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What Happens when You Discontinue Using Latisse?

asked 1 year ago by charluv in Montana
Latest answer by Keshini Parbhu, MD
Question viewed 98 times
Tags: last, longevity

As your lashes fall out and regrow, will the Latisse be necessary or is the 12 weeks all that is ever required?

4 answers to What Happens when You Discontinue Using Latisse?

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Latisse after 12 weeks

Once you have achieved your desired results with Latisse after 12-16 weeks, they will return to the lashes you once had if you stop using the product. The results are not permanent. Most patients are able to go to an every other night application after 16 weeks for maintenance. Dr. Grant Stevens
Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

marinaplasticsurgery.com

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Stopping Latisse

If you stop Latisse, your lashes will go back to what they were before you started using the product. Anecdotally, the product can be used less frequently to maintain the results.
Keshini Parbhu, MD

Orlando Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Thicker, longer eyelashes from Latisse require maintenance

Latisse only works while you are using it. After you stop, your lashes will return to their pre-Latisse thickness and length. The reason is that latisse increases the duration of the hair cycle. The eyelashes grow longer, and they spend more time in the growing phase of the hair cycle. However, once you stop your latisse, the eyelashes resume their normal hair cycle. Once you have the results you want, you can try to make your product last longer by... more
Melissa Chiang, MD

Houston Dermatologist
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Long Term Use of Latisse

Eyelash hairs are constantly replacing themselves so to keep your longer eyelashes you need to continue using Latisse. After the initial 4 month period of daily use to achieve nice results, I recommend using Latisse 2 or 3 times per week to continue helping the newly growing replacement eyelashes.
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

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