Latisse is classed by the FDA as pregnancy class “C.” Class “C” means that animal studies have shown there might be some negative impact of the medication on pregnancy. In the case of Latisse, animal studies showed that at the approximate equivalent of 41 times the human dose, mothers saw a decreased gestation period and fetal weight, while there was an increase in dead fetuses, fetal resorption, fetal mortality, and pup mortality. Whether this means that women will experience negative impacts as a result is unknown, but in general this does not seem like a good risk to take except in special circumstances.

Animal studies have also shown that Latisse can be passed through breast milk in animals. This also means you should probably not resume using Latisse until after you have finished nursing your baby.

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Latisse has been proven safe and effective for improving the length and thickness of your eyelashes. However, in order to ensure it is safe and effective for you, it’s important to follow the usage information.

Potential side effects

One of the main guidelines for applying Latisse is that you should remove your contact lenses prior to applying Latisse. Soft contact lenses can absorb Latisse, and then they may release the compound at intervals throughout the day. This may increase your dosage of Latisse, in effect giving you a timed dosage instead of a single individual dose where more of the compound is expected to be washed out of the eye and not absorbed. Since Latisse was originally developed as a glaucoma medication, this may lead to a lowering of your intraocular pressure, which can affect your vision, or increase your odds of other potential side effects.

This risk is theoretical and nobody knows if it is likely to be significant, but it’s always better to be safe than sorry, so we recommend that our patients who use Latisse follow this guideline. This ensures that you can safely use Latisse to get the longer, fuller lashes you desire and wear contact lenses.

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Latisse enhances the growth, thickness, and darkness of the eyelashes. It is FDA approved, and clinical trials demonstrated its safety when used as directed.

Latisse is applied to the base of the upper eyelashes. The applicator created for Latisse is designed to apply the medication only to the base of the eyelashes.

There are risks and side effects with any medication, and Latisse is no different. Side effects from the use of Latisse are rare and may include itchy, red and/or dry eyes. In some cases, hardening of the eyelid skin has been reported.

Other possible side effects include an increased, and potentially permanent, darkening of the brown pigmentation in the iris. Excess hair growth around the eyes is also possible if Latisse regularly runs or drips during application.

Careful application of Latisse will ensure you see the best results as well as limit possibilities for side effects including hardened skin and unwanted hair growth.

The active ingredient in Latisse is bimatoprost, which has long been used as a treatment for glaucoma.

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