She follows in Brooke Shields’s footsteps as a spokesperson for Allergan’s eyelash product, which is the first and only prescription treatment approved by the FDA to grow lashes longer, fuller and darker. Since its approval by the FDA in December 2008, about 1.5 million kits of Latisse have been sold.
The before and after gallery follows Danes’s 16-week treatment on Latisse, with photos at week 0, 4, 8, 12, and 16 at front, angled, and profile views that clearly show her lash growth. The website notes that none of the photos were retouched.
Danes recently commented that she became a “Latisse girl” because she was curious about the product. “The more I learned about Latisse, the more impressed I was. I’ve never used a product that actually affected real physical change,” she added.
Latisse was discovered by accident when Allergan was developing a clinical trial for a glaucoma treatment called Lumigan in 2001. Patients reported a side-effect—significantly longer eyelashes—and Allergan began investigating other uses.
During research of Latisse, doctors reported on average:
25 percent increase in eyelash length
106 percent increase in eyelash fullness
18 percent darkening of the eyelashes
Latisse is applied to the base of the lashes, and patients usually start to see results in a few weeks. The effects of Latisse are not permanent, so regular use is necessary. Eyelashes will return to normal after the patient stops applying Latisse.
Contact Dr. Stacy Cosmetic in Bellevue, Washington for more info and special pricing for Latisse. (Before and after photo via latisse.com)
Do you have a friend or family member that takes great care of her appearance? We have some gift ideas for you. Make a gift basket, add a few of these items, and write a personal note so it’s unique!
1. The Clarisonic Skin Care Brush
They began with the Sonicare toothbrush and now they’re revolutionizing home skin care. The “micro-massage action” of the Clarisonic skincare brush makes 300 movements per second to gently loosen dirt and oil. Apparently, your hands just aren’t going to cut it anymore when it comes to facial cleansing – technology to the rescue!
2. Lighted LED compact mirror with Swarovski crystals
An elegant compact with crystal accents on the top, which also features distortion-free magnification and a 360-degree ring of LED light.
3. Handheld LED light technology from Omnilux
The Omnilux new-U is designed to treat periorbital wrinkles and improve skin clarity, while the clear-U is designed to reduce inflammation and acne. Now if they could only make my iPhone do this, we’d really be in business!
Isn’t summer in Seattle lovely? We think so. While you’re at the pool, the beach, the golf course, or that barbeque with your friends, remember to use sun protection. It would also be wise to choose cosmetic treatments that prevent premature aging, so you stay healthy and look your best this summer and in the years to come. If you’re heading out for some fun in the sun, here are a few skin management tips and procedures that can keep you looking hot while you’re out in the hot sun.
First of all, if you’re not using medical grade skin products, you should be. Second, you should be using sunscreen everyday. Choosing the right sunscreen for your face – one that addresses your skin type and skin conditions – is not always easy. For days spent mostly indoors, use a foundation with an SPF15 or higher. For outdoors you want at least an SPF45 that is waterproof or water-resistant. The right sunscreen can prevent sun damage, skin problems, and even skin cancer. Harmful UV rays can damage skin cells deep within the skin’s surface, making your cells vulnerable to toxins (free-radicals) in the environment.
If you exhibit age spots, zap them away with a Fraxel laser or Chemical Peel. Rejuvenate your skin while reducing or removing age spots.
Professional Facials are another great way to remove dead skin cells from the skin’s surface, and they feel great! If you don’t need an intensive treatment but want to freshen up your look, a facial may be the right treatment choice.
Self conscious about unwanted facial or body hair? Laser hair removal can erase excess hair to keep your skin looking smooth and buff, reducing the need for shaving and waxing.
Let us help you maintain the health of your skin. Come visit us at Dr. Stacy Cosmetic to find out which treatment will work best for your skin type; then look forward to looking hot all summer long!
Latisse made its way to the market inadvertently, and now its set to become hugely popular. The hot new eyelash enhancer was born out of a group of popular medications called topical prostaglandins, drugs frequently used to decrease intra-ocular pressure in glaucoma patients.
What was first labeled a ‘complication’ or side effect of using prostaglandins was “hypertrichosis,” a condition characterized by darkening, thickening, and lengthening of the eyelashes.
Allergan offered the topical prostaglandin Lumigan in 2001, a drug that contained the active ingredient bimatoprost. Two important precursors to Latisse occurred after the FDA gave clearance for Lumigan.
Jan Marini Skin Research Inc had over $2 million worth of product seized by the Food and Drug Administration. The product, Age Intervention Eyelash, evidently contained bimatoprost, which was unapproved for cosmetic use at the time. Allergan later filed a patent infringement suit against Jan Marini and several other companies that had tried to market bimatoprost in their eyelash enhancing drugs.
Some doctors started prescribing Lumigan off-label to enhance eyelashes. Knowing the desirable side effects it could produce. But Lumigan wasn’t formulated for cosmetic use and many believed more research was needed to confirm the safety of topical prostaglandins for cosmetic use.
Clinical trials and further research is exactly what Alllergan Inc did. In one early study, 278 healthy adults with minimal to moderate eyelash prominence applied bimatoprost or a placebo to their lash line. The results were favorable; researchers observed that the average patient’s eyelashes were 25 percent longer, 106 percent fuller, and 18 percent darker, while only 3.6 percent experienced itchy eyes and redness, and only 2.9 percent experienced skin hyperpigmentation.
Latisse received FDA approval late last year for the treatment of ‘inadequate’ eyelashes. Allergan now owns the patent on use of bimatoprost for eyelash enhancement.
This is a clip of dermatologist Jessica Wu showcasing the new eyelash enhancement drug ‘Latisse’ on the The Doctors TV show.
Latisse can give you “crazy long spidery lashes” in just 4 months, says Dr. Wu. As shown in the video, you apply Latisse to the base of the upper eyelashes once each night, “just like liquid eyeliner.” The results should yield lashes that are 25 percent longer and 100 percent thicker.
See the video for a before & after photo; it is quite impressive! If you are interested in learning more about Latisse in Maple Valley, Washington, call or email our office.
Actress Claire Danes is the newest celebrity spokesperson for Latisse, and her before and after photos are now posted on latisse.com.
Isn’t summer in Seattle lovely? We think so. While you’re at the pool, the beach, the golf course, or that barbeque with your friends, remember to use sun protection. It would also be wise to choose cosmetic treatments that prevent premature aging, so you stay healthy and look your best this summer and in the years to come. If you’re heading out for some fun in the sun, here are a few skin management tips and procedures that can keep you looking hot while you’re out in the hot sun. 
Latisse made its way to the market inadvertently, and now its set to become hugely popular. The hot new eyelash enhancer was born out of a group of popular medications called topical prostaglandins, drugs frequently used to decrease intra-ocular pressure in glaucoma patients.
