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Latisse Changed my Eyes- Permanent Fat Loss - Massachusetts

Name: Latisse Changed my Eyes- Permanent Fat Loss - Massachusetts
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Author: Chasethedream

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I'm 34 years old and started using Latisse about a...

ChasethedreamJanuary 23, 2016

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I'm 34 years old and started using Latisse about a year ago to have thicker lashes and brows. The results were great for lashes and brows after a few weeks only. I noticed a few weeks into it that my brow bone became more prominent and I felt it more. I didn't really see that as an issue though as I loved the results. I used it for 6 months when I noticed my eyes had an odd tired look in photos. I get Botox and filler for my eyes (pre and post Latisse) so it wasn't a look I should have. I compared before and after pics and saw my eyes look different. I had very hooded eyes with thick skin before Latisse. Now my eyes are crepey with thin skin. There's an extra fold of skin now too which is permanent. I stopped using Latisse 6 months ago and I don't see a difference in improvement. This product should be banned. I can't recommend anyone use it and changes are so gradual that you don't know it's happened before it's too late. This issue also can't be fixed by filler in my opinion as you can't inject in your upper eye I would assume. My before and afters are one year difference. Before is right before Latisse and after is now (6 months not using Latisse after I used it for only 6 months total). I see many Latisse before and afters online with this subtle changes and I think people don't even notice. Allergen needs to start listing this as a side effect as I would NEVER have tried it.

Replies (43)

BuffyP

January 24, 2016

I have found the same thing so stopped using it on my lower lashes and then stopped using it even on the top ones. I use Vaseline on my lashes now and keep the Latisse ( mine is called Mavala from Boots), on my eyebrows, hoping it doesn't still affect the peri orbital area. Gutted, I look so much older, and my under eye was always an area of contention for me. Now it's ten times worse. Now I've become desperate for eyelid surgery.

Kitty72

January 24, 2016

I think in both pics your eyes look beautiful regardless. I know you see the changes and don't like it but it doesn't detract from your looks in any way. You're clearly very beautiful.

On another note I don't want it to be banned because I love the stuff! I've been using it for 7 years (I've used Latisse, Lumigen, Careprost & Travatan) and haven't had much in the way of negative side effects except a bit of darker pigmentation around my right eye but it's barely noticeable and concealer hides it completely.

I'm just wondering if I've not suffered any of this fat loss because I take salmon oil, krill oil, coconut oil. I'm very slim and do loads of running and have a very healthy diet and take a load of supplements including Vit C, MSM, glucosamine.

Obviously I've read about the side effects that you report before, but I'm just wondering if I've been using these lash growers for so long why I haven't experienced this and if it's something to do with all of the supplements I take?

Couldbeworthrisks

January 24, 2016

I'm afraid it's hot or miss. I had negative effects using it as well. Dark sunken circles not worth having longer lashes! I'm very healthy and thin too.
I'm afraid there are to many people with negative effects. Many like myself not reporting it. That's great it works for you but I wouldn't recommend anyone use it. What if the effects hit you after long term use? You never know! Yikes!

jamie32

January 24, 2016

Perioribal fat loss is a rare but well-documented in the original drop form of this drug used to treat eye pressure. I think it's even rarer when properly applied to eye lashes. Not saying it can't happen. Use on eyebrows is an off-label use. Companies don't and aren't required to list or publicize side effects of off-label uses. Maybe they should be if it's a common use and know to the pharma company (there's a debate on that in the industry and FDA; I work in the space as an attorney, primarily suing pharma companies for off-label marketing). I'm going to continue using on my lashes personally but STOP using on my brows as a result of this post. It makes sense fat loss would be seen more easily here as it's applied directly on top of an area with a bit of subcutaneous fat whereas that's not the case for lash growth. Worth the risk for lashes for me as I see as much lower but not for brows.

jamie32

January 24, 2016

Having said this, the Latisse label does list "periorbital and lid changes associated with a deepening of the eyelid sulcus" even when used properly for eyelashes. AKA fat loss, though a layman would never recognize it as such. Perhaps (suggestion to Real self) they could organize the website to have a section that lists all side effects (even those that are the product of post-marketing self-experience). Real self does list side effects of the treatments but it seems to me the most common ones only. A section listing "rare" side effects acknowledged by the companies might be helpful to those researching treatments in addition to the reviews people most.

J at RS

January 24, 2016

We do have a list of FDA reported side effects here:

https://www.realself.com/forum/updated-fda-safety-...

The fat loss is unfortunately not so rare, as seen both by the FDA reports and the reviews here.

Kitty72

January 25, 2016

It's just weird in my instance that I've not suffered any of these negative side effects, because if something disastrous or weird can happen to anyone, IT'S ALWAYS ME! I've had the strangest things happen to me that have boggled doctors and professionals, but I've been absolutely fine with the lash enhancers. I really do feel for people who have suffered the terrible side effects, I really do - especially after having my face destroyed by laser (which has had a lot of reparative work and I'm about 90% happy with now!). I guess the universe decided to spare me the negative side effects of lash enhancers seeing all of the other things I've endured. I hope everyone recovers and/or is able to be repaired in some way! Best of luck with it all! x

jamie32

January 25, 2016

Thanks! I didn't realize that. Good to know. Maybe it could be a standalone section? A At the top like "Reviews," "Q&A", etc...I didn't realize it was in the Forum section. Just a suggestion.

Chasethedream

January 26, 2016

Kitty, I wonder if your eye shape has somethings to do with it. I have hooded eyes so my eyelids were always touching where the Latisse was placed in the eyelash. That's just how hooded eyes are I guess. I see some people with different eye shapes that don't appear to be as effected. I'm glad you haven't had any effects though and I see why someone would keep using it if they didn't as it really works for lashes.

Cameron C

January 28, 2016

See my comment above - really not that rare at all.

.meganice

January 29, 2016

I havent noticed any problems with latisse. In fact I get compliments on the appearence of my eyes more. I do use light stim red light around my eye area and it really helped get rid of bags and wrinkles around my eyes. I havent noticed any change in that improvement and have been using 10 months.

.meganice

January 29, 2016

I dont use latisse on my lower lashes, I thought you werent supposed to. But I do use it on my eyebrows. There are a couple of patients that use it the office I work that have awesome results and it made me want to use it too. We dont sell it though, I buy it at the office I go for facials. I hope I dont have problems like the patients that have used for years and they look really good and younger with long lashes. I admit I doubted at first that this issue was real, but now im thinking it might be for some. Id never heard of this side effect, only possible eye color change.

jamie32

January 24, 2016

It's a rare but documented side effect unfortunately. But you actually can get filler to the upper eyelid as well as the more common undereye filler and tear trough filler. Google Gal Aharonov (based in LA) to see some of his work in this area. Maybe there is someone in your area who can do the same or your existing injector can. Good luck!

Cameron C

January 28, 2016

Unfortunately, it's not nearly as rare as many doctors would have you think (and I'm sure many of them simply don't realize). I had severe periorbital fat atrophy and have since known 6 other women who experienced the same - and read of many more here and on other sites. My oculoplastic surgeon sees it regularly but says most doctors - and women - don't recognize it because it is so gradual and everyone's focused on the changing lashes. Skip the Latisse, Ladies, it's just not worth it.

tiff7123

February 23, 2016

Hi Cameron, Thanks for sharing your experience. Can you tell us how long you used Latisse? I used it off and on for 6 months and have terrible deep sulcus now, which I hate. Off it for about 6 weeks now and not seeing much if any improvement. Very upset, sad, and scared it won't come back. Thanks for any details you can share- Tiff

jamie32

January 24, 2016

Thanks for your post. It is a good reminder. I am going to STOP using this on brows. Eyebrow pencil and smart shaping will have to do the trick. For yourself, check out upper eye filler like I noted in my other post. Good luck!

SoCalBabe

January 25, 2016

There is different lighting in your two photos but I believe I see the subtle changes. If you use filler and botox you should consider those along with natural aging effecting you as well. For example botox can cause facial drooping if placed wrong. Have you been going to the same Dr. since you started latisse and if so has he been injecting in the same areas?

UPDATED FROM Chasethedream

11 months post

Latisse before and after

ChasethedreamJanuary 31, 2016

Just adding another pic. One year difference. First pic is prior to Latisse and second is one year later after 6 months of not using it. You can see the skin is much thinner and more than could occur in one year of aging at 34 years old.

Replies (8)

dgee63

February 15, 2016

I noticed my eyes look sunken also! Only used two months! I saw a difference in my eyes but until read this I could not pinpoint what it was!

tiff7123

February 24, 2016

Please update us on your recovery! Lots of people on here are having or have had the same problem w Latisse (myself included) :( I hope you'll have a good recovery. It seems like 80-90% of people do, and the ones who don't tend to have used it for 2 years or more.

tiff7123

February 24, 2016

ps. but even many people who used it that long got recovery, hallelujah!

aliceafterdark

March 5, 2016

Am I crazy? I can't see what you are talking about. I think your eyes look great in the after pic! I have hooded lids and wouldn't mind a little fat loss up there ;)

NotMadeUp

August 5, 2017

I thought my under eye area dramatically hollowed and darkened using Latisse but no doctor would confirm - they always tried to provide different reasons that felt wrong - one even said 'are you applying the product down there?' - No- 'well then that's not causing it' I had a fraxel that came up high under eye and the tissue became even more irritated. I was offered whole eye thermage with the protective lenses - I am terrified of that. Seeking surgical consult on a wait list.

IzzyandLumen

January 13, 2018

I also think you look beautiful in both pics. However, I do see what your talking about, and as the person who looks at their face every day in the mirror.. I believe you when you say it happened!! When someone uses something they pay for, or gets a procedure done, they want positive results.. that’s why they pay for it!! I how our eyes go back to the way they were before, but I appreciate you getting the word it there about wha this product can do! I was going to get Latisse, but I keep reading these reviews, and m not going to risk it! I’ve been using Castor oil on my lashes and brows, and it works pretty well. All we ave is each other, because it seems like there are so many products and procedures out there that promise beautiful results, and leave us looking worse, with less money in our pockets!! a

missyred

February 27, 2018

I actually like the second picture. Your eyes look more opened. This was a great side effect for me. Everyone thinks I had my eyes done. I hated my hooded eye!