In short, no, your lashes won't all "fall out." However, you will gradually lose the long ones as your lash growth returns to its normal state. Eventually, the long lash effect will completely disappear after discontinuing Latisse.
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.
Research has shown that the majority of patients who use the treatment to improve their lashes see a 25% increase in length, a 106% growth in lash fullness and thickness, and an 18% improvement in lash darkness after undergoing a 16-week treatment regimen.
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.
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.
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.
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!
High-quality eyelash extensions are worth it—you can swim, cry, work out, and live your normal life without worrying about them. Latisse results are even more durable, but take time. Both are excellent, and we have patients who swear by one or the other as their secret to lashes they love.
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.
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.
Currently, there is only one product proven effective for growth and thickness, which is Latisse. The FDA-approved serum is formulated with an active ingredient called bimatoprost, which not only causes existing lashes to become longer but also stimulates growth in hair follicles not currently producing lashes.
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.
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.
Bimatoprost (Latisse) treats TE and possibly other forms of eyebrow loss by extending hair growth cycles so hairs have time to grow longer. It may help eyelash growth, but studies suggest it is also effective for eyebrows , though not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for that purpose.
Normally 1 drop is enough to cover both eyes. I also suggest you use any leftover product on your eyebrows, if they could use some thickening. Make sure you only put Latisse on the upper lash (NOT your lower lashes), and wipe off any excess product.
In most instances latisse works well to increase hair growth and thickness, but it can in some instances (very rare) cause a short term telogen effluvium in which the hairs fall out and grow back. you still should be evaluated for other conditions of eye lash hair loss such as alopecia areata and hypothyroidism.
“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.
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.
I was using Latisse on my eyelashes for about a year, and I've experienced a significant amount of orbital fat loss. I used to have almond eyes and now they are more round and older looking. My eyelashes are also more fragile, thinner, and shorter than they were pre Latisse state.
Latisse does not provide instant results. 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.