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Latisse Did Not Change My Eye Color or Cause "Sunken Eyes!" - Sacramento, CA

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I've used Latisse for more than 3 years. I have 3...

Sophia18July 8, 2014
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I've used Latisse for more than 3 years. I have 3 light-eyed friends that have used it longer than I have. None of us have ever experienced an adverse effect as a result of using this product. It does NOT change your eye color or cause you to have "sunken eyes." I'm posting a few pictures that I've taken over the past year.
If you're interested in the product, TRY it! I love the results and I'm so glad I tried it for myself!!!

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J at RS
July 10, 2014
Are those your real eyelashes or are you wearing extensions?
Sophia18
July 10, 2014
Hi, no these are absolutely 100% my lashes. That's why I LOVE using latisse. I don't even have to curl my lashes any more, just put on about 2-3 coats of mascara. It doesn't even matter what mascara it is. I buy whatever is on sale.
Sophia18
July 10, 2014
I should add, I've never posted pics of myself on any site before. The only reason I did, was because back when I was trying to get information re: latisse all I could find on the web were horror stories. My friends had been trying to convince me to try it. But I'd read so many negative stories I was afraid to try. So glad I did. I feel much better about my appearance. And a small bottle lasts around 3 months. Not bad for a $95 investment. My eyes are very sensitive and I did have some redness for about the first month of using it. Nothing eye drops didn't take care of though.
J at RS
July 13, 2014
Wow your lashes look bananas.  How long did it take for your lashes to get that long?
Sophia18
July 13, 2014
They say it takes 16 weeks of usage to receive the full benefit. It only took 8 weeks.
J at RS
July 13, 2014
Wow.  I didn't see results anywhere near that, but I wasn't super diligent about applying it every night.
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Cat4114
July 13, 2014
Yes, it can cause those issues. You have very deep eyes...either natural or 'sunken' due to Latisse or something (not sure). If natural, that would explain why you haven't noticed a difference.
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Cat4114
July 13, 2014
BTW, you have pretty eyes...not knocking them. It's just that they are set very deep. =)
Sophia18
July 13, 2014
You are correct, I do have deep eyes. They've been this way all my life. And looking at my pictures I realize the dark eye shadow I use doesn't help any! I really need to change that. I suppose some ladies have had issues with this product. It's just hard for me to imagine because I'm the type of person that is sensitive to almost everything. I can't even tolerate wearing contacts because they irritate my eyes. So, to be able to use a product that is said to be so controversial, without any side effects makes me wonder how legitimate the complaints really are. Maybe it's because I use such a small amount of latisse. I only use one drop for both eyes and the eyeliner brush I use is extremely thin. In the beginning I used the brushes that came with the product. But I had to trim them down so much I switched to a much smaller brush. In the beginning I used latisse every night for about 14 weeks, then I cut back to 2 times a week. I've been doing this for over 3 years now and I'm still a satisfied customer.
Marie1921
August 25, 2014
I think your eyes are beautiful and it's great you've had no problems, but it's irresponsible to make claims that "Latisse does not change your eye color or cause sunken eyes" based on only your experiences and that of your friends. Not only are you incorrect in your claims, you are basically calling those who did have problems "liars" just because you didn't experience the same. Obviously those who have experienced fat loss or eye color change would beg to differ.
Sophia18
August 26, 2014
I believe this site is intended for people to share their personal experience and opinion regarding products, surgeries etc. I'm simply sharing my opinion and my experience regarding this product. Take it at that and nothing more. I had only heard the negative side to using latisse so I was quite pleased with my own personal results. We all of opinions, this one is mine. :)
Marie1921
September 20, 2014
Well there's a difference between sharing your experience and proclaiming that "Latisse does not change your eye color or cause sunken eyes." Sharing your experience would be to say that this didn't happen to you. You can't say that for others. Since it does happen to some of us, even a doctor can't say that these effects won't happen. Not a biggie, I'm glad you had great success. It really is nice to know that it works for some and your lashes look great. :)
Sophia18
September 23, 2014
Your comment made me laugh. I'm not trying to proclaim anything, just sharing my experience. I changed the verbiage so maybe you'll be happier with my title now. =) Thank you for the compliment.
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SweetTart08
July 16, 2014
wow you have some beautiful eyelashes! i hope i get this result!!! and your right the horror stories are scary, i guess it depends on if you are using it safely or not. thanks for the info i will now trim down my brushes (it seemed too big but i never even thought about trimming it!) and use one drop/brush for both eyes! can you post some before pictures if you have them?
Sophia18
July 29, 2014
Thank you, and I'm sorry it's taken me so long to reply! I think I did take a couple of pictures before I began using latisse. That was so long ago, I need to find my old cell phone and go through the pictures to be sure. If I find one I'll post it for you. :)
onamona
July 31, 2014
Do you have any photos without makeup, and less saturated?
Sophia18
August 2, 2014
No, I never leave the house without make-up! After I wash my face tonight I'll take a picture for you.
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Junebugbby
February 17, 2015
I agree your eyes have a deep set look already probably hard for you to tell if latiesse has made it worse..I read those with deep set eyes have had far worse results.. Pictures before & after no make up could of helped you see that if not it would be hard to truly tell..
UPDATED FROM Sophia18
6 months post

These are the pictures SweetTart and Onamona requested.

Sophia18August 2, 2014

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ninamore14
August 8, 2014
Beautiful!!!
ninamore14
August 8, 2014
Do you have Dr. Cook's information. I'm new to Sacramento from New England and would be interested in paying him a visit. Thanks
Sophia18
August 9, 2014
If you are interested in purchasing Latisse you can get it from almost any dermatologist, you don't need to be a patient to buy it. I initially purchased it from her office over 3 years ago. She has since retired. I suggest calling around to see who offers it in your area, and who has the best price.
ninamore14
August 10, 2014
Great idea. Thanks for the suggestion.
Cameron C
October 4, 2014
Hi, thanks for sharing your experience with Latisse. Your eyes and lashes are very dramatic, and your eye color appears to have remained nice and bright. I have to agree with cat 4114 with regard to your deep upper sulcus, however. Whether this was always your natural anatomy or has been gradually influenced by bimatoprost use isn't something anyone can tell from the pictures you've posted, but they do show pretty classic features of the periorbital fat atrophy with deepening of the upper sulcus that's documented in medical articles. This is what happened to me - my eye color wasn't affected, but my upper orbits hollowed and deepened where the bony rim became very apparent and more upper lid became exposed. Before Latisse (used two years), the area above my eye was full and youthful, with no outline of the bony orbital rim at all visible. And for what it's worth, I used tiny amounts just along the upper lash line, 3-5 days/week. My lower lid area didn't experience any hollowing. In any case, I'm glad you're pleased with your experience, but it's inaccurate to state that the product does not cause side effects just because you don't think it has for you or your friends. It absolutely can and does for some people, and doesn't seem to for others. That's how it is with all drugs (and bimatoprost is very much a drug) - the listed side effects aren't an issue for most people, but a percentage of users will experience them. All the best.
Cameron C
October 5, 2014
Here's the link to an article in a medical journal that discusses the side effect of periorbital fat atrophy that bimatoprost can cause. It specifically states that cosmetic use, as in Latisse, is also implicated. I'm posting this not to be argumentative, but as information that I think anyone using Latisse or considering using it should be aware of. http://www.revophth.com/content/d/glaucoma_management/c/36943/
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thestudent
October 17, 2014
kenjer711
March 21, 2015
I agree with the above comment that the first thing I noticed about your eyes, after the beautiful eyelashes, was how sunken in your eye socket is. It would be great to see a pic of you before your treatment to see if you were always that way.
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