Latisse: Q&A
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I read that you have to have a prescription to get the Latisse eyelash growth stuff, but will a doctor give it to anybody? Can I just walk in and ask for the Latisse, or would I have to "qualify" somehow to be given a prescription (eyelashes less than a millimeter long) or something?
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Latisse prescribing information
Latisse is a new medicine, bimatoprost 0.03%, used for underdevelopment of the eyelashes.
It is recommended on the upper eyelid only.
It can have a temporary darkening effect on the skin itself which is reversible, and an effect on the pigmented portion of the eye that is not reversible.
Eye irritation occurs in about 4% of patients.
Patients with alterations to intraocular pressures may be at special risk using the product.
I suspect Latisse will be used off label for cosmetic lengthening...
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No Latisse prescribing qualifications per se regarding eyelash length
Latisse is a prescription drug and therefore requires a physical examination before receiving it. If you are not already a patient, you will need to come by the office for a brief (no-charge) visit. Be wary of doctors offices or medspas that do not require that you be a patient or have an exam or a prescription or buying it online. It is illegal to dispense an FDA controlled drug in this fashion. And, of course, this should not be given out or sold by salons, spas, or other non-licensed,...
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Latisse prescription available to improve eyelashes
Latisse is a prescription medication recently approved by the FDA to improve both eyelash length and girth. It is applied to the base of the eyelashes at bedtime. You do need a prescription for Latisse, and depending on the regulations of the state in which you live and the type of medical license that your physician has, it may be available in your doctor's office.
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Latisse for your Lashes
Our San Francisco office will be offering Latisse on January 26th. To my knowledge this is the earliest you can get this product.
Our office provides it after meeting the patient, taking a history and physical and discussing the risks and benefits of the treatment. Latisse is a medication with risks. In addition correct treatment is important in minimizing complications and maximizing results.
If a patient is an appropriate client we apply the first treatment, demonstrating proper...
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Latisse is a prescription drug
Although it is used for a cosmetic purpose, Latisse is a prescription drug. Before using Latisse, it is advisable to have a consultation with a doctor and to be clear that you understand how to use Latisse and the possible side effects. In some states Latisse can be purchased directly for a doctor's office. In New York state, however, physicians cannot dispense Latisse. They write a prescription and it can be purchased at the pharmacy.
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Prescription for Latisse Montreal
In Montreal Latisse prescriptions can be obtained through any doctor. However, most doctors, including many plastic surgeons, dermatologists and ophthalmologists are not yet very familiar with this product as it has only been available in Canada for two months. I would suggest that you schedule a consultation with a specialist who is very familiar with Latisse and whose staff can properly teach you the proper method of application. The doctor can also advise you...
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See your facial plastic surgeon to learn more about Latisse
The lash plumping effect of Latisse was discovered inadvertently. This eyedrop was introduced to treat certain eye conditions that effect the elderly. Patients and doctors observed in elderly men that this eyedrop was associated with the growth of long, full eyelashes. Suddenly, there were lots of older guys growing voluptuous lashes. Allergan keenly recognized this effect and developed Latisse, a similar product that enhances lash growth.
The best way to get Latisse is to visit your facial...
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Latisse is available by prescription only
Latisse is a prescription product. As such, you must be evaluated by a physician and receive instruction for proper use. In some states, physicians can dispense Latisse in the office. In other states, you have to get a prescription from an MD and get the Latisse from the pharmacy. You do not need to "qualify" by having short eyelashes, you do have to see a physician to determine that Latisse is safe for you to use.
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Most patients can get Latisse via distributing doctor's office
Latisse is essentially a cosmetic medication that will be dispensed in the doctors' offices. Let's face it, short eyelashes are not a medical condition that requires treatment any more than, say, a couple of wrinkles around the eyes. However, if somebody wants to have better looking eyelashes, we now have an FDA approved medication.
It has the same component that the Revitalash and several other lash lengthening products had originally. It is also the same component as a glaucoma medication....
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Latisse
Latisse is a prescription product so you must have a consultation with the Doctor or Nurse Practitioner. The consultation is free and quick but we do need to ask you qualifying questions and make sure that you know how to properly use the product.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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