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Latisse should continue to work after 3 years as long as the product continues to be applied. Although there will be phase when lashes will fall out, the new growth phase should follow.
Latisse does not stop working after using it for 3+ years... Hope this helps. Dr. Grant Stevens Marina PlasticSurgery Associates Marina del Rey, CA The Institute
There is no reason that Latisse should stop working if you are using it regularly. If you stop using Latisse, lashes will gradually return to their previous appearance.
There is no clinical evidence to support that Latisse should stop working at any point. I've had no patients report that it stopped or lessened over time, and my staff has used it since the day it became available and all are still using it effectively.
Latisse should work for as long as you wish to apply it. Latisse works by increasing the amount of time each eyelash hair remains in the growing phase. The growth phase of an average eyelash hair is approximately 1 to 2 months. There are approximately 100 to 150 eyelashes on each upper eyelid. The growth of eyelashes is cyclical, going through 3 stages: a growth phase, a transition phase, and a resting phase. Since there are always new hairs entering the growth phase, Latisse should continue to be effective.
Theoretically, you can put Latisse on the lower Lashes. It is not FDA approved for this placement as it wasn't in the original protocol. The Dr. was right, after you place it on the upper lids just the mere matter of blinking will distribute the product to the lower lids.
After week 16, you'll see the full effect of Latisse solution. After that, you can talk to your doctor about ongoing use. Generally, a maintenance schedule such as the one you mentioned should be sufficient to maintain your lashes.
Latisse is a drug from the prostaglandin class of medications. It is the only FDA-approved medication to grow eyelashes. Do other glaucoma medications enhance eyelash growth? Absolutely, all of the prostaglandins do (Travatan & Xalatan), however, keep in mind that the companies that make the...
