Latisse has recently been released by Allergan and is becoming increasingly popular in promoting longer, fuller lashes without mascara. You may have seen advertisements featuring Brooke Shields.
Latisse is composed of a medication called bimatoprost opthalmic solution 0.03% by Allergan. It was accidentally discovered to be effective for eyelash growth while being used for glaucoma.
Dr. Dee Anna Glaser, a dermatologist has stated “Most patients have tolerated Latisse very well, and overall, our experience has been that we have seen good, consistent results”. “It just gives a very nice, natural look without having to put on mascara or fake eyelashes. You can cry at the movies or jump in the pool and not have to worry about smudging.”
Instructions on how to use the product are provided by the physician. The most common side effects are: eye redness , itchy eyes and skin hyperpigmentation. these side effects occur at approx. 3%. It is interesting that very few ladies complain of the eyelid discoloration as it resembles a thin layer of eye shadow.
The more serious side effect of darkening of the iris has been reported in glaucoma patients where the medication is applied directly to the eye. This pigmentation is not reversible. Dr. Glaser has indicated that it “has not been reported among any Latisse users”.
On application it is important to make sure all eye makeup remover has been cleansed off.
Reports by customers at Clarite have been very positive.