FAQ: LATISSE
What is LATISSE?
LATISSE® is the only FDA-approved product to grow lashes longer, fuller and darker for those who do not have enough lashes. It has been studied for safety and efficacy and is available only by prescription. LATTISE was developed through a medical study of it's active ingredient, bimatoprost, specifically for growing lashes. After a clinical trial to study the safety and effectiveness for lash growth, LATISSE® was approved by the FDA in December of 2008.
Does LATISSE work?
A LATISSE® clinical study was conducted at 16 sites across the country and included 278 people. Throughout the course of the 16-week treatment period, each participant was photographed and evaluated at 4-week intervals (week 0 to week 16) for differences in their overall lash prominence, including length, thickness and darkness. At the end of the 16-week treatment period, the results showed that LATISSE® was effective for 78% (107/137) of those participating vs. 18% (26/141) for those in the vehicle group (the vehicle was the same solution as LATISSE®, but without the active ingredient). Specifically, patients treated with LATISSE® in the clinical study experienced a:
• 25% increase in lash length (vs. 2% for vehicle)
• 106% increase in lash thickness/fullness (vs. 12% for vehicle)
• 18% increase in lash darkness (vs. 3% for vehicle)
How does LATISSE work?
It's believed that LATISSE® works by increasing the growth cycle (anagen) phase of your eyelash hair cycle. Anagen is the growth phase of all hair. It increases the length of the anagen phase and the number of hairs in this growth phase.
What is hypotrichosis?
Eyelash hypotrichosis is the medical name for having inadequate or not enough lashes. Eyelash hypotrichosis is defined as having lower than average length, thickness and/or number of eyelashes.
How soon will I see results?
You need to be patient when using LATISSE® as the growth is gradual over time. Some may start to notice longer lashes after about a month and many should experience full results in approximately four months. This is similar to the clinical trial results, but individual results may vary. Just like it takes some time for LATISSE® to work, if use of LATISSE® is discontinued, eyelashes will return to their previous appearance over the course of several weeks to months.
Can LATISSE harm my eyes?
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.
What if I forget an application?
If you miss an application or a few, don't try to catch up. You don't want to double up on your treatments. Just apply the LATISSE® treatment the next evening and restart your schedule.
Can I use LATISSE if I wear contacts?
Yes, but you should take them out before applying LATISSE®. Just remove your contact lenses and then wait for 15 minutes after applying LATISSE® before putting your contacts back in.
Can men use LATISSE?
Both men and women can use LATISSE® to increase the length, thickness and darkness of the eyelashes if a provider determines they are appropriate candidates for treatment. There are many male patients who use LATISSE® to grow their lashes and are happy with their lash results.
How can I save on treatments?
Enroll in the Brilliant Distinctions® Rewards Program to save money on JUVÉDERM Cosmetic treatments. You earn points on each JUVÉDERM Cosmetic treatment that you can redeem for savings on future treatments. You can also earn and redeem points on other selected treatments that your specialist may determine are right for you.
In addition, you can also earn points when you shop online at your favorite retailers participating in the Brilliant Distinctions® Mall. As a member you will receive treatment reminders and information about your points balance.
Get More Information about the Brilliant Distinctions® Rewards Program - HERE.
LATISSE® is the only FDA-approved product to grow lashes longer, fuller and darker for those who do not have enough lashes. It has been studied for safety and efficacy and is available only by prescription. LATTISE was developed through a medical study of it's active ingredient, bimatoprost, specifically for growing lashes. After a clinical trial to study the safety and effectiveness for lash growth, LATISSE® was approved by the FDA in December of 2008.
Does LATISSE work?
A LATISSE® clinical study was conducted at 16 sites across the country and included 278 people. Throughout the course of the 16-week treatment period, each participant was photographed and evaluated at 4-week intervals (week 0 to week 16) for differences in their overall lash prominence, including length, thickness and darkness. At the end of the 16-week treatment period, the results showed that LATISSE® was effective for 78% (107/137) of those participating vs. 18% (26/141) for those in the vehicle group (the vehicle was the same solution as LATISSE®, but without the active ingredient). Specifically, patients treated with LATISSE® in the clinical study experienced a:
• 25% increase in lash length (vs. 2% for vehicle)
• 106% increase in lash thickness/fullness (vs. 12% for vehicle)
• 18% increase in lash darkness (vs. 3% for vehicle)
How does LATISSE work?
It's believed that LATISSE® works by increasing the growth cycle (anagen) phase of your eyelash hair cycle. Anagen is the growth phase of all hair. It increases the length of the anagen phase and the number of hairs in this growth phase.
What is hypotrichosis?
Eyelash hypotrichosis is the medical name for having inadequate or not enough lashes. Eyelash hypotrichosis is defined as having lower than average length, thickness and/or number of eyelashes.
How soon will I see results?
You need to be patient when using LATISSE® as the growth is gradual over time. Some may start to notice longer lashes after about a month and many should experience full results in approximately four months. This is similar to the clinical trial results, but individual results may vary. Just like it takes some time for LATISSE® to work, if use of LATISSE® is discontinued, eyelashes will return to their previous appearance over the course of several weeks to months.
Can LATISSE harm my eyes?
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.
What if I forget an application?
If you miss an application or a few, don't try to catch up. You don't want to double up on your treatments. Just apply the LATISSE® treatment the next evening and restart your schedule.
Can I use LATISSE if I wear contacts?
Yes, but you should take them out before applying LATISSE®. Just remove your contact lenses and then wait for 15 minutes after applying LATISSE® before putting your contacts back in.
Can men use LATISSE?
Both men and women can use LATISSE® to increase the length, thickness and darkness of the eyelashes if a provider determines they are appropriate candidates for treatment. There are many male patients who use LATISSE® to grow their lashes and are happy with their lash results.
How can I save on treatments?
Enroll in the Brilliant Distinctions® Rewards Program to save money on JUVÉDERM Cosmetic treatments. You earn points on each JUVÉDERM Cosmetic treatment that you can redeem for savings on future treatments. You can also earn and redeem points on other selected treatments that your specialist may determine are right for you.
In addition, you can also earn points when you shop online at your favorite retailers participating in the Brilliant Distinctions® Mall. As a member you will receive treatment reminders and information about your points balance.
Get More Information about the Brilliant Distinctions® Rewards Program - HERE.