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Samuel M. Maurice, MD
Samuel M. Maurice, MD, is an ASPS Member plastic surgeon who is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery® and trained specifically in plastic surgery. ASPS members operate only in accredited medical facilities, adhere to a strict code of ethics and fulfill continuing medical education requirements in plastic surgery, including training in patient safety techniques. As your medical partner, Dr. Maurice is dedicated to working with you to achieve your goals.
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Meet Dr. Samuel Maurice
Dr. Maurice specializes in all areas of plastic, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgery. After receiving his medical degree from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Maurice completed a residency in General Surgery, followed by fellowship training in both Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and fellowship training in Craniofacial Surgery. Dr. Maurice has been a trusted and well-respected Plastic Surgeon serving the Des Moines area since 2011.
He is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeon and is a fellow in the American College of Surgeons. He has also authored multiple journal articles and book chapters on various plastic surgery topics.
His individualized approach to plastic surgery helps each patient make educated decisions designed to achieve their desired outcomes. He feels that the best compliment he gets as a plastic surgeon is the many referrals he receives from his satisfied clients.
Facilities
Methodist Medical Center
Procedures Performed
Arm Lift
Body Contouring
Body Lift
Botulinum Toxin
Breast Augmentation
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Lift
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Brow Lift
Buttock Lift with Augmentation
Chemical Peels, IPL, Fractional CO2 Laser Treatments
Chin Augmentation
Chin Surgery
Cleft Lip and Palate Repair
Craniosynostosis
Dermal Fillers
Ear Reconstruction Surgery
Ear Surgery
Endoscopic Technique
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facial Implants
General Reconstruction
Giant Nevi Removal
Head and Neck Skin Cancer Reconstruction
Injectable Fillers
Lip Augmentation/Enhancement
Liposuction
Male Breast Reduction
Orthognathic Surgery
Retin-A Treatments
Rhinoplasty
Scar Revision
Skin Cancer Removal
Skull/Facial Bone Reconstruction
Thigh Lift
TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction
Tummy Tuck
Vascular Malformations
Ask a Surgeon
Dr. Samuel Maurice participates in the ASPS Ask A Surgeon service. View responses to public questions below.
Gynecomastia
Breast ReductionMember Response:
Thank you for your question. When I evaluate a patient with gynecomastia, there are many things I look at. It would be important to know if there are any medical conditions, medications, and /or drugs that could cause your gynecomastia. A physical exam to look for any other potential causes would also be important and also to feel for any lumps. In cases where no other causes are identified, surgery can be a very good option. The type of surgery really depends on each patient’s unique anatomy. From your question, it appears that your excess breast tissue is mainly under the areolas. Surgery can be very successful for you, but an in-person consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon is important. I hope this helps! Take care, Dr M.
2 procedures
Tummy TuckMember Response:
Thank you for your question. In my practice, I often combine surgeries such as a tummy tuck and arm lift in healthy patients. I find that combing procedures is often more convenient for patients, but it does lengthen the procedure, and you would have post-operative restrictions for both recovering areas . A careful review of your medical history would be important to make sure you are a good candidate. I hope this helps!
inverted nipple
Breast AugmentationMember Response:
Thank you for your question. An inverted nipple can be successfully treated in the office under local anesthesia. Before undergoing this surgery, it would be important to make sure there are no underlying breast lumps that could also cause inversion of the nipple. I would recommend an in-person consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. I hope this answers your question. Take care, Dr M
