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See the expert for reconstructive surgery in Nashville, TN.

Unmatched Expertise in Eyelid Surgery and Facial Aesthetics

Deborah Sherman, MD, is one of only a few hundred oculoplastic surgeons in the world certified by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Board. This constitutes the highest level of training for plastic and reconstructive surgery around the eyes. Together with Dr. Mark Melson, a board-certified and Harvard-trained ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon, the surgeons of Sherman Aesthetic Center bring over five decades of experience in improving the function and aesthetics of their patients’ eyes.

Why Choose Sherman Aesthetic Center?

Dr. Sherman and Dr. Melson are fellowship-trained in various cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid surgeries. Their procedures restore normal appearance and function to eyelids that droop, get out of position, or just don’t function properly. Your appearance and optimal ocular health are high on your priority list. Therefore, you should only see a surgeon with the highest level of training in plastic surgery around the eyes.

What Is Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery?

Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery is a specialty of ophthalmology that treats abnormalities of the eyelids, brows, tear duct system, and orbit (the tissues and bony cavity surrounding the eye). Oculoplastic surgery, also known as ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive, oculofacial, or eye plastic surgery, is a surgical subspecialty of ophthalmology that deals with medical and surgical management of conditions and abnormalities of the eyelids, lacrimal (tear duct) system, and orbit (the tissues and boney cavity that surrounds the eye). An oculoplastic surgeon is an ophthalmologist or eye surgeon who has completed additional advanced training in plastic surgery for the structures around the eye. Commonly, procedures may be reconstructive after tumor removal or disease has affected normal function. Procedures may also be cosmetic as an ophthalmic plastic surgeon knows the anatomy and natural proportion of this area with great expertise and can, therefore, rejuvenate the area around the eye with excellent knowledge and technique.

Trust Your Eyes to the Experts

Dr. Deborah Sherman

Dr. Sherman completed an Ophthalmic Plastic, Orbital, and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship accredited by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS). ASOPRS was founded in 1969 to establish a qualified body of surgeons with training and experience in the highly specialized field of ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. Membership in ASOPRS requires completion of an approved fellowship, passing of rigorous written and oral examinations, and the completion of a thesis research project. ASOPRS membership is restricted to ophthalmologists who are board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, have completed a fellowship in ophthalmic plastic surgery, and have passed standardized tests specifically for this specialized field of fellowship training.

Dr. Mark Melson

Dr. Mark Melson holds distinguished fellowships with both the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American College of Surgeons, showcasing his commitment to excellence and continuous advancement in the fields of ophthalmology and surgery. These prestigious affiliations highlight Dr. Melson's dedication to staying at the forefront of medical knowledge and adhering to the highest standards of professional practice. As a fellow, he benefits from ongoing education and collaboration within these esteemed organizations and brings this wealth of expertise to the forefront of patient care at Sherman Aesthetic Center.

Reconstructive Surgery Procedures Offered

With Dr. Sherman’s ASOPRS fellowship training and Dr. Melson’s fellowship training in oculoplastic, orbital, and cosmetic surgery, they specialize in treating the following eyelid conditions and diseases with oculoplastic surgery. If you have one of the above oculoplastic problems, contact us to schedule your consultation.