Eyelash Growth: What Really Works to Get Long Eyelashes
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Allergan solves the problem of growing your eyelashes longer and thicker! They recently introduced a new drug called Latisse which has been show to clinically proven to grow eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker, without using eyelash conditioners!
Latisse is applied to the upper eyelid only. Using eye drops, results were seen after 8 weeks of application, with full growth after 16 weeks. Eyelashes grew 25% longer, 106% thicker and 18% darker. Try that using mascara!
The clinical trial consisted of 280 members. 1/2 used the drug for 16 weeks. They applied the drug to the upper eyelid only. Latisse is not recommended for use on the lower eyelids. Latisse was well tolerated by the participates.
Latisse will not be an over- the- counter medicine. Cosmetic use will not covered by medical insurance. Medical conditions such as hypotrichosis ( low amount of hair on body or head), would probably be covered by insurance. It will cost about $120.00 for a 30 day supply, with 60 single use applicators.
There are some side effects noted during the study. 3.6% of the participates experienced eye itching. There is some concern that permanent darkening of the iris could occur. Green and Hazel eyes are at risk for this side effect. In the study no one reported darkening of the iris. The upper eyelid could also possibly be affected by becoming darker, when using these eye drops.
Ever hear of Botox? Allergan was the company that introduced Botox to the world. It hopes to find similar success with Latisse. When developing a drug to treat glaucoma, called Lumigan, researchers noted a starling side effect, longer thicker eyelashes. The active ingredient called Bimatoprost caused eyelash growth. Allergan developed Latisse to take advantage of this effect. Some other side effects of Lumigan were permanent darkening of the iris. Eyelids were also darker. Latisse is not expected to have similar results because it uses only 5% of the concentration placed on the eyelash. Lumigan is placed directly in the eye.
The life cycle of a normal eye lash follicle is 4 to 5 months, so when you stop using the drug, gradual lash length will be reduced, as lashes fall out and they are replaced by normal lashes.
It is now possible to actually eyelash growth using this FDA approved drug! No need for eyelash extensions or false eyelashes.
Latisse is applied to the upper eyelid only. Using eye drops, results were seen after 8 weeks of application, with full growth after 16 weeks. Eyelashes grew 25% longer, 106% thicker and 18% darker. Try that using mascara!
The clinical trial consisted of 280 members. 1/2 used the drug for 16 weeks. They applied the drug to the upper eyelid only. Latisse is not recommended for use on the lower eyelids. Latisse was well tolerated by the participates.
Latisse will not be an over- the- counter medicine. Cosmetic use will not covered by medical insurance. Medical conditions such as hypotrichosis ( low amount of hair on body or head), would probably be covered by insurance. It will cost about $120.00 for a 30 day supply, with 60 single use applicators.
There are some side effects noted during the study. 3.6% of the participates experienced eye itching. There is some concern that permanent darkening of the iris could occur. Green and Hazel eyes are at risk for this side effect. In the study no one reported darkening of the iris. The upper eyelid could also possibly be affected by becoming darker, when using these eye drops.
Ever hear of Botox? Allergan was the company that introduced Botox to the world. It hopes to find similar success with Latisse. When developing a drug to treat glaucoma, called Lumigan, researchers noted a starling side effect, longer thicker eyelashes. The active ingredient called Bimatoprost caused eyelash growth. Allergan developed Latisse to take advantage of this effect. Some other side effects of Lumigan were permanent darkening of the iris. Eyelids were also darker. Latisse is not expected to have similar results because it uses only 5% of the concentration placed on the eyelash. Lumigan is placed directly in the eye.
The life cycle of a normal eye lash follicle is 4 to 5 months, so when you stop using the drug, gradual lash length will be reduced, as lashes fall out and they are replaced by normal lashes.
It is now possible to actually eyelash growth using this FDA approved drug! No need for eyelash extensions or false eyelashes.
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