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Are Monthly Doctor Visits Required for Latisse Refills?

asked 3 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Robert Heck, MD
Question viewed 12,483 times
Tags: prescription, refill

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?

18 answers to Are Monthly Doctor Visits Required for Latisse Refills?

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Recommend every three months

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 Peroxides). I suspect Latisse will eventually fall into this category for many of us, but at this time, with a new medication, my recommendation would be every three months. In our field of dermatology... more
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Refills are required... check with your physician if it can be written for at your first visit.

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 prescribing physician’s office and/or at a certified pharmacy. Maximum results are not appreciated until 16 weeks. Once your peak clinical result is obtained, a maintenance dose is... more
Stephen A. Goldstein, MD

Englewood Plastic Surgeon
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Latisse prescriptions

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 problems. There may come a time when Latisse can be prescribed for long periods of time without significant worry once the safety profile has been established.
Brent Moelleken, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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As Latisse is new to all of us, follow up with your physician is important.

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.
Sanjay Grover MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Latisse Refills

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 prescription can be renewed.
Daniel Reichner, MD

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Latisse renewals

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.  
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Are monthly doctor visits required for Latisse Refills?

Typically, you can get a 6 month or year supply of Latisse without seeing your physician on a regular basis.
Robert Heck, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
+1

Getting Latisse Refills On Line

Latisse can be purchased on line from any state in the US with free shipping by going to TheWebDermatologist.com or by following the link below and filling out a short medical history form. It is an extremely safe medication to use. Over two million prescriptions for Latisse have now been filled with no confirmed reports of iris pigmentation issues. Less than 4 percent of people experienced redness, irritation and itching of the upper eyelid which was reversible upon discontinuation. You can... more
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

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Latisse follow up

It would be a good idea to get re-evaluation by the physician who has prescribed or dispensed Latisse to assess efficacy and possible side effects such as irritation. You may be counseled to taper the frequency of Latisse application (but not stop cold turkey) if the thickness, darkness, and volume of eyelashes have grown to your satisfaction.
William Ting, MD

Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon
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Monthly Dr. Visits for Latisse?

Latisse is dispensed like any other medication where regular follow-up and monitoring is required by the prescribing physician for proper medical care.  The frequency of your visits and the number of refills will be dependent on your prescribing physician's recommendations.
Amir Moradi, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Prescriptions for Latisse

In most cases, we give patients prescriptions for Latisse with 3 refills which would mean that you only need to see your doctor 3 times per year for new prescriptions.  Every month is very excessive.  
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
+1

Latisse prescriptions do not require examinations

You do not need to have an examination to purchase or receive a prescription for Latisse.  Since it is a prescription medication however you will need to visit your physicians office to either purchase it or receive your prescriptions.  We give our patients alternative instructions and a special brush that allows the Latisse bottle to last up to 3 months when used daily, 6 months when on maintenance.  So our patients definitely do not need to come in monthly. more
Lorrie Klein, MD

Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon

www.ocdermatology.com

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Office visits while on Latisse

Latisse can be prescribed through an Ophthalomolgists office after an initial evaluation consisting of an eye examination, as well as photographs of your lashes before the effects of Latisse. In my Maryland office, I have my patients return two months later for repeat photographs and to look for any skin irritation or pigmentation from the medication. Once it is established that all is well, return visits are necessary about twice a year. These are usually quick and fun visits, with... more
Anthony J. Kameen, MD

Baltimore Ophthalmologist

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Frequency of Visits with Latisse

We usually recommend an initial examination, and then, 12 weeks later to be examined by an eyeMD for the side effects of Latisse. It is also important to continue yearly checks as well. IF you notice pigmentation of the skin around the eyelid, ocular redness, a change in eye color or vision, it is important to get checked immediately.
Sandy Feldman, MD

San Diego Ophthalmologist
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Latisse Refills

Since we only sell enough Latisse for about a 12 week supply, we see patients more often than every year and less often than once per month. While there is no hard and fast answer, we would like to see the patient in the office every three months when they pick up their product.
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Are monthly follow up visits required for Latisse?

Latisse is a prescription medication which means that it requires medical supervision. Once a month is probably not necessary but you should feel that you can call your doctor's office with any questions or concerns. You should probably be seen at least once per year.
Elizabeth Lee, MD

Bay Area Plastic Surgeon
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Quick Free recheck in our Atlanta office to receive your refills of Latisse

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 the product. There is no consultation fee when you come in for a new prescription. We carry the product in stock in the office. For first time users the introductory price is 2 kits for $198... more
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Latisse refills

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 doing well with no problems. Most states require you to have been seen within 1 year to get any refills.
Shawn Allen, MD

Boulder Dermatologist

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