LATISSE ® is used for the treatment of inadequate eyelashes. With continued use, reports indicate results of thicker and longer lashes. Here are some extremely helpful myths and facts about LATISSE ® :
Myth: LATISSE ® Is Not FDA Approved
Fact: LATISSE ® is the first and only FDA approved solution product for eyelash enhancement.
Myth: Eyelashes Grow Quickly with LATISSE ®
Fact: With LATISSE ® , eyelashes will darken and grow thicker and longer gradually, usually over the period of 7 to 8 weeks with daily application. Normally, full results will not be noticeable until after 4?months.
Myth: Eyelashes Will Be Permanently Longer and Thicker
Fact: After treatment with LATISSE ® has been stopped, lashes will go back the they were initially, before the application of the solution.
Myth: LATISSE ® Causes Loss of Eyelashes and Darkening of Skin
Fact: The loss of eyelashes and the darkening of the skin surrounding the area of use is possible, but it is rare and is normally only with the presence of an allergy to one or more of the ingredients of the solution. Some individuals may get hyperpigmentation (a brown pigment made by certain cells of the skin) in the surrounding skin where LATISSE ® is being used, but this usually fades away after the treatment is stopped. Although uncommon, LATISSE ® may change the color of the eyes permanently.
Common side effects are red and?itchy eyes, with the possibility of some eye irritation and dryness. LATISSE ® is considered to be safe for use with only minimal side effects, especially in comparison to other eyelash enhancement products.
Myth: LATISSE ® Is Available over the Counter
Fact: LATISSE ® is only available by prescription from a licensed medical professional.
Myth: Cosmetic Companies Developed LATISSE ® for Eyelash Enhancement
Fact: The potential of LATISSE ® was discovered accidentally as a side effect from a glaucoma medicine called ?Lumigan?. Patients who used this medication developed longer and thicker eyelashes. Studies and changes were performed to make LATISSE ® fitting and safe for general public use.
Myth: Since LATISSE ® Is FDA approved, It Is Safe for All Individuals to Use
Fact: Although LATISSE ® is FDA approved, certain individuals should not do treatment with this solution. Contraindications include:
- Pregnant or Breastfeeding Women
- Individuals with Glaucoma or an eye pressure disorder
- Persons with allergies to any of the ingredients in LATISSE ® or prone to allergies
- Use before eye surgery
It is important to advise your healthcare provider of any herbal supplements and preparations or prescriptions that are currently being used, as they may not be compatible. Serious interactions and complications could occur.
Myth: LATISSE ® Is Not Expensive
Fact: LATISSE ® costs about $100 to $140 per month. It normally takes about 4?months to see the full results of the solution. This could bring the total to approximately $400 to $560. When the treatment is stopped, the eyelashes go back to their original state, and more solution must be purchased to continue to see longer and thicker lashes.
Myth: LATISSE ® May Be Used for the Upper Eyelashes, Lower Lashes and Eyebrows
Fact: LATISSE ® has only been FDA approved for the upper eyelashes. Products should always only be used as recommended. Studies show that when LATISSE ® is used on the lower lashes, excess hair growth and upward curling may occur into the eyes and cause eye irritation. LATISSE ® has not been tested on the brow area as yet.
