Up till now, there was no way to actually increase the growth of your eyelashes. The Allergan company recently introduced a new drug called Latisse, which is clinically proven to grow eye lashes longer, thicker and darker. Now you don’t need to waste money on eyelash conditioners that don’t work!
After 16 weeks of daily application, Latisse grew eyelashes 25% longer and 106% thicker. The drug also made the eyelashes 18% darker. Results were noticed after just 8 weeks. No mascara can match that!
In the clinical study 140 members out of 280, used Latisse for 16 weeks. Applied to the upper eyelid only, Latisse was well tolerated by the group. Latisse is not recommended for use on the lower eyelashes.
Latisse will be sold by prescription only. It will probably not be covered by insurance plans, unless prescribed for a specific medical condition, like hypotrichosis ( a less than normal amount of hair on head or body). It is expected to cost about $120.00 for a 30 day supply, ( which includes 60 single use applicators).
Side effects were noted during the study. 3.6% of the members experienced eye itching. Permanent darkening of the iris and eyelid are also possible side effects. Although no one in the study reported these effects. Green and Hazel eyes could be at risk for these complications. Using eye drops can cause the upper eyelid to become darker.
Allergan is the company that has great success with Botox. It hopes to have a another home-run with Latisse. When Lumigan ( a drug developed to treat glaucoma) produced a side effect of longer thicker eye lashes, Latisse was then created. Some side effects noted with Lumigan were darkening of the eyelid and permanent darkening of the iris. The active ingredient of both drugs is Bimatoprost. Latisse uses only a 5% solution, so that no darkening of iris or eyelids is expected. Plus the fact, Latisse is applied to the lash itself, not in the eye like Lumigan.
Eye lash follicles last about 4 to 5 months. So when you stop using Latisse, your lash length will gradually reduce as old lashes fall out to be replaced by normal ones.
No more false eyelashes or extensions for you! Latisse can grow your own eyelashes longer and thicker. The only FDA approved drug for eyelash growth.
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