LATISSE® EYE LASH ENHANCING TREATMENTS

 

Serving Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Grimsby and surrounding areas.


What is Latisse®?

 

Latisse® is a solution (Bimatoprost 0.03%) applied to the base of the eyelashes, which enhances the growth of eyelashes, producing darker, longer, thicker and fuller eyelashes.

Who can benefit?

 

Men and women of any skin type or colour who want to enhance their eyelashes.

How is it used?

 

Latisse® is applied to the edge of the upper eyelid, at the base of the eyelashes, once daily.  It is not applied to the lower eyelashes because this may stimulate increased growth of hair on the cheeks.  Latisse® must not be applied into the eye itself as this may lower the pressure in the eye and produce serious consequences.

Why Latisse®?

 

Latisse® is not mascara or false eyelashes.  It is the only product proven to make your own eyelashes grow thicker and longer

How does it work?

 

Latisse® (Bimatoprost) has been used for several years to treat glaucoma (increased pressure in the eyes).  It was noted that patients using this treatment developed longer, thicker eyelashes.  The exact mechanism of action is unknown, but Latisse® increases the length of the growth cycle of the eyelashes making them grow longer, thicker and darker.

What are the Benefits of Latisse®?

 

Use of Latisse® results in eyelashes that are:

  • Longer

  • Fuller

  • Thicker

  • Darker

These are your own eyelashes that are growing.

How long is the treatment?

 

Latisse® is used once daily.  At 4 weeks you may notice some thickening of the eyelashes, but generally a minimum of 8 weeks of treatment is required to start to see lengthening and thickening of the lashes.  The maximum effect is reached after 4 months of use.

What happens if you stop using Latisse®?

 

Your eyelashes will return to the same length and thickness that they were prior to starting Latisse® treatments.  To maintain the benefits of Latisse® you must continue to use the product. 

The improvement from Latisse® is not permanent.

What are the side effects?

Sometimes Latisse® may produce irritation to the eyes or eyelids, which would appear as redness, itching, or a burning-stinging sensation.  This usually resolves even if you continue using Latisse®. 

In rare circumstances, Latisse® may produce permanent darkening of the iris (coloured part of the eye), or edges of the eyelids. 

Latisse® should not be applied to the lower eyelid as this increases the risk of increased hair growth on the face. 

In rare cases, when Latisse® is applied to the eyelids, it may lower pressure in the eyes.

 

What happens during a consultation about Latisse®?

During the free consultation the medical aesthetician will go through the benefits of Latisse®, potential side effects and correct method of use of Latisse®. 

After your FREE consultation, the technician will call in Dr. Vignjevic. He will assess your skin type, eye lashes and whether Latisse® therapy would be suitable for you.

In addition, he will answer any further questions that you may have. You cannot be treated by the technician or purchase Latisse® unless you are assessed by Dr. Vignjevic first.


If you decide to be treated, photographs of the treatment area will be taken.

These photographs are strictly for your chart and will not be released or used without your permission.

Your privacy if of the utmost importance to us.

The technician will teach you the correct method of application of the product by applying it to one of your eyelids, and you will then be asked to apply the product to your other eyelid under her guidance and supervision. 

You will be asked to follow-up with the technician 8 weeks and 16 weeks after you purchase the product to monitor your progress and improvement, as well as to answer any questions that may arise.

Who should NOT use Latisse®? 

You must not use Latisse® if you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breast-feeding. 

You must not use Latisse® if you have increased pressure in your eyes (glaucoma) or other serious eye diseases. 

If you have a serious eye disease or glaucoma you must talk to your eye specialist first to see if it would be safe for you to use Latisse®. 

It is safe to use Latisse® if you use glasses for distance, reading or astigmatism.

Do I need to get a doctor's referral to set up an appointment?

No, a referral is not necessary. You can phone the office directly to set up a free consultation with one of our staff members.

When can I start having treatments?

Today!

What if you are interested to learn more?

If you would like to learn more:

Please:

  • Visit the Latisse® website by clicking here.
  • E-Mail Us by clicking here.
  • Or give us a call our aesthetic centre directly at (905) 549-7873 to book a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable technicians