subject: Latisse For Long Lashes [print this page] Latisse is the first and only FDA approved prescription treatment for inadequate or minimal eye lashes. The eyelash growth product creates longer lashes, growing them longer, fuller, and darker. Latisse is believed to work by effecting the growth phase of eyelash hair by increasing the length of the growth phase, and by increasing the number of hairs produced in the growth phase. Stars Brooke Shields and Claire Danes are featured on the Latisse site as loyal customers who have experienced the benefits of this breakthrough cosmetic treatment.
Latisse is a by-product of a medicated eye drop created by Allergan in 2001. Allergan is a leader in the pharmaceutical industry, having 60 years of eye care expertise. The drops they developed were intended to treat ocular hypertension, a risk factor of glaucoma. Not only did the drops lower eye pressure, patients using them experienced eyelash growth in the form of longer, darker, fuller lashes.
Allergan studied the active ingredient in the drops, bitmatoprost ophthalmic solution, as potential eyelash growth products. After a round of clinical trials, Latisse earned FDA approval in 2008. Since then, 1.5 million kits of Latisse have been sold through physicians Officers.
Dr. John Arlette and his staff at The Total Skin Care Centre in Calgary offer the Latisse treatment to their patients. Their website www.totalskincarecentre.com has information about Latisse, and answers common questions about possible side effects or visit www.latisee.com.
Many women who use Latisse report that it is easier to apply than mascara, although it not intended to replace mascara. Most women begin to see results within six weeks, although some have seen a change within two weeks. Almost everyone who uses Latisse sees an increase in eyelash growth within twelve weeks. Most users note an increase in the length of their lashes, followed by a widening of the lash diameter. The eyelash growth product creates longer lashes They also experience a decrease in eye lash shedding. Consumers see most success when Latisse is used routinely each evening. The most common and non-serious side effects are eye itching and redness.
