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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...

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...