Are There Good Latisse Results for African Americans ?

Latisse is safe for all skin types. Some patients may see a darkening of the skin right along the lash line. Latisse is a great way to get fuller and longer lashes!

Hi Katgirl.  There is no reason why, as an African American, that you would not expect good results from latisse.  In addition, while Latisse has been known to darken the iris in rare cases, this would likely not affect you because your eyes are already very dark.

If you want longer lashes, there is no reason you should not try this product.

This type of procedure is perfectly safe for all type of skin colors. Your doctor can assure you that it is safe.

I am not sure why you were advised against Latisse based on skin color. The iris color change question would not apply; it based on the use of a different product based on the same active ingredient placed directly into the eye for glaucoma. In a very small percentage of people with green-hazel eyes, the color changes to brown. This has not been reported to happen with Latisse.

Latisse is considered both safe and effective in all skin types, not just Caucasian skin. A consultation with your physician is important to discuss potential side effects, though they tend to be quite uncommon with Latisse.

Yes there are good Latisse results in African Americans. The Allergan studies show good results for African Americans.

First of all, Latisse is very effective on African Americans- I have a number of patients who love it.  Some people do get hyperpigmentation of the eyelid skin along the lash line where Latisse is applied-this does not appear to be race specific.  The active ingredient in Latisse is bimatoprost, the same as in the glaucoma medicine Lumigan.  There are reports that in people with green eyes who used Lumigan, which is placed directly in the eye, that their eyes turned brown.  This should not be a concern for people with darker brown eyes and has not been reported with Latisse.

Latisse is a skin application of the medication bimatoprost ophthalmic solution that is used to treat glaucoma.  Iris darkening is a potentially permanent side effect of putting bimatoprost into the eye.

No cases of iris darkening were seen in clinical studies before Latisse was released into the market, but the company still carries a warning that it is a potential side effect.

Latisse is not designed to be applied into the eye.  It is applied in a thin line to just above the lashes on the upper eyelid.  Any drops remaining need to be blotted up.  The chances of Latisse making the iris darker are exceedingly small.

Latisse is derived from a glaucoma drop that works very well for reducing eye pressure in glaucoma and it was a noted side effect that these patients grew very long lashes.  In fact, it was a good a measure that they were actually taking their drops!  Latisse will work to grow your lashes, however, I have seen increased skin pigmentation in Africa-Americans when using the glaucoma version of this medication.  Careful application of Latisse along the upper lash line will minimize any apparent pigmentation.  If you do note unwanted increased pigmentation, you can discontinue Latisse and your skin color will normalize in a few months.

The is no increased risk of Latisse use in African Americans.  Latisse is safe and effective in all races and skin types.  I believe you may be confused regarding pigmentation.  If a blue eyed patient repeatedly gets the medicine in the eye and not on the eyelash, it can stimulate the pigment in the iris to darken to green or brown.  Follow the instructions on the package to avoid this potential side effect.