Eyelid Surgery in Nashville with Dr. Olivia MaDan
Aging is unavoidable, but at BEYOND Collective, we offer facial rejuvenation treatments to help you reclaim your rested and refreshed appearance.
Heavy, drooping eyelids or puffy under-eye bags can appear tired, angry, or sad, making you look older than your years and impacting your confidence and self-image. Men and women alike undergo eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, to improve the appearance of the upper face and eyelids. Eyelid surgery can help refresh and rejuvenate the appearance of your eyes to enhance your quality of life, appearance satisfaction, and overall well-being.
Nashville blepharoplasty can help you reclaim your youthful look by enhancing the appearance of your eyes and boosting your overall confidence. Dr. Olivia MaDan and our compassionate all-female staff at BEYOND Collective are dedicated to helping you achieve your cosmetic goals and feel more confident in your own skin.
Are you interested in learning how eyelid surgery can renew your youthful appearance? Contact us at (615) 327-0303 or request your consultation to begin your blepharoplasty journey today! We are located in Nashville, TN, and we proudly serve patients from the Nashville and Murfreesboro areas.
At A Glance:
Eyelid Surgery
- Anesthesia: General
- Procedure Time: 1 to 2 hours
- Recovery Time: 10 to 14 days
What Is Eyelid Surgery?
The eyelids are often overlooked when it comes to anti-aging rejuvenation. As the most delicate facial skin, the eyelids are prone to the effects of gravitational changes and environmental exposure. Loss of elasticity allows the tissues to sag downward over the lash line, affecting both your appearance and vision. Lower eyelids can sag and look puffy, sometimes exposing the inside of the lower eyelid, often creating an exhausted appearance. Eyelid surgery, medically known as blepharoplasty, is a safe and effective procedure that can be performed under local or general anesthesia.
An upper eyelid lift can often be performed in office, under local anesthesia, or under general anesthesia at the surgery center. The incisions are meticulously concealed in the natural lid crease after the precise removal of excess skin and herniated fat. Lower eyelid surgery must be performed under general anesthesia. The upper and lower lid procedures require different anesthesia due to the size of the surgical field. The anatomy of the lower lid is more confined, having less space for surgical dissection and hemostasis (controlling bleeding). To ensure your comfort and safety, Dr. MaDan will only offer lower-lid blepharoplasty under general anesthesia at the accredited surgical center. During lower eyelid surgery, the incisions are typically hidden on the inside of the eyelid or along the lash line to remove excess tissues.
Nashville eyelid surgery helps to improve the appearance of the eyelids by:
- Removing loose, sagging eyelid skin that impairs vision and interrupts the natural contour of the upper eyelid
- Repositioning or removing fat that causes puffy-looking eyelids and undereye bags
- Tightening drooping lower eyelids that reveal the white below the iris
- Diminishing the appearance of excess skin, fine lines, and tear-trough deformity on the lower eyelids
- Reducing the weight of sagging lids that can cause eye fatigue
With blepharoplasty procedures at BEYOND Collective, Dr. Olivia MaDan strives to create a refreshed and revitalized facial appearance. Dr. MaDan often performs eyelid surgery with a brow lift to optimize upper facial rejuvenation, helping you reclaim your confidence.
To create a more refreshed, rested appearance, Dr. MaDan understands that small changes produce significant results in the eye area, including:
- Brighter, more alert eyes for an overall youthful appearance
- Decreased bags underneath the eyes
- Reduced eye puffiness
- Fewer wrinkles around the eye area
- Healthy, natural-looking results
Procedures for Enhanced Facial Harmony
Patients considering eyelid surgery are typically concerned about other signs of facial aging or their skin’s appearance. Often, optimal blepharoplasty results rely on other procedures to create true facial harmony. To achieve dramatic facial rejuvenation and youthful harmony, eyelid surgery can be combined with other procedures, including:
- Dermal Fillers
- Neurotoxins
- Skin resurfacing
Eyelid surgery addresses signs of aging to help maintain a youthful appearance, but the appearance of the skin is important to your results. Dr. MaDan may recommend other non-surgical med spa treatments to complement your blepharoplasty, enhancing your overall results.
Choosing Dr. Olivia MaDan and BEYOND as Your Nashville Eyelid Surgeon
Patient care is an honor and privilege at BEYOND Collective. With a broad range of effective aesthetic treatments and procedures with proven results, we empower our patients with the information necessary to make educated decisions about their aesthetic choices. Our mission is to understand our patients’ goals and motivations to deliver outcomes that exceed expectations and an outstanding experience from consultation, treatment, and beyond.
As one of Nashville’s premier female plastic surgeons, Dr. Olivia MaDan specializes in breast and body contouring surgeries as well as facial rejuvenation procedures. For Dr. MaDan, one of the most rewarding aspects of plastic surgery is helping her patients restore their self-image and confidence to improve their quality of life by resolving their most bothersome areas. She appreciates getting to know her patients and fostering meaningful connections.
Your Eyelid Surgery Consultation
At BEYOND Collective, we understand that thorough patient consultations are essential to building a trusting relationship. During your consultation, Dr. MaDan aims to get to know you as a person—your hobbies, career, and day-to-day life—to understand your concerns and goals about eyelid lift procedures. Dr. MaDan encourages your input and listens to empower you to achieve beautiful, natural-looking results you’ll love. As one of Nashville’s premier female plastic surgeons, Dr. MaDan will review your facial rejuvenation options to help you consider your potential results.
Am I an Ideal Candidate for a Nashville Blepharoplasty?
Ideal candidates for eyelid surgery are those who want to improve the signs of aging around the eyes. These patients are looking for a more youthful-looking appearance and long-lasting facial rejuvenation.
Nashville candidates for eyelid surgery should:
- Be at a healthy, stable body weight
- Be in good overall health and live a healthy lifestyle
- Be a non-smoker or willing to quit all nicotine at least 6 weeks before and after surgery
- Not be pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have no serious eye conditions
- Have no medical conditions that may impair healing
- Have a positive outlook and realistic goals for the procedure
- Understand the surgical risks and benefits
Meet Dr. Olivia MaDan
Nashville Plastic Surgeon &
Founder of BEYOND Collective
As one of Nashville’s premier female plastic surgeons, Dr. MaDan and her dedicated all-female team at BEYOND Collective understand that each patient has a unique motivation for choosing plastic surgery. Our experts strive to help you accomplish your aesthetic goals to restore your self-image and improve your quality of life. By delivering an outstanding experience with a personalized touch, Dr. MaDan and our compassionate staff want to exceed your expectations and empower you to feel more confident in your own skin.
Preparing for Eyelid Surgery
Before your Nashville eyelid surgery, it’s essential to be in good overall health. Here’s some information to help you prepare.
Eyelid Lift Procedure Overview
On the night before surgery, don’t eat or drink anything after midnight; however, take necessary medications with small sips of water. Avoid wearing makeup, lotions, or deodorants, and remove all jewelry. Wear comfortable, loose clothing that is easy to put on after your procedure.
Review your paperwork to ensure your surgery location and arrival time. At check-in, you may need to provide identification and emergency contact information.
Eyelid surgery typically takes 1 to 2 hours, depending on the individual characteristics of the procedure.
On the day of your procedure, you’ll meet with Dr. MaDan and your anesthesia provider to review the details of your surgery and answer any final questions. Eyelid surgery may be performed under local or general anesthesia, depending on the characteristics of your procedure.
Dr. MaDan will create small, well-concealed incisions within the natural structure of your eyelids. Then, Dr. MaDan will remove or reposition fat, tighten muscles, and address excess skin for a more youthful-looking appearance.
After achieving the desired contours, Dr. MaDan will use the finest permanent sutures for the most meticulous closure possible. She will cover the incisions with steri-strips that will remain in place until your first post-operative appointment. Your eyes may be covered to protect your incisions. The suture material may be blue or black in color. The permanent sutures will be removed at your first post-operative appointment. Typically, permanent sutures are less reactive and cause less inflammation and scarring.
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Nashville Eyelid Surgery Recovery
How Soon Will I See My Eyelid Surgery Results?
Following eyelid surgery, patients usually experience mild discomfort, swelling, and bruising that typically lasts 5 to 7 days. The normal swelling and visible sutures may result in social downtime for the first week after surgery. Dr. MaDan will remove the permanent stitches at your first follow-up appointment within 7 days following surgery. These side effects will obscure the final outcome before gradually resolving to reveal youthful, lifted, and rested-looking eyes. Minor residual swelling may last up to 6 months.
Eyelid surgery incisions are typically placed in inconspicuous locations within your natural eyelid anatomy. Scarring is most pronounced in the first few months, but incisions will heal and form a pinkish scar. Dr. MaDan will provide you with her medical-grade scar therapy regimen to optimize its appearance.
Sun protection is crucial following your Nashville blepharoplasty. It’s important to avoid squinting, so wear dark sunglasses when sun exposure is unavoidable. With proper skin care and sun protection, your eyelid surgery results should be long-lasting.
Partner with Nashville’s Premier Female Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Olivia MaDan
As one of Nashville’s premier female plastic surgeons, Dr. Olivia MaDan makes navigating facial rejuvenation procedures easier. As an expert in anti-aging procedures, Dr. MaDan and her experienced team strive to help you achieve a more youthful appearance and increase your confidence with Nashville eyelid surgery.
Learn about eyelid surgery near me options in Nashville by calling (615) 327-0303 or completing our online form to schedule your consultation today!