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Post by annabella on Apr 6, 2016 20:03:57 GMT
I impulsively picked up a box while at my dermatologist today. Any bad experiences? Do you like the way it looks?
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caro
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Post by caro on Apr 6, 2016 22:54:51 GMT
My DD uses it daily. She has short lashes without it but long lashes with it. No long term affects so far.
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Post by annabella on Apr 6, 2016 23:26:03 GMT
Good to know! My co-worker said her mom used it but her lashes fell out.
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Post by mrsp on Apr 6, 2016 23:36:14 GMT
I have used it and been thrilled with the results. It did take some time (about a month) to see results. I have green eyes and no change in pigment whatsoever. After I noticed my lashes were beautiful (lol), I started using it every other day or so.
I didn't use the brushes they provided, I used a clean small eyeliner brush. I put a drop of the liquid in a contact lens case and used the brush to spread it on my top lash and below my bottom lash. Totally not the way they suggested to use it, but their way seemed to waste so much product. I wear contacts and I am very fussy about my eyes so It is a bit out of character for me to make up my own rules. But I didn't use it when I had my contact in -- it worked best for me to do it at night after I took out my contacts.
I have run out but will get a refill next time I go to the eye doctor.
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Post by annabella on Apr 7, 2016 0:33:05 GMT
Thanks for the tips! I thought why am I changing applicators between eyes? In case one eye has an infection? lol I was worried about the color change.
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Post by mrsp on Apr 7, 2016 0:42:35 GMT
The eye color change was concerning to me as well- I asked my eye doc and he said not to put it in my eye!! But I'm guessing the original use for Latisse may have involved putting it in the eye and perhaps those folks had color change issues. It's been a couple years since I researched it. My eye doc also mentioned that using it twice a day will NOT speed things up. Apparently he had a couple patients try that as well.
Like I said, I'm super fussy about my eyes and I never had any issues using a different brush than those provided but do what makes sense for you!
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Post by PNWMom on Apr 7, 2016 0:53:01 GMT
Be aware that your lashes will all fall out when you stop using it. I was not aware of this and freaked out a bit when it happened to me. I got Latisse free through my oncologist for ~6 months after I stopped chemo. You can use it for eyebrows also.
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eleezybeth
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Post by eleezybeth on Apr 7, 2016 1:09:17 GMT
I see Costco is selling a knock-off. I'm tempted to try it but a bit scared!
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Post by annabella on Apr 7, 2016 19:55:23 GMT
mrsp did your lashes fall out when you stopped using it?
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Post by teri on Apr 7, 2016 20:13:13 GMT
I used it years ago and loved it.... Got a prescription for it again from my eye Dr and the pharmacy said it was $800.00 are you freaking kidding me. How much are you ladies paying for this. I'd love to get my hands on more. and I have blue eyes and had no problem, and lashes did not fall out after stopping use
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Post by annabella on Apr 7, 2016 20:19:28 GMT
I paid $180 as my doctor had it in his office but Latisse's website says it should retail for $120 so I'm pissed I was overcharged. teri - did your lashes fall our when you stopped using it?
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all4fun
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Post by all4fun on Apr 7, 2016 21:31:51 GMT
I have used the knock off brand called Rapid Lash. I've used it off and on for several years with wonderful results and no side effects. After using it for a few months my lashes were actually leaving marks on my glasses because they were so long. You can get it at Costco but you may need to purchase a two pack. I get it at Bed, Bath and Beyond using a 20% off coupon. Final price is around $35.
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Post by dewryce on Apr 7, 2016 22:11:04 GMT
I've been wanting to try something like this. For some reason my eyelashes have gotten much shorter the past couple of years. I've heard good things about castor oil as well and I keep meaning to try it.
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Post by mrsp on Apr 7, 2016 22:31:03 GMT
annabella - my eyelashes did not fall out after I stopped using it! Eep! My understanding of the product is that it lengthens the growing cycle of your hair follicles. So for instance, instead of six weeks, they grow for ten weeks. But in a normal growth cycle, your eye lashes are all growing at different stages of the cycle. In the case of a large loss/regrow th, that cycle would be closer together and thus, tend to shed closer to the same time. I paid about $120 at Walgreens for the small bottle.
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Post by annabella on Apr 8, 2016 0:31:36 GMT
I have used the knock off brand called Rapid Lash. I've used it off and on for several years with wonderful results and no side effects. After using it for a few months my lashes were actually leaving marks on my glasses because they were so long. You can get it at Costco but you may need to purchase a two pack. I get it at Bed, Bath and Beyond using a 20% off coupon. Final price is around $35. I will try that next!
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Post by Delta Dawn on Apr 8, 2016 3:45:25 GMT
This is the quote I got
The price varies with the quantity you purchase; ranging from $125-205 and can last 4+ months.
This is from a plastic surgeon in town who carries it.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2016 3:58:53 GMT
I got an Rx from my plastic surgeon as a last resort (vs. another surgery). Most of my eyelashes on one eye are gone, due to surgeries, etc......... After hearing ALL of the warnings about this Rx, I didn't bother to fill it. I don't need 1 more problem! If you put too much on, you could grow hair/fuzz all around your eyes. You could have allergic reactions to it. It could affect your eyecolor and much more. I did hear that Brooke Shields dropped out from being their spokesperson because she had a supposed "bad result" from using it for an extended period of time. As we age, our lashes sometimes get shorter or more sparse. There are so many salons that have the temporary eyelashes with fills every few months. Even that poses a danger. Even false eyelashes could pose a danger to some people. Just BE CAREFUL. Is it worth it? ??
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