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Can I apply Latisse with a different brush?

Posted in Latisse, Eyelashes and Eyebrows, Eyelash Growth, 2010 on Sep 26, 2010 | Permalink

Hello there!! Loving your blog from Bozeman, Montana!! Question: Do I need to use the applicator brushes that come with the Latisse, or could I really apply the product with a new, clean, fine tip brush?

Yes. I will never, never understand why Allergan released Latisse with those ridiculous brushes. All the patent infringing products prior to Latisse, had nice, tiny brushes. Just... more

Are there other products as good as Latisse but cheaper?

Posted in Eyelashes and Eyebrows, Eyelash Growth, 2010 on Aug 13, 2010 | Permalink

Hi Dr. Irwin I am thinking about using the eyelash product Latisse but I have heard alot of good things about another eyelash product called Rapidlash. It is a lot cheaper and people seem to be getting good results. Before I make my decision I wanted to get your advice. Thanks

This is kind of long story so I won't go into all the details here. The short version is that there were and still are several companies who are infringing on Allergan's patent by putting... more

If you have to travel a good distance for Fraxel, is there a way to make it even more effective?

Posted in Latisse, Fraxel laser, Eyelashes and Eyebrows, Carbon Dioxide Lasers on Mar 02, 2010 | Permalink

Hi, I live in alaska so cant come in every 4wks for a repeat of the faxel lazer so can you go a little deeper on just one treatment and how much does it cost.?? John turner turnerjcj2000@yahoo.com

John - Basically Fraxel works best done in a series of 3-5 depending on your situation. It's possible to do a more aggressive treatment but, if you can really only get one treatment, you... more

Is Latisse Safe?

Posted in Latisse, Eyelashes and Eyebrows on Feb 22, 2010 | Permalink

DR. I, How safe is latisses?...and i read that it was a glocoma med?...What is your apppion on this eye lash exteding..is it worth a try? :)

Latisse was, and still is, used for many years as a treatment for glaucoma in the form of eye drops. Patients and doctors noticed eyelash growth as a side effect. Allergan, the company who... more

Is Latisse Safe?

Posted in Latisse, Eyelashes and Eyebrows on Feb 22, 2010 | Permalink

DR. I, How safe is latisses?...and i read that it was a glocoma med?...What is your apppion on this eye lash exteding..is it worth a try? :)

Just another side note. The original glaucoma med was not called Latisse. That medication had a different trade name. Dr.... more

Is there any effective treatment for thin eyebrows?

Posted in Latisse, Eyelashes and Eyebrows, Eyelash Growth on Dec 01, 2009 | Permalink

Are any of the products that promise eyebrow regrowth proven to be effective?

Some of my patients who have used Latisse on their eyelashes successfully have reported to me that they have also tried it on their eyebrows. Most have said that they saw results in that... more

Any dangers with Latisse?

Posted in Latisse, Eyelashes and Eyebrows on Aug 31, 2009 | Permalink

If you are nervous about using a the prescription lastisse, is their any drawback to using an over the counter option like enormous lash?

Here's the problem. The over the counter products contain exactly the same thing, or a compund so close it's virtually indistinguishable. The ones that don't have it, don't work. So like... more

Latisse - does it really work? And, laser hair removal.

Posted in Latisse, Hair Removal, Hair, Eyelashes and Eyebrows on Aug 31, 2009 | Permalink

I was wondering if latesse really works for eyelashes. There website gave me yours. I\'m very interested in this product if it works. I\'m also interested in hair removal. Hope to hear from you soon.

This seems to be the Latisse week! Yes, it does really work. It's also safe as long you have healthy eyes - as in no glaucoma, infections, etc. If you're not sure about your eye health,... more

Latisse, the New Eyelash Growth Product

Posted in Latisse, Eyelashes and Eyebrows, Eyelash Growth on Apr 23, 2009 | Permalink

Do you think this new eyelash growth product, Latisse, really works??

Yes, it definitely works and seemingly, on everyone. Everyone notices an increase in length and sometimes, an increase in thickness.

But here are some points to make about it:

You need to use

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