How Long After LASIK Should I Wait Before Applying Makeup or Using Products Such As Latisse?

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Ilan Cohen, MD · Answer

I generally ask my patients to avoid make-up use for the first week or two. There is very little risk of any problems but it is best to avoid touching the eye unnecessarily.

Jay Bansal, MD · Answer

We generally advise patients to wait at least a week after LASIK before they begin applying makeup or other eye products such as Latisse.  Some patients feel more comfortable waiting a little longer and may wait as long as 2 weeks.

	The eye heals very rapidly and infection are rare for LASIK surgery in general. Most patients cease using antibiotics about a week following LASIK surgery since the cornea is resistive to bacteria by that point.

	Discuss your specific LASIK surgery with your surgeon.  Occasionally longer time periods could be warranted.

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