Can Latisse Induce Hair Growth on Surrounding Areas of Face?

asked 1 year ago by MzRose89 in Alabama
Latest answer by Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
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Tags: cheeks, face, female, hair growth, sideburns

I am currently on probably my third or fourth treatment of laser hair removal on my entire face. I have fairly dark extended side burns and some darker noticeable hair on my cheeks and under my eyes. To be honest I havent noticed a major difference yet but I am going to continue in the hopes of being hair free.

I have recently started researching latisse for lash growth, however I would not be interested in it if there is a chance that it could increase hair growth on close by areas.

5 answers to Can Latisse Induce Hair Growth on Surrounding Areas of Face?

Latisse and hair growth...

Yes, it is possible. If any excess solution gets anywhere other than the root of the lash on the upper eyelid, hair can grow in the other places. Dr. Grant Stevens

Grant Stevens, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

marinaplasticsurgery.com

Unwante hair growth with latisse

Absolutley. If the material is not applied carefully applied, excess dripping down the cheek can increase the groeth of the peach fuzz many of us have.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

drbray.com

Latisse can grow hair on the face

Latisse can grow hair on the face, anywhere that there are hair follicles. So if you are going to use Latisse, you need to be careful to use the applicator and apply it to just the upper lid so you don’t get the product dripping anywhere else. The Latisse product should be applied with just one drop to the applicator and then applied to the lid margin before bed. This minimizes the Latisse going to other places on the face. see video

Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon

Hair growth related to Latisse

Unfortunately, too much of a good thing may result in an unattended outcome. We have seen this first hand with a handful of patients that used too much Latisse which caused the product to make contact with the skin under the eyes and to the corners of the eyes. The discoloration and fine, vellus hairs that developed were clearly linked to Latisse use. Many females have used the product off-label to enhance eyebrow growth. If Latisse is used properly as outlined by... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Latisse Should be Applied Carefully to the Base of the Eyelash Hair Follicles

Latisse is a prescription-only medication and is the only solution that has been proven to stimulate the growth of eyelashes. Latisse is applied daily with a disposable brush which is included with product. Latisse is gently applied along the base of the upper eyelashes. When it is properly applied, Latisse should not have any effect on hair growth in other areas. Therefore, Latisse is safe to use while you are having Laser hair removal as long as you use it as directed, applying it to... more

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

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