I see patients every day in my office who are concerned with bags and wrinkles on their lower eyelids. The different surgical approaches to the lower lids can be confusing to patients, so here are some commonly asked questions. Q: What is the difference between the “trans-conjuctival” approach and the “sub-cillary” approach in lower eyelid…
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Case Study- Upper Blepharoplasty and Endoscopic Brow Lift
I love this set of before-and-after photos. They are of a 47-year-old mom of five. She came to me looking for a solution to the heaviness of her upper eyelids. She had done some research online and thought that she needed an upper lid blepharoplasty to help with the excess skin hanging over her upper…
Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty Case Study
I am excited to share my first “Case Study.” I believe that by writing about specific cases, it will help my current and future patients feel more comfortable with the process of eyelid surgery. Pictured here is a 54-year-old man who was bothered by his lower eyelid bags and heavy upper eyelids. He came to…
Staying Hydrated in Cold Weather
Your eyes and skin will thank you. We are well into the depths of winter, and the cold weather has settled in. Did you know that it is actually more common to become dehydrated in winter than in the summer? During the winter months, the air is less humid, and you lose more water from…
Keeping Your Surgical Results Looking Their Best
Many patients ask me, “How long will my cosmetic eyelid surgery last?” Cosmetic eyelid surgery can last a lifetime, and there are things you can do to keep your surgical results looking their best. While you will continue to age, your eyes will always look more youthful after your surgery than they would have without…
Eyelid Surgery Recovery – What you need to know
Many of my patients are busy men and women who need to get back to their everyday activities as soon as possible! So, I take optimizing recovery very seriously. Surgical technique, pre-op preparation, and post-op care are all key factors in a speedy recovery after surgery. Here is the lowdown on recovery after cosmetic eyelid…
Top 5 Winter Eye Care Tips
During the summer, it is easier to remember to protecting our eyes with sunglasses and a hat. But the eyes and delicate eyelid skin can be even more at risk in the winter months. Often overcast skies and lack of direct sunlight makes us think that our eyes don’t need to be shielded from the…
Oculoplastic Surgery – Look Your Best and See Your Best!
Oculoplastic surgery is a specialized field of medicine that brings together two diverse sources of knowledge—plastic surgery and ophthalmology. The training to become an oculoplastic surgeon is what makes me a true eyelid expert. After four years of premedical education at Cornell University, I earned an MD degree at New York University School of Medicine….
Join me in 2019 to keep up and/or start my favorite beauty resolutions
My 2019 Beauty Resolutions: Always wear the most important beauty accessory: a smile. Keep sugar and processed foods out of your diet. Add more veggies into your diet. Move my body every day (that includes a walk, workout, yoga). Practice mindfulness (remind yourself to slow down and breathe. Notice my breath especially when things feel…
Why Choose Dr. Jessica Lattman?
Sometimes, patients ask me why they should choose me over other surgeons they have met. Here are a few of my thoughts, and what I often say to my patients. Results With 22 years of experience and specialized training as an oculoplastic surgeon, I have the tools to provide the results that my patients are…
