Published on: October 16, 2015
Have you noticed how long and beautiful kids' eyelashes are? Unfortunately, as we age, our lashes thin out and shorten, and can even grow lighter in color. This is totally normal and very common. Some people are genetically predisposed to losing hair in all places. Thinning hair can also reflect numerous medical problems such as thyroid disease, to name the most common. Always check in with your physician and make sure you're fit-- and eat a skin-healthy diet!For most of us, it thinning lashes isjust be the new normal.
Latisse (also known as Lumigan or bimatoprost ophthalmic solution0.03%) was first discovered to make eyelashes longer and darker when it was being studied to treat the eye disease glaucoma. In those studies, it was placed directly into the eye itself. Longer, darker lashes were an accidental result. Bimatoprost was found to prolong the anagen phase of the hair-- that's the growth phase when the hair becomes longer and darker. When applied to the eyelids just at the lash line, it will make those lashes longer and darker. It should be applied once a day to the upper lash line in the evening before bed.The full effect takes up to16 weeks. Your lashes will look completely natural, because they are yours. If you find that the length is perfect after 8-12 weeks, you can cut back to using Latisse 3 days/week to for maintenance.
The most popular misconception about Latisse floating about the interwebs is that it might turn your blue eyes brown.In the original studies where the drug was placed directly in the eye, some dark pigmentation to light colored eyes was reported. In the studies done with Latisse placed on the upper lids there were no reports of any change in eye color. It is important to use Latisse with the applicator brushes provided with the medication to make sure the liquid is applied in the correct dose to the lid.
Latisse can cause eye irritation in some people. It can also cause hyperemia (increased blood flow) at the lash line, and over time can darken the skin at the lash line. Most people tolerate Latisse really well. If you would like to find out more, schedule a 15 minute Latisse consultation
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