hatemachine

Awesome Stuff - Just Don't Use the Brushes! - Roswell, GA + Pregnancy Info.

I'm surprised that no one mentioned that it's probably not that your eyes are getting "bluer," but that the darkening and lengthening of your eyelashes are making your eyes look more vibrant. My husband swears that my green eyes have gotten more green as well, but I tell him that it's just that way due to the darkening of the area around my eyes (the longer, thicker BLACKER lashes).

Hello! It's me again. Just wanted to update and answer a couple questions. I have green eyes. At first I was extremely concerned about eye discoloration, but after ripping out my eyelashes from using false lashes so much I figured it was worth the risk. I didn't notice any browning of my eyes at all. I took pictures of my eye up close to monitor it, and there was no change. From what my doctor tells me it is a very rare side effect. :) So having light eyes is not a deal breaker!

Also, nope, I did not use it during breast feeding. I'm not one of those people that are anti-drug during pregnancy (I took tylenol, xantax, claritin, pepcid AC, ect...) but this medication has no real data behind it.

On a related note, I got pregnant again and am about to have another baby. Knowing that one of the possible side effects is increased eye pressure, I stopped using it all together. Pregnancy in itself increases eye pressure so I made the decision to stop. I wasn't willing to risk having anything happen to my vision. I doubt it would do anything to a growing fetus, but it could have affected me in a negative way.

Sadly to say, little over one month after stopping my lashes just fell out. Not completely gone, but one day I looked in the mirror and all I had left were the same familiar old stubs. No more glorious, luxurious lashes. :( It made me eyes look so much more dull, and my face even fatter. I couldn't believe how much my face changed again once I lost the long lashes I'd gotten used too. So, I went out and bought some more latisse and it's sitting in my medicine cabinet awaiting the day I have this new baby and stop breastfeeding. I can't wait to start using it again!

Moral of the story, if you use it and you love it, you better plan on continuing it because in only a month, 16 weeks of daily use just disappears!

I'm wondering why you are waiting to see your dermatologist? Appointment wise. I also get it from my dermatologist, but I just walk into the office, say I'm there to grab some latisse, they grab it for me and I pay and leave. It's now OTC, so it's not like you need a prescription. :) If I were you, I'd go to the office and grab some, then use it for a few months. That way, when your appointment rolls around in September, you can discuss any issues with the product (if you have any) at your appointment then, Most people do experience some sort of side effect. I just had really red eyelids, but my dermatologist gave me some cream for that. I would not hesitate to do it all again! Enjoy your super long lashes!!!

Heeey. Yes, I had just given birth the day before in the before picture. I thought they were both from similar angles, so I used it. :) Thanks for the complement!

And yes, HateMachine does come from the NIN song. My father started calling me that when I was younger. I was quite the grumpy teenager. :P

Either way, you're going to LOVE the change having super long lashes makes. It's outstanding how crazy gorgeous your eyes will look. Have fun!