Mirror Mirror On The Wall, who has the fairest eyelashes of them all? You may if you're using a new FDA-approved eyelash lengthening drug called Latisse.
Latisse was approved in early 2009 for the treatment of eyelash hypotrichosis, a condition marked by the inability to grow eyelashes. It is available by prescription and sold in many a plastic surgeon's office.
According to studies, people who used this eyelash booster experienced:
* A 25% increase in the length of their eyelashes
* A 106% increase in the thickness/fullness of their eyelashes
* An 18% increase in the darkness of eyelashes
You will be batting your new eyelashes in as little as eight weeks, with full results in 16 weeks. The improvements are not permanent. Once you stop using Latisse, your eyelashes will gradually return to baseline.
There are many factors that contribute to an individual's eyelash fullness and overall health. Many times aging and cultural background play a big role in whether you have thick, healthy lashes or sparse, thin, lashes. Although LATISSE yields wonderful eyelash growth for Pasadena and Alhambra patients of all ethnicities and age groups, some groups seek treatment more readily because of their natural insufficiency in lash fullness.
Users of Latisse may see these effects in as little as 6 weeks. The full results are usually reached in about 16 weeks of consistent Latisse use.
Latisse must be applied once each day to your eyelash line, using a disposable applicator. It should be applied to your upper eyelash only. The daily application must be maintained in order to retain your eyelash growth.
The typical complaints of users are eye itchiness and redness. You should know, though, that these are normal, and they can go away after some time, once you are comfortable with the product.
However, if the problems go on for longer periods, you need to report them to your physician right away. It may also be possible that the skin surrounding the eyelids will become dark, though it goes back to its normal color after use discontinuation. Though very rare, you may also develop eye infection or trauma, decrease in vision, and other ocular reactions. If something does not feel right, approach your doctor right away and inform the FDA.