I had surgery last year for a fibroid tumor at Cedar Sinai hospital. Apparently when they taped my eyelids shut, I had an allergic reaction to the tape (my eyelids were red and puffy) additionally, they ripped off most of my eyelashes on one eye and partial on the other. A year later my eyelashes are still sparse and the majority of them are short. Will they grow back at this point? Can there be permanent damage done from ripping them off? Should I see a doctor and if so what type?
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Latisse is a hormone that acts on the hair follicle to cause it to remain in the hair growth phase. If the Latisse is discontinued the follicle will return to it dormant phase and the lashes will return to a shorter, less full state. Howeveer, once the full effect of Latisse has...
Having a tattoo on your eyelids should not preclude you from using and enjoying the benefits of Latisse. I recommend that you follow the directions of the manufacture (apply at bedtime to each upper eyelid daily) and you should see results within 6 -8 weeks.
A single episode of Latisse into the eye will not damage your eye. There have been rare reported cases of darkening of the iris with prolonged use. THis drug was actually used for glaucoma and the noted side effect was longer eyelashes and that is how it came to be a cosmetic treatment.
