Austin, TX, April 4, 2006

Nasal Reconstruction, Buckingham ED, Association of Operating Room Nurses, St. David’s Hospital, Austin, TX, April 4, 2006

Diagnosis and Management of Juvenile Hemangiomas, Buckingham ED, 9th International Symposium of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Las Vegas, NV, May 2006

Surgical Management of Hemangiomas, Buckingham ED, Department of Otolaryngology, UTMB Galveston, June 5, 2005

Nasal Reconstruction, Buckingham ED, Department of Otolaryngology, UTMB Galveston, June 5, 2005

Evaluation and Management of Juvenile Hemangiomas, Buckingham ED, Dept. of Otolaryngology, UTMB Galveston, January 31, 2005

Starting a Medical Practice, Buckingham ED, Dept. of Otolaryngology, UTMB Galveston, January 4, 2005

Evaluation and Management of Juvenile Hemangiomas, Buckingham ED, Dept. of Pediatrics Grand Rounds, Children’s Hospital Austin, Texas, October 21, 2004.

Face Lifting Workshop: Contemporary Approaches in Facial Rejuvenation, Faculty Prosector, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fall Meeting, Orlando, FL, September 21, 2003.

Quantitative Evaluation of Jowl Position Following Endoscopic Subperiosteal Midfacial Elevation, Buckingham ED, Williams EF, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fall Meeting, Orlando, FL, September 19, 2003.

Treatment of Crows Feet Facial Rhytids with the Pulse Dye Light Touch Laser, Dahiya R, Buckingham ED, Williams EF, Poster at American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fall Meeting, Orlando, FL, September 19, 2003.

Optimal Design of O-to-Z Flaps for Closure of Facial Skin Defects, Buckingham ED, Quinn FB, Calhoun KH, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fall Meeting Denver, CO, September 6, 2001.

Revision Rhinoplasty, Buckingham ED, Calhoun KH, UTMB Grand Rounds, Dr. Quinn’s On-line Textbook of Otolaryngology, June 12, 2002

Paragangliomas, Buckingham EB, Ryan M, Quinn FB, UTMB Grand Rounds, Dr. Quinn’s On-line Textbook of Otolaryngology, March 13, 2002

Management of the Upper Aging Face, Buckingham ED, Calhoun KH, Quinn FB, UTMB Grand Rounds, Dr. Quinn’s On-line Textbook of Otolaryngology, December 5, 2001

Vestibular Rehabilitation and Surgical Management of Vestibular Disorders, Buckingham ED, Vrabec JT, Quinn JB, UTMB Grand Round, Dr. Quinn’s On-Line Textbook of Otolaryngology, February 15, 2001

Special Considerations in Rhinoplasty, Buckingham ED, Calhoun KH, Quinn FB, UTMB Grand Rounds, Dr. Quinn’s On-line Textbook of Otolaryngology, December 20, 2000

Melanoma of the Head and Neck, Buckingham ED, Pou AM, Quinn FB, UTMB Grand Rounds, Dr. Quinn’s On-line Textbook of Otolaryngology, September 6, 2000

Connective Tissue Disorders, Buckingham ED, Bailey BJ, Quinn FB, UTMB Grand Rounds, Dr. Quinn’s On-line Textbook of Otolaryngology, February 6, 2000

Mohs’ Surgery and Reconstruction after Mohs’ Surgery, Buckingham ED, Calhoun KH, Quinn FB, UTMB Grand Rounds, Dr. Quinn’s On-line Textbook of Otolaryngology, November 10, 1999

Endocrinology, Buckingham EB, Quinn FB, UTMB Grand Rounds, Dr. Quinn’s On-line Textbook of Otolaryngology, February 9, 1999

Tinnitus, Buckingham EB, Vrabec JT, Quinn FB, UTMB Grand Rounds, Dr. Quinn’s On-line Textbook of Otolaryngology, January 10, 1999

Neck Dissection: Classification, Indication, and Technique, Buckingham EB, Pou AM, Quinn FB, UTMB Grand Rounds, Dr. Quinn’s On-line Textbook of Otolaryngology, December 16, 1998

Offices/Appointments

Treasurer, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, ’18-present

Treasurer, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2019-‘22

Treasurer-Elect, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Recon. Surgery, 2018-‘19

Senior Advisor ABFPRS Board of Directors ‘16-present

Member Board of Directors, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ’10-2016

AAFPRS Foundation Fellowship Director ‘14-present

Treasurer, South Texas Society for Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, 2018-present

Co-Chair, Facial Plastic Surgery Winter Meeting, Beaver Creek, CO, January 2017

Co-Chair, Facial Plastic Surgery Winter Meeting, Beaver Creek, CO, January 2015

Co-Chair, Facial Plastic Surgery Winter Meeting, Beaver Creek, CO, January 2013

Member Medical Executive Committee, Central Park Surgery Center, ’11-present

AAFPRS Nominating Committee Member ’14-2016

AMA Delegate, AAFPRS ’14-’15

AMA Alternate Delegate, AAFPRS, ’09-‘14

AAFPRS Fellowship Review Committee ’14-present

AAFPRS Regulatory and Socioeconomic Committee ’06-’15

AAFPRS Regulatory and Socioeconomic Committee, Committee Chair ’12-‘15

ABFPRS MOC in FPRS Review Committee's 17-present

ABFPRS Examiner ‘08-present

RLS Foundation Fundraising Committee

ABFPRS Blueprint Panel ‘16-present

ABFPRS Graduate Medical Education Committee, Committee Chair ’12-present

ABFPRS Oral Examination Development Group ’05-present

ABFPRS Written Examination Development Group ’04-’15

Board of Directors National American University ’16-present

Board of Directors Stonebridge HOA ’15-present

AMA Alternate Delegate from TMA Young Physicians section ’06-09

TMA Delegate from Travis County ’09-19

TMA Alternate Delegate from Travis County ’04-09

TMA Candidate Evaluation Committee ’15-16

President UTMB House Officer Association ‘99-‘00

Graduate Medical Education Advisory Committee ‘99-‘01

Graduate Medical Education Executive Committee ‘99-‘00

ΑΩΑ President ‘96-’97

ΑΩΑ Vice-president ‘95-’96

Class Secretary/Treasurer ‘93-’94

ΑΚΚ Medical Fraternity, Rush Chairman ‘94-’95

Postgraduate Honors & Awards

2018 Larry D. Schoenrock Award from ABFPRS

ABFPRS MOC Examination Highest Score Runner up 2014

Texas Medical Association Foundation- Major Donor

Highest Written Exam Score American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

1st Runner up, Anderson Award, ABFPRS 2003

Graduated Highest Honors

Alpha Omega Alpha

Nominated UTMB Outstanding Overall Resident Award 2001-2002

Donald Duncan Memorial Scholarship in Anatomy

Edward Randall Medal for Academic Excellence

Merck Manual Award

Dean’s List – Four years

University Area Association Good Citizenship Award

American Academy of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery

American Medical Association

Texas Medical Association

Travis County Medical Society

South Texas Society for Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Personal Interests

Dr. Buckingham’s interests include his children, golf, snow skiing, hunting, fishing, hiking, and outdoor activities.