Latisse

Latisse Solution is a prescription treatment for hypotrichosis (for inadequate or insufficient eyelashes) used to grow eyelashes, making them longer, thicker and darker.  It was originally a glaucoma medication called Lumigan.  After patients using Lumigan noticed their eyelashes getting really long and thick, Allergan studied it more and had bimatoprost FDA approved as an eyelash growth stimulator.

Directions for nightly use:

Before applying LATISSE each night, ensure your face is clean of make-up, contact lenses are removed and other facial care products have already been applied.  Place one drop of solution inside the cap of the bottle.  Dip to brush in, and apply to the base of the eyelashes, just as you would apply liquid eyeliner.  This area should feel lightly moist without runoff.  Blot any excess solution beyond the eyelid with a tissue.

Guidelines for best results:

• Make it a routine: Try to incorporate LATISSE into your nightly routine.
• Keep it handy: Store the LATISSE bottle near your skin care products or toothbrush.
• Have patience: LATISSE take time to work.  Only use it once a night, and don’t overuse it, as this may increase the change of experiencing eye redness or itchiness.
• Start fresh: If your eye makeup remover leaves an oily residue on your eyelids, wipe off any excess oils with soap and water to ensure a clean surface before you apply LATISSE.
• Don’t play catch up: If you miss a dose one night, don’t apply more just to catch up.  Simply apply LATISSE the next evening and stay on schedule.
• Beware of germs: Don’t let the tip of the bottle or applicator contact your fingers or any other unintended surface, in order to avoid contamination.
• LATISSE works gradually and remarkably-starting at 4 weeks with full results after 16 weeks.  Once you begin treatment, you could start to see results in as little as 4 weeks, but you must continue applying the topical treatment each night and follow the directions for best result.  Remember results are gradual over time.
• Your eyelashes will experience real measurable growth.  LATISSE works from the inside out.  As the treatment progresses, you’ll begin to see changes in length, thickness and darkness gradually.  After week 16, you’ll see full effect of LATISSE and so will others.
• In the clinical study, 78% saw significant increases in all the following three measurements at week 16: length, fullness and darkness.

Latisse is available by prescription only.  It is important to inform your doctor if you are using prescription products for lowering eye pressure or have a history of eye problems, only LATISSE under close doctor supervision.  If you are considering LATISSE please contact our office today for more information and see if this product is right for you!