Can Latisse Induce Hair Growth on Surrounding Areas of Face?

Unfortunately, too much of a good thing may result in an unattended outcome.  We have seen this first hand with a handful of patients that used too much Latisse which caused the product to make contact with the skin under the eyes and to the corners of the eyes.  The discoloration and fine, vellus hairs that developed were clearly linked to Latisse use.  Many females have used the product off-label to enhance eyebrow growth. 

If Latisse is used properly as outlined by the manufacturer, these unintended outcomes are easily avoided.  With regards to laser hair removal to the face while using Latisse to the upper eyelid - there should be no connection between lasers and Latisse.

Latisse can grow hair on the face, anywhere that there are hair follicles.  So if you are going to use Latisse, you need to be careful to use the applicator and apply it to just the upper lid so you don’t get the product dripping anywhere else.  The Latisse product should be applied with just one drop to the applicator and then applied to the lid margin before bed.  This minimizes the Latisse going to other places on the face.

Yes, it is possible.  If any excess solution gets anywhere other than the root of the lash on the upper eyelid, hair can grow in the other places.

Dr. Grant Stevens