Thin Eyelashes? Latisse May Help

Latisse is a treatment that has helped patients in Falls Church, Virginia and in other parts of the country achieve thicker, fuller eyelashes. Individuals with thinning eyelashes or small eyelash growth apply Latisse regularly on a daily basis to improve growth. The prescription treatment is the first approved by the FDA for the treatment of small or thin eyelashes. Patients who are interested in using Latisse should talk to a medical professional in their area for more information.

Results are not immediate and may begin to appear after 4 to 8 weeks, with optimal results usually appearing after 16 weeks. Maintenance programs may be required to maintain the effects of Latisse. The lashes grown using Latisse typically last for the duration of an eyelash growth phase, which is usually one to two months. About 80% of patients who used Latisse have reported seeing improved lash growth.

Researchers are not sure exactly why lashes grow when using Latisse. The treatment was discovered by scientists working on another eye care product and was released for eyelash growth. Some researchers believe that the improved growth is due to the increase in the percentage of lash development during the growth phase.

Most individuals who have thin or small eyelashes and want to improve eyelash growth are considered candidates for Latisse. Even patients who have sensitive eyes have used Latisse successfully. Patients on heart medications, antibiotics or other medications may not be considered a candidate for use, however. Patients with neurological and certain other diseases, as well as those with severe allergies should discuss their condition with a medical professional before using Latisse. Women who are pregnant and any individual with infections or other conditions on the upper eyelids are not considered candidates for Latisse either. All interested individuals should consult a medical professional to determine their candidacy before using this product.

Latisse is applied by the patient in the comfort of their home. Patients should wash their face and remove their makeup and any creams before applying the treatment. A drop of the solution should then be placed on the applicator. The patient then applies the solution to the base of the upper eyelid where the lashes meet the skin. Excess solution should be blotted off using a dry tissue and applicators should be used only once.

Itching and redness after application have been reported following the use of Latisse, although these conditions typically resolve on their own once the body becomes used to the product. While the Latisse solution should not be applied to the eye, a small amount will not harm the eye if it is accidently exposed to the solution.

Once optimal results have been reached after the initial 16 week period, patients may begin a maintenance program that should be discussed with a medical professional. For some, this means applying the solution once every two to three days, although some recommend continued daily usage of Latisse to maintain results.

The cost of Latisse is about $110 to $150 per bottle and each bottle contains a 45 day supply of the treatment. As Latisse is a cosmetic product, it is not covered by insurance. Patients who are interested in Latisse are encouraged to discuss the treatment in greater detail with a trained medical professional in the Falls Church area.
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