Lash serums are everywhere, but only one is FDA-approved for growing longer, fuller lashes: Latisse®. Park Meadows Aesthetics offers this treatment to people who want clinically proven results, guided by aesthetic nurses with training in injectables and cosmetics.
If you’re in Lone Tree or Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and considering this prescription treatment, this breakdown of how Latisse works can help you decide if it’s right for you.
What Is Latisse and Why Does It Work?
Latisse is a prescription treatment that helps your natural lashes grow longer, thicker, and darker over time.
Latisse works because it contains bimatoprost, a medication that was originally used to treat glaucoma. While using it in eye drop form, doctors noticed that patients were also growing fuller eyelashes. That unexpected side effect led to more research.
Scientists later found that when bimatoprost is applied directly to the base of the upper lashes, it can actually keep lashes in their growth phase (called the anagen phase) for a longer period of time. This gives each lash more time to grow before it falls out naturally.
In a clinical study, people who applied a bimatoprost gel to one eyelid every night for six weeks had an average lash growth of 2 millimeters, compared to 1.1 millimeters in the eyelid treated with a placebo.
Researchers believe this works because bimatoprost interacts with certain parts of the hair follicle that help regulate growth. These areas, known as the dermal papilla and outer root sheath, have receptors that respond to prostaglandin-like compounds like bimatoprost, helping to support the lash’s natural growth process.
What to Expect from Treatment
When applied consistently each night to the upper lash line, most users begin to see changes by week four, with full results typically visible around 16 weeks. It’s important to continue using Latisse to maintain your results, as lashes will gradually return to their original state once treatment stops.
Latisse should only be used under medical supervision. While side effects are rare, some people may experience dryness, redness, or darkening of the eyelid skin.
Is Latisse Right for You?
For those dealing with thinning lashes or the hassle of extensions, Latisse offers a simple, medical-grade solution. At Park Meadows Aesthetics in Lone Tree and Denver, CO, our team will get you started with a personalized consultation.
Call 303-662-8668 to schedule your visit and learn more about how Latisse can support your natural lash growth.