I have patients who have tried Latisse for their eyebrows and have seen no results. It is likely that these hairs are more difficult to stimulate thn the hairs on your eyelids. As for use on the lower lids the main risk is increased pigmentation and erythema in the areas of application which could be more... more
Why can't you apply Latisse to your lower lid or eyebrows?
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8 answers to “Why can't you apply Latisse to your...”A: You can apply Latisse to your eyebrow and lower lid eyelashes.
Thanks for your question. Latisse is only FDA approved for application to the upper eyelashes. While it is safe to apply to the lower eyelashes, it hasn't been approved for this purpose. One reason why it was initially discouraged is that longer lower eyelid eyelashes may cause these eyelashes to curl up into... more
A: Latisse is limited in use to upper eyelid
There are several potential complications of Latisse that are limited by restricting it's use to the upper lid. Namely, darkening of the iris or the skin. It can also cause undesireable hair growth on the cheek.
A: Off Label Do Not Recommend
If you would like to darken your eyebrow, Rogaine would be a much better choice. You might take a Q tip and coat your eyebrow with this product. Be careful to only use this on your eyebrow since it might cause your normal skin to become hairy. Others, have already offered an... more
A: Latisse for the Upper and Lower Eyelashes
Recommendations are to use Latisse as indicated in the initial FDA approval for hypotrichosis of the lower eyelids. Clearly, the FDA and Allergan will be closely evaluating an indication for the lower eyelids as well. At this time, lower eyelash use is off-label and in theory, should work as effectively as the... more
A: Some may be good candidates for other uses of Latisse, others may not!
Latisse is bimatoprost, that is the same medication as the glaucoma drop, Lumigan that is formulated to lower the intraocular pressure. For many years, ophthalmologists have seen patients using Lumigan produce darker, thicker lashes. This is the basis of Allergan's repackaging of the same drug into... more
A: Using Latisse Elsewhere
Thanks for the question - I would caution people a bit about using Latisse in off label applications. Specifically, the lower lashes get some of the medication when you close your eyes (the reason Allergan recommends using it at night). Placing medication on both lashes is likely to increase the... more
A: You can apply Latisse on your lower lid or brows
Latisse has been tested by Allergan to work on the eyelashes only. However, you will most likely get the same effect on lower eye lid and eyebrows. When you blink or close you eyes after the solution have been applied at the base of lashes some of it will transfer to the lower lid as well. You will also run... more
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unregistered guest
10 Mar 2009
I understand from the assistant to the doctor who prescribed Latisse for me that you can use it on lower lashes. She said that the reason Allergan says not to is simply because test trials were not conducted on the lower lash line. I'm using on my lower lash line and have suffered no ill effects so far.
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8 Apr 2009
I use latisse on my lower lid and eyebrows. I have a remarkable improvement and no major issues.
unregistered guest
19 May 2009
I've been using a product called librow for about 6 weeks and seen a huge difference in my eyebrows which were nearly gone. They are darker and have almost completely filled in.
9 posts
24 May 2009
Hi- I've been using Latisse for two weeks now and have noticed my lashes shedding more than usual. Has anyone had that initial reaction to the product (followed by positive results?) I'm hoping they are falling out due to the accelerated growth cycle. Maybe the weak lashes are being pushed out to make room for bigger and better lashes? Wishful thinking? Thanks. Stella
unregistered guest
3 Jun 2009
I am a guy, but I have small eyelashes. Can I use Latisse?
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16 Jun 2009
Does anyone know if you have to use Latisse forever? Can you stop using it after you've achieved the results you want, or will they thin out again with discontinued use?
unregistered guest
22 Jul 2009
I haven't used on lower lashes yet. May try carefully. Mostly concerned that it doesn't dry or irritate crows-feet lines. I do use it on brows though and it works well for me. Mom also used it on brows and she had new hair growth - but she stopped because brows were growing in dark and didn't match her lighter color(silver :)) hair. I didn't have any lashes shed at all - I was concerned about that too. And I'm pretty sure that if you stop, your lashes return to previous condition.
1 post
10 Sep 2009
My understanding from the doctor that prescribed Latisse said this is a forever task. If you stop using it your lashes will go back to the way they were before you started. Also, using Latisse on the bottom lashes causes brown pigmentation on the skin (ugly). As for eyebrows, Rogaine works GREAT!! I have been using it for 2 months and my eyebrows are gorgeous.
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29 Sep 2009
bimatoprost on lower lashes can cause trichiasis. This is aberrant lash growth in which the lashes can curl up onto the eye surface, causing pain and tearing. The pigmentation is brownish-red, not attractive. Worse in brunettes than blonds...
16 posts
30 Sep 2009
what about using the same applicator I used with upper eyelid to place what's left (latisse) on it on the lower eyelid? that is no extra dose. just a soft dose of latisse.