Awards

You deserve an eye plastic surgeon who is properly credentialed, trained, and experienced, making her an expert in her field.

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Not only does Dr. Sherman have a high level of expertise, but she has also had award-winning research published in medical journals. As one of the country’s leading experts in facial aesthetics, Dr. Sherman’s articles, case studies, and advice are widely published in prestigious medical journals such as the Journal of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Award-Winning Research

In some of her award-winning research, Dr. Sherman was the first to discover the lymphatic drainage system behind the eyes. These articles were published in the peer review journal for ophthalmic plastic surgeons:

“Identification of Orbital Lymphatics in the Cynomolgus Monkey”
Identification of orbital lymphatics: enzyme histochemical light microscopic and electron microscopic studies. Sherman DD, Gonnering RS, Wallow IH, Lemke BN, Doos WG, Dortzbach RK, Lyon DB, Bindley CD. Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 1993;9(3):153-69. Department of Ophthalmology, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison.

“Identification of Human Orbital Lymphatics”
Gausas, Roberta E.; Gonnering, Russell S.; Lemke, Bradley N.; Dortzbach, Richard K.; Sherman, Deborah D. | Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 15(4):252-259, July 1999.

Our Doctor Has Been Honored

Because of Dr. Sherman’s ground-breaking research outlined in the two published scientific journals above, she was honored for her outstanding contributions to the field of ophthalmic facial plastic surgery by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery (ASOPRS), which bestowed her two prestigious awards for her landmark research.

ASOPRS Lester Jones Surgical Anatomy Award

ASOPRS Lester Jones Surgical Anatomy Award for outstanding contributions to the field of ophthalmic facial plastic surgery was given to Dr. Deborah D. Sherman in recognition of her significant contribution to the understanding of surgical anatomy in ophthalmic plastic surgery presented by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Inc., the premier national society of fellowship-trained ophthalmic plastic surgeons who are also board-certified ophthalmologists.

Merrill Reeh Pathology Award

Merrill Reeh Pathology Award was given to Dr. Deborah D. Sherman to recognize a significant contribution to advancing the field of scientific research. The award honors the best research paper published in a peer-reviewed journal on a pathology subject in the field of ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. The Merrill Reeh Pathology Award is given by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Inc., the premier national society of fellowship-trained ophthalmic plastic surgeons who are also board-certified ophthalmologists.

Eyelid and Orbital Anatomy Expert

Dr. Sherman believes that knowledge of anatomy is essential to achieve a natural look in any aesthetic procedure. As a renowned anatomy expert, she served as the first author of an anatomy chapter published in Duane’s Clinical Ophthalmology 5-volume series, which is the definitive text for every practicing eye surgeon. This anatomy chapter is the gold standard for all surgeons studying anatomy around the eyes.

“Duane’s Clinical Ophthalmology Volume 2, Chapter 21. Orbital Anatomy and Its Clinical Applications”
Deborah D. Sherman, Cat N. Burkat, and Bradley N. Lemke

National Expert in Eyelid Disorders and Cosmetic Eyelid Treatments

Dr. Sherman has written a number of scientific papers and has expertise in the following fields:

Use of BOTOX for blepharospasm
Hidden incision eyelid lifts
Hidden incision brow lifts
BOTOX Cosmetic
Dysport
Xeomin
Juvéderm
Restylane
Perlane facial fillers

Staying at the Forefront of Cutting-Edge Techniques

Both Baylor University and Quillen College of Medicine have also given Dr. Sherman Distinguished Alumni Awards. She has been practicing cosmetic eye surgery for over twenty years and has performed thousands of successful surgeries. Dr. Sherman has served as the BOTOX® national spokesperson for their “Lose Your 11” Campaign, during which she taught “beauty buzzmakers” in educational seminars in over thirty US cities. She has been a guest on multiple local and national television and radio shows. She continues her education by participating as an expert speaker and attendee for national conferences and courses covering the latest techniques in aesthetic, eye plastic, and reconstructive surgery.