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The Latisse I Have is .01% Will It Be As Effective As the .03%?
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catwoman777
in montreal
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Latisse is proven effective at prescription dose
Latisse, the only FDA-cleared product for longer, darker, and fuller eyelashes is available in only one concentration which is 0.03% (pictures below). This is the same concentration as Lumigan, which uses the same active ingredient (bimatoprost.) So other concentrations such as the 0.01% that you mention are not legally available and your source should be reported to authorities. It is not wise to use non-approved products since they are not proven safe and effective.
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Concentration of bimatorprost in Latisse
Counterfeit medications which contain different amounts of the active ingredient or inactive ingredients may pose a problem to people. To my knowledge, the concentration of bimatoprost in Latisse studied in the FDA clinical trials and sold in the U.S. is 0.03%. I am not aware that any other concentrations are available commercially yet. While the lower concentration may be effective, you should make sure that the source of your medication is reputable. Unsuspecting...
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Latisse is 0.03% bimatoprost
The medication in Latisse that is sold in the United States is bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03%. To my knowledge, all of the studies that prove its effectiveness for growing eyelashes were done using the 0.03% solution so I would recommend not take any chances by using a lower concentration.
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