Some people develop eye redness and irritation, or dark eyelid skin. These effects disappear after discontinuing the drug. Darkening of the iris the colored portion of the eye has also been reported, and this side effect cannot be reversed. Beauty aisles are filled with over-the-counter serums promising to mimic Latisse's effects. But there are important differences.
Bimatoprost, the prostaglandin analog found in Latisse, is FDA approved. But isopropyl cloprostenate, the prostaglandin analog often found in over-the-counter products, is not. Because these over-the-counter serums have not been FDA tested, their safety and effects are not known. Lastisse is the only eyelash growth serum currently approved by the FDA.
A medical prescription is required to use Latisse. If you have an eye condition such as glaucoma , macular edema or eye inflammation , or if you have questions about Latisse's effects on your eye health, ask your ophthalmologist.
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Generic versions of Latisse are also available. Like the hair on top of your head, eyelashes also sprout, grow for a while and eventually fall out.
Latisse both extends the growth phase and increases the number of hairs that sprout. Latisse serum is applied by dabbing it along the upper lash line each night with one of the sterile applicators supplied.
The ointment then spreads to your lower lash line automatically as you blink. Each applicator needs to be thrown away after one use. Re-using applicators, even just one time the next evening, can cause serious problems, such as an eye infection or allergic reaction. Latisse should be applied carefully, since it can encourage hair growth on other skin areas, too. You may begin to see results after about two months of routine use.
After three or four months, your doctor may recommend reducing applications to once every two days. Latisse eyelash lengthener is safe for most people, according to the clinical studies conducted before FDA approval.
Have uveitis or conjunctivitis. The active ingredient in Latisse lowers the pressure inside your eye.
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