Are monthly doctor visits required for Latisse refills?

If I want to get Latisse refills, do I have to see my doctor on a regular basis (like every month), or can I get a year's supply or prescription, like birth control?

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A: Quick Free recheck in our Atlanta office to receive your refills of Latisse

By Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Since Latisse is a prescription we treat it as such. We like to follow up with the patient to make sure they are not having any issues with the product and to make sure their medical history has not changed since their last prescription. We also like to see what kind of result they are getting with... more

A: Latisse refills

By Shawn Allen, MD - Boulder Dermatologist

Latisse seems to be a very safe medication but this use of it is new and so if your physician dispenses it from their office you will need to physically go in to get your refill. This is a good time to be seen. They do not need to charge for the visit but it is good to check in to let them know you are... more

A: Recommend every three months

By Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD - Virginia Beach Dermatologist

I am not sure how Latisse will pan out. I would recommend seeing your physician every three months in the beginning. As a physician there are a few mediations I will write for a year's supply ( Propecia comes to mind) and there are others I will gladly fill over the phone ( Retinoids, Benzoyl... more

A: As Latisse is new to all of us, follow up with your physician is important.

By Sanjay Grover, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Given that Latisse is a new product just recently approved by the FDA for eyelash growth, it is important that patients follow up with their physican on a regular basis. It seems reasonable to do this initially after 2-3 months and the proceed as indicated.

A: Refills are required... check with your physician if it can be written for at your first visit.

By Stephen A. Goldstein, MD - Denver Plastic Surgeon

Latisse is the only FDA approved drug formulated for the strict cosmetic purpose of treating HYPOTRICHOSIS, which is the term used to describe inadequate or sparse eyelashes. A prescription must be obtained from a physician. Depending upon what state you reside, the product may be dispensed at your... more

A: Latisse Refills

By Daniel Reichner, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Latisse is a prescription medication, requiring an initial evaluation by a licensed physician. All healthy patients will receive a prescription for a one month supply with 3 refills. If any patient experiences any side effects, they must stop using the medication and be reevaluated before their... more

A: Latisse renewals

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Depending on your state regulations, renewals can be provided on the initial prescription for varying amounts of time. This includes refills for a year in many intances or placing a limit on the number, for example 3 refills. Check with your local pharmacy.

A: Latisse prescriptions

By Brent Moelleken, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Latisse is a new medication. While FDA trials have been done, we don't have data from widespread clinical use. Therefore when Latisse shipments come in at the end of the month we will dispense this product only from our office to existing patients, and will monitor them in the process for development of... more

Comments

laserdoc
43 posts
31 Mar 2009

I don't see patients back unless they are having problems with Latisse. It has been approved as an eyedrop since 2001. Our local ophthalmologist told us about it last year and that he felt it was a very safe drug for glaucoma and it made beautiful lashes. I wasn't willing to prescribe a glaucoma eyedrop off label. My understanding is that increased intraocular pressure (glaucoma) is a problem, not decreased pressure that may result if you get the medicine in your eye. We have dispensed 3 cases of it already and haven't had any returns or problems thus far. We always encourage patients to call with any problems or concerns.

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John Pak
1 post
6 Apr 2009

The only caveat with the use of Latisse and intraocular pressure is the inadvertent application of latisse onto the eye. If lowering of IOP occurs, this might mask a higher IOP and ,thus, mask an exisiting borderline glaucoma state. Based on this, it is reasonable to check IOP prior to treatment. This can be performed by an oculoplastic surgeon.