“Dark Circles After Using Latisse - Illinois”

I have the same problem. you can stop using it and then your skin around your eyes will go back to same color or you can use the applicators for latisse.. You don't need a lot of them of your eye lid to make it effective, just little bit would be enough.

If you are seeing dark circles around the eyes then some of the medicine is getting on the skin of the eye lids. Stop the Latisse, it is reversible.

Question:Dark Circles after Using Latisse? Answer: Latisse is indicated for lengthening the lashes of the upper eyelids. The Latisse is placed on the skin just superior to the base of the lashes. There is no reason why dark circles of the lower eyelids should be produced by using Latisse on the upper eyelids. Even if Latisse were to be used for the lower eyelids, placing the Latisse just inferior to the lower lid lashes should not produce dark circles of the lower lids. There can be some redness, irritation and, perhaps, slight darkening of the skin where the Latisse is placed but not in other areas of the lids.

Darkening of the skin around the eyes is a side effect but not dark circles. I would call the 800 number on the Latisse website or ask your doctor. Skin darkening is NOT permanent though so if you ease up or stop using it, your skin should go back to its regular color.

The dark circles are probably the result of inflammation and fluid retention caused by irritation from Latisse. Use a very small amount of Latisse, very close to the lashes. Be careful not to get it into the eye. Don't use the included brushes, use a thin eyeliner or paint brush. This should reduce irritation and hence the dark circles. If that doesn't work, then stop using the product and your circles will clear up. They are not caused by pigment change, only temporary irritation and swelling.

I have experienced the same thing. I have never had circles under my eyes before but have developed dark shadows under my eyes along with red capillaries that appear broken. I went to a dermatologist who told me I would need laser treatments to get rid of both issues. Is this a valid recommendation? After reading these posts, I think I must have been using too much of the latisse on my upper eye lid. Not sure it is worth the dark circles and inflamed capillaries. I look like an alcoholic on a month bender.