Choosing the right surgeon for eyelid rejuvenation will shape both your results and your experience. In NYC, Dr. Jessica Lattman focuses on natural, rested eyes without a “done” look. Her upper blepharoplasty surgeries are precise, clear, and tailored to restore a refreshed, youthful look to your eyes. 1) Expertise in NYC Upper Blepharoplasty Q: What…
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Awake Upper Blepharoplasty NYC: Natural Results with Less Downtime
For many people, eyelid surgery (upper blepharoplasty and lower blepharoplasty) marks a turning point a chance to finally look as refreshed and vibrant as they feel. Traditionally performed under sedation in an operating room, upper blepharoplasty can now be safely and comfortably performed awake under local anesthesia, thanks to advances in surgical precision and patient…
Case Study – Congenital Ptosis
This is a case study of a 24 year old woman who was born with a droopy right eyelid. As you can see in the “before” photo, her right eyelid is sitting lower than her left by about 2 millimeters. The ptosis has been present her whole life, but it has started to bother her…
Under Eye Bags – Case Study
This 54-year-old woman had been bothered by her under-eye bags for years. She finally couldn’t take them anymore and decided to have cosmetic eyelid surgery. I performed an upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty on her 6 weeks ago. She is absolutely thrilled with her new eyelids. I used a subciliary approach to do the surgery…
I Hate The Way I Look On Zoom
Life for all of us has changed. We are spending much more time on video platforms such as Zoom, Skype and FaceTime. Whether it be for social connection or work obligations we are all seeing more of ourselves. I have seen this reflected in conversations I have with patients daily in my office. Patients often…
Help, I Look Tired All The Time!
As an oculoplastic surgeon I spend many days talking to patients about how to improve the appearance of their eyelids. This can be a confusing topic. Patients often come to the office saying that they look “tired” all the time but don’t know exactly how to fix the problem. They tell me that no matter…
Droopy Eyelids Ptosis – Case Study
This is a fantastic case study of a young man who was born with droopy eyelids. He was bothered by his constantly tired appearance. Even after a good night’s sleep, his droopy eyelids still made him look tired which was affecting his work. It began to bother him more recently with the constant Zoom calls…
Case Study – Ptosis
This is a wonderful case study of a 53-year-old woman who suffered from ptosis of both upper eyelids. She came to my office bothered by her droopy upper eyelids. The lids were so low that they were interfering with her daily activities. It became hard to read or work at a computer for extended periods…
Congenital Ptosis- Case Study
Congenital ptosis is a condition in which a child is born with one or both eyelids that droop. If the droop is severe and affects visual development, then the droop is always repaired early in childhood. For less severe ptosis, or where visual development is not affected, the droop is often not surgically repaired until…
Cosmetic Surgery in the Era of COVID
I have many patients and friends asking me, “Is it safe to have cosmetic eyelid surgery, Botox and filler in COVID times?” My universal answer is, Yes! Now is a great time to have cosmetic eyelid surgery. In fact, I have seen an increase in patients coming in to discuss improving the appearance of their…
