Why Choose a Facelift?

  • Lifts and tightens sagging skin for a more youthful appearance
  • Smooths deep lines and creases around the mouth and jawline
  • Restores natural facial contours without looking overdone
  • Long-lasting results that enhance confidence and appearance

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Facelift Before & After

* Individual results may vary.

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Austin Facelift Specialists

Facelift surgery can restore a youthful, refreshed appearance by addressing sagging skin and deep facial wrinkles. At Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery, our expert surgeons help patients rejuvenate their look and boost confidence.

As we age, skin loses elasticity, facial fat diminishes, and wrinkles form—from the forehead to the corners of the mouth. Genetics and lifestyle can make these changes appear sooner for some, but a facelift can smooth, lift, and restore a naturally youthful profile.

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A New Standard 
of Excellence serving Austin for over 20 years

The Buckingham Center sets a new standard in advanced facial aesthetic procedures, providing personalized care to transform beauty aspirations into stunning, discreet, long-lasting, natural-looking results. All of our surgeons are double board certified and committed to a higher level of specialized care, prioritizing honesty, confidentiality, and building long-term relationships with patients.

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Meet Our Team of Facial Plastic Surgeons

Dr. Erin Smith
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Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon Meet Dr. Erin Smith

Having studied under world-renowned oculoplastic surgeons, Dr. Erin Smith, a Beverly Hills-trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, is dual-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology. Awarded the 2022 Castle Connolly Rising Star, an honor reserved for the top 7% of doctors nationwide across all specialties, she exemplifies outstanding accomplishments and unwavering dedication to medicine.

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Dr. Edward Buckingham
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Facial Plastic Surgeon Meet Dr. Edward Buckingham

Dr. Edward D. Buckingham, a renowned double-board-certified facial plastic surgeon, is lauded for his innovative approach, combining precision and artistry for exceptional results. As the Fellowship Director for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), he exhibits expertise as a fellowship-trained surgeon and mentor. Dr. Buckingham’s competitive fellowship at the Buckingham Center offers diverse hands-on experience, including both surgical and non-invasive procedures.

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Dr. Hudson Frey
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Facial Plastic Surgeon Meet Dr. Hudson Frey

Dr. Hudson Frey is a distinguished, double board-certified surgeon in Facial Plastics and Otolaryngology, renowned for crafting natural and harmonious facial aesthetics. His training encompassed a broad spectrum of functional and cosmetic head and neck procedures, where he honed his skills in a high-volume medical center. Providing specialized care, Dr. Frey is dedicated to delivering transformative and personalized outcomes for patients seeking enhanced facial features.

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Discover firsthand the transformative experiences of our patients through compelling testimonial videos. Hear authentic stories of their journeys, building trust and confidence in our personalized care and surgical expertise.

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Types Of Facelift Procedures

Deep Plane Facelift

During a deep plane facial lifting procedure, the skin is elevated, but the SMAS is mostly left alone. The goal of a deep plane facelift is usually to lift the cheeks and erase smile lines. Aspects of this technique are appropriate for some patients with advanced signs of aging but are typically combined with the SMAS approach.

Limited Incision Facelift

Also known as a mini facelift, this popular rhytidectomy technique is less invasive than a full facelift. During the surgery, the surgeon will make incisions along the hairline and ears but not under the chin. The incisions and eventual scars are usually well concealed by the hair. This version of the procedure requires less downtime but also provides less dramatic results than a full procedure. The limited incision facelift is typically performed in the office under local and oral sedation.

Liquid Facelift

A liquid facelift is not a surgical procedure at all. Liquid facelifts involve the use of dermal fillers and injectables to rejuvenate the face. There is no downtime after the procedure, but the results are usually temporary.

Full Facelift Surgery

This term is a bit of a misnomer, as the surgery does not truly focus on the entire facial area. Instead, this technique concentrates on the lower half or two-thirds of the face, following your unique goal; this is a customized facelift for each patient. If you are interested in rejuvenating your forehead or the area around your eyes, you will want to consider a brow lift or blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) as an add-on surgery.

SMAS Facelift

SMAS stands for Submuscular Aponeurotic System. The SMAS is a thin fibromuscular sheath that envelopes the muscles of the face and is involved in the bony cutaneous attachments to the skin. It is not really of importance except to the facial plastic surgeon because it relates to face lifting and other facial operations. The SMAS lies in continuity with the platysma muscle of the neck and is probably the embryonic extension of this layer into the face.

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Why Choose The Buckingham Center?

At the Buckingham Center, our dedicated team includes a 24/7 facial plastic surgeon with over two decades of experience, all within our accredited surgical facility for a top-tier experience. As Austin's leading facial specialists, we offer scientifically proven results with our science-based approach. We maintain the highest care standards to ensure safety and foster long-lasting relationships. From your initial consultation to the day you celebrate your revitalized look, our professional, compassionate team fosters a cheerful and engaging atmosphere every step of the way.

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Client Testimonials

Easy! Dr. Buckingham and his staff are wonderful!

Easy! Dr. Buckingham and his staff are wonderful! Caring, professional, they want the best for their clients! I will [definitely] be returning at some point! My results exceeded my expectations!

L.S.

Dr. Buckingham & Staff, Thank you for the beautiful roses to brighten my recovery

Dr. Buckingham & Staff, Thank you for the beautiful roses to brighten my recovery. This surgery has made such a difference, significantly relieving my allergic asthma, sleep apnea, sinuses and giving me back my sense of smell. Plus, it looks great! Many kudos and thanks!

R. S.

I’m a 66 years mature man

I’m a 66 years mature man. My generation never gave facial plastic surgery a thought until the last few years. That’s right, things have changed and as a result these types of procedures are more readily accepted by all men. Dr. Buckingham runs a very professional and streamlined administrative operation. That’s one thing that many Docs suck at. But more importantly, he is the penultimate sculptor of the face. When one finds a consummate professional such as Dr.B who immerses himself in the study of the art of the face and becomes the most accomplished and masterful surgeon on the planet, you just hire him. He far exceeded my expectations.

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