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.
October 2, 2025Written By: Dr. Edwin Williams
Dr. Edwin Williams is the founder of The Williams Center and a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who has completed over 10,000 surgical procedures. Facial Procedures, Facelift
The first step in performing a facelift is making an incision through the skin of the face and neck. Although there are slight variations in incision types depending on your surgeon, the facelift incision is carefully designed to hide or minimize scars. Facelift Incisions: Explained Temporal Hairline Incisions The incision starts in an area…
September 15, 2025Written By: Dr. Edwin Williams
Dr. Edwin Williams is the founder of The Williams Center and a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who has completed over 10,000 surgical procedures. Facial Procedures, Facelift
Introduction Over the past decade, “thread lifts” have exploded in popularity. Marketed as a minimally invasive alternative to facelift surgery, they promise quick results with little downtime. Sometimes called “lunchtime lifts,” these procedures use barbed sutures to pull sagging skin upward. For patients hoping to refresh their look without surgery, the pitch sounds almost too…
September 2, 2025Written By: Dr. Edwin Williams
Dr. Edwin Williams is the founder of The Williams Center and a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who has completed over 10,000 surgical procedures. Facial Procedures, Blepharoplasty, Blog
Brighten and Refresh Your Eyes The eyes are often the first feature to show signs of aging. Loose skin, drooping lids, and puffy under-eyes can make you appear older or more tired than you feel. A blepharoplasty in Scranton, PA, also known as eyelid surgery, addresses these concerns by removing or repositioning excess skin and…
September 2, 2025Written By: Dr. Edwin Williams
Dr. Edwin Williams is the founder of The Williams Center and a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who has completed over 10,000 surgical procedures. Facial Procedures, Rhinoplasty, Blog
Reshape Your Nose, Enhance Your Confidence The nose is a central feature of the face, and even subtle refinements can have a dramatic impact on overall harmony. A rhinoplasty in Scranton, PA — often called a “nose job” reshapes the bone, cartilage, and soft tissues of the nose to improve both appearance and breathing function.…
August 29, 2025Written By: Dr. Edwin Williams
Dr. Edwin Williams is the founder of The Williams Center and a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who has completed over 10,000 surgical procedures. Facelift, Blog
Restore a Natural, Youthful Look If you’ve noticed sagging skin, deeper folds, or a softening jawline, a deep plane facelift in Scranton, PA, may be the solution. Unlike traditional facelifts, this advanced technique lifts and repositions the tissues beneath the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system). The result is smoother, younger contours that look natural rather than…
August 28, 2025Written By: Dr. Edwin Williams
Dr. Edwin Williams is the founder of The Williams Center and a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who has completed over 10,000 surgical procedures. Facial Procedures, Facelift
If you’re considering facial rejuvenation to restore volume, you may find yourself asking a common question: facelift or fillers? Each approach offers unique benefits depending on your goals, age, and the extent of visible aging changes. Understanding the critical differences — from how long they last to the cost over time — can help you…
August 27, 2025Written By: Dr. Edwin Williams
Dr. Edwin Williams is the founder of The Williams Center and a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who has completed over 10,000 surgical procedures. Facial Procedures, Facelift
A facelift can be one of the most impactful procedures in cosmetic surgery. When performed well, it refreshes your appearance, softens the signs of aging, and helps you feel more confident in your own skin. When done poorly, however, the results can be equally life-changing for the wrong reasons. Over-tightened skin, unnatural contours, visible scars,…
August 14, 2025Written By: Dr. Edwin Williams
Dr. Edwin Williams is the founder of The Williams Center and a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who has completed over 10,000 surgical procedures. Facial Procedures, Facelift
Is Preservation Deep Plane Facelift the new “buzz” word? Recently, you may have come across this term to describe a specific type of deep plane facelift. While similar to the traditional deep plane facelift, preservation lifting offers its own benefits, depending on your age, and how dramatic of a change you are looking for. …
July 31, 2025Written By: Dr. Edwin Williams
Dr. Edwin Williams is the founder of The Williams Center and a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who has completed over 10,000 surgical procedures. Blepharoplasty, Blog
Considering blepharoplasty in Binghamton, NY? The Williams Center in Latham, NY, is a trusted destination for patients seeking eyelid surgery to refresh and restore the appearance of their eyes. Led by Dr. Edwin Williams, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, The Williams Center specializes in upper and lower blepharoplasty with natural-looking results and minimal downtime.…
July 31, 2025Written By: Dr. Edwin Williams
Dr. Edwin Williams is the founder of The Williams Center and a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who has completed over 10,000 surgical procedures. Rhinoplasty, Blog
Considering rhinoplasty in Binghamton, NY? At The Williams Center in Latham, NY, we specialize in both cosmetic and functional nose surgery. Whether you’re looking to enhance your profile or address breathing difficulties, our team is here to help you achieve long-lasting, natural-looking results. What is Rhinoplasty? Rhinoplasty—commonly referred to as a “nose job”—is a surgical…