Donald Griffin, MD

Donald Griffin, MD

Double-Board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery

Nashville Cosmetic Surgery Center- Our focus is to provide you with the information and expertise to help you make the right decision regarding your body. Our entire staff is highly skilled and committed to your care. We are here to assist you, before, during, and most importantly after your surgery. Dr. Griffin continues to stay abreast of the latest developments by actively pursuing continuing medical education in cosmetic surgery. Our philosophy is to go the extra mile to make your encounters with us as pleasant and professional as possible. This center is dedicated to your care.

COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATIONS

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Specialization / Procedures

Facial Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty) Face Lift (Rhytidectomy) Neck Lift Forehead Lift (Browlift) Eyelid Surgery Collagen Injections Laser Resurfacing Skin Peel Nasal Nose Reshaping (Rhinoplasty) Nose Reshaping with Chin Enlargement Correction of Deviated Nasal Septum Broken Nose Repair Skin Rejuvenation and Scar Repair Chemical Peel Collagen Injections Laser Hair Removal Facial Sanding (Dermabrasion) Injectable Fillers Reconstructive Skin Repair Removal of Skin Lesions Repair of Umbilical Deformity Scar Repair Scar Repair using Z-Plasty Technique Tissue Expansion Ears Ear Pinning (Otoplasty) Earlobe Reduction

Breast (Cosmetic Procedures) Breast Enlargement Breast Lift Breast Reduction Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia) Breast (Reconstructive Procedures) Biopsy or Removal of Breast Lump Breast Reconstruction Breast Reduction Revision of Breast Enlargement Removal of Breast Implants Removal of Breast Tissue (Mastectomy) Body Contouring Liposculpture Liposuction Liposculpture for men Ultrasonic Liposuction Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Thigh / Buttock Lift Upper Arm Lift   Implants Cheek Implants Chin Enlargement Jaw Enlargement Facial Implants

Plastic Surgery After Massive Weight Loss

Dr. Griffin has been working with patients who have had massive weight loss (50 to 230 pounds) to improve their appearance. Some of these patients have lost the weight through dieting, but most have had specialized gastric (stomach) surgery to help them lose weight. Many of these people have dramatically improved their overall health by losing weight, but many suffer from low self-esteem because of the residual saggy skin left over after the weight loss. Although these patients are healthier, they still do not feel good about themselves and have to "hide" behind loose oversize clothing.

By using a combination of specialized techniques, Dr. Griffin is able to improve the shape and appearance of these patients, improving self-esteem and allowing them the freedom to wear normal clothing again. Many times, these patients require multiple procedures on different areas of their bodies to achieve their ideal result. This can sometimes be done in one operation, but may take as many as three surgeries to achieve the optimal result.

Dr. Griffin specializes in doing a procedure called the Mid-Body Lift. This procedure, while not indicated for every patient, is almost always necessary in patients with massive weight loss who have loose skin extending all the way around the abdomen and back. This procedure tightens the skin and muscle of the abdomen. It also tightens up the lower back and buttock by extending the abdominoplasty incision completely around the trunk on the upper part of the buttocks, or on the lower back. This eliminates the "dog-ear" or extra skin in people whose loose skin extends further around than the flanks than is removed with a standard tummy tuck. An additional benefit is a lifting and tightening of the loose saggy skin on the buttocks and outer thighs. Sometimes, as much as 8 to 12 inches of redundant skin can be removed from the sides of the abdomen. This produces a dramatic improvement in the result in comparison to patients who just undergo a traditional abdominoplasty.

While not an ideal procedure for every patient, the Mid-Body Lift can dramatically improve the patient with very loose skin and poor tissue elasticity (the skin's ability to recoil or shrink with weight loss). The procedure is performed in the operating room under general anesthesia and usually takes about three hours. Patients usually stay in the hospital for one night and then go home to finish their recuperation. Drain tubes are placed under the skin to absorb fluid and usually remain one week.

This procedure can be modified for different body types with different areas of sag by placing the incision in different locations. In this way the procedure can be tailored to your specific needs.

The Mid-Body Lift is often done in conjunction with other procedures to correct additional areas of saggy skin located on the inner thighs, upper back, or arms. Procedures such as a medial thigh lift, upper back lift or brachioplasty (upper arm lift) can be done to improve these areas.