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Why you should avoid Latisse like the plague
Latisse is frequently mentioned both here, and in other forums, as a great way to boost eye lash growth, as well as eyebrow growth.
This is a horrible idea. Latisse burns fat; this has been demonstrated through numerous studies.
Below, are pictures of before and after a from articles and clinic websites that are supposed to be PROMOTING Latisse. It’s crazy to think that these women, and their doctors don’t see the damage being done to their upper eye area, just look at how hollow and gaunt like it is in the after. I think it’s criminal how docs get away with promoting those before and afters without highlighting the definite damage latisse will do to most people.
For those who want to apply Latisse to eyebrows, keep in mind the catastrophic results above were only from applying it to the lashes; applying Latisse right on the brow itself is a death sentence to ever having a nice upper eye area.
I personally was not informed enough when I started to use latisse, and after only 2 weeks (seriously), I had lost some fat above my upper eyelid—I used to have permanent hooded “hunter” eyes, and to this day, I have some minimal upper eyelid exposure, I’d say 90% of the time. It’s been over 6 months since then.
Had I started latisse before I even knew what hooded eyes were, and that they were a good thing, I would not have even noticed the orbital fat loss, and would have continued on with my latisse use, getting great lashes, but destroying my once decent eye area, just as the women in these pictures have done so—the worst part is, they don’t even realize the harm latisse did, as they are blinded by the good results it gave their lashes. Then as the time goes by, they must start to notice it but attribute it to aging, when the real culprit was latisse.
Don’t ever use this product.
Alternatives to Latisse for better eyelashes and eyebrows
The only “natural” alternative to latisse for eyebrows is minoxidil, as well as the standard things like castor oil.
Minoxidil is more than good enough for eyebrows—I would even say they are much better than latisse for eyebrow growth, so it’s no loss to now know that latisse is garbage, just use minoxidil.
The only “natural” alternative to latisse for lashes are the standard things like Castor oil. It’s a shame, however, that there’s no other product that can give lash results like Latisse can. There is nothing like a minoxidil for lashes, as there is for eyebrows.
However; there is something that can be done to get PERMAMENT long lashes. Even better results than Latisse, as the lashes can be as long as you want; the only downside is it will require some maintenance, however, it is minimal compared to how latisse requires you to continue to apply it for as long as you want longer lashes.
What I’m talking about here, are eyelash transplants, from scalp hair. These are the results you can expect, keep in mind that the “weirder” looking ones are because the women let the lashes grow VERY LONG:
These are the benefits from Eyelash transplants:
—Permanent Results
—Lashes can be added only to add density (so you keep them the same length as your current lashes) or can be allowed to grow far longer.
—If done by a good surgeon, they look 100% natural
These are the possible downsides to Eyelash transplants:
—Have to be cut about once every 1-2 weeks once they are at desired length (this is super low effort)
—IF you are light haired, you will need to taint your lashes every few weeks (this would be true for Latisse and Castor Oil as well)
—ONCE your scalp hair starts to gray, so will your transplanted lashes, but again, they can easily be tainted every few weeks (Virtually every light haired girl taints their lashes, it’s not rocket science)
— IF you go to a bad surgeon, they might transplant them in an unnatural position, and the hairs might then curl inwards instead of outwards, so you would need to curl your lashes daily (can be easily avoided by not being cheap)
CONCLUSION
—No matter what, avoid Latisse; it will likely ruin your upper eye area.
—For eyebrows, use Castor oil, or minoxidil for the best results
—For eyelashes, use Castor oil, or get good quality eyelash transplants for the best results.
I feel like this thread is worth stickying, but you guys be the judge. I just hate the thought of people still drinking the Latisse Koolaid—it can kill your looks.
Latisse is frequently mentioned both here, and in other forums, as a great way to boost eye lash growth, as well as eyebrow growth.
This is a horrible idea. Latisse burns fat; this has been demonstrated through numerous studies.
Below, are pictures of before and after a from articles and clinic websites that are supposed to be PROMOTING Latisse. It’s crazy to think that these women, and their doctors don’t see the damage being done to their upper eye area, just look at how hollow and gaunt like it is in the after. I think it’s criminal how docs get away with promoting those before and afters without highlighting the definite damage latisse will do to most people.
For those who want to apply Latisse to eyebrows, keep in mind the catastrophic results above were only from applying it to the lashes; applying Latisse right on the brow itself is a death sentence to ever having a nice upper eye area.
I personally was not informed enough when I started to use latisse, and after only 2 weeks (seriously), I had lost some fat above my upper eyelid—I used to have permanent hooded “hunter” eyes, and to this day, I have some minimal upper eyelid exposure, I’d say 90% of the time. It’s been over 6 months since then.
Had I started latisse before I even knew what hooded eyes were, and that they were a good thing, I would not have even noticed the orbital fat loss, and would have continued on with my latisse use, getting great lashes, but destroying my once decent eye area, just as the women in these pictures have done so—the worst part is, they don’t even realize the harm latisse did, as they are blinded by the good results it gave their lashes. Then as the time goes by, they must start to notice it but attribute it to aging, when the real culprit was latisse.
Don’t ever use this product.
Alternatives to Latisse for better eyelashes and eyebrows
The only “natural” alternative to latisse for eyebrows is minoxidil, as well as the standard things like castor oil.
Minoxidil is more than good enough for eyebrows—I would even say they are much better than latisse for eyebrow growth, so it’s no loss to now know that latisse is garbage, just use minoxidil.
The only “natural” alternative to latisse for lashes are the standard things like Castor oil. It’s a shame, however, that there’s no other product that can give lash results like Latisse can. There is nothing like a minoxidil for lashes, as there is for eyebrows.
However; there is something that can be done to get PERMAMENT long lashes. Even better results than Latisse, as the lashes can be as long as you want; the only downside is it will require some maintenance, however, it is minimal compared to how latisse requires you to continue to apply it for as long as you want longer lashes.
What I’m talking about here, are eyelash transplants, from scalp hair. These are the results you can expect, keep in mind that the “weirder” looking ones are because the women let the lashes grow VERY LONG:
These are the benefits from Eyelash transplants:
—Permanent Results
—Lashes can be added only to add density (so you keep them the same length as your current lashes) or can be allowed to grow far longer.
—If done by a good surgeon, they look 100% natural
These are the possible downsides to Eyelash transplants:
—Have to be cut about once every 1-2 weeks once they are at desired length (this is super low effort)
—IF you are light haired, you will need to taint your lashes every few weeks (this would be true for Latisse and Castor Oil as well)
—ONCE your scalp hair starts to gray, so will your transplanted lashes, but again, they can easily be tainted every few weeks (Virtually every light haired girl taints their lashes, it’s not rocket science)
— IF you go to a bad surgeon, they might transplant them in an unnatural position, and the hairs might then curl inwards instead of outwards, so you would need to curl your lashes daily (can be easily avoided by not being cheap)
CONCLUSION
—No matter what, avoid Latisse; it will likely ruin your upper eye area.
—For eyebrows, use Castor oil, or minoxidil for the best results
—For eyelashes, use Castor oil, or get good quality eyelash transplants for the best results.
I feel like this thread is worth stickying, but you guys be the judge. I just hate the thought of people still drinking the Latisse Koolaid—it can kill your looks.
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