Dr. Maurice Sherman
Plastic Surgery
Del Mar, CA
56 years experience male
Locations
Office
Del Mar, CA
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SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Plastic Surgery
Facial Plastic Surgery
Licenses
United States: California, Washington
Doctor Q&A
24 Answers
6 Agrees
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A 59-year-old male asked:
Dr. Maurice Shermananswered
Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
Not True !!: Since I have an Ulthera but also perform facelifts, I speak honestly when I say that the Ulthera does not replace the facelift. Ulthera penetrates onl... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
Stretch your muscles: Always check this out with your surgeon, but it sounds like your pectoralis muscle is tight and in spasm. This commonly produces pain and tenderness, ... Read More
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A female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
The same site.: Most surgeons try to avoid creating an additional scar on the breast if possible. The periareolar incision, if done correctly, heals consistently well... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
Pros Win: The human breast is a sexual organ and has a large self image role. It is by far the most satisfying cosmetic surgery performed. Yes there are potenti... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
Not if size matters: The primary reason why patients may decide not to have fat transfer breast augmentation, is the inability to enlarge the breasts more than 1/2 or 1 cu... Read More
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A 64-year-old female asked:
Dr. Maurice Shermananswered
Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
Possible Mondor"s: At times, veins under the breast become clotted and inflamed after breast surgery, a condition known as mondor's phlebitis. It is self limited and of ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
Usually by a lift : Sagging (or ptosis) is universal and treatment commonly means some type of surgical lift. Less common is the deflated breast which needs only augmenta... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
Inflammation: Something is irritating this scar, either infection or persistent inflammation. A very effective photofacial, the BBL by Sciton, can relieve both cond... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
Skin re-draping Sx: This is becoming a sub-specialty of cosmetic surgery, since many people wish to reshape their body after weight loss. The arms, waist,, thighs, and bu... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
Vaser Lipo: Vaser liposuction, if done correctly and superficially, has been shown to stimulate as much skin contraction as any other modality, without serious co... Read More
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A male asked:
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Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
Anatomic implants?: The muscle builder appears to be a candidate for the newer "gummy bear" anatomic, form stable implants, where an above the muscle placement is used bu... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Maurice Shermananswered
Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
Keep it light: If a new pocket under the muscle was created to place a new implant into, you should not lift weights over 10 pounds for 3 weeks. Also avoid pushing, ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
Hormone dysfunction?: Other than an infection, trauma, or rare tumor, the only reasons for breast engorgement are hormonally related. This could come from your menstrual cy... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Maurice Shermananswered
Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
USA differs from UK: In the USA, the FDA has implied "indications" for saline implants at 18 or older, and for gel implants, 22 or older. I, for one, do not understand the... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
The 5 min. nose job: Non surgical rhinoplasty refers to the use of injectable fillers into the soft tissues of the nose to build up tip support, correct depressions, smoot... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
No set age: You probably mean NECK liposuction, since we don't lipo the chin. Underneath the chin is the "submental" neck area containing fat, but also loose musc... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
Probably normal : Sometimes, breast tissue will become more swollen during or after a menstrual cycle, than other times. This could lead to congestion of breast tissue ... Read More
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A 64-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
Certainly yes unless: A complex capsulectony is done routinely as on an out-patient basis, even if drains are placed. An infection necessitating IV antibiotics might be a r... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
Computer imaging: There is only one answer. Locate a surgeon who has a computer imaging capability in his office and performs the imaging himself. After taking your pic... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Maurice Shermananswered
Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
Get: Get on a weight loss program that works. Try Serotonin Plus (available at my office).
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A female asked:
Dr. Maurice Shermananswered
Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
No, if done correct: Using new modalities, healing times, discomfort, and results can all be optimized. Fractionated lasers, post peel skin treatment with prp (platelet ri... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
"natural breast aug": This term is ambiguous and used for marketing purposes. It may refer to the technique of harvesting fat from your body, treating a portion of that fat... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Maurice Shermananswered
Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
Perhaps BBL ?: If this is a bruised phenomenon, Vit. K and Arnica creams may help. A new type of IPL (intense pulsed light) is also very effective. This is the BBL f... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Maurice Shermananswered
Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
I think not!: I am unaware of any external device that will permanently shape a nose. Besides, wearing some device probably doesn't look very sexy. Newer technique... Read More
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Apr 26, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Sherman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Sherman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I have this surgery 5/30/18. Reassuring to read your post. Have 28 year old replicon implants one with extensive rupture in capsule and I’ve had to wait one month to exp...Read More
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Extremely useful as I make plans for the near future. You have been strightforward in your reply. Online can only give so much info but useful.
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Thanks Dr. Sherman - Still waiting on referral. Wish you were in LA!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Graduated 1970MD
Medical/Graduate school
Louisiana State University
Graduated 1967MD
Residency
Carilion Medical Center
Affiliations
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgeons
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