Blepharoplasty Archives - Jessica Lattman, MD

Blepharoplasty FAQ’s

Jessica Lattman, MD — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:46:05 +0000

I am excited to share some of the most frequently asked questions patients ask before cosmetic eyelid surgery. I know there are many more questions I won’t get to here, so feel free to send in questions or topics you would like addressed in my blog and I would be happy to answer them.

How long is the recovery after upper eyelid surgery?

Most patients get back to their normal activities about a week after surgery. You will have stitches that stay in for a week. The eyelids will be slightly bruised and swollen. The day after surgery you will be able to use your eyes normally. So you can read, watch TV and work at a computer.

What can I do to recover faster?

We will give you post-op instructions that ensure a quick recovery. Some of them include:

Apply cold compresses for the first 2 days
Sleep with your head elevated
Drink plenty of fluids
Avoid salty food and alcohol
Eat healthy meals with plenty of protein to help your body heal
Avoid bending or strenuous activity

Does Eyelid Surgery Hurt?

Eyelid surgery in not typically painful. Some patients feel a sense of tightness the first few days. The eyes may feel dry, or watery. The eyelids may feel sore or slightly uncomfortable. Typically the discomfort is easily managed with Tylenol for the first few days.

Will I have to repeat my eyelid surgery?

In my experience, most people do not have to repeat eyelid surgery. While your face and skin will continue to age, the results of eyelid surgery can be very long lasting.

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Am I Ready For Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)?

Jessica Lattman, MD — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:49:16 +0000

If you’re considering upper or lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) the best first step is to come into the office for a consultation. There I will evaluate your eyelids, the health of your eyes, the position of your eyebrows, and your eyelid skin. All these structures are linked and contribute to decision making in eyelid surgery.

Also, you need to understand and be prepared for what is involved with the surgery and recovery. It is important to make sure you have adequate time to rest and heal from the surgery.

As with any plastic surgery, the results will be best if you are in good general health and a non-smoker. Also, a positive attitude and realistic expectations help to make you a good candidate for this procedure.

Does Age Matter?

Ultimately age is not a deciding factor in eyelid surgery. I see some patients with lower eyelid bags that they developed in their 20’s and I see other patients in their late 70’s that are considering eyelid surgery for the first time. Timing for surgery depends on your genetic makeup, lifestyle, and how your eyelids have aged over the years.

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Tips For Eye Care In The Colder Months

Jessica Lattman, MD — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:02:43 +0000

Fall is just around the corner. Days get shorter and the weather will turn colder and drier. This is the time of year when I start seeing patients in my office with dry eye, cracked and itchy eyelid skin and eczema. Here are some great tips for transitioning into fall while keeping your eyes healthy and looking good.

Lubricate your eyes! The first signs of “dry eye” are typically burning, a foreign body sensation and redness. I love refresh Optive preservative free lubricating eye drops to help combat dry eye. I keep them everywhere—at the slightest sensation of dryness, I put in a drop. If your eyes continue to feel dry with regular use, then I would suggest coming into the office to be evaluated as there are many great prescription treatments for dry eye.

Keep your skin well hydrated. My favorite for keeping my skin hydrated is cetaphil moisturizing cream for extra dry skin. It is Paraben and fragrance-free. I use it right after washing my face in the morning and night. It keeps my skin hydrated without irritating it.

Enjoy the cool days, but keep the health and beauty of your eyes in mind!

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Creating A Natural Result With Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty

Jessica Lattman, MD — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:06:16 +0000

Patients come to see me every day looking for help with aging changes of their lower eyelids. They want the bags, hollows, wrinkles improved, but they also want to maintain the unique and natural shape of their eyes. I understand my patients’ concerns and have worked over the last 15 years to perfect a surgical technique that beautifully rejuvenates the lower lid, but also maintains a natural look and does not change the shape of the eye.

As an oculoplastic surgeon, I have studied and operated on eyelids exclusively for the past 21 years I have been in private practice. Therefore, I have a deep understanding of the eyelid anatomy, how the eyelids heal after surgery, and what results can be expected with different surgical approaches.

The “muscle suspension,” is a surgical technique that I developed early in my practice after being dissatisfied with the results I was seeing with the traditional lower eyelid blepharoplasty. The “muscle suspension” is a delicate yet powerful technique that restores the youthful anatomy of the deeper structures of the eyelids. This also ensures that the results are natural and long-lasting.

I have published scientific articles describing the technique and the benefits of using it in select patients. For more information or to see if you are a candidate for a lower lid blepharoplasty with a muscle suspension, call my office for a consultation.

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Keeping Your Surgical Results Looking Their Best

Jessica Lattman, MD — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:08:13 +0000

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 it.

With a healthy lifestyle and good skincare habits, the results of cosmetic eyelid surgery can last for years. With the excess, sagging skin gone, your eyes will always look refreshed, better, and more youthful than they would have without an eyelid lift. Likewise, if you have lower eyelid surgery, those puffy eye bags and sagging skin will be gone.

You can keep your eyes looking more youthful by wearing sunscreen daily, becoming or remaining a non-smoker, and practicing good nutrition and health habits. I recommend using sunscreen on the whole face daily (even in the winter), and wearing a hat and sunglasses whenever you are outside. This will help ensure that your results will age naturally with you.

Non-surgical treatments, such as Botox, and Xeomin, filler injections, or skin resurfacing, can help you touch up your youthful appearance by smoothing wrinkles around the face and eyes. Even before your surgery, we can begin talking about and planning how to keep your results looking their best for the years ahead.

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Eyelid Surgery Recovery – What you need to know

Jessica Lattman, MD — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:26:44 +0000

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 surgery.

The day of the procedure

On the day of the procedure, don’t expect to get much done other than showing up for surgery and resting afterward. My staff will greet you at my surgery center, and you will be welcomed and made to feel relaxed and comfortable. Most patients have little to no pain after surgery and go home and rest comfortably that day. You will need to apply ice as instructed throughout the day.

If you would like, our office provides private duty nurses to take you home and spend the first day and/or night with you, so you can relax and feel well taken care of. This is a great option and helps relieve any stress or answer any questions that may come up on that first day.

The first week

You will have stitches for the first week after surgery. Most patients have a mild amount of bruising and swelling. It is important in the first week to avoid heavy lifting and bending, because this increase bruising. Most patients resume a limited “normal” schedule during the first week—meaning you will be able to read, work at the computer, drive, and be gently active.

The second week

After the stitches come out, most patients resume their normal activities. Heavy bending and lifting are still not allowed this week, but most of my patients are able to go back to the office.

The third week

This week, all of the bruising should be gone. Some mild swelling will persist, and the final result can take months to see, but by the third week, patients can resume all normal activities, including getting back to the gym.

The months to Follow

In the months following surgery, I will continue to see you in the office. Usually, I see my patients at 7 days, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months post-op. It is always great to stay in close touch with my patients and hear how the surgery has changed their lives for the better. I tell all my patients that they are welcome back to the office at any time, and I am always available to them. Forming long-lasting relationships with my surgical patients is one of my favorite things about what I do.

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