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Latisse is a treatment you do at home. One drop of Latisse is placed on a special brush and painted on the upper lash line, just like eye liner is applied. This should be performed at bedtime. Patients feel that closing the eyes at night spreads the Latisse to the lower lashes and some people have noticed improvement of the lower lash length, as well. In general, we don't suggest placing Latisse on the lower lash line because the drops can spread and start sprouting hairs where you don't want them!
Most people notice some lash lengthening about one month after using Latisse. It takes about 3-4 months of nightly use before ideal lash length is achieved. Once you are happy with the length, just continue the Latisse at a "maintenance" dose of about 3 times a week. If you completely discontinue the Latisse, your eyelashes will eventually return to their original length.
Yes, because this is an eye drop, it is generally well tolerated. Some people experience redness of the skin or irritation. In addition, it can cause some brownish discoloration of the skin where it is placed. In general, I have not had any patients stop using it because of pigmentation changes.
No, it won't! There are reports of darkening of the iris, or pigmented part of the eye, with use of Lumigan eye drops for glaucoma treatment, but this has not been seen with the use of Latisse on the lashes. However, if you feel your eye color has darkened, discontinue its use immediately, since this change is not reversible.
Although Latisse is dispensed by many physicians' offices, it is still a prescription medication. You can purchase Latisse from a pharmacy, but you will need a prescription and it is not covered by insurance company co-pays. If you would like to start Latisse, we ask that you come by the office for short discussion about how to use the product, and answer a few simple questions about your medical history. For refills, you can purchase it at our office, or we can send it to you by mail.
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