What Is Latisse?
Latisse is a powerful eyelash growth serum that enhances lash thickness and simultaneously darkens the lashes. It is engineered with bimatoprost, an active ingredient that prolongs the growth phase of the eyelashes, stimulating hair follicles to produce longer, denser lashes.
While you can apply Latisse in the comfort of your own home, it is a medical-grade product and must be prescribed by a doctor, such as Dr. Jugenburg in Miami. It comes with a specially designed applicator that can be used to coat the upper eyelid base.
The FDA has approved Latisse for the treatment of hypotrichosis, the clinical term for having thin or sparse eyelashes. Made by Allergan, Latisse originated as prostaglandin, a medicinal eye drop formulated to slow the progression of glaucoma. Longer, thicker eyelashes were a side effect of the treatment.