Finally there is a way to grow your own eyelashes, naturally. A new drug called Latisse has been introduced to solve this age-old problem. Made by the Allergan company, this drug is clinically proven to grow longer and thicker lashes.
Lashes 25% longer,106% thicker and 18% darker were reported at the end of a 16 week study, using Latisse. Applied to the upper eyelid only, changes were noted at the 8 week mark. With these numbers Latisse sounds like a mascara advertisement!
The clinical study of 280 members, of which 1/2 used Latisse ran for 16 weeks. Latisse was applied to the upper eyelid only. Latisse cannot be applied to the lower eyelid.
Latisse will not be an over- the- counter medicine. Cosmetic use will not covered by medical insurance. Medical conditions such as hypotrichosis, would probably be covered by insurance. It will cost about $120.00 for a 30 day supply, with 60 single use applicators.
There are some side effects noted during the study. 3.6% of the participates experienced eye itching. There is some concern that permanent darkening of the iris could occur. Green and Hazel eyes are at risk for this side effect. In the study no one reported darkening of the iris. The upper eyelid could also possibly be affected by becoming darker.
Allergan is the company introduced Botox to the world. While developing a drug for glaucoma, called Lumigan, researchers found the group using the new drug had dramatic growth of their eyelashes. The active ingredient identified to cause eyelash growth is called Bimatoprost. Allergan then created Latisse to take advantage of this effect. Some those who used Lumigan experienced a darkening of their iris and eyelids. Because Latisse uses 5% of this active ingredient, applied to the eye lash and not in the eye, these side effects are not expected. Lumigan is placed into the eye.
The life cycle of a normal eye lash follicle is 4 to 5 months, so when you stop using the drug, gradual lash length will be reduced, as lashes fall out and they are replaced by normal lashes.
It is now possible to actually grow your eyelashes longer and thicker using this FDA approved drug! No need for eyelash extensions or false eyelashes.
Lashes 25% longer,106% thicker and 18% darker were reported at the end of a 16 week study, using Latisse. Applied to the upper eyelid only, changes were noted at the 8 week mark. With these numbers Latisse sounds like a mascara advertisement!
The clinical study of 280 members, of which 1/2 used Latisse ran for 16 weeks. Latisse was applied to the upper eyelid only. Latisse cannot be applied to the lower eyelid.
Latisse will not be an over- the- counter medicine. Cosmetic use will not covered by medical insurance. Medical conditions such as hypotrichosis, would probably be covered by insurance. It will cost about $120.00 for a 30 day supply, with 60 single use applicators.
There are some side effects noted during the study. 3.6% of the participates experienced eye itching. There is some concern that permanent darkening of the iris could occur. Green and Hazel eyes are at risk for this side effect. In the study no one reported darkening of the iris. The upper eyelid could also possibly be affected by becoming darker.
Allergan is the company introduced Botox to the world. While developing a drug for glaucoma, called Lumigan, researchers found the group using the new drug had dramatic growth of their eyelashes. The active ingredient identified to cause eyelash growth is called Bimatoprost. Allergan then created Latisse to take advantage of this effect. Some those who used Lumigan experienced a darkening of their iris and eyelids. Because Latisse uses 5% of this active ingredient, applied to the eye lash and not in the eye, these side effects are not expected. Lumigan is placed into the eye.
The life cycle of a normal eye lash follicle is 4 to 5 months, so when you stop using the drug, gradual lash length will be reduced, as lashes fall out and they are replaced by normal lashes.
It is now possible to actually grow your eyelashes longer and thicker using this FDA approved drug! No need for eyelash extensions or false eyelashes.
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