Some people naturally have short, thin eyelashes and some people’s eyelashes grow thinner as they age. There is a medical remedy for both problems that helps eyelashes grow longer, darker and fuller. Latisse is a chemical that is similar to a naturally produced chemical in the body. It was originally used to treat glaucoma. Patients noticed that while using the drug, their eyelashes grew longer and thicker. Today, Latisse is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat short, thin eyelashes. It is not a cosmetic, but a medication that requires a prescription from a physician.

It takes several weeks to get the optimum results. It’s possible to see some difference in length after using it for four weeks. After eight weeks of use, the lashes look fuller and darker. Most people see enhanced results by 12 weeks and achieve optimum length by 16 weeks. However, if you don’t get the results you want by 16 weeks, it’s worth talking to our technicians to see about continuing use because everyone is different and your lashes may need more time.

Like any hair, there are stages of growth. It sprouts, grows for some time and falls out. It is believed that Latisse prolongs the growth phase and increases the number of hairs that sprout.

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It is sterile and should only be used once. One drop of Latisse is placed on the applicator and it is carefully drawn across the skin of the upper eyelid margin just at the bottom of the eyelashes starting from the inner part and being drawn to the outer part. You should not touch the dropper tip and should replace the cap and close tightly after each use. It should be applied regularly, at the same time each evening for the best results. Since it stimulates hair growth, it will take at least two months before the full benefits are seen and could take longer. When you have used Latisse for 16 weeks, it’s recommended to visit us again for a