Latisse. The globally popular ophthalmic solution which is Food and Drug Administration approved as the only and effective treatment for Hypotrichosis. As Latisse swept the world like storm with its tremendous cure to Hypotrichosis, and with its contribution to beauty conscious individuals, beauty enhancement companies and beauty endorser businesses, still, many are vigilant and cautious of Latisse side effects.
Latisse contains synthetic prostaglandins known as bimatoprost. This is a lipid compound that can found in most parts of the body. Although it is only formulated in the laboratory, bimatoprost mimics what the naturally-occurring prostaglandins functions in the body. Like in Latisse, bimatoprost acts as receptors to hair follicles, enabling hair follicles to stimulate which when stimulated, it is able grow healthy hairs. This occurrence result to stronger, longer, thicker and fuller lashes in the eyelids.
However, with the amazing result that one can benefit in this solution, Latisse side effects are also important to be given attention to. Latisse side effects are expected to be experienced by anyone who is to undergo Latisse medication. The possible Latisse side effects are the following:
- Eye redness
- Teary eye
- Eye burning (it stings when the solution is spilled inside the eye)
- Swelling of eyelids
- Discoloration of the skin around the applied area
- Permanent change of iris color (when constantly spilled inside the eye)
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Blurry of vision (it happens when the solution has not soaked yet into the eye)
- Hypersensitivity to light
Some of the mentioned Latisse side effects may not be experienced by some users, as to our body differs in reaction to medicines. Hence, the Latisse side effects are expected to lessen when the solution is constantly used. Likewise, it must be constantly used to maintain the desirable result of Latisse to eyelashes. Consequently, with constant use, the Latisse effect on the iris is permanent; it will not change back to its normal color. Yet, it is considered a positive side effect to some people who want to change their iris color into the shades of brown, but it is found annoying to most of the users.
Moreover, Latisse side effect may somehow be lessen by taking precautionary measures in applying the solution. Below are the precautions when applying Latisse ophthalmic solution.
- The solution must be applied with clean hands
- Do not touch the tip of the dropper or place anywhere to avoid contamination
- Apply only to the upper eyelid, avoid solution spill inside the eyes
- If you are advised for more than one drop of the solution, take another five minutes before applying the second drop (likewise when applying other eye drop medicines)
- Apply the medicine at the same hour when you applied the first time. If you happened to forget to apply, take it the soonest you remember, else if it is close to your next schedule of application, never mind the missed dose and wait for the next application.
- If you develop eye infection during medication course, consult your doctor immediately.
There discussed the benefits, side effects and precautions in Latisse medication. Experience the confidence with lush eyelashes with Latisse yet in a proper and safe way to avoid some serious damages to the eyes.