Latisse was developed and manufactured by Allergan Inc, the company behind Botox and Juvederm. The drug is very similar to a glaucoma drug called Lumigan, containing bimatoprost ophthalmic solution of 0.03 percent.
In clinical trials with Latisse, 78 percent of participants experienced significant eyelash growth. On average, their eyelashes were 25 percent longer, 106 percent fuller, and 18 percent darker.
Latisse is available for people who have short or "inadequate" eyelashes; a condition called hypotrichosis. If you are not satisfied with your lashes' length or prominence, Latisse may be an option.
Most people apply Latisse at night. First, you cleanse your face, remove your contacts and remove any makeup. Hold the special, sterile applicator horizontally and place one drop of Latisse on the tip. Brush it on the base of your upper eyelid, from the inner area outward. Blot any excess Latisse and dispose of the applicator. Repeat this process daily, with consistency, and you should see your eyelashes transformed in a matter of weeks.
Most people start to see results in 8 to 12 weeks. Full results can be appreciated after 16 weeks. If you stop using Latisse, your eyelashes will gradually return to their original state.
The most commonly reported side effects (4 percent of patients in trials) were itching sensation in the eyes and eye redness. Side effects that occurred less frequently include skin darkening, eye irritation, dryness of the eyes and eyelid redness.
Physicians believe that Latisse keeps the lashes in a perpetual growth phase while increasing the number of active hairs in the growth phase. Interested in Latisse? Ask Dr. Rosen about Latisse today to see if you are a good candidate. Contact Rosen Cosmetic Surgery in Hyde Park Doylestown, just outside of Philadelphia, at 215.207.0720 to get started.
Brilliant Distinctions is a customer loyalty program from Allergan, the makers of Botox, Juvederm, and Latisse. When members of the Brilliant Distinctions program choose Allergan treatments with Dr. Rosen, they can earn points. These points can then be used toward future Botox or Juvederm treatments, or to purchase Latisse.
You can register for Brilliant Distinctions on Allergan's website. Be sure to select Dr. Rosen as your provider and let Dr. Rosen's staff know you are a member when you book your next treatment.
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