TN Eyelid Plastic Surgery
Michelle Nguyen M.D.
Focused on the Health & Beauty of the Eyes
Dr. Michelle Nguyen is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist with fellowship training in Oculoplastic Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery. She specializes in surgery of the eyelids and brows to improve vision and rejuvenate the eyes. Dr. Nguyen is known for her attention to detail and natural-looking results.
A Message From the TN Eyelid Plastic Surgery Team
As a family-owned and operated practice serving the Middle Tennessee communities, we are dedicated to providing you with exceptional service from beginning to end. From the moment you step through the door, you'll have the undivided attention of a small team of professionals who are devoted to making you feel at home and providing customized care tailored to your specific needs.
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​Dr. Michelle Nguyen is now seeing patients at her new practice locations in Murfreesboro and Columbia.​ Thank you to all our current referring providers and patients. We could not do this without your support over the past decade and look forward to providing unparalleled service in our new practice setting.
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Services
Customized Treatments
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Treatment plans are customized to each individual. Surgery is tailored to your unique anatomy to achieve a rejuvenated and natural result. We love when patients comment after healing from surgery that they can see better, feel like a weight has been lifted off their lids, and look years younger! If you have droopy lids that significantly affects your vision, you may qualify for medical insurance-covered eyelid surgery. If vision is well preserved, cosmetic eyelid surgery can be done to rejuvenate the eyes. Eyelid surgery can be combined with cosmetic services including minimally invasive, non-surgical techniques such as Botox, fillers, and skin care for the best possible results.
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Surgical Procedures​
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Blepharoplasty - Removes skin and fat to treat hooding of the upper lids and rejuvenate the upper and lower eyelids.
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Upper Lid Ptosis Repair - Tightens upper lid muscle to elevate a drooping upper lid.
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Ectropion and Entropion Repair - Tightens and repositions lids that are sagging outwards or turning inwards
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Brow Repositioning Surgery - Elevates a sagging brow back to its original youthful position
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Eyelid Bump Removal and Biopsy - Removal of eyelid bumps which can also be sent to evaluate for skin cancer
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Mohs Reconstruction - Repair of eyelid defects that result from skin cancer removed via Mohs surgery
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Stye/Chalazion Removal - Removal of eyelid bumps caused by clogged oil glands
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Non-Surgical Procedures
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Botox and Xeomin Injection - Injection of facial muscles with neuromodulators which provides controlled weakening of muscles for facial rejuvenation by decreasing wrinkles. Botox and Xeomin injections may be covered by medical insurance when used to manage medical conditions including Hemifacial spasm and Blepharospasm.
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Restylane Injection - Filler injections to address lower lid hollows, restore volume loss in the midface, and fill heavy lines around the mouth.
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Upper Eyelid Surgery
Upper Eyelid Surgery can be done to address hooded eyelids and droopy eyelids that feel and look tired. This is one of the most common concerns for patients coming into our clinic. There are two main types of upper eyelid surgeries:
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1) Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty involves careful excision of skin to address upper lid skin laxity causing hooding of the eyelids. In some cases, eyelid fat may also be excised or repositioned.
2) Upper Eyelid Ptosis surgery involves tightening of the eyelid muscle to lift a droopy lid.
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In some cases, upper eyelid surgery may be covered by insurance or Medicare. During your initial consultation, we will perform an eye exam including eyelid measurements, document photos, and administer visual field testing which will then be used to request authorization from your insurance company. Dr. Nguyen accepts most major insurance carriers, including Medicare.
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While many patients come in concerned about heavy or droopy upper lids, in some cases, the brow position may also be contributing to the upper lid droop. Dr. Nguyen will assess the brow position and discuss whether or not brow repositioning would be beneficial. She will discuss the different surgical options and review goals and expectations with each patient to create a customized plan together.
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In-Office Procedures
Commonly performed in-office procedures include removal of stye/chalazion and bumps on the lids. Any lid bumps that are removed can be sent to pathology to evaluate for skin cancer as needed. Most patients will be able to undergo minor procedures on the same day as their initial consult with Dr. Nguyen.
Medical & Cosmetic Injections
Dr. Michelle Nguyen provides Botox and Xeomin injections for facial rejuvenation as well as for medical conditions such as hemifacial spasm and blepharospasm.
Locations
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Columbia Office (Tuesday and Wednesday)
1703 Grove St.
Columbia, TN 38401
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Murfreesboro Office (Thursday)
Gateway Building I
1725 Medical Center Pkwy
Suite #210
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
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Business Hours
Monday - Friday
7:30am - 4:30pm
Address
1703 Grove St.
Columbia, TN 38401
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Gateway Building I
1725 Medical Center Pkwy,
Suite #210
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Phone
Call or Text: 615-905-6797
Fax: 615-241-5115