Now That my Upper Eye Lids Have Darkened Due to Latisse is There Anything I Can Do?

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Under my eyes has also darkened. What products are available to lighten the skin?

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Latisse can darken and/or redden the skin in the area where it is applied, but it's temporary and will go away after you stop using it.

Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC · Answer

Latisse can indeed darken the skin a little in the area that it is used. If this is a concern, take a break from latisse or try using it less often. There are also fading creams with hyroquinone, retinol or tretinoin, etc., which your dermatologist can consider for you as well.

D.J. Verret, MD · Answer

I would discuss your concerns with your physician. Usually discontinuation of Latisse will cause the discoloration to resolve. It is unusual to get such diffuse discoloration if you are applying the product with the enclosed applicators to the eyelashes only.

Sandy Feldman, MD · Answer

Latisse does have a side effect of eyelid pigmentation. I would recommend that you go back your eyeMD and that you stop Latisse. Often, but not always, the pigmentation will reduce off of Latisse. Once on Latisse, your eyes should be examined for side effects.

Purvisha Patel, MD · Answer

I would see your Latisse prescribing physician to see if this hyperpigmentation is truely due to the Latisse. The solution can be slightly irritating, causing a fine line of hyperpigmentation at the lashline- not usually under the eyes on the lower lids. If due to the Latisse, the discoloration will fade when you stop using the solution.

Carmen Kavali, MD · Answer

If you stop using Latisse and give it a few months, you'll find that the skin will fade some.  This is in contrast to EYE darkening due to Latisse, which is permanent. 

	You may have been applying Latisse incorrectly, as it shouldn't really touch any part of the eyelid except the tiniest rim around the eyelashes.  The package insert is clear that any "extra" product should be wiped from the eyelids.

Mitchell Schwartz, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Increased pigmentation of the upper eyelid from Latisse should reverse itself over time after you discontinue its use.  No treatment to reverse this should be necessary.

	To answer your second question, there are many products out there to lighten the skin under the eyes which all have varying degrees of success.

Michael L. Workman, MD (retired) · Answer

Your hyperpigmentation will fad with time. Try using a smaller amount and/or wiping away any excess serum that can drip away from the lash line. Some customers have reported that by using a fine tipped make up brush to apply the Latisse that they net a better result and waste less of the product. However, If you choose to use a different brush than provided, just make sure that you disinfect in between each use.

Now That my Upper Eye Lids Have Darkened Due to Latisse is There Anything I Can Do?

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