Pleasanton Latisse doctors

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Quick Answer: Eyelid discoloration from Latisse can occur where the product has come into repeated contact with the skin.

In our San Francisco Bay Area practice we have many patients that use Latisse and we discuss this possible side effect prior to beginning its use with all patients. If skin discoloration does occur when using Latisse it is typically temporary and is expected to go away once the product is no longer used. Generally speaking it takes about two months for the changes to be reversed.

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Thanks for your question -

Latisse increases lash length, thickness and darkens lashes by effecting the growth phase of your lashes.

Latisse improvements to your lashes will last approximately through a cycle of lash growth - this would be 1 - 2 months. Many patients go into "maintenance phase" applying Latisse every three days to maintain their growth.

Regarding eye color change (there is some discussion below) - when used as a glaucoma medication (different dosage and applied directly into the eye) 3 out of thousands of patients noticed that green or hazel (not blue - has to do with the pigment in the eye) got darker - of particular note none of the three patients thought the change was significant enough to stop using the medication. And this was NOT seen in the Latisse trial. This is not to say that it can't happen - I just think we should be clear on the facts.

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