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How to Get a Latisse Prescription
Our office provides it after meeting the patient, taking a history and physical and discussing the risks and benefits of the treatment. Latisse is a medication with risks. In addition correct treatment is important in minimizing complications and maximizing results. If a patient is an appropriate client we apply the first treatment, demonstrating proper technique. It can then be applied at home by the patient. Like any treatment you should seek a board-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist.
Clinical Context
Latisse contains bimatoprost, a prescription medication originally used for glaucoma before its lash-growth effect was discovered. It differs from over-the-counter lash serums, which don't carry the same risks of eyelid skin darkening or permanent changes in eye color. Because these side effects are linked to how the solution is applied, a supervised first application helps ensure it's used correctly and confined to the lash line, reducing the chance of it spreading to surrounding skin.
