I have been losing my eyebrows and lashes slowly for years. I would love to use the product, Latisse but I am concerned about the safety of pressure in the eyes. Is it something I would need to get directly from a dermatologist and have regular eye examinations, or is it something I can just purchase online? Thanks.
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You definitely need to clean the eye before applying the latisse. This is also why Allergan has given multiple brushes, so that a clean brush is used with each application.
Do not place the latisse directly into the eye. Latisse is actually a glaucoma medication. It is sold as Lumigan and this...
Contrary to some user reviews, eyelashes do not fall out in clumps or get thinner after stopping Latisse. They simply return to their normal fullness and length that was present before the medication was used. The same phenomenon occurs after stopping topical hair growth regimens on the scalp....
There should be no concern over Latisse causing glaucoma. As you statred, Latisse contains Bimatoprost which is used to treat glaucoma but there is no risk of it causing this problem. The eye is exposed to a very small amount of Latisse even when it is properly applied as directed to the upper...