Freehold Latisse doctors
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Sigmund L. Sattenspiel, MD
Freehold Facial Plastic Surgeon
1050 West Main St, Freehold |
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Rudolf C. Thompson, M.D.
Freehold Plastic Surgeon
5 Professional Circle Suite 107, Colts Neck |
Recent Answers
In increase to concerns of increased brown iris pigmentation with Latisse, many of the "experts" continually state that the risk are associated with Lumigan (the glaucoma application) because it is "much more potent". That is inaccurate and misleading. They both contain 0.3% of bimatoprost. So how is it more "potent"?? What percentage of glaucoma patients experience this side effect using Lumigan directly in the eye. I have heard as few as 3% and as many as 50%
Question: Why Do Some Say Lumigan is More Potent than Latisse?
Answer: Latisse and Lumigan are the same product. The only difference is the type
of application and indication for appropriate usage. If you have specific
questions about potency, you should probably contact the manufacturer, Allergan,
but they will most likely give you the same answer.
Latisse should not cause “raccoon eyes.” However, if Latisse gets in contact with the
skin, it is possible for the skin to darken because of proliferation of pigment cells
(melanocytes). Therefore, if properly applied as directed, it is unusual, although possible,
to cause hyperpigmentation of the skin. Latisse should be applied closely adjacent
to the upper lid lashes. If the Latisse gets into contact with hazel or greenish eyes,
the color may become brownish.
I would like to try Latisse but I understand that it's applied to the lash to the lashline and without my contact lenses in I'm nearly blind. I wouldn't be able to see the lashline. Can I apply Latisse after I put my lenses in and not affect the lenses?
The Latisse goes onto the skin above the eyelashes. As long as the individual sees what she is doing, I see no reason why contact lenses should be removed or that the procedure should be altered.
