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Very concerned about Latisse and fat loss, is there a way to avoid it?

Elle2127Jun 14, 2017
Hello, I recently bought latisse from my dermatologist's office. He didn't mention anything about the possibility of periorbital fat loss, however, looking around this site I see countless women and doctors claiming that it does indeed cause this. Does this happen to most people? Is there a way to avoid it? Is it permanent? Thanks!

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