| Bimatoprost (FDA approved drug under the trade | | | | redness, and may eventually cause permanent |
| name Lumigan) was approved by the U.S. Food | | | | darkening of the iris. Lumigan is prescribed the |
| and Drug Administration in December 2008, the | | | | eye drop form, if using Latisse allways use the |
| cosmetic formulation of bimatoprost will be sold | | | | disposable FDA-approved applicator provided in |
| as Latisse, originally the drug was prescribed to | | | | the kit. Don't try to apply latisse with a cotton |
| control Glaucoma, Doctors and patients alike have | | | | swab. The latisse applicator is specially designed to |
| noticed that eyelash growth is a side effect of | | | | hold a drop and release a drop. Both products are |
| bimatoprost. Lorrie Klein, a cosmetic dermatologist | | | | the same and both Lumigan and latisse will darken, |
| in Laguna Niguel, Calif., says she started prescribing | | | | thicken and grow more eyelashes, more and |
| Lumigan after noticing "beautiful, long lashes" on a | | | | more women are enjoying there new long |
| patient using Lumigan for glaucoma. Latisse is not | | | | eyelashes . As the treatment progresses, you'll |
| cheap the cost ranges from $120 to $180 and is | | | | begin to see changes in length, thickness and |
| being sold online and in spas and doctors' offices | | | | darkness gradually. After week 16, you'll see the |
| around the world. One good thing is bimatropost is | | | | full effect of bimatoprost. As with any prescription |
| now available in a generic form and will save | | | | treatment, always consult with your doctor for |
| patients hundreds of dollars, while giving them the | | | | information and proper usage. Learn more about |
| same long eyelashes they seek. | | | | Latisse, Lumigan and Bimatoprost at bambilashes. |
| Side effects of bimatoprost may include eyelid | | | | |