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Irritated Eyes from Latisse - Boston, MA

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I started this product one week ago and so far it...

Kath in BostonMay 5, 2009
$115

I started this product one week ago and so far it has made my eyes red and irritated. I tried using saline drops in my eyes after to reduce the redness but it doesn't seem to help. Also, my doc never told me there is a chance it could turn my light green eyes brown.

Wondering if all the hassle is worth it. I have heard after a month you can use it once a week to maintain the result...has anyone heard this? What about lash extensions at the the salon, I hear they last about a month and are about the same cost...I have never had them so I don't know if they ruin your lashes.

Replies (13)

lsugirl
May 8, 2009
I experienced eye irratation also, are you a contact lense wearer. I am and followed direction took lenses out first but still, red itchy. I am still using cause I am hoping side effects may go away. FYI, the green to brown color can only pigment flecks of brown if you have them. And it will only last until you stop use, thats what the Sales Rep said. My co workers lashes look great definetly grew after 3 wks. Eyelash extensions promote the lose of your natural lashes if you constantly have extensions on them, the cost is around $200, in my area.
(unregistered guest)
May 12, 2009
I had eyelash extensions for a year. They really only look good for 10 days before there is significant loss, and at $50 a "fill", thats $150 a month. Plus, most of my eyelashes fell out after a couple months, so it was getting harder and harder to have something for the extensions to adhere to. Took 2 months after I quit extensions for them to grow back. Also, they dont always look natural - some can go in odd directions! I just ordered Latisse and am excited to try it. I wont do extensins again.
(unregistered guest)
May 16, 2009
I loved my eyelash extentions, but they are expensive, don't last, and they are why I am using Latisse now. They broke all my lashes and what I had left were tiny! Ive been using it for about 3 weeks and hope to see some length and regrowth soon!
Kath in Boston
May 18, 2009
Good luck on the growth! Have you noticed any redness after using Latisse? I have been using Visine in the AM after having the drops on my eyelashes all night and it has helped.
Peace117
May 24, 2009
If your eye pigment changes, it will be permanent. BUT this has never been found to happen from Latisse use, only from use of the glaucoma equivalent drug, which is placed directly in the eye. Do your best to keep the product on the lashes and out of your eyes, and you should have no problems.
Beans
May 24, 2009
I did lash extensions for 3 months. They looked good for maybe a week then I needed a touch-up. Very expensive and I had to watch the way I slept so to keep them nice. My own lashes were a mess when I had extensions removed--several bald spots. That's when I started Latisse. Been using it for almost 4 months. My co-workers thought I got extentions again but they are all my own. I love it!
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