Unwanted Hair Growth: Latisse not only makes the eyelashes longer but can also stimulate hair growth in whichever part of the skin that has come in contact with the product. There have been reports of hair growing on the cheeks and eyelids, indicating that facial areas have been frequently exposed to the solution.
Answer: LATISSE® can only promote existing growth, not trigger new growth. Using LATISSE can be great for improving the thickness and fullness of the lashes that you already have. However, it's not intended to help lashes grow where none currently exist, or help absent lashes grow back.
For example, it can cause permanent brown discoloration of the iris over months or years of use. Another side effect is known as periorbital fat atrophy – a hollowing-out appearance of the eyelids. This fat atrophy is permanent and can be severe, so you should stop using it immediately if you notice symptoms.
If you stop using LATISSE® at any time, your eyelashes will return to their previous appearance over several weeks to months. Set your sights on growth. As the treatment progresses, you'll first begin to see changes in length. Then, gradually, you'll notice more thickness and darkness in your lashes.
Answer: Latisse forever
You may use it 3 nights a week for maintenance and darkness of the lashes. As to using Latisse indefinitely, as long as you have not experienced any of the Latisse side effects and you are using it as prescribed, then you should be able to continue using Latisse just as needed.
Answer: Taking a break from Latisse
To maintain results of any hair growth promoter, be that Latisse for the lashes, minoxidil the scalp, or any drug that stimulates growth, taking a break is not recommended.
Dermatologists do not recommend using Latisse on lower lashes. Applying Latisse to areas beyond the upper lash line may cause excess hair growth in unwanted areas. For best results, Latisse should only be applied to your upper lash line.
The deepening of the upper eyelid sulcus, lid thinning and fibrosis are unlikely to fully resolve with the discontinuation of Latisse. The effect is the permament premature aging of the eyelids.
For some patients Latisse can stop working after using for a long period of time and can build a resistance.
Latisse is not approved for people under the age of 18. Also, it is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Since this is a prescription drug, Latisse should not be used by anyone other than the person to whom it was prescribed. If you wear contact lenses, take them out before using Latisse.
Don't overuse Latisse, as this can increase your risk of eye irritation, redness, and other side effects. If you miss a dose, apply Latisse at your next regularly scheduled time.
Answer: Darkening by Latisse is reversible
Latisse stimulates your lashes to grow longer, thicker and (sometimes) darker. Unfortunately it also can darken your skin. The good news is that the darkening is reversible. By stopping use of the drops your skin will return to normal (it may take a few months).
Answer: Is Latisse Permanent? The results are not permanent. You must continue to use Latisse to maintain results. Maximal results are noticed in 16 weeks after use and will maintain as long as the patient continues to use the product.
Recently, many have begun to experiment with Latisse on their eyebrows. Just like eyelashes, eyebrows can, unfortunately, grow to be sparse and thin as your body ages. Though Latisse is only FDA-approved for the upper eyelashes, many have found great success with also using Latisse to regrow over-plucked eyebrows.
To date, it appears minoxidil and Latisse are equally effective. A small 16 week study from 2012 compared results in 27 patients who were applying Latisse to one brow and minoxidil to the other. In the minoxidil group, the eyebrow hair of 51.85% of patients (14 ⁄ 27) was evaluated to be slightly increased.
One drop is usually enough to cover both eyes. Unless you have an eye infection or irritation, you can also use 1 brush for both eyes. Just be sure to clean the brush with a little gentle dish washing liquid between uses, rinse and let it dry for sanitation purposes.
In general, a 5ml bottle can last between four and eight months. There are 112 doses in 5 milliliters. You will likely apply this daily for 16 weeks, or almost 4 months. In some cases, the medication may only need to be applied every day during the initiation phase.
“Noted in patients using medical Latisse form with the active ingredient for medical purposes and placing the product directly IN the eyes.” There is no evidence that I know of showing that if Latisse is used correctly (at the lash line) it has caused any problems with fat loss.
Both formulas are effective, although Revitalash may take longer to work. In general, Revitalash is less expensive than Latisse. “Patients who have tried both may claim to have better results with one than the other,” says Dr. Hanson.
It is recommended to apply Latisse at night, when the face is clean, makeup and contact lenses are removed and all nightly facial products are already applied. Also, when applied at night, the benefits of Latisse affecting lower lash growth is higher, since the eyes are closed while sleeping.
It usually takes at least two months before the lashes begin to thicken, with full results occurring within three to four months. In order to see full results from Latisse, you must be diligent in applying it nightly. If you stop using Latisse, your eyelashes will in time return to their previous thickness.
This question is a good one! There is an incredible amount of false information being spread regarding potential change in eye color (irises) as a consequence of using Latisse to stimulate eyelash growth. To answer your question, no, Latisse will not change your eye color!
Common side effects of using Latisse for eyelash growth include itching, redness, and skin darkening. The same side effects likely apply to using Latisse on your eyebrows. If you begin experiencing symptoms of an allergic reaction after applying the product, stop using it immediately.