Latisse is a prescription drug that’s an FDA-approved treatment to help people grow eyelashes who don’t have an adequate amount of lashes. It’s ideal for people who may have trouble growing hair around the eyes, are experiencing lash loss due to stress, or have very few lashes overall.  It can help lengthen, thicken and darken eyelashes when used as prescribed.

The solution is applied to the root of the eyelashes to help stimulate the growth of the lashes. Bimatoprost is the active ingredient in Latisse. What it does is mimic the natural chemical within your body that increases the growth of your lashes. There are many benefits of taking it such as that it’s safe and effective, can be used with contact lenses, encourages eyelash growth, and will increase eyelash thickness. It’s an incredibly easy prescription drug to use and only needs to be applied once per day.

What is Latisse Prescribed For?

Latisse (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03% is intended to treat hypotrichosis (or inadequate eyelashes) of the eyelashes. It is prescribed for people who have trouble growing lashes or have a lack of lashes due to another condition or health reasons. It works to increase lash growth, including the length, thickness, and darkness of the lashes. Generally speaking, unless you are allergic to one of the ingredients, anyone and everyone who wants more beautiful and fuller eyelashes is a good candidate for the prescription drug. If you have lash loss or a decrease in lash fullness then it’s a safe and effective way to get more and fuller lashes.

How Does Latisse Work?

Latisse is made up of a lipid compound called Bimatoprost. Originally, it was designed and intended to treat glaucoma. What it does is lower pressure within the eye. There are also cosmetic benefits such as more hair or lash growth as well as increasing the number of hairs produced so that you will have fuller lashes. Latisse works by lengthening the time the follicle remains in the growth phase. The result is that your lashes grow longer and thicker. You should expect to wait at least two months for Latisse to work and for you to notice that your lashes are thickening and growing in. You will likely see complete results in three to four months.

What Are The Side Effects of Latisse?

Like with any drug, there are potential side effects you should know. The good news is that there are very few side effects of Latisse and overall it’s safe and effective. One effect that can be tolerable if it doesn’t feel itchy or bothersome is some redness of the skin in the treated area. This is due to an increase in blood flow. Also, if you have green eyes then you may notice eye color darkening and should watch for this. It’s not recommended for people who have sensitive eyes or for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Be sure to apply it right along the lash line to avoid the potential for darkened eyelids. The most common side effect when taking Latisse is an itching sensation in the eyes or noticing eye redness.