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Latisse
How Long Does Latisse Last? Are Results Permanent?
Latisse increases lash length, thickness and darkens lashes by effecting the growth phase of your lashes. Latisse improvements to your lashes will last approximately through a cycle of lash growth - this would be 1 - 2 months. Many patients go into "maintenance phase" applying Latisse every three days to maintain their growth. Regarding eye color change (there is some discussion below) - when used as a glaucoma medication (different dosage and applied directly into the eye) 3 out of thousands of patients noticed that green or hazel (not blue - has to do with the pigment in the eye) got darker - of particular note none of the three patients thought the change was significant enough to stop using the medication. And this was NOT seen in the Latisse trial. This is not to say that it can't happen - I just think we should be clear on the facts.
Clinical Context
Lashes naturally cycle through growth, transition, and resting phases, and most are resting at any time. Latisse works by extending the active growth phase, allowing lashes to grow longer and thicker before shedding. Because it acts on the hair follicle itself, results build gradually with continued use and fade slowly after stopping, as lashes complete their normal cycle rather than falling out abruptly.
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