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Tried Latisse, it works but I switched to Fysiko serum - Chicago, IL

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  • Cost: $100
  • Chicago, IL

I went to my dermatologist to get BOTOX done and I...

  • 19 Dec 2012

I went to my dermatologist to get BOTOX done and I also grabbed some Retin A, see reviews about it on Botox and Retin A pages.
While I was there, I wanted to do something with my eyelashes. That was almost two weeks ago. Place where I went offers eyelash extensions and also eyelash growing stuff. Dermatologist really wanted me to do eyelash extensions. I refused, because a friend of mine got eyelash extensions and after a year she took them off and there was nothing left. Her eyelashes were little stumps left on the place of her eyelashes... So she said you can grow eyelashes but she didnt tell me what she had been using. I thought there is only one product, turned out that they carry several. They have Lilash, Obagi, Latisse and Fysiko.


I was totally stunned and was not sure what to get, dermatologist couldn't provide much advice, I think she still was trying to convince me to do eyelash extensions. I didn't have much time, so I thought I would research at home and then decide. Well, there was no time to research, as I have a little baby at home... So, I went second time to talk about RetinA and Botox and make decision on eyelash stuff. Looked like Obagi wasn't a good choice. So I had to choose between three products. Dermatologist was pushing Latisse and Fysiko. Why didnt she like Lilash, I am not sure, I have a suspicion she gets more commissions from these two other brands? As Latisse is the only FDA approved, I went for Latisse, it was $100 and two others were more expensive but seemed to have more product in the tubes.
I don't understand why Latisse is not covered by my insurance if it is prescription medication?
I got a small brush as she advised me to and trying it tonight. I will keep you posted.
What I also don't understand why keep so many brands of the same thing? If they do the same, why would they carry several brands, it is only confusing for consumer.

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  • 21 Dec 2012
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I have horrible red eyes this morning . I applied...

  • 22 Dec 2012
I have horrible red eyes this morning . I applied Latisse last night and woke up this morning with very very red eyes.. I applied Visine but even Visine wore off in 10 min and see what is going on with my eyes!

Very red eyes..

  • 22 Dec 2012
very red eyes..

I can already feel my eyelashes are stronger. but...

  • 3 Jan 2013
I can already feel my eyelashes are stronger. but I use it only in the morning to reduce eye redness a little. my eyes are still red though, but i can feel Latisse is working. I will see dermatlogist next week to talk about it.

So ok, I switched. This is why they have several...

  • 4 Mar 2013
So ok, I switched. This is why they have several brands, because people are allergics to this and that and you never know how it will affect anyone. So I started with Latisse and it made my eyelashes stronger and after I wasn't being able to get rid of redness, I switched to Fysiko. I was in between Lilash ( I've heard it works great) and Fysiko( which is what a friend of mine using, i finally asked her). So i went for Fysiko and my eyelashes much much longer now and new eyelashes are growing. I will submit pictures ASAP. This is amazing how few things you do for yourself change perspective. I decided to lose weight and maybe get small less invasive lipo???

So Fysiko was better for me as it doesnt give me...

  • 17 Mar 2013
so Fysiko was better for me as it doesnt give me red eyeballs or redness on my eyelids.But now I am thinking to switch my dermatologist as she is not there mentally. She did several injections of Botox for me and finally my eyebrow wrinkle is getting smaller, but it is still there! I hate it! I guess, maybe if I will change dermatologist I would be in better position, keeping in mind she didn't instruct me clearly on retinol either... I did some forums' searching and that is when I am paying someone to have me informed!

Works for eyebrows too. I used Fysiko serum on...

  • 11 Apr 2013
Works for eyebrows too. I used Fysiko serum on eyebrows as well.

Posting new pictures. I got questions about Fysiko...

  • 6 May 2013
Posting new pictures. I got questions about Fysiko serum, I am not the best person to ask, talk to a company or look in spas. I saw results in week 5? not irritating for me.

Pictures before and after

  • 6 May 2013
pictures before and after
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Albaloopolo 17 May 2013
My mom and and I used latisse for over 6 months and both are eyes got a lot darker. Her hazel eyes turned brown and mine became much darker. I am so furious! Does anybody know if this change of Cloro is permanent ?
Sexyme2013 12 May 2013
After you have used latise or fysiko and you get your eyelashes that you want, do you still have to continue to use it? Or can you stop? If you stop will they start to fade or fall of? Will you have to use it always?
AnnaTonio 9 May 2013
so I bought fysiko serum as well and had been using it for 2 months now. Good stuff
cherrypie79 3 May 2013
ok a few questions on the Fysiko....1. is it know to cause discoleration , like Latisse does? 2. How much is it? 3. How lonf until I see results?
Brandysbeauty 6 May 2013
i didnt have discoloration and it was like $140 for a big tube i am not even gone through half of it yet. Results... I think i saw it in 5 weeks? i think?
EsterToronto 14 Apr 2013
Do you have pictures of eyelashes with mascara ?
AnnaTonio 4 Mar 2013
I had the same issue with redness.
Brandysbeauty 17 Mar 2013
sorry to hear this
Miami Beach390 23 Mar 2013
I use a small eye liner brush. I drop a small drop of Latisse on the top of the Latisse bottle. Should be enough product for 2 eyes. I am careful not to let the product get into my eyes. After use, I dip the brush in hot water bowl, let it air dry on a facial tissue. The first bottle lasted me 2 and half months. I have been using Latisse for 4 months. My lashes (before Latisse) are very very short. The lashes growed slowly. The first 4 weeks I saw nothing. Beginning 5th weeks they are noticeable and then they growed real fast going the 8 weeks. After 4 months it seems they stops growing. My lashes are now very long and dark. A little mascara on them and my co-workers thinks I am wearing fake lashes. After 4 months, I use the product every other day so a bottle can last me maybe 3 months . No redness. My lids are a little light purple color, I am ok with it. Latisse works great.
cherrypie79 3 May 2013
did you have any discoloration from the Latisse?
Damsel 10 Jan 2013
Hey, any update?
Megan P (Community Manager) 3 Jan 2013

Sorry to hear you are having some redness. :-/ Hopefully that will go away as your body adjusts to it, but out of curiosity if the redness stayed the same as it is now would you think the benefits would offset the irritation?

Megan P (Community Manager) 21 Dec 2012

Latisse is not covered by your insurance because its not medically necessary. Dr. Neigel explains that in this Q&A. 

I'm sorry to hear you didn't feel you were given good guidance from your dermatologist. It sounds like you made a good choice going with Latisse. Here is a Q&A, clearly these doctors won't be benefiting from whatever you choose, so hopefully hearing what they have to say helps solidify your decision:

What Have You Heard About Fysiko?

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