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Dr. David Gilpin is a dual board-certified facial plastic surgeon and founder of Gilpin Facial Plastics, Nashville’s premier practice. Gilpin Facial Plastics, Nashville’s premier practice dedicated exclusively to the aging face and neck.
With a career focused solely on facial aesthetics, Dr. Gilpin has built a reputation for delivering refined, natural-looking results through advanced surgical techniques and highly individualized patient care. He is especially recognized for his expertise in deep plane facelifts, deep neck lifts, endoscopic browlift, lip lift, rhinoplasty, submental liposuction, fat transfer, upper and lower blepharoplasties, and resurfacing lasers. Dr. Gilpin is credited with introducing the Deep Neck Lift to Nashville, offering patients one of the most advanced approaches to restoring youthful neck contours and jawline definition.
After earning his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University, Dr. Gilpin received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. He completed a five-year residency in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Case Western Reserve University before pursuing an elite fellowship in Facial Plastic and Surgery at Tulane University under internationally recognized pioneer Dr. Calvin Johnson. Dedicated to continually advancing his craft, Dr. Gilpin regularly trains alongside many of the world’s foremost facial plastic surgeons, including renowned facelift authority Dr. Mike Nayak, allowing him to bring the latest innovations and surgical techniques directly to his patients in Nashville.
One of the distinguishing features of Gilpin Facial Plastics is its state-of-the-art, AAAHC-accredited private surgical suite. Approved by the State of Tennessee and accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), the facility meets rigorous national standards for patient safety, quality, and surgical excellence. Unlike hospital-based surgery, patients enjoy a private, luxury experience with a dedicated team of surgical technicians and anesthesiologists who work exclusively with Dr. Gilpin, providing personalized care from consultation through recovery in a modern, fully equipped surgical environment.
At Gilpin Facial Plastics, the ultimate goal extends beyond achieving beautiful aesthetic outcomes — it is helping patients heal safely, comfortably, and return to their normal lives as quickly as possible. Dr. Gilpin and his team are committed to utilizing the safest, most advanced surgical techniques, technology, and products available to optimize every step of the patient experience. From meticulous surgical planning and evidence-based approaches to innovative recovery protocols, every decision is made with patient safety, efficiency, and long-term results in mind. By combining advanced facial plastic surgery expertise with a personalized approach to care, Gilpin Facial Plastics strives to provide an elevated surgical experience where patients can feel confident knowing they are receiving the highest standard of care before, during, and after their procedure.
Dr. Gilpin has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for six consecutive years, named a RealSelf Top Doctor and Hall of Fame physician, and serves as a national speaker and educator, training fellow physicians on the latest advancements in facial plastic surgery. Patients travel from across the country to Nashville to seek his expertise, trusting his artistic eye, meticulous technique, and unwavering commitment to delivering elegant, natural, and lasting results.