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Do Eyelashes Fall out Once You Stop Using Latisse?

asked 2 years ago by AaronH in New York City, NY
Latest answer by Chad L. Prather, MD
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Tags: eyelashes

I am considering using Latisse for lash growth. I have very thin and short lashes. However, many reviewers on another site mentioned that once you stop using Latisse, your eyelashes completely fall out or fall out in patches, leaving noticeable gaps. Is this true?

2 answers to Do Eyelashes Fall out Once You Stop Using Latisse?

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Eyelashes return to normal after stopping Latisse

Contrary to some user reviews, eyelashes do not fall out in clumps or get thinner after stopping Latisse. They simply return to their normal fullness and length that was present before the medication was used. The same phenomenon occurs after stopping topical hair growth regimens on the scalp. There are simply no reports in the literature of the problem ending up worse than before due to Latisse. This topical medication certainly does increase lash length and fullness, so losing that... more
Chad L. Prather, MD

Baton Rouge Dermatologist
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Latisse and lash fallout

Once you stop using Latisse your eyelashes go back to their normal hair cycle.  They will fall out just like they did before you started  Latisse.  They should not fall out  in patches or clumps.  They should end up looking like you originally did. 
Janet M. Neigel, MD

West Orange Oculoplastic Surgeon

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