Latisse

Beaux Arts Institute of Plastic Surgery offers Latisse to patients throughout Lanham, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring, Annapolis and Columbia, MD.

What is Latisse?

Latisse is a prescription eye solution used to grow eyelashes, making them longer, thicker and darker. Since December 2008, it has been marketed by Allergan (the makers of Botox and Juvederm) as a topical prescription approved by the FDA to "stimulate eyelashes to grow longer and thicker." According to Allergan, Latisse users can expect to experience longer, fuller and darker eyelashes in as little as eight weeks, with full results in 16 weeks. Please note that it is a prescription, and therefore only available through physicians.

If you are interested in this treatment, or if you are curious about Latisse prices, give us a call today. We'll also be happy to show you some Latisse before and after pictures so you can see how truly amazing the results are.

How Does Latisse Work?

Latisse is a pharmacological preparation designed to enhance eyelash growth during the growth phase of the eyelash hair cycle. The drug is believed to act to increase the length of this phase and also to increase the number of hairs in the growth phase. The exact mechanism of action is unknown. Latisse is available by prescription only and works as a permanent lash enhancer until the hair falls out. Therefore, continued use ensures continued visibility of results.

You will use Latisse daily in the safety of your own home. Application is typically recommended in the evening to a clean, dry face. There is no need for a medical professional to apply the medication.. Latisse does not work in place of mascara. However, mascara is a nice complement to help make your new, longer eyelashes look even more attractive.

How Latisse is Used With Other Cosmetic Treatments?

Most women want to look better or younger. Perhaps one of the best ways to accomplish this goal is to enhance the eyes. After all, this is the part of our face that most people are looking at during day-to-day conversation. Latisse is a perfect complement to Botox, which reduces the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes. Another very complementary cosmetic procedure is the use of Juvederm to correct the hollows beneath the lower eyelid region. These are all simple methods in which Latisse can be paired together to enhance the natural beauty of your eyes. If you are still skeptical about its effectiveness, take a look through some Latisse before and after pictures and you'll be amazed at what you find.

What Will Happen if I Stop Using Latisse?

If you wish to stop using Latisse, the hair will follow its natural cycle and enhanced hairs will be replaced with natural hairs as the lashes grow and fall out, typical over several weeks to months. In other words, your eyelashes will return to their previous appearance over several weeks if you stop using Latisse.

What are Possible Side Effects of Latisse?

Some patients have reported that after using Latisse solution they experienced an itching sensation in the eyes and/or eye redness. Other less-common side effects on the skin close to where Latisse is applied include skin darkening, eye irritation, dryness of the eyes and redness of the eyelids. Hyperpigmenatation is a common skin condition in which areas of skin become darker than the surrounding skin color and may be a possible side effect of Latisse as well. It is caused by an increase in the brown pigment that produces normal skin color, in the skin.

What are Latisse Costs?

Call us today to discuss average Latisse prices. Our friendly and helpful staff is on hand, and they are happy to give you more information or answer any questions you may have about this revolutionary treatment. Dr. Banks is proud to offer this FDA-approved treatment to her patients throughout Lanham, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and the surrounding areas.