Latisse® Quick Facts
Treatment type: Topical prescription serum
Best for: Longer, fuller, darker eyelashes
Application: Nightly to upper lash line
Results: Visible in 8–12 weeks, full in 16 weeks
Supervised by: Board-certified dermatologist
Latisse® is the first and only Health Canada and FDA–approved prescription treatment for eyelash growth. Made with bimatoprost, Latisse® extends the natural growth cycle of your lashes, resulting in lashes that are longer, thicker, and darker over time. At FACET Dermatology, every patient is evaluated by a board-certified dermatologist to ensure safe, effective use as part of your overall aesthetic plan.
What Is Latisse®?
Latisse® is a prescription-only topical treatment that stimulates eyelash growth. Its active ingredient, bimatoprost, extends the growth phase of lashes while increasing the number of lashes growing at one time. With consistent nightly application, patients see gradual but significant improvement in lash length, fullness, and colour.
How it works
Eyelashes grow in cycles, just like scalp hair. Latisse® works by prolonging the anagen (growth) phase and encouraging more lashes to grow simultaneously. Applied to the upper lash line with a sterile applicator, the medication is absorbed at the follicle level to stimulate natural lash growth. Results begin around 8–12 weeks, with peak results at 16 weeks.
What Does Latisse® Treat?
Latisse® is designed to address inadequate or thinning eyelashes, offering a safe, prescription-based alternative to extensions or false lashes.
Concerns treated with Latisse® include:
- Short or sparse eyelashes
- Thinning lashes due to aging
- Light lash colour
- Desire for fuller, darker lashes without extensions