Can I tweeze, wax, or shave the unwanted hair around my eyes caused by excessive Latisse use? (Photo)

Question

I used latisse for three months and love my lashes. Recently I noticed dark long hairs right around my orbital region. Research suggested I was using too much latisse or applying it on my lower lashes as well ( which I was). I have since stopped latisse so those unwanted hairs will go away. Can I wax the unwanted hair while carefully applying latisse on the upper lid again? Or will the removal of the hair before it falls out on its own cause the hairs to continuously grow? Thanx so much!

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

You can remove the hair as you wish and though new hair growth may occur, these hairs should return to their original growth pattern once the effects of Latisse wear off. Make sure to only apply a tiny amount of Latisse on the upper lash line and nowhere else to prevent this from happening again.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

You may remove the unwanted hair as you would normally. If the hair is a product of the Latisse it will not grow back with discontinued use. If you begin to apply Latisse to your upper  lids again make sure you are applying only one drop to the upper lid - if some Latisse is accidentally applied to unwanted areas simply wipe it away with water at the time. Also, before you go to bed make sure the Latisse has had time to dry.

Parker A. Velargo, MD, FACS · Answer

If the hair growth around your eyes is a result of the Latisse, then growth should stop when the Latisse is discontinued.  Feel free to deal with the unwanted hair in any way you chose in the interim.  Be sure that you apply only one drop to the upper lid as directed and that you give it time to dry before going to bed.  Additionally, be sure to wipe away any excess product that may drip to undesired locations.  I wish you well!

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

You may remove unwanted hair as you normally would. However, ensure that you maintain the guidance of your physician as he or she knows the specifics about you.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

You don't have to stop using Latisse, but you do need to be more diligent about your application technique. Sometimes I recommend gently wiping around the eye area (not on the area you are intending to treat!) after applying Latisse to remove any unwanted solution. And you can remove the unwanted hairs however you'd like. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and 
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treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

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