Amaka Nwubah, MD

Amaka Nwubah, MD Dr. Amaka is a female board certified plastic surgeon at Amaka Aesthetics in Nashville To find out more, please visit her website today!
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Dr. Amaka Nwubah is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Nashville, TN. She is extensively trained and has completed aesthetic fellowship training at the Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery. She is dedicated to providing her patients with compassion, comfort and a personalized approach to care while maintaining the highest standards of expertise and artistic excellence in her work.

08/20/2026

A little Q&A with me 🤍 From the hardest parts of my job, to how I manage stress, to one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to walk through.

Some questions were fun. Some went a little deeper. And one had me opening up more than I expected. 🤍

08/18/2026

What does the research actually show can help decrease blood loss during plastic surgery? 🩸

One medication we use is tranexamic acid (TXA)—and there is growing evidence supporting its use, particularly in liposuction.

TXA is an antifibrinolytic, meaning it helps stabilize the clots your body has already formed so they aren’t broken down as quickly. The goal? Less bleeding and better preservation of blood volume during and after surgery.

Why do I talk about things like this?

Because so much of surgery happens before the first incision is ever made. We are constantly evaluating the evidence and asking: What can we do to make surgery safer? How can we minimize blood loss? How can we optimize recovery?

Patient safety is always at the center of those decisions. 🤍

References for those who want to read the research:

Hoyos AE, et al. Use of Tranexamic Acid in Liposculpture: A Double-Blind, Multicenter, Randomized Clinical Trial. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2022;150(3):569–577.

El Minawi HM, et al. The Effect of Tranexamic Acid on Blood Loss in Liposuction: A Randomized Controlled Study. European Journal of Plastic Surgery. 2023;46(2):227–237.

This is not medical advice. I’m simply educating and explaining some of the things I do in my practice, the evidence behind why I do them, and how we are always thinking about patient safety first. Every patient and every operation is different. Always consult your own surgeon with questions specific to your care.

08/17/2026

A week in workouts 💪🏾🏃🏾‍♀️ + a word. 🤍

What happens when God clearly says go… but the door still shuts?

Maybe the closed door doesn’t mean you heard Him wrong. Maybe the destination was never the whole point.

Maybe it was about who you became on the way there.

Sometimes the purpose is in the process. 🙏🏾

08/14/2026

Faith Friday 🤍

Sometimes we believe… and still struggle to believe.

Years of waiting and disappointment can make even faithful hearts weary.

“I believe; help my unbelief.” — Mark 9:24

If your faith feels tired today, the prayer at the end is for you. 🙏🏾

08/14/2026

A little re-introduction from yours truly! 🤍

08/12/2026

27 years after her C-section, she decided it was finally time to do something for herself. ❤️

“After 27 years post C-section I decided it was time to do something for myself! I was actually ready for a mommy makeover after talking about it for years! I did lots of research and read numerous reviews of many, many surgeons… She did a fantastic job and restored my self-esteem.”

— An excerpt from this patient’s review 🥺❤️

This beautiful patient traveled from Mississippi to see me at age 51. She was 27 years out from her C-section and had also lost approximately 60 lbs. Her biggest concerns were the loose abdominal skin and the deflation and position of her breasts.

And as I often remind patients: you cannot exercise loose skin away.

Her Mommy Restoration™ included:
• Abdominoplasty + liposuction
• Breast lift + 295 cc implants

Case details:
Age: 51
BMI: 22
Surgery time: approximately 4 hours
No overnight stay
Results shown: 6.5 months post-op

She stayed locally for 6 days after surgery and returned to her work as a respiratory therapist around weeks 2–3 with restrictions.

What I love most about her story is that she had thought about surgery for YEARS. That is something I hear from so many women. Sometimes the timing simply has to be right.

We can talk about skin, scars, breast position and abdominal contour—but her words, “restored my self-esteem,” say so much more.

Feeling comfortable in your body and confident in your clothes matters. ❤️

So grateful that years later, I still get to share her journey.

Mommy, Restored™

08/06/2026

Part 4 of 5 | Ashley’s Story

One of the most vulnerable moments Ashley shares is something many patients quietly carry with them: the fear of not making it through surgery.

After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Ashley underwent a mastectomy, tissue expander placement, and later her implant exchange as part of her breast reconstruction journey. In this chapter of her story, she opens up about the fear she faced before surgery—and how she found the courage to move forward.

If you’ve ever felt afraid before a procedure, you’re not alone. I hope hearing Ashley’s words reminds you that it’s okay to acknowledge those fears and still take the next step.

For Ashley’s complete story, visit the Ashley highlight on my Instagram profile. Join me next Thursday for the final chapter of this five-part series. 🤍

08/04/2026

I want plastic surgery… but I’m afraid because I form keloids.

I hear this concern all the time, and it’s an important conversation to have.

Having a history of keloids does not automatically mean you’re not a candidate for plastic surgery. It does mean we need to have an honest discussion about your individual risk, choose the right approach, and be proactive about scar management before, during, and after surgery.

Healing is a process, and in some patients, that process requires additional treatments along the way. The key is understanding your options and having a plan.

Watch until the end as I discuss what I consider when evaluating patients with a history of keloids.

Have you been avoiding a procedure because of concerns about keloid scars? Let me know in the comments.

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Brentwood, TN
37027

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
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