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Can Latisse Be Used by Contact Lens Wearers?
Will I be able to use the new Latisse eyelash extension mascara if I wear contacts?
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Latisse and Contact Lenses
According to Allergan, the manufacturer of Latisse, Latisse can be used by contact lens wearers. The eye area needs to be cleaned and contact lenses should be removed prior to application of Latisse Contact lenses may be reinserted 15 minutes following the administration of Latisse.
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Latisse and Contact Lens Users
Latisse can be used by contact lens wearers. On the Allergan website for Latisse, there are directions for use. The first step to using Latisse is to remove makeup and contact lenses from the eyes.
Latisse can also cause dryness of the eyes, which may cause increased irritation in patients who are using contact lenses.
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Contacts must be removed before the application of Latisse and remain out for another 15 minutes!
Latisse is the only FDA approved drug formulated for the strict cosmetic purpose of treating HYPOTRICHOSIS, which is the term used to describe inadequate or sparse eyelashes. A prescription must be obtained from a physician.
Depending upon what state you reside, the product may be dispensed at your prescribing physician’s office and/or at certified pharmacy. Because there is a chemical preservative in the formulation, contacts must be removed before the application of the medication...
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Englewood Plastic Surgeon
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Latisse and Contact Lenses
Latisse can be used with contact lenses.
It is important to recognize that Latisse is not an extension masscara but a drug that will actually increase the length of your upper lid eye lashes.
It is not to be used for the lower lid lashes and there are risks (as with any medication). Be sure to discuss these issues completely with your board certified plastic surgeon, dermatologist or optho.
Allergan (the manufacturer) is predicting it will be bigger than Botox.
I hope this helps!
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Latisse can be used with contacts
Latisse can be safely used even if you wear contacts. The medication is applied to the root of the eyelashes only to promote growth. From El Paso.
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Latisse for contact lens wearers
Latisse can safely be used by individuals who wear contact lenses. I find it is easiest for my patients to use the Latisse once they have washed off all of their makeup and removed their contact lenses, immediately before going to sleep. If needed, contact lenses can be reinserted 15 minutes after Latisse application to the eyelashes.
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Latisse for contact lens wearers
Soft contact lenses may absorb a chemical in Latisse which may unpredictably alter your contacts. However, this doesn't mean you can't use Latisse.
First of all, as the others have said, Latisse is not an extension mascara. Latisse is a prostaglandin analog. Exactly how it works is not known. It may increase the duration of the eyelash growth phase, which results in longer, thicker, and darker eyelashes.
Latisse is a solution treatment for inadequate or not enough lashes and requires a...
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Modesto Plastic Surgeon
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Latisse with Contacts
The Latisse can be used by contact lens wearers, but it is important to clean the eye area and make sure you remove your contact lenses prior to application of the Latisse product.
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Latisse and Contact Lens
Latisse can be used by patience who wear contacts. Contacts and makeup should be removed before applying your Latisse. Latisse should be applied at night which the need to wear your contacts after application should not be needed, but if you need to wear your contacts after application you will want to wait about 15 minutes after application.
"Dr.D"
Fayetteville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Contact lenses should be removed at night prior to applying Latisse
Latisse is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for eyelash growth. I have used it myself successfully, and it does in fact promote longer, fuller, and often darker eyelashes!
However, like any medication and cosmetic therapy, it needs to be applied safely.
For contact lens-wearers, contacts should be removed prior to applying Latisse at night, immediately before bed. If you like to read before drifting off, then apply Latisse and wear your glasses in bed instead of...
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