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Are Eyelash Extensions Safe?
I am 44 years old, with short eyelashes. I would love to have lash extentions done, but am concerned that the fumes from the glue used would cause harm to my eyes when my eyelashes get wet.
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Golly
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Eyelash extensions are safe, but do not last
Eyelash extensions are safe if done by properly trained and certified professionals, and with sterile instruments. Although well-done eyelash extensions look fantastic, they do not last longer than month or two and you need touch ups. Perhaps you should consider Latisse, the only FDA approved lash conditioner that will grow your own lashes as well as make them thicker and darker. It takes 4 months for full effect, so you have to be patient, but it is worth it.
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Eyelash extension safety
Eyelash extensions applied properly are a safe way to enhance eyelashes, although Latisse has caused a dramatic drop in the need for extensions since you can now naturally grow your own lashes at home hassle-free.
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Eyelash extension safety issues
Actually, eyelash extensions are passe with the new lash growth products on the market. When you can have your own long lashes with Latisse, going to the trouble and expense of glue on temporary extensions seems to be a waste of money and time.
As an Ophthalmologist, I would not actively recommend extensions unless a patient had an eye condition that would make Latisse contraindicated.
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Eyelash Extenstions or Latisse
While eyelash extensions are safe for most individuals, they do require constant touch ups and application of glues close to the eye. Why not try a more natural approach by using Latisse, an FDA approved drug for eyelash growth? Latisse has been shown to increase the length as well as number of eyelashes. Seek the care of an eyeMD to obtain proper care and examinations for potential side effects as well as results.
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Extensions are Safe but are they the Best Investment?
Generally, extensions are safe for most people with the few concerns that have already been mentioned by the panel members. For the time involved for appointments, upkeep, and cost of the service, one may find a much better value in Latisse by Allergan. Rather than relying on extensions, one may be able to lengthen, darken, and thicken their own existing lashes while growing new lashes with the use of Latisse.
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Eyelash Extensions vs Latisse
Eyelash extensions are usually safe but is a minority of patients an eyelid dermitis or irritation can rusult necessitating their removal. Extensions require monthly maintenance that can take up to an hour and can cost up to $100 in addition to the average $300 initial fee.
Latisse, ultimately is less expensive, can be applied at home and has a low rate of side effects. Increased pigmentation at the lid margin( where mascara is often applied) can rarely occur as can discoloration of the...
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Eyelash extensions are generally safe
Eyelash extensions are safe but make sure to go to an experienced and reputable place. Do your research-- this is a delicate area and the procedure is very tedious. You want to be sure that it is a sanitary place because eye infections can certainly occur if it's not.
While they look great, extensions can be very expensive and usually only last up to a month with a touch-up necessary in between treatments. Latisse is a good, more cost-effective alternative. The downside is you may...
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Are eyelash extensions safe? Why not try Latisse?
Eyelash extensions are probably as safe as using false eyelashes if done by an experienced practitioner. They are not very durable though and usually quite expensive. If you are considering eyelash enhancements for a soon upcoming event, extensions are probably the way to go. But if you have some time, why not try Latisse? Grow your own lashes luxurious and long. Add mascara and voila, as glamorous as extensions and more long lasting. Newly FDA approved, Latisse is applied once a day to...
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You should consider Latisse instead of lash extensions
Why not get the real thing? Lash extensions are at best temporary and potentially harmful. With Latisse you can grow your own lashes longer, thicker, and darker in just a few months which is preferable to an artificial extension. This is the situation that Latisse was made for, and reports are that it is virtually 100% effective.
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