How does Latisse change the eye color?

One of the side effects of Latisse is increased brown pigmentation of the colored part of the eye which is likely to be permanent. Is that because some of the solution gets in the eye? Does this side effect occur with Revitalash? I am wanting to purchase Latisse but not at the risk of changing my eye color or getting dark blotches.

1 answer to “How does Latisse change the eye color?”

A: Latisse activates pigment and cell growth -- that is how it works

Jon Dishler, MD

Latisse activates hair follicles and the pigment within them which is how it works to make lashes longer and darker.  This same effect happens to the pigment cells of the iris in rare cases when the medication is placed directly in the eye.  This was all learned from Lumigan which is the same... more

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