Blepharoplasty in Nashville

The entire team at DeLozier Plastic Surgery prides itself on our transparency with our patients, and we acknowledge just how important our eyes are in how we connect to the world around us. If you are looking for a blepharoplasty in Nashville specifically to address skin that is obstructing your vision, we are happy to refer you to another qualified surgeon with specific experience in restoring your field of vision.

If your goals are purely aesthetic, you have realistic expectations for surgery, and are over the age of 30, you are likely a good candidate for a blepharoplasty in Nashville.

That said, in addition to ensuring a blepharoplasty will align with your personal goals, you will also need to be found healthy enough to undergo surgery. Your safety is of the utmost importance, and our team will conduct a thorough review of your medical history and order any testing necessary to clear you for the procedure.

When you visit DeLozier Plastic Surgery for a consultation for a blepharoplasty, we start by listening to your concerns and assessing their severity. After that, you can expect expert advice, backed by years of education, board certification, and real-world practice in the specialized field of aesthetic medicine. We will also provide photo albums with before and after images of each procedure so you can see real results from previous patients.

Blepharoplasty is often performed in conjunction with other facial surgeries, such as a facelift or brow lift. You may opt to improve both your upper and lower eyelid regions, or would simply like to address one area. Together, we will decide which procedures will achieve your desired results.

An eyelid lift is a procedure that requires masterful skill in plastic surgery, as the skin around the eyes is some of the most thin and sensitive of the entire body.

The board-certified physicians at DeLozier Plastic Surgery have extensive experience in performing blepharoplasties, producing beautiful results that complement each individual’s unique features.

To ensure a smooth process, we will book you for a pre-op appointment between 1 month and 2 weeks before. This check-in allows us to review your goals in detail once more, review all post-op instructions, provide tips on how to prepare, and answer any remaining questions you have to feel comfortable and confident going into the day of your surgery.

On the day of your blepharoplasty in Nashville, we will escort you to a discreet, quiet room where we will mark the area for treatment. Afterward, we will move to our on-site operating suite—a AAAA, State-accredited facility—where we will place you under anesthesia.

Your surgeon will prep and disinfect the area before carefully making the incisions. For the upper eyelids, we hide these incisions within the natural fold of the eyelid; for the lower eyelid, we conceal it beneath the lower lash line. He or she will also remove any excess skin and fatty tissue during this process.

Your physician will tighten the surrounding muscles and remove any excess skin through this incision. In some cases, we can either remove excess fat or redistribute it to eliminate puffiness or bulging beneath the eye.

If previously discussed in your consultation or pre-op appointment, we will also perform a TCA chemical peel to further tighten the skin and remove dark circles. (You will prepare for the chemical peel by using a complimentary Retin-A product for two weeks prior to your surgery.)

The entire procedure typically takes about one hour when we are completing both upper and lower eyelid lifts. During this time, you will be under the watchful eye of our experienced and attentive anesthesia team, whose primary purpose in the operating room is to ensure your physical safety from start to finish.

Preparing for blepharoplasty by following your surgeon’s guidance supports both safety and optimal outcomes. Under the care of Dr. DeLozier and Dr. Meg DeLozier Ferguson, patients receive comprehensive pre-operative instructions tailored to their individual needs.

In the weeks leading up to your procedure, your surgeon will advise you to discontinue certain medications and supplements that may increase the risk of bleeding or bruising. These include aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen and naproxen), and select herbal supplements or vitamins.

If any of these have been prescribed or are medically necessary, consult with your primary care provider to make any dosing adjustments safely and appropriately.

Before your blepharoplasty in Nashville, your surgeon provides you with some prescriptions for medication. Filling these prescriptions ahead of time allows for a smoother recovery experience and keeps your medications available when needed.

Smokers are advised to stop smoking for at least 2 weeks before the date of their blepharoplasty, as nicotine can impede the healing process.

Preparing your home before surgery may further enhance your recovery. Many patients find it helpful to arrange a comfortable, dedicated recovery space where they can rest with minimal disruption. Gathering items like cold compresses, sterile gauze, and over-the-counter pain relievers approved by your surgeon can support your comfort during the initial healing phase.

Arrange for a responsible caregiver to drive you home after your surgery, and plan to rest in the days following your procedure. On the day of your blepharoplasty, arrive at DeLozier Plastic Surgery with a clean face, free of makeup or skincare products. These small details streamline your surgical experience from start to finish.

Eyelid lifts require some physical, emotional, and logistical preparation in advance. We will guide you through this process from start to finish during your pre-operative appointment, but a few key things to keep in mind for immediately after your procedure include:

• Keeping your head elevated for several days (e.g., 3 pillows if in bed)
• Ice the eyes as much as possible for 2 days
• Moisten eyes with saline eye drops every 4 hours while awake
• Keep incisions coated with a layer of Bacitracin to prevent scabbing
• Walking and deep breathing every two hours except during bedtime sleeping hours
• Resume eating food as soon as you are ready, but avoid spicy and greasy foods for 24 hours

The night of your blepharoplasty, your physician will call you to ensure you are settled comfortably back home and get the chance to ask any other questions you might have.

Although patients feel very well after just a few days, it may take up to a week or two to feel comfortable appearing in public. There is little pain associated with this procedure, but patients should expect to be bruised around their eyes for at least the first week.

Do not drive until you have discontinued all pain medication and your visual abilities have returned to normal with the reduction of swelling. At no point while taking pain medication can you drive a car, go to work, make important decisions, or consume alcohol.

Please call the office if you develop a fever, nausea & vomiting, diarrhea, or excessive swelling, bruising, or bleeding.

We will invite you back to our office for a follow-up appointment (to remove your sutures) between five and seven days after your blepharoplasty in Nashville.

Generally, upper eyelid surgery can maintain its results for many years, often in the range of 5 to 10 years or longer. Lower eyelid procedures, particularly those involving fat repositioning, can produce results that last even longer.

As with any aesthetic procedure, blepharoplasty in Nashville cannot stop the aging process entirely. That said, it can reverse some age-related concerns that develop on the skin around the eyes. The longevity of blepharoplasty results ultimately depends on a variety of factors.

Patients can maintain results with thoughtful lifestyle choices. To preserve eyelid health, we recommend that you:

• Eat a healthy diet
• Stay hydrated throughout the day
• Avoid excessive sun exposure
• Refrain from smoking
• Avoid excessive drinking

At DeLozier Plastic Surgery, long-term outcomes are a central consideration in every surgical plan. By combining advanced techniques with a deep understanding of how facial tissues evolve, Dr. DeLozier and Dr. DeLozier Ferguson create results that are both immediately noticeable and enduring.