Latisse™: Is it right for you?

Last year an exciting new treatment for eyelashes became available.  I wrote a post about Latisse™ last April, so I figured it was time for an update.  Treatment with Latisse™ has shown itself to be a highly effective means to make one’s eyelashes darker, longer and thicker.

Complaints regarding the application of the medication have been non-existent.  Each night patients merely need to remove makeup and contact lenses, wash their face, and apply the medication to each eyelid.  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.

Most patients have seen some results within the first few weeks of Latisse™ use, with significant changes seen after 8-12 weeks.

As I wrote before, 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.

Its important to remember that 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™.

The best way to know for sure if Latisse™ is right for you is to call us at 888-799-8677 and set up a free cosmetic consultation.  Also, much more information can be obtained at www.latisse.com.

Dr. Kelly Gallego is a board certified plastic surgeon practicing in the Sioux City area.  For more information in regards to his practice, please visit his website at www.drgallego.com.