Will eye lashes fall out after discontinuing Latisse?

Question

After months of consistent use and eye lash growth, will eye lashes fall out once you stop using Latisse? Thank you!

Marie E. Montag, MD · Answer

As you know from using Latisse, it takes about a month
before you start to see improved lash fullness.Once you achieve adequate growth it is actually possible to back off and
only use it 2-3 time per week to maintain growth.Latisse works on the lashes as they grow, and eyelashes are
always turning over just as skin cells and other types of body hair. Some are mature and eventually shed, while
others are new and starting to grow.If you would stop Latisse ‘cold turkey’ you should expect
not to see an immediate change, but rather a slow decline in growth as those
lashes were treated the longest shed. The new lashes replacing them have hot been treated with Latisse, due to
this; they will not be as long and lush. After a while you will just go back to your normal baseline lash
length. You won’t have to suffer through
any awkward period without any eyelashes!Also, if you decide to start using Latisse again, you can
plan to progress through the same growth stages as you did the first time.

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question about Latisse.No, your eyelashes will not fall out but will diminish in thickness going back to baseline.To be sure, see two or more licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have these treatments.I hope this helps.

Theda C. Kontis, MD · Answer

Stopping Latisse is perfiectly safe. Actually, once the deisires lenght is achieved, many people cut back to 2-3 times a week. If you discontinue using it, your lashes will gradually return to their pre-treatment length.

Kevin G. Rose, MD · Answer

No, your eyelashes should not fall out.  They will slowly go back to the way they were before you started using the product.

Anna I. Wooten, MD, FACS · Answer

When you stop using Latisse, your lash growth cycle will normalize. In short, no, your lashes won't all "fall out." However, you will gradually lose the long ones as your lash growth returns to its normal state. Eventually, the long lash effect will completely disappear after discontinuing Latisse.

Will eye lashes fall out after discontinuing Latisse?

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