Recently, an exciting new treatment for eyelashes has become available. Latisse™ is a new prescription strength medication that was recently approved by the FDA.
The treatment has been shown to be a safe and remarkably effective way to grow longer, darker and thicker eyelashes.
Latisse™ is quite easy to use. Each night patients merely need to remove makeup and contact lenses, wash their face, and apply the medication. The application consists of placing a single drop of Latisse™ near the tip of the disposable applicator brush, and then immediately applying the medication to the skin of the upper eyelid near the base of the eyelash. The medication does not need to be separately applied to the lower eyelids.
Although gradual changes can be seen within the first few weeks of starting Latisse™, the majority of patients should see significant improvement within 8 weeks.
Side effects tend to be rare and mild in nature. The two most common are itching and redness of the eye. Other possible complications include darkening of the upper eyelid skin where most women apply eyeliner and darkening of the colored part of the eye. Patients who stop using Latisse™ can expect their eyelashes to return to their normal appearance within a few months.
Patients with a history of an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients in Latisse™, should not use the medication. Also, patient’s with a history of glaucoma or who have risk factors for this condition should consult with their ophthalmologist before starting Latisse™.
Please call our office at 877-389-0368 to set up an appointment to see if this new treatment is an option for you. Also, more information can be obtained at www.latisse.com.
Dr. Kelly Gallego is a board certified plastic surgeon with offices in Newport Beach and Corona, CA. Please visit his website at www.GallegoPlasticSurgery.com
