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How Long Does Latisse Last? Are Results Permanent?

asked 3 years ago by marialgarcia12 in California
Latest answer by Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACS
Question viewed 74,598 times
Tags: duration, last, permanent, results

If not, how long does the latisse results last?

35 answers to How Long Does Latisse Last? Are Results Permanent?

+6

Latisse is not permanent but long lasting

Latisse is not permanent but it can last a long time.  I have patients use it for one or two month till they see the results they want.  At that time they can cut back to every third day or three times a week to maintain.  The brushes that come with the product waste a great deal of the material.  Smaller brushes  or even a tooth pick can used to apply Latisse to the to the base of the eyelash.  The whole eyelash does not have to be coated.
Gary H. Manchester, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
+4

How long does Latisse Last?

Thanks for your question - Latisse increases lash length, thickness and darkens lashes by effecting the growth phase of your lashes. Latisse improvements to your lashes will last approximately through a cycle of lash growth - this would be 1 - 2 months. Many patients go into "maintenance phase" applying Latisse every three days to maintain their growth. Regarding eye color change (there is some discussion below) - when used as a glaucoma medication (different dosage and applied... more
Steven H. Williams, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
+3

Latisse is not permanent

Latisse is not a permanent fix.  Once you have used Latisse for the recommended 3-4 months you cannot just stop it or the lashes will return to the pre Latisse appearance.  One needs to taper the medication and instead of using it every day one can try every other night or every third night.  Without a maintenance dose the lashes will return to the pre Latisse appearance.
David Freilich, MD

Englewood Oculoplastic Surgeon
+3

Lasts the period of an average eyelash hair cycle

Latisse is generally applied once a day. By 8 weeks, one can expect thicker, fuller, longer and darker lashes. Full results can be seen by 4 months. Once Latisse is stopped, the eyelashes will gradually return to baseline. This occurs during a period of an average lash hair cycle which may take anywhere from weeks to months.
Shalini Kapoor, MD

Los Angeles Ophthalmologist
+2

How long does Latisse last?

In my practice, I find that most patients begin to see results after approximately 2-3 weeks of using Latisse each night, with optimal results occurring at week 12.  Once a patients desired lash length is achieved, I recommend using Latisse 2-3 times a week to maintain results.  If a patient discontinues the use of Latisse, they should expect their lashes to return to their original length and thickness within 8-12 weeks.
Ross A. Clevens, MD

Melbourne Facial Plastic Surgeon
+2

Latisse results aren't permanent

Hello, When you stop using the medication, the lashes slowly change back to their less full state. Allergan has a good drug here it seems....good for them. OK so I am a bit of a cynic, but a nice one!
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon
+2

Latisse is not permanent and the effects will wear off after stopping in 4-6 weeks.

Latisse is meant to be used continuously. Once you begin, you are essentially committing to use it as long as you want thicker, fuller, longer lashes. It takes approximately 4-8 weeks of continual use to see the beneficial effects once you start, and then 4-6 weeks to lose these effects once you stop. It would be interesting to see, once more people use it for a while, if using Latisse every other day might be effective at preventing this loss of effect. BUT, for right now, using it once... more
Don Mehrabi, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologist
+2

Latisse results are not permanent

The results will last as long as you are using the drops. Once you are happy with the way your lashes look, you can stop using it and after a while your lashes will return to their normal length. Latisse is the only prescription treatment for eyelash growth that is FDA approved and is only available at doctors' offices. Besides making the lashes longer and fuller, Latisse also makes them darker, which sets it apart from other brands.
Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
+1

Latisse 50% increase in lash length and thickness in four months

When used daily along the upper lash line studies show at sixteen weeks there is an average of 50% improvement in the length and thickness of lashes. First you will note increase in length followed by fullness. After the sixteen weeks twice weekly use of Latisse will help maintain lenght and volume achieved.
Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACS

New York Plastic Surgeon
+1

Lasting results with Latisse

You will notice optimal lash length at the 12 week mark if you use it every night. Most of our clients scale back to 3-4 times a week to maintain their growth. As soon as you stop using it, your lashes will shed as they always do and your lashes will return to your "normal" lash length. We have had patients use it for years without any major irritation or complications. Good luck.
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Is Latisse permanent

Results lash for 3 months, as that's how long it takes your lashes to grow. this also means it takes 3 months to notice full effect. once you stop using it, it takes 3 months for the new lashes to grow out like they used to, ie not any thicker or darker as no more latisse. to maintain you don't have to use the product daily btw. i've had some patients retain effectiveness by only using it once a week (after using it daily for 3 months)
Emil Chynn, MD

New York Ophthalmologist
+1

Is Latisse Permanent?

Latisse only affects the growing eyelash hairs so the results are not permanent. There are approximately 100 to 150 eyelashes on each upper eyelid. The growth of eyelashes is cyclical, going through 3 stages: a growth phase, a transition phase, and a resting phase. At any given time, numerous hair follicles can be found in each of the different stages. The growth phase of an average eyelash hair is approximately 1 to 2 months. Latisse has been shown to increase the amount of time each... more
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

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+1

Latisse results

Latisse is an awesome product and I have been very pleased with the results that my patients are getting. It works by extending the amount of time before the follicle releases your lash. I have had cancer patients grow lashes when they haven't been able to grow much of anything with out it. Once you get the lashes you desire you can taper down how often you use it, to maintain your look, 2-3 times a week is sufficient for most patients. Once you stop using Latisse, you will return to... more
Thomas B. Lintner, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
+1

Latisse will continue to work while you are using the product.

Latisse works during the growth cycle of the lashes to make them longer and darker. You should continue to see modest improvements after 16 weeks if you continue usage. However, once you discontinue Latisse, your lashes will not continue in this manner.
Peter Schmid, DO

Longmont Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Latisse results

The results obtained form the proper use of Latisse can be dramatic, but they are not permanent.  Patients must continue to use the medication in order to maintain their appearance.  After stopping the medication, patients can expect their appearance to return to normal over the period of weeks to months.
Kelly Gallego, MD

Sioux City Plastic Surgeon

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+1

Latisse is not permanent

Latisse takes about 1-2 months to work and once you stop it takes 1-2 months to go back to normal. The complication of eye color change (from light to dark) is permanent. 
Chris Thiagarajah, MD

Washington DC Oculoplastic Surgeon
+1

Latisse is not perminent

The hair on our lashes is like the hair our bodies- it grows in cycles. The longer lashes promoted by Latisse will fall out in their appropriate cycle. This is why continued use is recommended to retain the desired results. If you stop using it, at some point the longer lashes will fall out and the baseline length ones will grow in .
Purvisha Patel, MD

Germantown Dermatologist
+1

The longevity of Latisse results

I have found that after an initial usage period of 4-8 weeks the lashes really begin to grow nicely. I usually recommend continuing to use the product daily for another few months after that, but then it can be decreased to every other or even every third day. I find this makes the product much more affordable and it keeps working fine. If it is stopped altogether the lashes will eventually revert to their original look, though it may take 4-6 months for this to occur.
Anthony J. Kameen, MD

Baltimore Ophthalmologist

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+1

Latisse is not permanent

Latisse will not permanently grow your eyelashes. When you stop using the product, your lashes will gradually return to baseline after 12 weeks. However, most people can taper down to using Latisse every other day use after the first 4 months and still retain the eyelashes.
Rupa Wong

Honolulu Ophthalmologist
+1

Latisse works well with continued use

Latisse works very well with continued use. Eyelash hair grows in cycles just like the rest of the hair on our bodies. After 12 weeks of continued use most patients come up with a maintenance program that works well to maintain results.
Brian Feinstein, DO

Palm Beach Dermatologist
+1

Latisse results are not permanent but it works great

We are the #1 location for Latisse in the entire East Bay and have had a great response with Latisse from our clients. They love that it can help make the eyelashes longer, fuller and darker. These results can be seen in just 4-6 weeks. Once you have reached your desired length then you can go on maintenance of just using it 2 times a week. We have many clients who actually have to trim their eyelashes! Good Luck.
Robert F. Gray, MD

Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Latisse Results NOT Permanent

The eyelash growth from Latisse is not permanent. Shortly after you stop using the product, your lashes will return to the same length and fullness as before you started taking it.
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Are Latisse results permanent? No.

Latisse stimulates increase eyelash growth, but the effect requires that you keep using the product. I generally recommend every day use for 16 weeks for maximum effect.  After that, 2 times a week is usually enough to maintain lash length and fullness 
Elizabeth Lee, MD

Bay Area Plastic Surgeon
+1

Latisse results are not permanent

Unfortunately, the results are not permanent if you stop the medication. Many women notice an effect after 4-6 weeks and some report really impressive growth after a few months. Some patients have had to reduce the frequency of application to limit the eyelash growth. This can be an advantage as one bottle will last longer than a month. If you stop the medication completely, your eyelash length will eventually revert back to its original appearance before Latisse was started. more
Corey S. Maas, MD

San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Latisse results fade when you stop applying it, but you can maintain

Used as directed for 4 months the product gives almost every patient safe, effective lash improvement (thicker, longer, darker). Effects begin in 1-2 months. It is thought to stimulate hair follicles, but without the stimulation of Latisse, the effects diminish. Allergan company has not provided guidelines for maintenence, so our patients have taken it upon themselves. Many report the ability to maintain their results with usage a couple times per week.
Sutton Graham II, MD

Greenville Plastic Surgeon
+1

Latisse works only if you continue the use of the product

Latisse works well as long as you continue using the product. If you discontinue use your lashes will revert back to the original length they were before you started using the product.
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
+1

Latisse is a great product but your lashes will return to normal if you stop.

Latisse is an excellent and reliable product for lash growth, darkening and thickness. When you stop using the product, however, your lashes will revert to their previous appearance.  
David Rankin, MD

Jupiter Plastic Surgeon
+1

Latisse results

Latisse takes eyelashes that are in a resting phase and stimulates them to grow thicker longer and darker. As we all know, your eyelashes fall out infrequently. When they do, a new one will grow back and unless it is exposed to Latisse will likely only grow to its original length then stop. We do not know what the exact maintenance schedule should be but it seems to make sense that once she had stimulated your eyelashes to the desired length thickness and color using the product less... more
Shawn Allen, MD

Boulder Dermatologist
+1

Latisse effect is temporary

Unfortunately, your eyelashes will revert back to where they started. However, you can use latisse as recommended and then maitain your eyelashes using a tube over 3 to 4 months by using it less frequently. This makes it much more affordable. 
Pramit Malhotra, MD

Ann Arbor Plastic Surgeon
+1

Latisse for extended eyelashes

The results of latisse are not permanent. The effects of latisse will persist for as long as the product is being used. Stop using the product and the eyelashes will revert to the original shape, size and color. However, over time the frequency of application from once daily to perhaps twice weekly can then be done when the desired level of growth has been achieved. It is much like botox in that you have to keep using the product for to have the desired benefits persist.
Scott Trimas, MD

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Latisse eyelash extender and thickener

Latisse is the proprietary trade name for bimatoprost, a topical solution used on the upper eyelashes to treat hypotrichosis. The product enhances eyelash thickening and length. Results are not permanent and eyelash length and thickness will return to baseline after cessation of product.
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
+1

Latisse is not permanent

Latisse makes you lashes longer, thicker, and darker. It prolongs the growth phase, but cannot prolong it forever. At some point the lash will fall out. You need to continue the medicine to continue getting the results. Most patients will use the medicine once a day for 4 months. After this they go into "maintanance" mode. That is, they apply three times a week insted of every day. This seems to continue getting the results.
Jeffrey Roth, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
+1

I don't believe they saw color change in their Latisse trials

The same drug used as a glaucoma drop did show potential for eye color change. But, when used on the lashes, I don't think this has been reported.
Steven F. Weiner, MD

Pensacola Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Latisse results

Latisse is the new product for eyelash growth. It is not permanent, you will have to use it forever to maintain the lashes.  By the way, it has been found to cause eye color to become darker in some inidividuals. Actually blue or green or grey to BROWN.  This is permanent!
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
+1

Latisse is not permanent

Latisse is not permanent. Complete results and generally achieved 12 - 16 weeks after using Latisse daily. At that time, many women elect to use it every other day or even 3 days a week for maintenence. Latisse is a prescription medication that must be dispensed by a doctor or pharmacist. Latisse cannot be shipped.
Michael Law, MD

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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