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Does The Ingredient Bimatoprost influence Iris Pigmentation?

asked 11 months ago by Almonda
Latest answer by Emily Altman, MD
Question viewed 295 times
Tags: iris, pigmentation

Hello, I was wondering if bimatoprost as an ingredient has a side effect of spreading the existing Brown pigment more around the iris or make the Brown pigment darker. I am consedring using latisse and I have dark Brown eyes, Will they get even darker as to black or my dark Brown Will spread more. Thank you all for you time and comprehension. Best Regards!!

4 answers to Does The Ingredient Bimatoprost influence Iris Pigmentation?

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Latisse does not darken the iris if it doesn't get in the eye

Bimatoprost can darken the iris when instilled in the eye, like when it is used for glaucoma. Such an effect is not seen when it is not instilled in the eye.
Emily Altman, MD

Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Latisse is not instilled in the eye - should not affect eye color

Bimatoprost in Lumigan can affect eye color - but Latisse, used correctly, should not. Latisse came about because Bimatoprost was producing the side effect of elongated and thicker lashes. Care must to taken in using any product with "action" such as Latisse. You CAN get darkening of the skin when you apply Latisse. Don't apply more or more often than instructed and wipe off any excess to avoid unwanted hair growth. Latisse will affect tiny hairs on the face,corner of the... more
Nasrin Mani, MD

La Jolla Ophthalmologist
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Latisse Does Not Cause Changes in Iris Pigmentation

There is no evidence to suggest that Latisse will change your eye color. The eye is exposed to a very small amount of Latisse even when it is properly applied as directed to the upper eyelid margin using the supplied applicator. This has been demonstrated by applying a colored dye to the eyelid margin and watching its migration. Over two million prescriptions for Latisse have been filled with no confirmed reports of iris pigmentation issues. Side effects from the initial studies showed less... more
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

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Latisse should not influence iris pigmentation if used correctly

Bimatoprost was originally designed as an ophthalmologic drop instilled into the eye to treat glaucoma. Some of the side effects experienced by patients using Bimatoprost included: eye itchiness, eye redness and... .growth of eye lashes. Bimatoprost has since been re-developed as a topical solution to be applied to the eyelids for eyelash growth and re-branded as Latisse. In regards to the Ophthalmic solution - Lumigan (which uses Bimatoprost), Allergan says the... more
Michael G. Brandt, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

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