Are Eyelash Extensions Safe?

January 8, 2009
Asked By:Golly in tigard, or

I am 44 years old, with short eyelashes. I would love to have lash extentions done, but am concerned that the fumes from the glue used would cause harm to my eyes when my eyelashes get wet.

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November 5, 2014

Answer: Are eyelash extensions safe? Why not try Latisse?

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December 14, 2014

Answer: Eyelash extensions

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
December 14, 2014

Answer: Eyelash extensions

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
December 26, 2009

Answer: Extensions are Safe but are they the Best Investment?

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 26, 2009

Answer: Extensions are Safe but are they the Best Investment?

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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February 15, 2009

Answer: Eyelash extensions are safe, but do not last

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Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 15, 2009

Answer: Eyelash extensions are safe, but do not last

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