Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery
  • Surgical
    • Bell’s Palsy
    • Blepharoplasty
    • Chin / Cheek Augmentation
    • Chin Liposuction
    • Endoscopic Forehead Lift
    • Facelift
    • Facial Asymmetry
    • Facial Fat Transfer
    • Rhinoplasty
    • Limited Incision Facelift
    • Lip Enhancement
    • Lip Lift
    • Nasal Obstruction
    • Neck lift
    • Revision Rhinoplasty
    • Otoplasty
    • Earlobe Reduction
    • Rhinophyma
    • Scar Repair
    • Skin Cancer
    • Threadlift
    • Facial Trauma
  • Non-Surgical
    • Acne Scarring
    • Chemical Peel
    • Birthmarks
    • Chest Rejuvenation
    • Diamond Glow
    • Frown Lines
    • Injectables
      • Restylane®
      • Belotero®
      • Radiesse®
      • Botox®
      • Juvederm®
      • Juvederm Vollure XC
      • Juvederm Volbella
      • Juvederm Voluma XC
      • Restylane Silk®
      • Sculptra®
    • Laser Treatments
      • IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
      • BBL Ultra Peel
      • Halo™ Laser
      • Nano Laser Peel
      • RF Microneedling
    • Liquid Rhinoplasty
    • Skin Care
    • Rosacea
    • SkinTyte
  • Photos
    • Surgical
      • Blepharoplasty
      • Chin and Cheek Augmentation
      • Endoscopic Browlift
      • Facelift
      • Facial Fat Transfer
      • Fractional Laser
      • Limited Incision Facelift
      • Nasal Obstruction
      • Necklift
      • Otoplasty
      • Revision Rhinoplasty
      • Rhinoplasty
      • Skin Cancer
      • TCA Peel / Dermabrasion
    • Non-Surgical
      • Acne Scarring
      • Belotero
      • Birthmarks
      • Botox
      • Juvederm
      • Lasers
      • Radiesse
      • Restylane
      • Sculptra
      • Rosacea
  • About
    • About Us
    • Providers
      • Dr. Buckingham
      • Dr. Smith
      • Dr. Lafer
      • Rene’ Thomas, RN
      • Rachel Miller, RN
    • Our Staff
    • Videos
    • Office in Austin, TX
    • New Patient Forms
    • Out-of-Town Patients
  • Testimonials
    • Patient Reviews
    • RealSelf Reviews
    • Video Testimonials
  • Specials
Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery
  • Surgical
    • Bell’s Palsy
    • Blepharoplasty
    • Chin / Cheek Augmentation
    • Chin Liposuction
    • Endoscopic Forehead Lift
    • Facelift
    • Facial Asymmetry
    • Facial Fat Transfer
    • Rhinoplasty
    • Limited Incision Facelift
    • Lip Enhancement
    • Lip Lift
    • Nasal Obstruction
    • Neck lift
    • Revision Rhinoplasty
    • Otoplasty
    • Earlobe Reduction
    • Rhinophyma
    • Scar Repair
    • Skin Cancer
    • Threadlift
    • Facial Trauma
  • Non-Surgical
    • Acne Scarring
    • Chemical Peel
    • Birthmarks
    • Chest Rejuvenation
    • Diamond Glow
    • Frown Lines
    • Injectables
      • Restylane®
      • Belotero®
      • Radiesse®
      • Botox®
      • Juvederm®
      • Juvederm Vollure XC
      • Juvederm Volbella
      • Juvederm Voluma XC
      • Restylane Silk®
      • Sculptra®
    • Laser Treatments
      • IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
      • BBL Ultra Peel
      • Halo™ Laser
      • Nano Laser Peel
      • RF Microneedling
    • Liquid Rhinoplasty
    • Skin Care
    • Rosacea
    • SkinTyte
  • Photos
    • Surgical
      • Blepharoplasty
      • Chin and Cheek Augmentation
      • Endoscopic Browlift
      • Facelift
      • Facial Fat Transfer
      • Fractional Laser
      • Limited Incision Facelift
      • Nasal Obstruction
      • Necklift
      • Otoplasty
      • Revision Rhinoplasty
      • Rhinoplasty
      • Skin Cancer
      • TCA Peel / Dermabrasion
    • Non-Surgical
      • Acne Scarring
      • Belotero
      • Birthmarks
      • Botox
      • Juvederm
      • Lasers
      • Radiesse
      • Restylane
      • Sculptra
      • Rosacea
  • About
    • About Us
    • Providers
      • Dr. Buckingham
      • Dr. Smith
      • Dr. Lafer
      • Rene’ Thomas, RN
      • Rachel Miller, RN
    • Our Staff
    • Videos
    • Office in Austin, TX
    • New Patient Forms
    • Out-of-Town Patients
  • Testimonials
    • Patient Reviews
    • RealSelf Reviews
    • Video Testimonials
  • Specials
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Skin Cancer in Austin, TX

Skin Cancer in Austin, TX

Doctors Edward Buckingham and Erin Smith offer Skin Cancer solutions for patients in Austin & Sunset Valley, TX. Skin cancer has become an alarming epidemic. The three most common forms of skin cancer; melanoma, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are all increasing. Fortunately the latter two forms are rarely fatal and awareness has increased for all types leading to earlier diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, use of sunscreen and avoidance of prolonged sun exposure through education is increasing and will hopefully decrease the incidence of these malignancies in the future.

Dr. Buckingham is an expert in treatment of these cancers usually teaming up with a Mohs surgeon for the excision and then Dr. Buckingham performs the reconstruction the same day. Dr. Buckingham believes strongly in reconstruction with “like” tissue and uses the latest local and regional tissue flap techniques to restore soft tissue defects as closely as possible to their pre-injury cosmetic and functional state.

Additionally, Dr. Buckingham coordinates the care of melanoma patients and works closely with surgical and medical oncologists to perform the latest in sentinel lymph node mapping and adjuvant treatment modalities.

The three most common forms of skin cancer; melanoma, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are all increasing.
The three most common forms of skin cancer; melanoma, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are all increasing.

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  • Frequently Asked Skin Cancer Questions
  • Schedule Your Skin Cancer Consultation in Austin Today

Dr. Buckingham feels that successful facial plastic surgery results from the development and maintenance of good rapport between the patient, the surgeon, and his staff during the consultation and future appointments. The consultation will include a complete facial analysis to determine the best procedure to bring about the desired results and all questions relating to the patients specific concerns will be addressed.

Prospective patients are encouraged to call the office to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.

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Skin Cancer testimonial in Austin, TX | Dr. Buckingham
  • The bottom line is that I wanted to look more youthful, but was unsure what else to do on my own. Word of mouth sent me to Dr. Buckingham’s office. Everyone made me feel comfortable from the start, and Dr. Buckingham was a gracious doctor. He explained my options and we decided a facelift was right for me. My surgery was on February 2nd. My facelift went so smooth and my recovery was great. I could not have done it without the support of Dr. Buckingham and his staff. Even in the hospital, I felt like I was really in good hands. I know that anyone who goes to Dr. Buckingham will be satisfied with the treatment they receive, and I will certainly go back in the future.

    • 5 stars
    • Suzanna G.

Frequently Asked Skin Cancer Questions

What is skin cancer?

Is a type of cancer primarily caused by ultraviolet radiation exposure from the sun. It primarily appears on the face, head and neck. As the most common form of cancer in the U.S., skin cancer has in recent years become an alarming epidemic. The three most common types of skin cancer include melanoma, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.

What is melanoma?

Melanoma is the third most common type of skin cancer. It most often occurs on the face, lips and ears though it can spread to other sites including the lymph nodes and internal organs. Melanoma can prove life threatening if left untreated. Moles that change in size, color or shape, as well as new skin growths, may be a sign of melanoma.

What is basal cell carcinoma?

The most common form of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma can appear in many forms. It is the least dangerous type of skin cancer as it is slow growing and rarely spreads.

What is squamous cell carcinoma?

The second most common form of skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma commonly occurs on the face, ears and lips. It can sometimes spread to other sites like the lymph nodes and internal organs. Left untreated, this type of cancer can prove life threatening. As with basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma can appear in many forms

What procedures are used to treat skin cancer?

There are a variety of procedures able to treat skin cancer. Dr. Buckingham often teams up with a Mohs surgeons. In so doing, the Mohs surgeon can perform the excision after which Dr. Buckingham can perform the reconstruction, all on the same day.

How can skin cancer be treated with plastic surgery?

Through plastic surgery, cancerous skin growths can be surgically removed. Furthermore, plastic surgeons can do this in a way that maintains function and provides the most pleasing appearance possible. In treating skin cancer, Dr. Buckingham often teams up with a Mohs surgeon who performs the excision while he performs the reconstruction. These two tasks can be completed on the same day. Dr. Buckingham uses the latest techniques to restore soft tissue defects to an appearance and function that is as close as possible to their pre-injury state.

Is anesthesia used for skin cancer treatment?

Some form of anesthesia will likely be used for your skin cancer treatment, though this will depend upon the particular procedure performed. Surgical procedures are often performed with either local anesthesia and sedation or with general anesthesia.

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Schedule Your Skin Cancer Consultation in Austin Today

To determine if a patient is a good candidate for this procedure, Dr. Buckingham recommends a private patient consultation.

Dr. Buckingham feels that successful facial plastic surgery results from the development and maintenance of good rapport between the patient, the surgeon, and his staff during the consultation and future appointments. The consultation will include a complete facial analysis to determine the best procedure to bring about the desired results and all questions relating to the patient’s specific concerns will be addressed.

Prospective patients are encouraged to call the office to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.

Schedule a consultation in Austin, Texas

Last Modified November 4, 2020 by Dr. Edward Buckingham, M.D.

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