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Generally speaking, insurance does not cover treatments or drugs that are used for cosmetic purposes. However. you may want to ask your provider directly.
Bianca, No, Insurance does not cover Latisse because it is cosmetic and not medically necessary. Allergan is always having promotional deals and discounts through you're local Cosmetic/ Derm/ or Plastic surgeons office. Enjoy! Sofia Rubbani, MD, FACS, ASLMS AACS NYU School of Medicine
Latisse is indicated for hypotrichosis, inadequate quality of the lashes. Although a medical "condition," treatment of this is considered cosmetic and elective, and is not covered by any insurance I know of.
Yes, you will have to see a licensed doctor to obtain a prescription for Latisse, first undergoing an examination and review of your medical history to make sure the product is safe for you.
These are two different things.Revitalash is an eyelash conditioner that claims to make your lashes appear fuller, (think conditioner for your hair). It is not a medicine. It does not have FDA approval. As of this writing, there are no clinical, scientific trials published in a peer reviewed...
You apply Latisse on the upper eyelash line (not in the eye) at night before you go to bed. You just use a tiny bit daily.
As the eyelash hairs get pushed from a resting phase to a growth phase, the resting hair will fall out. It probably happens in everyone, but some the effect is more dramatic. With Latisse, the percent of hair in the growth phase is higher. Keep using the Latisse, at least 6-8...
Unfortunately, if you stop using Latisse, your lashes will return to the appearance they had before you started using the product. This is the main draw back of the product. Sorry!
It is a very rare risk but you may experience an increase in brown pigmentation in your irises. However, I haven't noticed this in any of my patients to date, and in fact, a staff member who works at my practice hasn't had this happen to her even though she has green eyes. If you see this...
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