Biographical Sketch

Jessica Lattman, M.D., PLLC

Department of Ophthalmology

Address:
Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Eye
166 East 63rd Street, New York, NY 10021
TEL: 212-753-8300
FAX: 212-752-4285

Specialty: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Eye

Dr. Jessica Lattman is an oculoplastic surgeon with a highly focused specialization in cosmetic surgery of the eyes and the surrounding areas of the face. She is dedicated to giving you the highest quality of care in an individualized manner. In a supportive and understanding environment, Dr. Lattman will guide you to solutions to best help achieve your goals.        Her training, at the forefront of oculoplastic surgery, enables her to use the most effective techniques available today. She will select from the multitude of innovative cosmetic procedures that have been introduced in the past five years in order to give you long lasting, natural results. Dr. Lattman has extensive experience performing the following procedures: Blepharoplasty Forehead Lift Botox Injectable Fillers Laser Skin Resurfacing Microdermabrasion BLEPHAROPLASTY        Cosmetic eyelid surgery restores the shape of your eyes by eliminating puffy bags and sagging eyelids. In many cases this condition is inherited and may appear at a relatively young age.        Dr. Lattman uses the carbon dioxide laser to perform blepharoplasty. This technique has revolutionized cosmetic surgery of the eyelids because the laser seals blood vessels so that healing time is reduced and there is less bruising. Blepharoplasty can be performed under local anesthesia. Most patients return to work in less than one week.        Blepharoplasty of the lower eyelids can be done using a "no-stich" technique, where the fatty pouches are removed without any incisions in the skin. This procedure can be done alone or combined with resurfacing of the lower eyelid skin, which smoothes fine wrinkles, further improving the surgical results.        In some patients, the excess upper eyelid skin is accompanied by drooping of the eyelid itself. The medical term for this condition is "Ptosis". This drooping often causes visual obstruction which can be a problem when driving or crossing the street. Dr. Lattman’s advanced training in reconstructive eyelid surgery allows her to reposition your eyelids by tightening the muscle which opens the eye. If visual obstruction is present, the upper eyelid repair may be covered by your medical insurance. FOREHEAD LIFT        An endoscopic brow lift is used to treat drooping eyebrows and upper lids as well as to smooth frown lines in the brow and forehead area. Untreated, this condition can produce a sleepy or angry appearance. In these cases, simple eyelid surgery will not completely correct the problem. To achieve a more natural, youthful look, repositioning of the eyebrows is necessary.        The endoscopic brow lift is performed under local anesthesia through small incisions behind the hairline. This approach represents a significant advance when compared to the traditional "open" method. The benefits include smaller incisions, less bruising, less hair loss, minimal numbness and quicker recovery. BOTOX        Botox is a highly rewarding approach to wrinkles around the eyes (crow’s feet) and lines in the forehead (frown lines). When strategically injected into the muscles that create these wrinkles, the muscle relaxes and the unsightly lines fade. After treatment, the overlying skin remains smooth while the untreated facial muscles contract in a normal fashion, allowing facial expression to remain intact.        Botox injections have been used safely and effectively for over ten years to treat many ophthalmologic and neurologic disorders. Because of its reliable track record, Botox has quickly become a popular tool for cosmetic use. Many patients feel comfortable with Botox as their introduction to cosmetic surgery because it is so simple.        Your cosmetic treatment with Botox takes only minutes, requires no anesthesia, and you can resume normal activities immediately. The effect of the injections lasts from three to six months, so you will need to undergo treatment two to four times a year. INJECTABLE FILLERS (COLLAGEN, DERMOLOGEN, FAT)        Injectable treatments for facial rejuvenation are known as fillers. These compounds can smooth your skin and improve your appearance by plumping up aging lines and contour depressions. Dr. Lattman treats naso-labial folds, frown lines, lines around the mouth, depressed scars and thinning lips with these materials.        In this category Dr. Lattman uses Dermologen, Collagen, or transfers your own fat cells. These treatments are done in the office. LASER SKIN RESURFACING        Laser skin resurfacing is the newest generation of tools used to treat sundamaged skin, wrinkles, scars and skin lesions. The laser removes the outer layers of skin stimulating the growth of new skin and collagen. The result is rejuvenated skin with a smoother, younger appearance.        Dr. Lattman will evaluate your skin and determine which laser, the Erbium or the Carbon dioxide, should give you the best results. Recovery time after resurfacing is from one to two weeks depending on which laser is used. However, skin redness can persist for several months.        Skin resurfacing is done using local anesthesia, usually in an outpatient setting. MICRODERMABRASION        Microdermabrasion is a procedure that uses a highly controlled spray of fine crystals to remove the outer layer of skin and reveal the younger, tighter more radiant skin underneath. Common conditions treated include: blackheads, fine wrinkles, sun damaged skin, superficial age spots.        The average treatment takes about 30 minutes and is done in the office. This comprehensive skin care can create an immediate improvement in your appearance. If applied through a course of weekly sessions, fine lines, age spots, and acne scars can dramatically improve. INFORMATION ABOUT DR. JESSICA LATTMAN Dr. Lattman is board certified by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She completed her Ophthalmology training at The Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital and then went onto a fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. As a native of Manhattan, Dr. Lattman attended the Dalton School. She graduated with honors in biology from Cornell University and received her medical degree from New York University. In addition to private practice, Dr. Lattman is an instructor of oculoplastic surgery at The Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital where she supervises and teaches the residents. Dr. Lattman is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconsrtuctive Surgery, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. She has published many scientific articles in the field of ophthalmic plastic surgery and ophthalmology. Dr. Lattman has presented her research at the annual meetings of The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. INFORMATION ABOUT THE PRACTICE Making Appointments        Dr. Lattman's staff are here to help you in every way possible. Our office is open 8:30 am - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Please call for an appointment: 212-753-8300 Hospital Affiliations        Dr. Lattman is affiliated with The Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital, The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and The Center for Specialty Care. Surgical procedures are performed at one of these three facilities. Insurance and Billing        For cosmetic consultations and procedures performed in the office, payment is due at the time of service. Payment for cosmetic surgery is expected two weeks prior to the date of surgery. For medical evaluations and reconstructive surgery, the bill will be submitted to your insurance carrier. Co-payments are due at the time of service. It is your responsibility to obtain appropriate referrals. Dr. Lattman participates with the following health plans: Oxford, G.H.I., Aetna/U.S. Health Care, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Prudential, Select Pro. If your visit is out of network, we will submit the bill for payment.

EDUCATION

New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY
M.D., September 1990 - May 1994

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
B.S., Biology, September 1986 - January 1990
Dean's List; Alpha Epsilon Delta, Premedical Honor Society

The Dalton School, NewYork, NY
High School, May 1986.

TRAINING

Fellow , Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Janet Neigel, Preceptor, July 1998- June 1999

Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital, New York, NY
Ophthalmology Resident, July 1995-June 1998

The Cambridge Hospital, Cambridge, MA
Intern, July 1994-June 1995

Professional Organizations:

Associate Fellow, American College of Surgeons
American Academy of Ophthalmology
New York State Ophthalmologic Society
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

PUBLICATIONS

J. Lattman, G. Massry, A. Hornblass, Pseudomonal Eyelid Necrosis Associated With Neutropenia: Clinical Characteristics and Review of the Litterature. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1998;14:290-294. J. Lattman, J.D. Dodick, N. Medow: Lens and Cataract, in D. Guyer, T. Sweeny, S. Mandava (eds): Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital Pocket Atlas of Ophthalmology, Thieme, New York, 1999. J. Lattman, Lid Stability Key to Prosthetic Eye’s Success . Ophthalmology Times, January 15, 1997. J. Lattman, Amophthalmic Socket Reconstruction Techniques Highlighted . Ophthalmology Times, January 15, 1997. J. Lattman, Will Anophthalmic Patients Regain Sight Someday? . Ophthalmology Times, January 15, 1997. PRESENTATIONS M. Feinsod, A. Gupta, J. Lattman, S. Odrich, Heidelberg Retinal Tomography Versus Subjective Analysis of Cup to Disc Ratio, Poster, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Annual Meeting, May, 1998. M. Duffy, J. Lattman, A. Hornblass, A Randomized Trial of Prophylactic Postoperative Antibiotics in Routine DCR Surgery and Risk Factors for Failure, Paper, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Annual Meeting, San Francisco, October, 1997. J. Lattman, G. Massry, A. Hornblass, Pseudomonal Eyelid Necrosis Associated With Neutropenia, Case Report, Poster. American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 27th Annual Scientific Symposium, Chicago, October, 1996. J.Lattman, G. Massry, A. Hornblass, W. Harrison, Histopathology and Clinical Characteristics of Malignant Melanoma of the Eyelid Skin, Poster, Assocation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Annual Meeting, April, 1996. J.A. Smith, J. Lattman, R. Pineda, M.J. Lucarelli, P.A.D. Rubin, Restrospective Evaluation of Ocular and Orbital Trauma via Orbital Computed Tomography. Poster, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Annual Meeting, April, 1995. J. Lattman, S. Kroll, D.H. Char, Cell Cycling as a Prognostic Indicator in Uveal Melanoma. Paper, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Annual Meeting, Sarasota, April, 1994. D.H. Char, S. Kroll, J.B. Crawford, J. O’Brien, and J. Lattman, Uveal Melanoma Cycling, Vascular Patterns and Prognosis. Paper, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Annual Meeting, Sarasota, April, 1994.