Eyelash Growth
It has been the talk of Tinseltown over in the States with many celebrities tossing out their fake eyelashes and mascara 
in favour of a new miracle product, most notably Megan Fox who is rumoured to be a big fan as she showcases her stunning, lucious lashes that set hearts fluttering with her to-die-for eyes.
What is this product? It is Latisse, the first and only prescription treatment recently approved by the FDA for eyelash growth and is produced by the same manufacturer that brought Botox to the beauty world. As such, disappointment is not to be had and the resulting effect of Latisse is longer, fuller and darker lashes.
You must be assessed first by your doctor though to determine if you are able to take it or not. If you are on antibiotics, pregnant, have certain health conditions, or even severe allergies you may turned down.
Once you are approved for Latisse, you can start seeing results in as little as 4 weeks of continuous usage, but it may take up to 2 months to see any results. Full effect comes at around 4 months whereby the majority of Latisse users have witnessed a dramatic increase in eyelash count and thickness. This may sound like a long wait but the results are strong and odds of seeing results are extremely high. In order to maintain these long, flirtatious lashes, you have to continue using the product, otherwise your eyelashes will return to their former puny selves if you stop using it.
How much is it? If your wallet can handle the price, then expect to pay around $1,500 a year — or $120 (£80) a month. The longer the treatment goes on, the more you will pay- so try to carve out a special part of your paycheck to accommodate this treatment. Beauty does not come without a price, as they say!
Nor does it come without any side effects, which include the following: itching, eye redness (which are common side effects and should subside after a short adaptation period), dryness of the eyes and redness of the eyelids.
Skin darkening (or hyperpigmentation) is another less common side effect but is reversible once you stop using it. Some customers have also reported a change in colour to their iris. Although iris pigmentation was not reported in clinical studies, patients should be warned about this potential side effect which can be permanent.
For people who have serious eyelash problems, it’s probably worth a shot — but considering the possible side effects I’ve just mentioned, best to stick with your fake eyelashes an other alternatives!
You can find out more about Latisse by clicking here to be taken to their official website. Latisse is currently only available in the US and will be launched in the UK at the end of 2009.
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