On August 12 I had a nevi removed on my eyelid. The doctor cauterized the area after he snipped off the nevi. Now it's been six weeks and no sign of eyelash growth - although the area has healed nicely, no more ugly nevi. I am using Latisse in the area. Will my eyelashes grow back or am I doomed? :(
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There is no research to indicate that patients lose fat around the eyes after using Latisse. Side effects (including eye lid irritation and skin discoloration) resolve after discontinuing Latisse.
Periorbital fat atrophy has been described with Latisse usage and can cause this to occur. I would stop using the medicine and see a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon about replacing the volume loss with an injectable filler like restylane or belotero.