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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 slo...

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...

Combining Facial Rejuvenation Procedures: What You Need to Know

By By: Edward Buckingham

When it comes to facial rejuvenation, there's no one-size-fits-all approach. The ideal combination of procedures depends on each patient’s unique facial anatomy, aesthetic goals, and personal preferences. While some individuals may benefit from addressing multiple are...

Buccal Fat Removal: A Thoughtful Approach to Facial Contouring

By Dr. Hudson Frey

If you've ever looked in the mirror and felt like your lower cheeks don’t quite match the rest of your facial structure — a little too full or rounded, even if you’re fit and healthy — you’re not alone. For the right patient, buccal fat removal...

Why Endoscopic Facelifts Are Taking Over — But Are They Really Better?

By Dr. Hudson Frey

There's a lot of buzz around “scarless” or endoscopic facelifts lately. You may have seen influencers or even some surgeons touting them as the next evolution in facial rejuvenation. And while it’s always exciting to see innovation in aesthetic surgery, le...

Otoplasty: Why Ear Surgery Is Surging in the Screen Time Era

By Dr. Hudson Frey

Let's face it — we’ve all spent more time looking at ourselves on screen these last few years than ever before. Between Zoom calls, FaceTime, and endless video clips, we’ve gotten very familiar with our own angles. And for some people, that’s meant n...

Can Restylane Replace a Facelift? Strategic Volumizing for a Youthful Look

At the Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery, our mission is to offer advanced, personalized solutions that help patients achieve natural, elegant facial rejuvenation. As non-surgical options become more refined and effective, many individuals wonder: Can injectable filler...

Lip Filler, Lip Flip, or Both? Choosing the Right Treatment for Your Goals

When it comes to enhancing the lips, today's aesthetic treatments offer multiple options tailored to unique needs and goals. Whether you're seeking subtle plumpness, more defined contours, or a lifted appearance, understanding the differences between a lip filler, a lip flip, and...

Revision Otoplasty: What to Do When a Previous Procedure Falls Short

When performed with precision, otoplasty can have a transformative impact on a person's self-confidence, offering harmony to facial features and relief from long-held insecurities. But for some, the outcome of ear surgery may fall short of expectations due to asymmetry, recurrenc...

Preventative Surgery: The New Frontier in Anti-Aging


By By Dr. Erin J. Smith, Facial Plastic Surgeon

If you had asked me a decade ago who was seeking facial plastic surgery, I would have said patients in their 50s and 60s—those looking to correct visible signs of aging. Fast forward to today, and the landscape looks quite different. More and more patients in their 30s and...