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Will eyelashes grow after being cut?

Hello, I'm a 16 year old; I accidentally cut a small length of my eyelashes. They seem odd as the rest of my eyelashes are long and only a part of them is shorter. It's been a month now and I don't feel like they've grown and my parents don't agree on using Latisse! Will they grow back naturally?

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Cut eyelashes will grow back

February 27th, 2014
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Thank you for your question.

It takes about 8-16 weeks for eyelashes to grow back.  Latisse could speed that up but is not necessary.

If you are considering Latisse, see a doctor to prescribe it to you.

I hope this helps.

Web reference: http://www.drjjwendel.com/latisse

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS
February 27th, 2014

Cut eyelashes will grow back

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Thank you for your question.

It takes about 8-16 weeks for eyelashes to grow back.  Latisse could speed that up but is not necessary.

If you are considering Latisse, see a doctor to prescribe it to you.

I hope this helps.

Learn more: http://www.drjjwendel.com/latisse

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS

Will eyelashes grow after being cut?

February 2nd, 2014
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Yes, your eyelashes will grow back eventually. As you did not damage the actual follicle the lashes will grow back but will take some time. 

Web reference: http://www.shapiroplasticsurgery.com/blog/grow-long-luscious-lashes-with-latisse

Daniel Shapiro, MD
February 2nd, 2014

Will eyelashes grow after being cut?

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Yes, your eyelashes will grow back eventually. As you did not damage the actual follicle the lashes will grow back but will take some time. 

Learn more: http://www.shapiroplasticsurgery.com/blog/grow-long-luscious-lashes-with-latisse

Daniel Shapiro, MD

Eyelash regrowth

August 24th, 2016
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They absolutely will regrow - but part of the reason that they look so different is that the natural tapering portion is gone and the cut end may be more naturally stiffer, straighter. and thicker. This will make the ones that you accidentally trimmed like hedges stick out - rather than curve and stay in line with the rest of the lashes. Fear not - as they cycle though, fall out, and re-grow naturally, it will be like it never happened.

Heather Richardson, MD, FACS
August 24th, 2016

Eyelash regrowth

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They absolutely will regrow - but part of the reason that they look so different is that the natural tapering portion is gone and the cut end may be more naturally stiffer, straighter. and thicker. This will make the ones that you accidentally trimmed like hedges stick out - rather than curve and stay in line with the rest of the lashes. Fear not - as they cycle though, fall out, and re-grow naturally, it will be like it never happened.

Heather Richardson, MD, FACS

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January 23rd, 2014
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It can take up to 16 weeks for a cycle of eyelash growth. So one month simply isn't enough time to have the lashes fully recover from cutting them. Yes, they will regrow because you didn't damage the follicle, but it simply takes time.

"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."
F. Victor Rueckl, MD
January 23rd, 2014

Do eyelashes grow back

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It can take up to 16 weeks for a cycle of eyelash growth. So one month simply isn't enough time to have the lashes fully recover from cutting them. Yes, they will regrow because you didn't damage the follicle, but it simply takes time.

"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."
F. Victor Rueckl, MD

Cut Lashes Growing Back

August 6th, 2016
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If lashes do not return in few more weeks, it is unlikely to do so on its own. Understand if parents do not want to use medication, can consider peptide based lash conditioners that are not medications.

Susan F. Lin, MD
August 6th, 2016

Cut Lashes Growing Back

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If lashes do not return in few more weeks, it is unlikely to do so on its own. Understand if parents do not want to use medication, can consider peptide based lash conditioners that are not medications.

Susan F. Lin, MD

Usually 2-4 Months for Full Cycle

November 25th, 2014
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Your eyelashes will grow back — usually in 2-4 months for the full cycle to make things normal again. For me I see no reason you need to use Latisse for this. We know it makes lashes grow longer, but it seems hard to me to justify this expense when we know things will be okay soon.

Web reference: http://www.goldskincare.com/advanced-aesthetics-medical-spa/

Michael Gold, MD

Michael Gold, MD
Nashville Dermatologic Surgeon
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November 25th, 2014

Usually 2-4 Months for Full Cycle

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Your eyelashes will grow back — usually in 2-4 months for the full cycle to make things normal again. For me I see no reason you need to use Latisse for this. We know it makes lashes grow longer, but it seems hard to me to justify this expense when we know things will be okay soon.

Learn more: http://www.goldskincare.com/advanced-aesthetics-medical-spa/

Michael Gold, MD

Michael Gold, MD
Nashville Dermatologic Surgeon
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Your eyelashes will grow back.

September 22nd, 2014
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Your eyelashes will grow back. You will have to wait a full eyelash growth cycle which is different for everyone but somewhere between 3 - 16 weeks.
Latisse is not necessary for this to take place.

Web reference: http://www.torontosurgery.ca/Latisse-toronto.html

Martin Jugenburg, MD
September 22nd, 2014

Your eyelashes will grow back.

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Your eyelashes will grow back. You will have to wait a full eyelash growth cycle which is different for everyone but somewhere between 3 - 16 weeks.
Latisse is not necessary for this to take place.

Learn more: http://www.torontosurgery.ca/Latisse-toronto.html

Martin Jugenburg, MD

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