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Dr. Edward Buckingham, MD - Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Austin, Texas

Dr. Edward Buckingham, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Otolaryngology
Austin, Texas
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1467434142· License: K5468 (TX) verify
Medical school: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston · Graduated 1997
Industry payments (2024): $3,567 across 28 payments (what this means)
4.85(121 ratings)

Consultation $250

About

Dr. Edward Buckingham is a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon practicing in Austin, Texas. He focuses on facial plastic surgery and medical aesthetics, aiming for patients to look refreshed, not different, with natural, balanced results that are never overdone. Dr. Buckingham emphasizes a long-term treatment plan for the next decade, integrating both non-surgical and surgical work. He believes in treating both facial structure and skin for the best outcomes, noting that better skin quality before surgery leads to healthier, brighter results. His skincare philosophy centers on consistency, recommending a foundational routine of a collagen-stimulating product at night, and vitamin C and sunscreen every morning. When considering treatments like lip fillers, Dr. Buckingham prefers fully dissolving previous filler and slowly rebuilding to enhance natural lip shape, rather than just adding volume. For laser treatments, he guides patients to select a laser that specifically targets their concern, balancing goals with downtime. Procedures are performed in their on-site surgical center, accredited by Quad A, ensuring an independently reviewed environment and a seamless patient experience with a familiar team from consultation to recovery.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

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Facial Fat Transfer

$5,000

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Edward Buckingham

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What is the optimal healing time for surgery?
Optimal healing for surgery takes 3 months.
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What is the typical downtime and recovery for BBL and Halo Tribrid treatment?
Downtime with BBL and Halo Tribrid is about 1 week, with major redness and swelling for up to 72 hours post-treatment. Results will continue to improve for up to 3 months.
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When is HALO® TRIBRID™ treatment recommended in relation to surgery?
Dr. Frey generally recommends a HALO® TRIBRID™ treatment at least six weeks before the surgical date to allow the skin time to complete its healing and collagen response, ensuring it arrives at surgery in its best condition. The alternative is waiting until after surgery, typically six to eight weeks to three months post-op.
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What happens during a consultation at Buckingham Center?
The consultation is where your custom journey with non-surgical and surgical procedures is mapped. The practice discusses a patient's candidacy for both immediate and future surgical and non-surgical treatment options, often recommending starting with subtle, less invasive treatments like Botox to assess results before considering more extensive options.
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What is the post-treatment follow-up process?
The practice schedules a follow-up appointment approximately two weeks post-treatment to review results, discuss patient satisfaction, potential adjustments, and touch-ups. During this appointment, future treatment pathways and options are also discussed.
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What questions should patients ask about surgical facilities?
Patients should ask where their procedure will be performed and whether that facility is accredited. This is a crucial question as accreditation, like by Quad A (formerly AAAASF), is a voluntary, ongoing review process ensuring high standards across surgical safety, sterilization protocol, equipment, emergency preparedness, staff credentialing, and patient monitoring. The practice believes patients deserve to know their surgical environment has been independently reviewed.
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Does surgery change skin quality?
Surgery repositions the underlying facial structure but does not change the skin’s surface quality. The practice believes that treating both the facial structure and the skin provides the best results.
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What is the philosophy behind lip filler treatments at Buckingham Center?
The practice believes the beauty of lip filler work lies in fully dissolving and slowly rebuilding when a patient's anatomy requires it. This approach aims to avoid contributing to further migration, provide a clean slate, and enhance the natural lip shape rather than simply adding more volume. Sometimes the best result is about knowing when to take a step back, reset, and rebuild intentionally.
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What is the recommended foundational skincare routine?
For most people, the foundation of good skincare is simpler than it sounds: a collagen-stimulating product at night, and vitamin C and sunscreen every morning, coupled with the discipline to consistently follow the routine. The practice offers personalized skincare plan development to make consistency feel effortless.
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What are Exosomes and how do they work?
Exosomes, such as the highly recommended Plated® Intense, are considered a beneficial new skincare habit. Each application of Plated® Intense provides 18 billion exosomes that deliver proteins, lipids, and growth factors. These signal skin cells to boost collagen production, speed up healing, reduce inflammation, and improve overall texture and elasticity, enhancing beauty with consistent use.
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How does Buckingham Center approach laser treatment selection?
The practice advises patients to focus on selecting a laser treatment that specifically targets their concern, rather than prioritizing the 'strongest' laser. The right choice always balances a patient's goals with the amount of downtime their schedule can actually handle.
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What is the role of non-surgical treatments in an aesthetic plan?
Every great aesthetic plan reaches a point where non-surgical results plateau, and surgery becomes the next best step. The practice believes a real long-term plan involves coordinating non-surgical and surgical work rather than treating them as separate paths, and knowing when to make that transition is true expertise.
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Who performs non-surgical treatments at Buckingham Center?
Sarah Morse, RN, BSN, is responsible for building the non-surgical foundation for patients at Buckingham Center. Other treatments are performed by experienced Nurse Injectors René, Sarah, or Nicole.
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Patient Experience

Dr. Edward Buckingham Review Summary

4.76
Dr. Buckingham receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, averaging an impressive 4.8 out of 5 stars. Patients consistently praise his skill, results, and the care provided by him and his team.

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4.7 out of 5

Based on 63 reviews

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5 out of 5

Based on 187 reviews

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4.9 out of 5

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4.1 out of 5

Based on 42 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.9 out of 5

Based on 293 reviews

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Dr. Edward Buckingham, MD - Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Austin, Texas

Buckingham Center for Facial

6420 Bee Caves Rd #100, Austin, Texas

(512) 222-5635

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Consultation fee: $250

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$3,567

Payments

28

Compared to peers

Moderate

Dr. Edward Buckingham received $3,567 across 28 payments in 2024. That is higher than about 71% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program, and the largest single payer was ABBVIE INC..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

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Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Buckingham Center for Facial

6420 Bee Caves Rd #100

Austin, Texas 78746

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Office Information

Phone: (512) 222-5635

Where does Dr. Edward Buckingham practice?

Doctor's Office

Buckingham Center for Facial (Primary)

6420 Bee Caves Rd #100, Austin, Texas 78746

(62 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

University Of Texas
University Of Texas Medical Branch School Of Medicine

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Double Board-certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Edward Buckingham online?
This information is not available based on the provided details. Contact the Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery directly to inquire about online appointment scheduling.
Does Dr. Edward Buckingham offer telehealth?
This information is not available based on the provided details. Contact the Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery directly to inquire about telehealth options.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Edward Buckingham?
Patients rave about Dr. Buckingham's surgical skills and the natural-looking results he achieves. Many highlight the minimal bruising and scarring they experienced, with some expressing life-changing improvements. The overall sentiment reflects exceptional satisfaction with both the procedures and the compassionate care provided by Dr. Buckingham and his staff.
What areas of care does Dr. Edward Buckingham cater to?
Dr. Buckingham specializes in facial plastic surgery, encompassing both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. He performs facelifts, rhinoplasty, injectables, and other treatments aimed at enhancing facial aesthetics. While one description mentions working with children and young adults with mental illness, this appears to be an outlier and likely not representative of his primary focus at the Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery. The practice emphasizes a long-term treatment plan for the next decade, not just the next event, integrating medical-grade skincare and investing in the latest laser technology. They believe in treating both facial structure and skin for the best results, ensuring better skin quality before surgery leads to healthier, brighter outcomes. For lip filler work, the philosophy involves fully dissolving previous filler and slowly rebuilding to enhance natural lip shape, avoiding further migration and providing a clean slate rather than simply adding more volume. When selecting laser treatments, the focus is on choosing a laser that specifically targets the patient's concern, balancing their goals with the amount of downtime their schedule can accommodate, rather than prioritizing the 'strongest' laser. Skincare philosophy centers on consistency, recognizing that lasting results come from consistent effort over time. A foundational routine includes a collagen-stimulating product at night, and vitamin C and sunscreen every morning. The practice also recommends starting with subtle, less invasive treatments like Botox to assess results before considering more extensive options, reflecting their natural and conservative approach.