By now you've likely seen the Latisse commercials and print ads featuring a well-known actress with dramatically long, lush and dark lashes. But what is Latisse?
Latisse is the brand name for bimatoprost ophthalmic solution, which has been found to effectively treat hypotrichosis, inadequate or not enough lashes.
From Allergan, the same drug company that makes Botox and Juvederm, "Latisse is the first and only FDA-approved prescription treatment for inadequate or not enough eyelashes, growing them longer, fuller and darker."
Latisse doesn't work overnight. According to the website, it can take anywhere from 12 to 16 weeks to show gradual results. The first noticeable results will be changes in length, fullness and darkness, with the final results occurring after week 16. In order to get the best effect, Latisse must be applied regularly, every night. If you stop using Latisse, your eyelashes will return to their regular appearance in anywhere from one week to several months. However, if you just skip a night or two, you can easily resume the use of Latisse without having to catch up.
Before making a decision to use Latisse, be sure to talk to your doctor about your concerns, including how the treatment works, how soon you'll see results and the safety of the product.
Exactly how Latisse works isn't totally known. It is believed to be a two-fold process, first adding length and then increasing the number of hairs.
While Latisse has been found to be effective, it does come with a laundry list of potential side effects. The more common include itching sensation in the eyes and/or eye redness. Other possible side effects may occur near the area where Latisse is applied. These include skin darkening, eye irritation, dryness of the eyes, and redness of the eyelids. Any other changes in your eye health should also be reported to your doctor before continuing Latisse.
Also, if you have eye health problems or use certain medications associated with ocular pressure, you should work closely with your doctor before using Latisse.
Latisse is to be applied only on the upper lash line. If Latisse comes in contact with skin outside the upper lash line, it may cause unwanted hair growth in that area.
In order to apply Latisse, all makeup and contact lenses should be removed. Then use the applicators provided to draw a thin line of the product over the lash line. Be sure to use a separate applicator for each eye in order to avoid cross-contamination.
Other than an extra step at night, Latisse fits easily into your beauty routine and can still be used with mascara.
Latisse is the brand name for bimatoprost ophthalmic solution, which has been found to effectively treat hypotrichosis, inadequate or not enough lashes.
From Allergan, the same drug company that makes Botox and Juvederm, "Latisse is the first and only FDA-approved prescription treatment for inadequate or not enough eyelashes, growing them longer, fuller and darker."
Latisse doesn't work overnight. According to the website, it can take anywhere from 12 to 16 weeks to show gradual results. The first noticeable results will be changes in length, fullness and darkness, with the final results occurring after week 16. In order to get the best effect, Latisse must be applied regularly, every night. If you stop using Latisse, your eyelashes will return to their regular appearance in anywhere from one week to several months. However, if you just skip a night or two, you can easily resume the use of Latisse without having to catch up.
Before making a decision to use Latisse, be sure to talk to your doctor about your concerns, including how the treatment works, how soon you'll see results and the safety of the product.
Exactly how Latisse works isn't totally known. It is believed to be a two-fold process, first adding length and then increasing the number of hairs.
While Latisse has been found to be effective, it does come with a laundry list of potential side effects. The more common include itching sensation in the eyes and/or eye redness. Other possible side effects may occur near the area where Latisse is applied. These include skin darkening, eye irritation, dryness of the eyes, and redness of the eyelids. Any other changes in your eye health should also be reported to your doctor before continuing Latisse.
Also, if you have eye health problems or use certain medications associated with ocular pressure, you should work closely with your doctor before using Latisse.
Latisse is to be applied only on the upper lash line. If Latisse comes in contact with skin outside the upper lash line, it may cause unwanted hair growth in that area.
In order to apply Latisse, all makeup and contact lenses should be removed. Then use the applicators provided to draw a thin line of the product over the lash line. Be sure to use a separate applicator for each eye in order to avoid cross-contamination.
Other than an extra step at night, Latisse fits easily into your beauty routine and can still be used with mascara.
