I read a question on here about maintenance with Latisse, and most have said 2-3 times per week. I'm hoping that I can get away with 2 to save money, but I'm nervous that my lashes are going to lose their length and thickness. What has been your experience with your patients and their latisse maintenance and the amount of days applied?
July 30, 2020
Answer: Great Plan! I think your idea is a good one. While there is no formal data to support the use of an abbreviated Latisse dosing-schedule, I find that patients can often decrease dosing to 2-3 times a week and still maintain luscious lashes. Every patient is different so my suggestion would be to start tapering to 5 days/week. Then see how infrequently you can apply without losing any lash thickness or number. Maybe that's 3x/week for you, maybe that's once a week. If you notice increased lash loss, bump your regimen back up a bit. Worst case scenario, you can always go back to once daily to recover the improvement you've described.
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July 30, 2020
Answer: Great Plan! I think your idea is a good one. While there is no formal data to support the use of an abbreviated Latisse dosing-schedule, I find that patients can often decrease dosing to 2-3 times a week and still maintain luscious lashes. Every patient is different so my suggestion would be to start tapering to 5 days/week. Then see how infrequently you can apply without losing any lash thickness or number. Maybe that's 3x/week for you, maybe that's once a week. If you notice increased lash loss, bump your regimen back up a bit. Worst case scenario, you can always go back to once daily to recover the improvement you've described.
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December 5, 2013
Answer: Latisse Maintenance Once a patient has grown their lashes to their desired length with Latisse, I do recommend maintenance. My younger patients seem to get away with 2x per week (those about 40 and under), my older patients seem to need 3x per week. The reason is that your lashes (and hair) begin to slow growth as you age, so to keep things progressing, you need to maintain according to the actual growth rate. Try 2x per week and if you notice that they aren't maintaining, kick it up to 3x per week. Also, make sure you join Allergan's Brilliant Distinctions program - it gives you points for purchases on Latisse (and other Allergan products) and can help you save money on maintaining those lashes! "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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December 5, 2013
Answer: Latisse Maintenance Once a patient has grown their lashes to their desired length with Latisse, I do recommend maintenance. My younger patients seem to get away with 2x per week (those about 40 and under), my older patients seem to need 3x per week. The reason is that your lashes (and hair) begin to slow growth as you age, so to keep things progressing, you need to maintain according to the actual growth rate. Try 2x per week and if you notice that they aren't maintaining, kick it up to 3x per week. Also, make sure you join Allergan's Brilliant Distinctions program - it gives you points for purchases on Latisse (and other Allergan products) and can help you save money on maintaining those lashes! "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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