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.
What happens if I stop using LATISSE® solution? Dr. Joel Cohen, Dermatologist: Just like it takes some time for LATISSE® to work to grow lashes, if you stop using the product, your eyelashes will gradually return to their previous appearance over the course of several weeks to months.
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.
For some patients Latisse can stop working after using for a long period of time and can build a resistance.
One of the best things about Latisse is that it lasts as long as you use it as prescribed. While your eyelashes will continue to go through their natural growth cycles, the results will not disappear after four or five months.
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.
LATISSE® use may cause increased brown iris pigmentation of the colored part of the eye which is likely to be permanent. While very infrequent, increased iris pigmentation has occurred when LATISSE® was administered. It is possible for hair growth to occur in other areas of your skin that LATISSE® frequently touches.
Thank you for your question about Latisse.No, your eyelashes will not fall out but will diminish in thickness going back to baseline.To be sure, see two or more licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have these ...
Latisse works as long as you continue using it, meaning you can keep applying it daily after four to five months have passed in order to maintain your results. Your eyelashes will still go through their normal growth cycle, but they'll maintain any extra length, thickness and color.
Fat atrophy caused by Latisse is appears to be reversible. If you see fat shrinkage that you find unattractive, you can stop using the Latisse and the process would be anticipated to gradually reverse.
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.
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.
Latisse can grow hair on the face, anywhere that there are hair follicles. So if you are going to use Latisse, you need to be careful to use the applicator and apply it to just the upper lid so you don't get the product dripping anywhere else.
Latisse has no ability to cause wrinkles directly. If you had an allergic reaction or swelling of the eyelid because of irritation, as the swelling resolves, the skin can temporarily look more wrinkled, however.
Answer: Adverse Reactions from Latisse
Droopy lower eyelids are not an adverse reaction that has been reported with Latisse. Fortunately, side effects from Latisse are quite uncommon. Less than 4 percent of people experienced redness, irritation and itching of the upper eyelid which was reversible upon discontinuation.
“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.
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!
Answer: Rare side effect but will go away when you stop using Latisse. Latisse can darken and/or redden the skin in the area where it is applied, but it's temporary and will go away after you stop using it.
Can You Wear Mascara When Using LATISSE(R)? Yes! Mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow, and other eye makeup can be used at the same time as LATISSE(R). However, it's extremely important that the treatment is applied before any cosmetics.
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.
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.