Is it better to get Latisse or eyelash extensions?

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Do you think it'ss better to get Latisse or eyelash extensions? Also I am seeing the average cost of $125- Is that the total cost, the cost of the dr visit, or the cost of the prescription? How does the price break up? What kinds of doctors prescribe Latisse?

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Eyelash extensions can break your natural lashes and take months to grow back. Latisse lengthens and thickens your eyelashes. It depends on the look you like. Latisse is worth a try and is easy to maintain. Latisse typically costs $200 / 5 ml bottle. Also, there is no second party chance of utensil contamination. All the Best.

Kevin G. Rose, MD · Answer

The benefit to using Latisse is that is your own natural eyelashes that grow darker, longer and thicker.  You do not have artificial eyelashes and glue on/around your eye.  Latisse in our office is $179.99 + tax for a 5 ml bottle that will last for 2 months, there are no additional fees.

Janet Turkle, MD · Answer

The cost of a 3 cc bottle of Latisse is about $120, the 5cc bottle is slightly more.  In our office, this is the total cost.  One sees a nice improvement in the length and fullness of the lashes (and brows, if one desires!), in about 6 weeks of using Latisse.  I personally like Latisse over extensions as the lashes are yours and do not have to have them replaced every few weeks.  Some extensions, if not done well, can damage your existing lashes.  Plastic Surgeons and Opthalmologists can prescribe Latisse.

Michael Law, MD · Answer

Latisse costs only $68 per bottle. It is less expensive to use Latisse that to use false eyelashes. help to make your own natural lashes longer, thicker, and darker.  The lashes are your own, just longer. Eyelash extensions can look great, although not always easy to apply. The results of Latisse are yours as long as you continue using the product.

Pablo Prichard, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question, I would recommend Latisse over eyelash extensions. Latisse is more gentle on your natural lashes which will give you long term improvement where lash extensions can cause breakage and damage, leaving you in a worse place then when you started. Latisse, used over 6 weeks will show noticeable results of more length and volume. You can get Latisse in most cosmetic doctors offices; the product price starts at $120 and goes up depending on what size bottle you are getting.Best wishes-Pablo Prichard

Is it better to get Latisse or eyelash extensions?

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