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You apply Latisse on the upper eyelash line (not in the eye) at night before you go to bed. You just use a tiny bit daily.
While it probably would not hurt anything, since Latisse is really Lumigan and this is used for glaucoma treatment as a drop, it is best not to get Latisse in your eye. For one thing there is a chance of darkening your iris if you do, and for another, it is not advisable in general. That being said, you probably do not have to worry about this if you follow the manufacturers recommendations of applying with the applicator that comes packaged with the Latisse to just the lash base at bedtime. A tiny amount is all that is required, and enough will transfer from the upper to the lower lashes to work on those as well. More is not better and in this case less is more!
For optimimum results Latisse should be applied at bedtime every night. Most people see results in 8 weeks with full effects occuring at 16 weeks. It is best to apply it every day until this time, and then it may be possible to switch to a maintenance therapy such as once every other day depending on your physiology and response.As far as your question regarding the eye, it is best to avoid getting the drug into the eye by applying it sparingly outside to the base of the lashes and dabbing excess fluid with a tissue. This helps minimize ocular side effects and irritation.
Latisse should not be put in the eye, but gently applied to the skin of the upper eyelid just above the eyelashes once each day, preferably at bedtime. When it comes to this product a little goes a long way, so don't over apply it.
As the eyelash hairs get pushed from a resting phase to a growth phase, the resting hair will fall out. It probably happens in everyone, but some the effect is more dramatic. With Latisse, the percent of hair in the growth phase is higher. Keep using the Latisse, at least 6-8...
Yes, you must continue to use Latisse to maintain results. Latisse it is not a permanent solution to inadequate eyelashes. Once you stop using this product, eyelashes will revert back to their previous length and thickness. I hope you find this information useful!
If you are in doubt about the potential to change color, it is always best to have your eyes examined by a "slit lamp" (magnified lenses especially designed to see details of the eye and iris) exam by an Ophthalomologist. The culprit that causes the iris to change the color of blue or...