Primary Skin Care and Aesthetics
 LATISSE™
solution is a prescription treatment for hypotrichosis used to
grow eyelashes, making them longer, thicker and darker.
(Hypotrichosis is another name for having inadequate or not
enough eyelashes.) Get ready for a new innovation in
lashes.
LATISSE™ (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03% is the
first and only prescription treatment approved by the FDA for
inadequate or not having enough eyelashes, growing them longer,
fuller and darker. LATISSE™ works effectively.
LATISSE™ makes lash growth possible because of its active
ingredient: bimatoprost. Although the precise mechanism of
action is not known, research suggests that the growth of
eyelashes occurs by increasing the percent of hairs in, and the
duration of, the anagen (or growth) phase. Lashes can grow
longer, thicker and darker because bimatoprost can also prolong
this growth phase.
Clinically proven results you can see over time.
LATISSE™ is easy to use, FDA approved and effective. It's a
once-a-day treatment you apply topically to the base of your
upper eyelashes. Patients in a clinical trial saw results
gradually over time (starting at 4 weeks with full results after
16 weeks).
It's an innovation backed by research.
While LATISSE™ is a new treatment in eyelash growth, it was
developed through years of research by Allergan, a
pharmaceutical leader with over 60 years of expertise in
prescription eye care products. The first step: talk to
your doctor. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Acosta today to
determine if you're good candidate for LATISSE™.
Dr. Acosta will evaluate your medical history. If you have an
eye infection, broken or irritated upper eyelid skin, or if you
are using products for elevated intraocular pressure, tell Dr.
Acosta.
What are the side effects?
The most common side effects after using LATISSE™ solution
are an itching sensation in the eyes and/or eye redness, which
were reported in approximately 4% of patients. These may occur
immediately after use, but should usually last only for a short
period of time. Eye itching and eye redness are not allergic
reactions, and do not mean that your eyes are being harmed.
LATISSE™ solution may cause other less common side effects,
which typically occur on the skin close to where LATISSE™ is
applied, or in the eyes. These include eye irritation, dryness
of the eyes, and redness of the eyelids. Skin darkening (or
hyperpigmentation) is another less common side effect. This
condition causes areas of skin to become darker than the
surrounding skin color, but has been reported to be reversible
after discontinuation of the product.
You should always only use the FDA-approved sterile applicators
to apply LATISSE™ directly to the base of your upper eyelashes.
The applicators have been specially designed and manufactured to
meet FDA standards, and ensure that the correct dose of LATISSE™
is applied. This will maximize effectiveness and safety.
Could LATISSE™ cause the color of my eyes to change?
Eye color change – iris pigmentation – was not reported in
the LATISSE™ clinical trials. Iris pigmentation has occurred in
patients who applied similar medications directly into the eye
to treat elevated intraocular pressure/glaucoma. Keep in mind
that the amount of product applied to the base of the upper
eyelashes is only 5% of the volume vs. when applied directly
into the eye. Most of LATISSE™ is absorbed by the skin at the
upper eyelid margin. Please consult your doctor to learn more
about LATISSE™.
Is LATISSE™ safe?
LATISSE™ is an FDA-approved prescription treatment for
hypotrichosis used to grow eyelashes, making them longer,
thicker and darker. Hypotrichosis is another name for having
inadequate or not enough eyelashes. The FDA reviewed clinical
study results to verify the identity, potency, purity and
stability of the ingredients, and demonstrated that the product
is safe and effective for its intended use if used as
prescribed.
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