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Latisse (bimatoprost 0.03%) is a prescription treatment for hypotrichosis or more commonly known as The Lack Of Eye Lashes 
SAFETY WARNINGS
Risk of iris colour change (permanent)
Bimatoprost can permanently darken the iris in people with mixed-colour irises (e.g. blue-brown, green-brown). Why? Bimatoprost is classified as a prostaglandin analogue, which is a group of drugs. These compounds can stimulate melanocytes, which are the cells responsible for producing pigment (melanin) in the iris.
tldr; DO NOT USE LATISSE IF YOU HAVE HETEROCHROMIC IRISES.
Intraocular pressure
Bimatoprost is used in higher doses to treat glaucoma. While cosmetic Latisse doses are lower, people with a history of eye pressure problems.
Skin darkening around the eye
Repeated contact with skin can cause darkening (hyperpigmentation) of the eyelid skin, may take months for this to occur, can be easily solved by blotting excess solution reduces this risk.
WHY IS LATISSE SO GOOD. ????
Latisse is the only FDA-approved treatment proven to grow eyelashes longer, thicker. Unlike serums or mascaras that just coat lashes temporarily, it actually changes the growth cycle extending the phase where lashes actively grow. Results are quite fascinating, typically visible within 4 weeks and full at around 16 weeks. For anyone with naturally short lashes it's the best solution.
Latisse is the only FDA-approved treatment proven to grow eyelashes longer, thicker. Unlike serums or mascaras that just coat lashes temporarily, it actually changes the growth cycle extending the phase where lashes actively grow. Results are quite fascinating, typically visible within 4 weeks and full at around 16 weeks. For anyone with naturally short lashes it's the best solution.
SAFETY WARNINGS Risk of iris colour change (permanent)
Bimatoprost can permanently darken the iris in people with mixed-colour irises (e.g. blue-brown, green-brown). Why? Bimatoprost is classified as a prostaglandin analogue, which is a group of drugs. These compounds can stimulate melanocytes, which are the cells responsible for producing pigment (melanin) in the iris.
tldr; DO NOT USE LATISSE IF YOU HAVE HETEROCHROMIC IRISES.
Intraocular pressure
Bimatoprost is used in higher doses to treat glaucoma. While cosmetic Latisse doses are lower, people with a history of eye pressure problems.
Skin darkening around the eye
Repeated contact with skin can cause darkening (hyperpigmentation) of the eyelid skin, may take months for this to occur, can be easily solved by blotting excess solution reduces this risk.
CONTINUE WITH YOUR OWN RISK IF YOU EXPERIENCE THESE SYMPTOMS
- Eye redness or irritation
- Sudden vision changes
- Eye pain or pressure
- Itching or discharge
- Swelling of the eyelids
- Eyelid skin rash
- Mild itching at application site
- Slight eye redness (first couple of days)
WHERE TO APPLY?
The most important safety rule is upper lash line only never apply it directly to the lower lid. The solution migrates naturally when you blink, so the lower lashes get treated without you needing to apply it there.
The permanent iris colour change warning is the most serious long-term risk. It only affects people with mixed-coloured irises, and it could be permanent, so do at your own risks
The most important safety rule is upper lash line only never apply it directly to the lower lid. The solution migrates naturally when you blink, so the lower lashes get treated without you needing to apply it there.
The permanent iris colour change warning is the most serious long-term risk. It only affects people with mixed-coloured irises, and it could be permanent, so do at your own risks
RESULTS
(RESULTS | LATISSE® 2025)
(RESULTS | LATISSE® 2025)
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