I have been receiving a lot of calls regarding a new product that is comming out in March, called Latisse. This is a product put out by Allergins. It was originally a Glaucoma medication, and the side effects were noticible lash growth. Allergins took the product back into the lab and did some more research on it and it is now being released in March. I get asked all the time what my thoughts are on this product, I can not give a simple answer to that question at this time. I, myself would shy away from using it, but I have seen many people who would benefit from it. This is a medication that was orginally intended for Glaucoma, and this medication was to help with the pressure of the eye (simply put). There is a potential that it can change the pressure of a healthy eye, therfore causing blurred vision. There are also chances of color change to the Iris and the eyelid as well. Personally I like my green eyes, and do not want to experience color change. About the lash growth, it does what it claims to do. It will regrow your lashes, But there is still some issues with the type of hair it grows. This means that the lashes that grow in my be a different color, texture, or curl pattern than they were previously. This means that if you have nice straight lashes they can grow in curly/kinky. If they were blond the could grow in black. You also have to worry about the directions the lashes actually grow in. This could change. What lashes do grow in can fall out after you discontinue use of the product. This product is for short term use. It comes in a 1 month supply for $150.00, and is not covered by insurance.
So there you have it, If you are still interested, Please see your Doctor to discuss the prescribing of this medication. Talk at length about the side effects before you decide. Like I said, I see plenty of clients that would benefit from this product. But for me, I will not be running to my Opthamologist any time soon.