Latisse – How Does It Work?

by hairdoc November 26, 2010 706 Views

We, here at USHR Medical Spa, have recently been receiving a lot of inquiries (via email and phone) regarding Latisse and its use. Due to this increase in recent inquiries, we wanted to take a brief moment to review Latisse, its use, side effects, and overall purpose.

Please see below for some of the answers to our commonly asked questions about Latisse.

How often is LATISSE^® recommended to be used after having it prescibed to me?
The solution is recommended for use one time per day (at night) for longer, thicker lashes.

Is LATISSE^® an eyedrop?
No, LATISSE^® is a solution used somewhat like a liquid eyeliner and applied to both top eyelids at night.

Does Brooke Shields really use LATISSE^®?
Yes, Brooke Shields does use LATISSE^®

How long do I have to use LATISSE^® to see the full effects?
Use of LATISSE^® is recommended daily for at least 16 weeks in order to see its full effects. Thereafter the 16 week mark, you should discuss extended use with your LATISSE^® prescriber. Effects are first able to be seen around the 4 week mark.

How much does Latisse cost?
One 30-day solution of LATISSE^® is approximately $120 (varies by clinic). Currently, LATISSE^® is being offered at USHR Medical Spa for $80 ($100 due in office upon purchase & additional $20 mail in rebate offered).

Does LATISSE^® work in replacement of mascara?
No, LATISSE^® is recommended to lengthen, darken, and thicken lashes but is not used as a substitute for make-up. You are however able to use LATISSE^® and mascara together.

Is it true that LATISSE^® can change your eye color?
Increased brown iris pigmentation has occurred when the same formulation of bimatoprost ophthalmic solution was instilled directly into the eye to treat elevated intraocular pressure. Although iris pigmentation was not reported in clinical studies with LATISSE^®, patients should be advised about the potential for increased brown iris pigmentation which is likely permanent.

What happens when I stop using LATISSE^® ?
Upon discontinued use of Latisse, your eyelashes will return to their original appearance before its use. This will occur over the few weeks/months following its discontinuation.

How does LATISSE^® work?
LATISSE^® is believed to affect the growth (anagen) phase of the eyelash hair cycle in two ways: first, it increases the length of this phase; and second, it increases the number of hairs in this growth phase. The exact way LATISSE^® works is unknown.

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