Could You Use Latisse for Growing Eyebrows As Well?

Thank you for your question regarding the use of Latisse on the brows.   The FDA has approved Latisse for use on the upper lashes for hypotrichosis (thinning lashes).   It is very safe and effective.   We have seen some very nice results with patients who are using Latisse on their eyebrows in addition to their lashes.   Though this is an off-label application, patients are doing it very successfully.   I would recommend if you are choosing to do this you use the applicator on the lashes first and then apply the Latisse to the eyebrows.

The FDA has approved Latisse for use on the upper
eyelashes. At this time all other uses
are considered off label. Despite this
many practitioners have utilized Latisse on the lower eyelashes and eyebrows
with encouraging results.Under
these circumstances, many physicians are reluctant to use Latisse on the lower
eyelashes or eyebrow.With more study
the FDA will hopefully lift these restrictions.

Latisse is only FDA approved for the eyelashes, however there are reports that it can achieve an improvement for brows as well.

Yes. Latisse is only FDA approved on the upper lash. But I have had patients us on their eyebrows with good success. Keep in mind it may also make the hairs grow longer than expected so decrease frequency of use to every other or every third day… or you could also pluck unwanted hairs. Only a small amount of Latisse is generally needed. Tip: after applying to each eyelid, use any remaining Latisse on eyebrows.

Although it is currently FDA approved for treating eyelashes, many people have reported success in treating over-plucked or thinning eyebrows.Good luck!

Although Latisse is good for growing eyelashes it will increase hair growth in any hair bearing area that it comes in contact with.

The proposed concept for Latisse is that it extends the active growth phase of the follicle as well as recruiting dormant follicles to enter the active growth cycle.  Theoretically and clinically, we do see enhanced growth of hair follicles in areas of application such as the eyebrows, eyelashes, and other areas.  Be careful not to put this where you do not want hair growth (such as your lip or chin)

I have dispensed over 3000 Latisse/Lumigan bottles and in my experience Latisse can stimulate eyebrow growth in some people, to some degree.  Unlike eyelashes, which in my experience grows eyelashes in 99% of people, eyebrows grow in perhaps 50% of people who try it.  It needs to be used very consistently (every day) and for a longer period of time also, perhaps for 4-6 months, to fully evaluate whether it will work or not.

Latisse can have minimal effect on growing brows.  This is an off label use of the product and as such should be reviewed with the patient on potential risks and benefits of using it here.  Patients who may potentially benefit from use of Latisse here include:

Aged eyebrows- typically seen in older female patients from overplucking

Scars within the brow- notoriously difficult area to correct

Although treating eyebrows with Latisse is not FDA approved, we have had patients report positive results from using it in this area. What we do not know yet is if these patients will see darkening of the skin in this area over time.