Dr. Edwin Williams is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who founded The Williams Center in 1993. He has performed over 10,000 facial plastic surgery procedures and has pioneered the deep plane facelift. He served on the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery for over a decade, and served as President from 2015-2016. In 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, Dr. Williams earned the Castle Connelly Top Doctors award in New York Facial Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Edwin F. Williams III attended Cornell University in Ithaca, New York where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1982. He began medical school at the State University of Buffalo School of Medicine and received his Doctor of Medicine in 1986.
Dr. Williams is actively involved in teaching facial plastic and reconstruction surgery to the residents of the Albany Medical Center and is former Chief of the Section of Facial and Plastic Reconstruction Surgery at Albany Medical Center where he received an academic appointment of Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery.
The cost of deep plane facelift plastic surgery can depend on many variables. When taking into account the surgeon’s fee, anesthesia fee, and operating room and facility fee, our patients can expect to pay approximately in the range of $18,000 to $40,000 for their deep plane facelift surgery at the Plastic Surgery at Williams. The…
Read MoreMany patients considering a facelift procedure understandably want to know the cost of one before fully committing. Since undergoing a facelift is a significant decision, it’s also one that requires extensive thought and planning. The cost of facelift plastic surgery can depend on many variables, such as the extent of the surgery being performed and…
Read MoreDeep plane facelift surgery is a facial surgery where the SMAS, a layer of connective tissue underneath the facial skin, is lifted to tighten the cheekbones, jawline, and neck. A deep plane facelift achieves tighter skin, defines the facial features, and reduces elasticity in the neck. Out of the different types of facelifts, the deep…
Read MoreSigns of aging are most visible in the face and neck. It’s not atypical for patients to notice a sagging brow and wrinkled forehead and wish to reverse the signs of aging. Wrinkles and sagging on the face and neck can make you look tired, sad, and older than you are. As collagen and elastin…
Read MoreThe estimated total cost for a cosmetic rhinoplasty is approximately $12,000 to $18,000 and the estimated total cost for a revision rhinoplasty is approximately $11,500 to $18,000. This cost includes surgeon’s fees, operating room fees, and anesthesia fees. The cost of a plastic surgery procedure is a question we receive often — and it’s certainly an…
Read MoreThe estimated total cost for eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is approximately $7,000 to $11,000, depending on what type of eyelid surgery a patient wishes to have. In the case of eyelid surgery, the cost depends on whether a patient is looking to have upper lid eyelid surgery, lower lid eyelid surgery, or a surgery to…
Read MoreThe phrase “ponytail facelift” has been trending on social media recently because of its lessened recovery time. At its core, a ponytail facelift is a marketing term for a less-invasive facelift, which is also called a mini or weekend facelift that does not include the neck. In this guide, we’ll delve into the details of…
Read MoreAfter undergoing deep plane facelift surgery, following postoperative instructions will help ensure a smooth recovery. Recovering after a deep plane facelift surgery can take seven to 14 days, depending on the procedure. Most patients do not complain of discomfort, but often describe it as being sore or a tight feeling. It’s common to have low…
Read MoreMany people think about having cosmetic surgery for years before their first trip to a plastic surgeon’s office. At The Williams Center, we understand this, as well as the nervousness associated with it, and we pride ourselves on patients having a fantastic experience in their consultation. The consultation is an opportunity for you to ask…
Read MoreA facelift reverses the signs of aging in the face and neck — making patients look decades younger. People with wrinkles, sagging skin, and jowls often look to facelift surgery to remedy their problem areas. During the consultation and before facelift surgery, we spend time with our patients to ensure they understand what to expect…
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