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My Latisse Experience - Peoria, IL
UPDATED FROM Cat4114
6 months post
Eyes Deeper
WORTH IT$169
I hate to say it, but it's true...my eyes ARE deeper. I wouldn't call them "sunken", but I'm not sure if it will get worse or not. I don't think they look bad...in fact, my husband didn't notice...but there is some fat loss. I'm still using it, but trying not to use it daily. I will keep updating.....
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UPDATED FROM Cat4114
3 months post
WARNING
Apparently, fat atrophy around the eye is a side effect that some are experiencing. I don't feel that it's happening to me, but I'm looking into it more and feel it's important to mention. (Thanks, Luci67 for sharing your experience!)
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April 17, 2014
Thanks for sharing your Latisse experience on RealSelf. I can definitely see a change in your after pic, your lashes look really long! How long did the 5ml bottle last you?
May 10, 2014
Actually, a tiny bottle of Latisse lasted me more than a YEAR! To avoid redness and itching, put less product on. I bought a tiny eyeliner brush, and then dipped just the very tip in, only enough to barely moisten it. repeat for other eye. The stiff brush they give with the product wastes a huge amount, and it causes some to drip into the eye. Be sure to wash the brush with soap & water after each application to prevent infection from bacterial growth. When you get desired results, cut back to 1-2 days a week! Otherwise, many people get brittle, thin lashes! MORE IS NOT BETTER when it comes to meds.
May 13, 2014
I have used Latisse for a year and have longer lashes and no side effects. I use a different brushes, very thin, so the product lasts a long time, 6 mo for one 3 ml bottle. My lashes are blond and thin, no color change but much longer now.
May 13, 2014
I agree, mic123, I think the key is to use a tiny, soft brush and only the least amount of product for best results and no side effects. However, I am interested to hear from you again in another 6 months or so, because after about a year to a year and a half of daily use, most people I know get brittle lashes that begin to fall out IF they still are daily use. For this reason, many cut back to 1-2 times a week and results are maintained. Which is great!
May 26, 2014
What has happened now after stopping use? Did you loose them? Did they fall out? Mine did :-(
June 26, 2014
I think there is a point of diminishing returns, so to speak, with Latisse.
Once you get your beautiful lashes, thee is a point where you must CUT BACK on the product or they get brittle and start falling out if you continue daily use. I hear this all the time and it was true for me.
So, once they get to where you are happy with them, cut back to 1 or 2 times a week at most and, that retained my results.
June 11, 2014
I also live near Peoria Iliinois and used Latitise I purchased from Soderstrom. I used it daily for a month then went to every other day. My lashes first grew longer then thickened. I loved it; no need for false eyelashes! I didn't have any side effects at all. I did find it cheaper to order at my local CVS but still at 114 per bottle I couldn't keep using it regularly. I know people who got generic in Mexico while on a cruise for $43 a bottle but they are now scared to try it. Ugh, I wish I had purchased some while there. I even used a bit on my scrawny eye brows every few days and had great results too. I just wish I could afford it in the long run. When you stop using it; your eyelashes go back to their normal state.
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