Latisse: Stories

just wait and see. It will work, it just works slower on some people, depends on age and other factors. Did you buy genuine Latisse though? Hope you didn't buy it in one of these online knock-off shops...

for some people it takes 6-8 weeks, all the way up to 12 weeks. do you see difference now?

Don't get discouraged. Consistency is key. I have been using Latisse for well over a year (maybe 2 years). The process was a little frustrating initially because it took some time before I began to see any results. I began to see minimal results after 7-8 weeks of using bimatoprost solution, moderate results after a full 12 weeks and significant results after 16 weeks. Everyone is different, so I would not compare other people's results to determine whether or not your results are "normal." As long as you stick with your DAILY routine, you will see results eventually. It takes patience, but once you begin to see a difference, that is all the motivation you will need......trust me on that! I WILL SAY THIS ONCE MORE.......THE KEY TO LATISSE IS CONSISTENCY!!!!! Since I have been using Latisse for so long, my doctor said that I can now move on to the maintenance routine, meaning I can start to reduce application to every other day to maintain my long lashes. The eyelash growth cycle lasts approximately 2 weeks until the cycle is repeated. Even though I have been using Latisse for almost 2 years, my lashes will start to go back to their original growth cycle and appearance within 2 weeks if I stop using it cold turkey. Latisse is formulated to elongate the anagen phase of the eyelash growth cycle. (1 of 3 stages) CHECK OUT PART OF AN ARTICLE I JUST FOUND ONLINE. IT EXPLAINS THE 3 STAGES OF THE EYELASH GROWTH CYCLE IN A BIT MORE DETAIL: "The eyelash life cycle includes an anagen phase, a telogen phase and a catagen phase. Eyelashes grow during the anagen phase, rest in place during the telegen phase, and experience apoptosis and shed during the catagen phase.4 So, to foster enhanced eyelash growth, we must elongate the anagen phase of the eyelash life cycle.4 The entire eyelash life cycle is completed in approximately four months.5 The telogen phase is the longest phase in the cycle and the catagen phase is the shortest, lasting just 15 days.4 Most individuals have 100 to 150 eyelashes per eyelid, with an average length of 6mm per lash.4 Interestingly, each lash may be in a different stage of the life cycle at any given time. The particular timing of each phase may explain why some patients require a full eight to 12 weeks to notice significant eyelash growth after starting Latisse therapy." Good luck ladies! -Angela (Angelwings6180)