How to Apply Latisse

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Latisse is an eyelash enhancing product that is intended to make lashes look longer, thicker, and darker over a period of time. To use the Latisse product, apply the solution as instructed once each day and you’re ready to watch those lashes grow! But remember that if you stop using Latisse, your eyelashes will return to their normal volume and length.

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Applying the Latisse Solution to Each Eye

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  1. It’s important to apply Latisse to a freshly washed face. Use warm soap and water to wash your face, then pat it dry with a towel. You don’t want to get any of the Latisse product anywhere near your contacts or your actual eyeballs. Make sure you remove your contacts before applying the Latisse to your eyelids to avoid the possibility of contamination or painful [1]
    • You can also use a makeup remover wipe to get rid of any makeup you may have on your face.
  2. Take one of the sterile applicators from tray package and hold it horizontally between your fingers. Make sure that you only hold the applicator by the end without the bristles. [2]
    • Keep your fingers away from the application end to prevent bacterial infections.
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  3. Holding the applicator horizontally, place one drop of the Latisse solution on the top of the applicator tip. Make sure that you only use one drop, or you will have too much and risk getting it in your eyes. [3]
    • Do not put the drop directly on the tip of the applicator, as it may drip and it will make the application process harder. Instead, put it on the top side of the applicator tip.
  4. Take the applicator and hold it carefully above your eyelid with the Latisse side facing down. Move the applicator across the skin of your eyelid where it meets your eyelashes. [4]
    • Start at the corner of your eye and pull the applicator across toward the outer edge of the eye.
    • Do not apply Latisse along your lower lashline or to your lower eyelid. [5]
  5. Once you have completed the application, you need to make sure there is no excess solution that could drip down into your eyes. Use a tissue or cotton swab to wipe away any excess just below your eyelid. [6]
    • Throw away the applicator and repeat the process for the other eye – using a brand new sterile applicator.
  6. Remember to always use a clean applicator from the package when you start applying the solution to a new eye. You don’t want to cross-contaminate germs by reusing the same applicator.
    • When you finish using an applicator, throw it away in the trash and grab a fresh one for the next eye.
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Using Latisse Safely

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  1. Typically, Latisse is applied right before you go to bed. If, however, you need to put your contacts back in after you applying Latisse, you will need to wait at least 15 minutes. Touching your eyes before the Latisse dries, even just to insert contacts, can promote contamination. [7]
    • Getting Latisse solution in your eyes can be quite painful. Make sure the solution is completely dry before you begin touching your eyes.
  2. Latisse should be applied only once every day. Increasing your usage will not give you bigger, longer, or fuller eyelashes. Apply one small drop to the applicator for each eye. Do not add additional Latisse solution, as excess will run down onto your skin. [8]
    • Your daily application should be done at night for best results.
  3. It’s possible for excess hair to start growing in any place where the skin comes into regular contact with the Latisse product. If you don’t wipe off the excess Latisse, you may have to deal with this unwanted side effect. [9]
    • Wipe any extra solution off as soon as you finish applying it to minimize the negative effects.
  4. You should only use the sterile applicator that was included in the packaging for your Latisse product. Do not use a Q-tip or any other kind of object for the application. [10]
    • Each applicator should only be used once, then thrown away in the trash. So for each application, you’ll use two applicators – one for each eye.
  5. In order to prevent contamination, you should make sure that the tip of the applicator and the dispensing end of the Latisse bottle don’t ever touch anything except when you add a drop of the Latisse solution to the tip of the applicator. [11]
    • Don’t let your fingers or any other contaminated surfaces touch the applicator tip or the top of the Latisse bottle.
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      • Only apply Latisse daily as directed. Applying it more than once a day will not lead to faster eyelash growth. [12]
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      • If you experience any redness or irritation on or around your eyelids, you can use Latisse every other day or every few days for maintenance until the irritation clears.
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      • Latisse may cause hair growth outside the intended lash area if the formula comes into contact with another spot frequently. Be sure to wipe away any excess formula outside of your eyelid area.
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      Warnings

      • You may not be a candidate for Latisse if you have certain eye conditions like uveitis, conjunctivitis, a high risk of macular edema, severe allergies, or skin infections on your eyelids.
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      • Pregnant women and nursing women should not use Latisse.
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      • Latisse may cause the eyelids or iris to darken in color. Changes to your iris color are likely permanent.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.latisse.com/about-latisse#FAQ
      2. ↑ https://blogs.webmd.com/healthy-skin/2017/06/a-dermatologists-tips-for-using-latisse.html
      3. ↑ https://www.latisse.com/about-latisse#how-to-use
      4. ↑ http://professional.latisse.com/About-Latisse/Dosing-and-Application
      5. ↑ https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2014/022369s008s010lbl.pdf
      6. ↑ https://www.latisse.com/pdfs/How_To_Apply.pdf
      7. ↑ http://www.allaboutvision.com/buysmart/latisse.htm
      8. ↑ http://professional.latisse.com/About-Latisse/Dosing-and-Application
      9. ↑ https://www.latisse.com/about-latisse#FAQ
      1. ↑ https://www.latisse.com/about-latisse#how-to-use
      2. ↑ https://www.latisse.com/pdfs/How_To_Apply.pdf
      3. ↑ https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2014/022369s008s010lbl.pdf

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