Are the results from Latisse permanent?

If not, how long does the latisse results last?

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18 answers to “Are the results from Latisse permanent?”

A: How long does Latisse Last?

Steven H. Williams, MD

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"... more

A: Latisse is not permanent

Jeffrey Roth, MD

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... more

A: Latisse for extended eyelashes

Scott Trimas, MD

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... more

A: Latisse results

Shawn Allen, MD

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... more

A: Latisse results are not permanent

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD

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... more

A: Latisse eyelash extender and thickener

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

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.

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

Don Mehrabi, MD

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... more

A: Lasts the period of an average eyelash hair cycle

Shalini Kapoor, MD

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... more

A: Latisse effect is temporary

Pramit Malhotra, MD

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. 

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

Sutton Graham II, MD

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... more

Polar Region
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22 Apr 2009

My doctor has told me to apply a drop in each eye for longer lashes. Can this be harmful?

sherry minnoch
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15 May 2009

Some eyeliner always remains after I wash off my mascara. Does every bit of eyeliner need to be removed before I apply Latisse?

aijus
1 post
28 Jun 2009

where can I buy latisse in London?My doctor never heard of it!neither did a farmacist!

sandy 2000
1 post
19 Oct 2009

I am satisfied with my lashes but tempted to try latisse. Is there a risk after I stop usin the product That my lashes end up looking worst than before I started with Latisse? How sure are you that they will go to the normal state only and not be oblibated to use latisse forever?

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