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Dr. David Gilpin, MD - Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee

Dr. David Gilpin, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Otolaryngology
Nashville, Tennessee
NPI: 1326242975· License: 48365 (TN) verify

14+ years of experience · self-reported

Industry payments (2025): $487 across 9 payments (what this means)
4.76(60 ratings)

In Dr. David Gilpin's own words

How Dr. David Gilpin describes their own approach, from their TikTok posts. Each statement links to the original.

Specialization

  • Gilpin Facial Plastics performs procedures like blepharoplasty, neck liposuction, buccal fat removal, and lasers daily.TikTok ↗
  • Blepharoplasty, liposuction underneath the neck, buccal fat removal, and laser procedures are performed under local anesthesia and IV sedation at Gilpin Facial Plastics.TikTok ↗

Recovery guidance

  • Patients undergoing procedures like blepharoplasty, neck liposuction, buccal fat removal, and lasers at Gilpin Facial Plastics can walk out of the office without any need for recovery time.TikTok ↗

Safety

  • Many procedures offered at Gilpin Facial Plastics do not require general anesthesia, even though the practice has a certified operating room.TikTok ↗

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About

Dr. David Gilpin, MD is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon based in Nashville, Tennessee. He specializes in a range of facial plastic surgery and aesthetic procedures, including facelifts, rhinoplasty, lip lifts, and blepharoplasty. Dr. Gilpin practices at Gilpin Facial Plastics and boasts a stellar reputation with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars across various platforms. His practice also offers non-surgical options like Dysport and Restylane injections and laser treatments. For those seeking a highly-rated and experienced facial plastic surgeon in Nashville, Dr. Gilpin is a strong contender.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Procedure details

Everything on this page about each procedure Dr. David Gilpin offers: pricing in context, what they've said about it, related videos and photos, and what patients ask.

Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. David Gilpin, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Chin Liposuction

$6,000

1 patient report · 2022

Above typicalTypical nationally: $2,500–$4,050 (median $3,150, 96 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. David Gilpin

Sourced directly from Dr. David Gilpin's social posts and replies.

How does Dr. Gilpin determine the best undereye treatment?
Dr. Gilpin actively researches treatment efficacy, such as comparing PRP and PDGF for undereye hollowing and textural changes. Patients like Marsha participate in studies where different treatments are applied to each eye, with follow-ups and detailed photo documentation (regular, Vectra, Visio) to assess results.
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Can fat transfer be performed while awake at Gilpin Facial Plastics?
Yes, fat transfer can be performed completely awake. Patients are often in and out quickly, able to resume light activities immediately, such as attending a baseball game.
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What procedures can be done without general anesthesia at Gilpin Facial Plastics?
Many procedures, including blepharoplasty, liposuction underneath the neck, buccal fat removal, and various laser treatments, are performed comfortably under local anesthesia and IV sedation, without the need for general anesthesia.
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What are the various uses of Botox at Dr. Gilpin's practice?
Beyond cosmetic applications, Dr. Gilpin uses Botox for conditions like enlarged masseter cheeks, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), and migraines. It's also integrated into surgical processes to relax brow and neck muscles before operations, and injected after submandibular gland sculpting to promote faster healing.
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What patients ask Dr. David Gilpin

Questions people asked under Dr. David Gilpin's TikTok videos, 1 answered by the doctor.

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Questions are from public comments, shown without the commenter's name. Answers are Dr. David Gilpin's own statements from their videos and replies, not NavMDs' medical advice.

Videos from Dr. David Gilpin

@gilpinfacialplastics on TikTok →

Videos posted on TikTok by @gilpinfacialplastics. Press play to watch here, or open the original on TikTok.

  • ✨ New year, new you! ✨ In this case, the patient was not happy with her dorsal hump, projection,…

    6.4K views · Dec 2022 · TikTok ↗

  • Did you know you can do Fat Transfer completely awake? This wonderful patient was in and immediat…

    5.6K views · Aug 2025 · TikTok ↗

  • Did you know not all procedures require IV sedation?!

    3.2K views · Sep 2025 · TikTok ↗

  • Sciton BBL for redness and pigment.

    2.9K views · Mar 2022 · TikTok ↗

  • TOX TALKS 💉💉💉

    2.9K views · Oct 2025 · TikTok ↗

  • PDGF OR PRP for undereyes?! What do you think will give the best results? ✨

    2.7K views · Feb 2025 · TikTok ↗

From Dr. David Gilpin's Instagram

@gilpinfacialplastics →

Recent photos posted by @gilpinfacialplastics, Dr. David Gilpin's own Instagram account. Each image opens the original post on Instagram.

Images © Dr. David Gilpin / @gilpinfacialplastics, shown here with a link to the original post. Procedure labels are inferred from the post's caption and hashtags. If you are the account owner and want an image removed, contact support [at] navmds.com.

Technologies & brands Dr. David Gilpin mentions

Devices, implants, injectables and products named in Dr. David Gilpin's own posts and videos. A mention is not an endorsement; ask the office what they currently offer.

InjectablesBotox · 4PRP · 3Sculptra · 2
ImagingVectra 3D
LasersSciton

Patient Experience

Dr. David Gilpin Review Summary

4.6
Dr. Gilpin receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, averaging an impressive 4.6 stars. Patients praise his professionalism, thoroughness, and the beautiful results he achieves. He's clearly a favorite among those seeking facial plastic surgery in Nashville.

Ratings from Other Platforms

m.yelp.com

4.3 out of 5

Based on 6 reviews

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healthgrades.com

4.3 out of 5

Based on 36 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.9 out of 5

Based on 137 reviews

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Dr. David Gilpin, MD - Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee

Gilpin Facial Plastics

2301 21st Ave S #300, Nashville, Tennessee

(615) 942-7301

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2025)

$487

Payments

9

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. David Gilpin received $487 across 9 payments in 2025. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Galderma Laboratories, L.P..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Phone: (615) 942-7301

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Location & Contact Information

Gilpin Facial Plastics

2301 21st Ave S #300

Nashville, Tennessee 37212

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Office Information

Phone: (615) 942-7301

Where does Dr. David Gilpin practice?

Doctor's Office

Gilpin Facial Plastics (Primary)

2301 21st Ave S #300, Nashville, Tennessee 37212

(92 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Private Surgery Center

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. David Gilpin online?
The provided information doesn't confirm online booking availability. It's best to contact Gilpin Facial Plastics directly at (615) 942-7301 to schedule an appointment.
Does Dr. David Gilpin offer telehealth?
The provided information does not indicate whether Dr. Gilpin offers telehealth services. Contacting the clinic directly is recommended for clarification.
What do patients have to say about Dr. David Gilpin?
Patients rave about Dr. Gilpin's skill and care, frequently mentioning their love for their results. Procedures mentioned in positive reviews include facelifts, brow lifts, blepharoplasty, CO2 laser treatments, and rhinoplasty (including revisions). Patients highlight his professionalism, integrity, and the overall positive experience at his practice.
What areas of care does Dr. David Gilpin cater to?
Dr. Gilpin specializes in facial plastic surgery and aesthetics. His areas of care include surgical procedures such as facelifts, rhinoplasty, brow lifts, blepharoplasty, lip lifts, and chin liposuction. He also offers non-surgical treatments like Dysport, Restylane, and laser procedures. For rhinoplasty, Dr. Gilpin focuses on achieving a natural, symmetric look that softens the overall appearance of the nose. This often involves reducing a dorsal hump, creating a gentle swoop, and giving a subtle upturn to the tip, avoiding anything too dramatic or over-the-top. Many procedures at Gilpin Facial Plastics do not require general anesthesia, even with a certified operating room. Procedures like blepharoplasty, neck liposuction, buccal fat removal, and laser treatments are routinely performed comfortably under local anesthesia and IV sedation, allowing patients to walk out without significant recovery time.