Lawton M.D. Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

Grow Longer, Thicker Eyelashes with Latisse™

What is Latisse and what does it do?

Latisse (bimatoprost) is a topical prescription medication made by Allergan (the makers of Botox and Juvederm) and is the first and only scientifically proven product approved by the FDA to stimulate eyelashes to grow longer, thicker and darker. It is a prescription and therefore only available through physicians.

While using Latisse your lashes will continue to grow without shedding as they normally would. They therefore will continue to grow longer until they have reached the desired length you choose. Maintenance treatments of 2-3 times per week will then maintain this desired length thickness and darkness. Latisse can also stimulate eyebrow growth in some patients. Talk with Dr. Lawton today to see if you are a good candidate.

What to Expect

Enhanced eyelash growth is typically seen within 4-8 weeks but may take up to 12 weeks in certain patients. Once lashes have grown to their desired length reduce applications to 2-3 times per week as maintenance. This is necessary to maintain your results. If application is discontinued completely eyelashes will begin to shed normally and return to their pretreatment appearance within 2-4 weeks.

Safety

When used as directed on the eyelids for eyelash growth Latisse has been proven safe with no serious adverse events reported. Side effects were typically limited to temporary redness of the eye or eyelids. When used in the eye daily for glaucoma treatment, other side effects have been reported such as darkening of the skin under the eyes or the irises. These side effects were not seen when used for eyelash growth. See package insert for more details.

Latisse is available in our office for purchase.
For purchasing information call 949-727-3999.