I Have Uneven Growth with Latisse After 8 Weeks Right Eyelashes Longer Than Left

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I can see that Latisse is working after eight weeks, however, my right eyelashes look even and much longer, but my left do not seem as long and they are uneven with some gaps. Will this even out in the next month or two? -- the difference is noticeable with mascara. Should I stop applying to my right eye or apply less often? I am only eight weeks into the cycle so I don't know if I should just keep going and see what happens. Any advice would be appreciated.

Melissa Chiang, MD, FAAD · Answer

Uneven application can lead to uneven results.  This is how I tell my patients to use Latisse:

	
		Place drop into cap of bottle.  Dip applicator brush into the cap, and apply to left upper eyelid from outside corner to inside corner.  You can then use the same applicator brush to apply the remaining medication to the right upper eyelid from outside corner to inside corner.
	
		The following night, repeat, but apply to the right eyelid first and the left eyelid second.
	
		Continue repeating the two steps above.


	This method will 1) make your latisse and accompanying brushes last longer and 2) ensure even application between the two eyelids.  Don't use this method if you are suffering from eyelid irritation or any signs of eye infection, including conjunctivitis.

Lawrence Kass, MD · Answer

Chances are that the full effects of Latisse have not yet been realized.  I don't believe that you should stop applying to your right eye but it would make sense to consider applying it less often until more symmetry is achieved.

Paul L. Leong, MD, FACS · Answer

Sounds like you might be a little heavy handed with one side over the other.  Remember, a little goes a long way.  Make sure you are applying one drop to each brush per side.  In order to even out the sides, I would suggest applying the solution to the left eye every day and every other day for the right eye, until the eyelashes begin to look alike.  Then you can resume treating both eyelashes each night.  Good Luck!

Tracy Kuykendall, MD · Answer

I use Latisse myself. I used it everyday for about 6 weeks. I then backed off to use about 2-3 times per week so this would not happen. I have been using for about a year now and I have learned to adjust accordingly. If people continue to use more often, it can get out of control. I find that personally, I love the results with using less often.

Emily Altman, MD · Answer

Is it possible that you are applying more medication to one side?  That happens when you put Latisse on one applicator but apply it to both sides at once.  Each eye should get one drop, and it works nicer if you apply from the outside in on the upper eye lash line because it's aesthetically more pleasing to have longer lashes on the outside.

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