If you’ve dreamed of having long, full eyelashes but haven’t found a mascara yet that fits the bill, Latisse may be the solution for you. This prescription treatment is clinically proven to make eyelashes grow longer, thicker, and darker in people who suffer from hypotrichosis, or inadequate eyelashes.
At Pender Medi Spa in Vancouver, we can help you get the eyelashes you’ve been dreaming of with Latisse. We offer this treatment in our Medi Spa to help women who suffer from inadequate lashes. To find out if this treatment is right for you contact Pender Medi Spa today.
Latisse is a topical solution that is applied nightly to the lashes before bed. Though results are gradual, after 16 weeks of directed use you can expect to notice a dramatic difference in the appearance of your lashes. Typically, length begins to appear after about four weeks, increased thickness and darkness after eight weeks, and full, dramatic results by 16 weeks. Participants in a clinical trial had lashes that were 25 percent longer, 106 percent fuller, and 18 percent darker after four months of use. However, if you discontinue use of the product, your lashes will slowly return to their original appearance.
The product works by stimulating the anagen, or growth cycle, of your eyelashes. Latisse was developed after doctors noticed that patients using a certain type of eyedrop for increased eye pressure began to develop longer, fuller, darker lashes. The active ingredient in Latisse is bimatoprost, which was approved by the FDA in 2008 specifically for use for lash growth.
While Latisse is generally safe, side effects may include itching, redness in the eyes, discoloration of the eyelids, eye irritation, and dryness. You should also avoid using Latisse when you have contact lenses in, waiting at least 15 minutes after applying Latisse before inserting lenses. It’s important to follow all package and doctor instructions in order to use Latisse safely and avoid developing potential side effects.
If you’re interested in growing the longer, thicker, darker lashes you’ve always dreamed of, talk with one of our medical team members about trying Latisse. We can determine whether you’re a candidate and, if so, prescribe the topical solution and ensure safe use. Latisse should typically not be used by those who are taking medication for glaucoma or who are at risk for other eye disorders and/or have increased eye pressure.
When mascara just isn’t delivering the luscious lashes you crave, consider Latisse.
