Will using Latisse cause my entire eyelid to darken?

Would Latisse cause darkening of the entire eyelid or just the line where drops are applied?

2 answers to “Will using Latisse cause my entire...”

A: Latisse action limited to where it is applied

Jon Dishler, MD

The reason for the brush applicators is to allow precise application of Latisse just to the base of the lashes, and that is the only place where the skin may darken.  If it is applied carefully, it will not spread this effect beyond the lash line.  With blinking, some is transferred to the lower lash... more

A: Latisse will only cause localized darkening

Shalini Kapoor, MD

Hello Hoosier, thanks for your great question. Latisse in some cases may cause darkening of the skin, but that darkening will only be localized to the area the medication comes directly in contact with. Hence, it is best to limit it to the base of the lashes only, and to blot excess fluid with a tissue to... more

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