If you’re dreaming of having naturally long, dark luscious lashes, Polo Health + Longevity Centre may have your answer. Allergan, the makers of Latisse®, has created a wonderful product that can extend length and volume to thin and sparse lashes. Latisse® solution is the first FDA approved easy-to-use at home treatment, to improve eyelash growth. When Latisse® is applied on a daily basis, eyelashes can become longer, fuller and darker. There has been a growing interest in this product ever since it was introduced due to its extraordinary results. Latisse® is a safe, convenient and non-invasive cosmetic procedure. It is the only lash growth product of its kind and is available by prescription only.

How eyelash growth works with Latisse®

Latisse® makes lash growth possible because of its active ingredient bimatoprost. Research suggests that the growth of eyelashes occurs by increasing the number of hairs, and the duration of the anagen (or growth) phase. Lashes can grow longer, thicker and darker because bimatoprost prolongs this growth phase. Latisse® works gradually over a 16-week treatment period. A consultation appointment with a doctor is required as Latisse® does require a prescription. Patients with a history of glaucoma or are on medication for eye pressure or similar conditions should not use Latisse®.

Latisse® Facts

A Latisse® clinical study was conducted at 16 sites across the US and included 278 participants, featuring women and men of various ages (22 to 78), backgrounds and eye colors. Throughout the course of a 16-week treatment program, each participant was photographed and evaluated at 4-week intervals (week 0 to week 16) for differences in their overall lash prominence, including elements of length, thickness and fullness. At 16 weeks, the results showed that Latisse® was effective for 78% of those participating, versus 18% for the vehicle group. Vehicle is the same as Latisse®, without its active ingredient. In its first year alone, approximately 1.5 million bottles of Latisse® were prescribed.

What to Expect from Latisse®

Latisse® solution is a once-a-day treatment that you self-apply. Latisse® is applied nightly to your upper eyelash line and as you blink, it is transferred to your lower lashes. It is essential to continue the nightly routine of applying the product or the full benefits will be compromised. You will start to see more length in as little as 4 weeks and you should achieve full growth in 16 weeks. Discontinuing treatment will cause the eyelashes to revert back to their normal length, so patients need to be diligent about their nightly application. Longer fuller lashes will be maintained as long as Latisse® is continued.  DO NOT apply more than 1 application per day, as more is NOT better.