Latisse in Nashville

Latisse is an FDA-approved prescription eyelash solution that is applied along the lash margin to help lashes grow. It increases the growth phase of the eyelashes, which allows them to grow thicker and longer.

Latisse is believed to affect the growth (anagen) phase of the eyelash hair cycle in two ways: first, it increases the length of this phase, and second, it increases the number of hairs in this growth phase. The exact way it works is unknown.

Latisse solution is a once-a-day treatment you apply yourself each evening to the base of the upper eyelashes. Obtain the full “How to Apply” instructions when you visit the Sherman Aesthetic Center.

Latisse users may start to see longer lashes at four weeks, with full growth at 16 weeks. The growth is gradual over time.

Once the desired length of your eyelashes is achieved, you must stay on the Latisse to maintain these results. We recommend decreasing the frequency of application for maintenance treatment.

Increased brown iris pigmentation has occurred when the same formulation of bimatoprost ophthalmic solution (the active ingredient of Latisse) was instilled directly into the eye to treat elevated intraocular pressure. Although iris pigmentation was not reported in clinical studies with Latisse, patients should be advised about the potential for increased brown iris pigmentation, which is likely permanent.

Latisse is an ophthalmic solution. If any solution gets into the eye, it is not expected to cause harm. You do not need to rinse your eyes. Latisse is not an eye drop. DO NOT APPLY in your eye or to the lower lid.

No. Use of Latisse more than once a day will not increase the growth of eyelashes. Latisse works gradually over the 16-week treatment period.

Latisse received its FDA approval in December 2008 after a team of 16 experienced doctors from all over the country conducted clinical studies.

Skin hyperpigmentation (or skin darkening) is a less common side effect, which typically occurs close to where the solution is applied on the skin. This side effect has been reported to be reversible in most patients upon discontinuation of Latisse.

Latisse is the first and only FDA-approved prescription treatment for inadequate or not enough lashes, growing them longer, fuller, and darker.

If you stop using Latisse, your eyelashes are expected to return to their previous appearance over several weeks to months.

To achieve the full effect of Latisse, you will need to use the product daily for 16 weeks. After that point, it is best to come and be evaluated so we can discuss its ongoing use after evaluating the health of your eyes with our slit lamp biomicroscope.

Yes. In its first year alone, approximately 1.5 million bottles of Latisse were prescribed.

The most common side effects after using the Latisse solution are an itching sensation in the eyes and/or eye redness. This was reported in approximately 4% of patients. Latisse solution may cause other less common side effects, which typically occur on the skin close to where Latisse is applied or in the eyes. These include skin darkening, eye irritation, dryness of the eyes, and redness of the eyelids.