In addition to chronic irritation, Latisse has also been known to darken the eyelid skin and the color of the iris in people with light brown or hazel eyes, as well as potentially causing a sunken eye appearance by shrinking the layers of orbital fat around the eye socket.
Reddening of the eyes usually happens when excess solution applied on the upper eyelid spills into the eyes. So, if Latisse is used cautiously, this side effect is unlikely to occur. Discoloration of the Eyelids: If you are not careful in applying the solution, your eyelid may be exposed to the product.
Will I have significant fat loss occur around the orbital/eye socket area, resulting in a depression? No. This myth originates with the eye drop version of Bimatoprost, which was applied directly into the eye. There has been no recorded evidence of this occurring when used in its Latisse variation.
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.
One much lesser-known side effect of these serums is the loss of fat around the eye, which causes the appearance of sunken eyes and premature aging.
For best results, LATISSE® needs to be used once a day for 16 weeks. Using LATISSE® more than once a day will not grow your lashes faster or improve the effectiveness of the product.
In addition to chronic irritation, Latisse has also been known to darken the eyelid skin and the iris color in people with light brown or hazel eyes, as well as potentially causing a “sunken eye” appearance by shrinking the layers of orbital fat around the eye socket.
Answer: Fat grafting for peri- orbital fullness
The most common areas I try to restore volume to are the cheeks, nasolabial folds, lips and tear troughs/ peri- orbital regions. One option to restore this volume is to use tissue fillers (hyaluronic acid based such as Juvederm and Restylane are most popular).
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.
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.
Bags under eyes are caused when the tissue structures and muscles supporting your eyelids weaken. The skin may start to sag, and fat that's usually around the eye can move into the area below your eyes. Also, the space below your eyes can gather fluid, making the area look puffy or swollen.
Aging. As you age, muscles and tissues weaken, and the fat that naturally supports the eyes can sink to the area beneath your eyes, making them appear swollen. Fluids can also collect in the area.
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.
Cosmetic surgery, including brow lifts, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), and facelifts, can lessen the appearance of sunken eyes. These techniques are more invasive and involve a longer recovery time. However, they can offer a more long-term solution to sunken eyes.
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.
For some patients Latisse can stop working after using for a long period of time and can build a resistance.
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.
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.
If you use Latisse every other day, or occasionally forget to use it, it may take slightly longer for the medication to start working. It typically takes three to four months before you'll see the final results of Latisse.
You won't have to "wash off" latisse because it gets absorbed by your upper lash line. Nothing will be there in the morning to wash off, so you can put on your makeup as usual.
If you stop taking the medication as directed, you may only enjoy the full results of treatment for a couple of months. Once your upper eyelashes are no longer in the growth phase, they will continue to fall out as they normally would.