Health and Wellness Archives - Jessica Lattman, MD

Nutrition and Healing after Surgery

Jessica Lattman, MD — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:09:25 +0000

Healthy eating is so important for our health. We are what we eat. Food impacts how we feel, how we look, and how our body heals. Good eating habits are especially important before and after surgery to help your body heal.

Some basic tips I give my patients are:

Stay well hydrated
Avoid sugar and processed foods
Eat a varied diet of veggies, animal protein, and fruit
Use fresh and organic ingredients as much as possible
Try Bone Broth….you can make your own or buy it in specialty stores. (Make sure if you buy it, it is organic). It contains so many good things that promote healing and overall health.

A great resource for learning more about how food affects our health is one of my favorite books, Deep Nutrition by Catheerine Shanahan, MD

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How Diet and Lifestyle Affects Recovery

Jessica Lattman, MD — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:30:03 +0000

Most of my patients who have cosmetic eyelid surgery are active and want to return to their routines as quickly as possible. I coach my patients before and after surgery with suggestions for diet and lifestyle choices that can speed up recovery.

In the weeks before surgery, I tell my patients to get plenty of sleep, avoid excess alcohol, avoid sugar and processed food, and to exercise. This helps ensure that their bodies will be optimized to heal and recover after cosmetic eyelid surgery.

For the two weeks after surgery, activity is limited, so I encourage patients to continue healthy eating and good sleep habits. Most patients can return to a normal routine (excluding heavy exercise) after a few days.

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Looking On The Outside How You Feel On The Inside

Jessica Lattman, MD — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:37:28 +0000

I meet patients every day in my practice who tell me they want to look on the outside how they feel on the inside.

They explain how they go to the gym, eat well, and stay out of the sun, but still feel different from the image they see in the mirror.

I get it! As a 50-year-old woman, mom of 3 kids, I understand wanting to feel your best and look your best. As an oculoplastic surgeon, I have dedicated my career to helping people look good in a safe and nurturing environment. I take care of my patients as I would want to be taken care of.

While I always honor my patient’s privacy, I think it is helpful for me to be very upfront about what I do cosmetically. On a regular basis I get Botox, fillers and light laser treatments on my skin. In January of 2017, I had a nose job, performed by my husband and office partner, Dr. David Rosenberg. I plan to continue to “nip and tuck” as I age.

I think sharing this will help my patients feel more comfortable talking to me about their cosmetic goals. I also want to show them that it is possible to undergo treatments and surgeries and while still looking natural. My goal is for my patients to look their best, feel their best, and maintain their own natural appearance.

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