Cheek Hair Side Effect from Latisse, Will This Growth Ever Reverse?

Question

I've been using Latisse for 2 months, I only just started to notice my longer, darker eyelashes recently and was excited. But along with that I also started noticing small fine hairs sprouting around my eye (under lower lash line) and upper cheek, and I'm absolutely horrified by it. What am I doing wrong, am I applying too much, and most importantly, if I stop applying the product will this unwanted growth reverse back to its original (non-existent) or has it permanently grown out?

David A. Bray, Sr., MD · Answer

If you stop the growth will reverse. However you like the result. You just need to be more careful in application to avoid the dribble down effect.

Pablo Prichard, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. If you stop using Latisse the unwanted hairs will go away, however so will the results for the lashes. It sounds like you may be over applying and might also be applying to the lower lash line. Latisse should only be used on your upper lashes and should be one drop on each brush applied to each eye. The applicator should feel almost dry. Try these recommendations to see if it helps, if you apply the product correctly you should still be able to use it while waiting for the unwanted hair growth to subside.

	-Best wishes

Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC · Answer

You may try applying less or more carefully your Latisse. No doubt if you stopped using Latisse altogether, the cheek hair would disappear. ~ Dr. Benjamin Barankin, Toronto Dermatology Centre.

Nasrin Mani, MD · Answer

Latisse will have a growth effect on any hair follicle it is absorbed by, so making sure you follow application instructions is important.

	The extra hair growth will reverse itself in the course of your hair growth cycles. This could take several months as each hair could be in different stages of the cycle.

	It's probably a better idea to use your own fine eyeliner brush and clean it every evening after use. The supplied brushes, although designed to prevent any cross contamination, are not all that easy to use in applying the liquid where you want it.

	More is never better - and only apply on the top lashes when your skin is dry.

	Extra growth on your cheek indicates too much was applied to your lashes and it moved onto your cheek.

Katrina Bassett, MD · Answer

An easy way to use less product and prevent dripping under the eye is to put one drop in the cap and dip the applicator in. Often, one drop is plenty for both upper lash lines.

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