Long and beautiful eyelashes are desired by nearly all women. Children are often envied because they often have the best eyelashes of their life during their youth. Several years ago, Latisse became available and everything changed. Instead of having to use daily mascara or eyelash extensions, those wishing to really enhance their eyelashes can use the only FDA approved medication to enjoy longer, thicker, darker, and more beautiful eyelashes. This medication was discovered when glaucoma patients that were using prostaglandin analog drops started getting better looking eyelashes. These drops have been prescribed for many years and are very safe. Rare and largely reversible side-effects to include eye redness and skin darkening may occur. Some patients with hazel or light brow eyes can get some darkening of their eye color, and some patients that have used the glaucoma drops for many years can get some hollowing of the eyelid fat around their eyes. This may in fact become a possible treatment for excessive eyelid fat in the future.
Latisse, unlike its glaucoma treatment counterpart, is applied only once a day at bedtime to the upper eyelid margin, so the aforementioned and already low risks should be quite remote. To use Latisse, you need to obtain a prescription. Most patients find the cost to be quite reasonable when considering the wonderful improvement it gives to their eyelid beauty and in comparison to getting their hair done/colored and other beauty treatments. Results begin between 1-2 months after use. Dr. Burroughs has been prescribing Latisse for years and it has become a very popular item for those wishing to enhance their eyelid beauty. The below photos show patients at before treatment (top) and at 4 months (bottom).
