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Can Latisse Be Used by Contact Lens Wearers?
asked 3 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Frank Agullo, MD
Question viewed 12,662 times
Tags: eyelashes
Will I be able to use the new Latisse eyelash extension mascara if I wear contacts?
31 answers to Can Latisse Be Used by Contact Lens Wearers?
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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.
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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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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Stephen A. Goldstein, MD
Englewood Plastic Surgeon
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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Tammy Wu, MD
Modesto Plastic Surgeon
Modesto 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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Karen M. Horton, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Latisse in Contact wearing patients.....
Yes. Always remove all your makeup and contact lenses prior to applying Latisse. Latisse is applied to the base of your eyelids. Wait 5 - 10 minutes before inserting your contacts as this will give the Latisse plenty of time to dry and absorb.
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Yes you can
You should only use your Latisse at night, after removing all make-up and contact lenses. Remember, the Latisse is most effective when applied to the roots of the eyelashes - not on the eyelashes themselves, but where the eyelashes meet the skin. You should not put any Latisse in your eyes themselves. Be sure to see a physician and be evaluated before you use Latisse.
Jen Yuan Chow, MD
Pasadena Facial Plastic Surgeon
Pasadena Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Latisse is safe for contact lens wearers.
Absolutely. Before you apply Latisse, remove all your makeup and contact lenses. Latisse is applied to the base of your upper eyelid. Wait 15 minutes before inserting your contacts.
David A. F. Ellis, MD
Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon
Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Latisse and Contact lenses
Yes. Latisse can be used safely in people that wear contacts. I recommended that you remove all makeup and contact lenses before applying Latisse. Contacts can be inserted after 15 minutes of applying Latisse. Since most people remove their contact before going to bed, I also recommend applying Latisse at night before going to bed. It just work out well.
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Contact Lenses and Latisse
Latisse may be used safely in people that wear contacts. The product insert recommendation is that you remove the contacts before cleansing the face and applying the Latisse. The lenses may be re inserted after waiting 15 minutes.
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Latisse and contact lens wear
I feel it is safe to use Latisse while wearing contact lenses. It likely makes sense to apply the Latisse after removing your contacts and washing your face before bedtime. That way, by the morning, much of the medication will have been absorbed and any irritation from the medication and contact lenses will be minimized.
Common sense generally rules the day. Latisse really works!!
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Latisse and contact lenses
It is recommended that you remove all makeup and contact lenses before applying Latisse. We advise all our patients to review the instructions and precautions that are included with each box of Latisse for proper usage.
James Barber, MD
Pittsburgh Plastic Surgeon
Pittsburgh Plastic Surgeon
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Latisse and Contact Lenses
Contact lenses should be removed prior to using Latisse. In addition, all makeup should be removed as well. Check with your physician prior to using and continue follow up to make sure no untoward effects occur.
Anil R. Shah, MD
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Latisse safe
Latisse is very safe, with excellent results, if used properly. It should be applied to the eyelid margin with the brush nightly for best results. It is best to remove contacts prior to application of the Latisse, since the contacts could absorb a chemical in Latisse, but don't worry if you may have forgotten from time to time.
Jeffrey C. Poole, MD
Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon
Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon
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Latisse use in contact lens wearers
Latisse has BAK, a preservative which can be absorbed by soft contact lenses. So, you should remove your contact lenses prior to applying Latisse to prevent this from occurring. The ideal time to apply Latisse is at night time after you have taken your lenses out.
Rupa Wong
Honolulu Ophthalmologist
Honolulu Ophthalmologist
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Latisse in Contact Lens Wearers
Latisse can be used in contact lens wearers. Latisse should be applied at bedtime after the lenses are removed and after make up is removed. Make sure that you apply as directed with the brush to the upper eyelid.
Sandy Feldman, MD
San Diego Ophthalmologist
San Diego Ophthalmologist
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Latisse and contact lenses. Be sure to remove them before and wait to replace them.
Latisse can be used by contact lense wearers, but be sure to remove them prior to application as the solution can be absorbed into the lense and cause irritation of the eye. Remember apply only to the upper eyelid, and wipe off any excess. Remove your lenses before and wait 15 minutes until replacement or do it before you go to bed.
I hope this helps.
Dr. Trussler
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Latisse and your contacts
Latisse may be used with contacts. It is unaffected by contact use. Latisse is use on the outside of your eye so that you do not need to worry. If your eye does get irritated while using Latisse you should contact your doctor.
Carlos Wolf, MD
Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon
Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon
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No Problem with Latisse and Contact Lenses
Of course you can. Make sure your contact lenses are removed before applying Latisse. It’ll just be one little step to your regimen at night. Remove contact lenses, cleanse face then apply Latisse. Watch them grow!
Bruce Katz, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Is Latisse safe for contact lens wearers?
Hi there-
Because is applied to the base of the eyelashes and not inside the eye, there is no reason those who use contact lenses cannot use Latisse and benefit from the lengthening and thickening of the eyelashes this fantastic product produces.
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LATISSE (Natural Eye Lash Growing Drops) CAN be used in Contact Lens Wearers
Latisse grows eyelashes naturally resulting in longer, thicker, more attractive eyelashes WITHOUT the need for extensions.
It works by applying a tiny amount at night to the junction of the upper lid skin and the lashes. It then works to keep the lashes growing AND to keep more of the lashes in the growth (rather than the dormant) phase.
There is NO REASON why Latisse could not be used in contact lens wearer.
To learn EVERYTHING you need to know about LATISSE and natural eyelash growth,...
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Latisse can be used by contact lens wearers
Latisse can be used by contact lens wearers. The product is placed along the eyelid margin. If a small amount gets into the eye, it's no problem. The product is primarily placed into the eye to treat glaucoma anyway.
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Latisse and contacts
Yes, you can use Latisse and wear contacts. You should have the contacts out and then apply the Latisse. You can put the contacts in 15 minutes later. Soft contact lenses may absorb a chemical in Latisse that may alter the contacts. That said, it is a fine product that grows your own lashes. We have many patients who are on Latisse and wear contacts. Remember to talk to your doctor about if it is right for you. It is a prescription medicine, so you must have a consultation with a...
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Jeffrey Roth, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Is Latisse OK with contact lenses?
Latisse in fine to use if you are a contact lens wearer. It is a product that is painted on the upper eyelid once a day and stimulates eyelash growth. It is not a mascara. Your own lashes will get darker thicker and longer. Then you can use regular mascara for a really wow look.
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Is Latisse okay with contact wearers?
Yes.
Latisse is applied at the base of the upper eyelashes. There is no contraindication if you wear contacts.
The only negatives reported are some discoloration of the skin at the base of the eyelashes (which is reversible) and a remote risk of darkening the color of the eye.
Lauren Greenberg, MD
Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon
Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon
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Contact lenses no problem with Latisse
First let me state that Latisse is NOT a mascara or any type of eyelash cover up or extender. It is a medication that actually causes the existing lashes to grow longer, thicker and darker over a period of weeks to months.
Contact lenses should be removed before the Latisse is applied and not reinserted for at least 15 minutes according to the manufacturer Allergan.
Jon Dishler, MD
Denver Ophthalmologist
Denver Ophthalmologist
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Latisse with contacts
It is fine to use this product at night once contact lenses have been removed. You can then replace the contact lenses in the morning. Just remember that this product can cause redness dryness and irritation in the eye which could make wearing contacts more uncomfortable.
Shawn Allen, MD
Boulder Dermatologist
Boulder Dermatologist
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Yes it can!
Latisse is a truly fabulous product with impressive results. It is applied to the upper eyelashes just before going to bed at night. Prior to its application, your contact lenses should be removed. Wash your face well, and then apply to the base of the upper eyelashes on both eyes.
In the morning you may replace your contact lenses. In a few people, there may be some redness or mild eye irritation. This can usually be easily managed with over-the-counter eyedrops like Visine.
If you want...
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