Can any type of doctor prescribe Latisse?

Can I get Latisse from my family doctor, or do I have to go to a doctor with a certain specialty?

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A: Any doctor can prescribe any medication

By Shawn Allen, MD - Boulder Dermatologist

Any physician can prescribe Latisse or any medication for that matter. However, not all physicians will be familiar with its indications, use and contraindications. i.e. would you want your dermatologist in control of your blood pressure medication and asthma medications or an internist or allergist /lung... more

A: Any physician can prescribe and dispense Latisse.

By Don Mehrabi, MD - Beverly Hills Dermatologist

Thank you for your question. Latisse can be prescribed and sold from any physician office. You do NOT have to go to a certain physician specialty, but make sure that the physician you go to does know the side effects of Latisse and goes over these side effects and expectations. In addition, make sure that you... more

A: Any physician can Prescribe

By Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD - Virginia Beach Dermatologist

Any licensed physician can prescribe it. However, Allergan has made a substantial effort to educate dermatologists, plastic surgeons and opthamologists on its indications, side effects and mechanism of action. It should be avoided in patients who are on mediations for glaucoma (IOP.... more

A: Latisse Eyelash Medication

By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Although any physician with a medical license can prescribe Latisse, it is best to obtain the medication who is familiar with the treatment and who can monitor you for any potential side effects. A board certified plastic surgeon is appropriately versed in the literature.

A: All physicians can prescribe Latisse

By Sanjay Grover, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Any physician can prescribe Latisse; however, not all physicians will be familiar with its indications, use and contraindications. You should try and seek a board certified plastic surgeon, dermatologist or oculoplastic surgoen/ophthalmologist. You can also go to latisse.com to find a provider near... more

A: Latisse prescription

By Michael Law, MD - Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

Any kind of doctor can presctibe Latisse. However, many patients are electing to go to a plastic surgeon, or a plastic surgery medical spa for Latisse. The benefit is that in addition to receiving a presctiption for Latisse, aesthetic professionals in these offices can provide guidance about... more

A: Latisse prescription

By Daniel Reichner, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

The short answer is yes, however I would recommend that you have a consultation with a board certified surgeon who is familiar with Latisse. Latisse is not recommended in patients with eye pressure problems without close observation by your physician. You can visit the Latisse web site to locate... more

Comments

Renee Lewis
1 post
19 Mar 2009

Can Latisse be applied while wearing eyelash extensions?

Laura C
4 posts
25 Jun 2009

--"Latisse is not recommended in patients with eye pressure problems without close observation by your physician." Allow me to add to the comment above in the interest of educating the masses on 'eye pressure problems' (i.e. glaucoma). The above doctor didn't mention that no one would know they had glaucoma without visiting an eye MD (ophthalmologist). Glaucoma has no symptoms and can blind people if not diagnosed early, and this diagnosis and follow-up can't be done with "close observation" by just any physician. Eye MD's are the ones who have been working with Lumigan (remarketed as Latisse) for years and discovered its cosmetic benefits in their glaucoma patients who use it as an eye drop, not on their eyelid. And there is no contraindication to using Latisse if you have 'eye pressure'--in fact it can only help in a glaucoma patient! The thing is a person who has glaucoma should know they have it and come for regular checkups to make sure it's not silently getting worse. This is why it is important for the public to get yearly eye checkups after age 40. And to answer Renee's question: I see no problem in using it with lash extensions, but it may make the skin itchy and irritated underneath, and possibly may loosen the extensions due to this. No harm done to the eye, though :)