What are the Pros and Cons of Latisse? Where Can I Buy It?

Latisse has had rave reviews since it came on the market in 2008. It can lengthen your lashes up to 25%, increase fullness and thickness and also darken the lashes. The most common side effects reported are dry eyes and eyelid skin darkening. Redness and itchiness of the eye were also common. Latisse is only available through prescription and is aimed at helping people who have hypotrichosis, a term for having too few eyelashes. You can get your prescription from a facial plastic surgeon or a dermatologist.

Latice is another example of an accidental medical discovery. Lumigan is a glaucoma medication that has been used for years. Doctors noticed their patients using lumigan had longer fuller lashes and more of them. Allergan tested the product and showed it put all the eyelash follicles into the growth phase at the same time. After rigorous research and FDA approval lumigan was reintroduced as a topical medication for eyelash growth. It works on over 90% of individuals with minmal side effects. A common effect is the eyelid skin at thebase of the follicle may become slightly dark. In the majority of woman this is not a concern as they use eyeliner. With lumigan placed directly into the eye there has been occasionally darkening of the eye color near the pupil. This would not be an issue with topical application to the skin. Latisse is a perscription drug and must be dispensed by an MD. Definitely available in plastic surgeons and ophthalmologists offices. I hope this was helpful.

 

 

 

 

 

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Thank you for your question.

If you go online and search Latisse (Allergan Corporation), the website should have lots of information regarding the product and which doctors can sell it to you.  Most plastic surgeons and dermatologists will have this product in their offices.

Pro's are that it's easy to use, FDA approved, works well.

Con's are that you need to use it nightly, when you stop using it, it stops working, expense.

My patients love the product!

Best Wishes!

The main cons of Latisse:

1) It stops working when you stop using it

2) Expense

3) Doesn't make white lashes darker or longer

4) Hassle of using it nightly

Where to get Latisse: You need a prescription.  Since Latisse was originally a glaucoma drug, ophthalmologists have the most long-term experience with this medication.  But pretty much any physician can get it for you, and Latisse is a pretty simple drug to use.

There are risks and benefits to everything. Latisse ia a prescription only topical medicine that has been provent to stimulate eyelash growth. It is also fda approved with few side effects. eye redness and irritation have been noted but are shown to be reversible upon cessation of the meds.  You can purchase them from most plastic surgery and  dermatology offices as well as medspas.