Who doesn’t love luscious, dense, and long eyelashes? For many years, we have been using false eyelashes, painting them, etc. With the introduction of Bimatoprost eyelash serum (Latisse) in the market, we got a ray of hope to get natural, thick eyelashes. Let us know how this serum works. When it comes to natural eyelash growth, it grows in3 phases and takes around 5 to 12 months.
This medication helps people with thin eyelashes. It helps grow noticeable thick eyelashes, making them darker and longer. This medicine is the same as the natural chemical present in your body.
Generally, Bimatoprost (Careprost eyelash serum) is designed to treat glaucoma. If you are using it for this eye condition, avoid this medicine from entering your eyes. If the medication enters the eyes in excess, it becomes less effective for this eye condition.
The eye drop works even if you have natural and healthy lash follicles and also if they have completely vanished. It happens mostly in people undergoing/undergoing chemotherapy that tends to lose their lashes during the therapy.
Just use a thin layer of this medication on the top lid at your lash line only. It is to be used just like thin eyeliner.
If you use contact lenses, you can also use this medication. All you need to do is take off your contact lenses before using this medicine. Wait for fifteen minutes before wearing your contact lenses again.
What is the correct method of using Bimatoprost with the help of the Applicator?
- Once you buy the medication, read the leaflet with patient information before applying this medication.
- Understand the appropriate method to use this medicine. You can consult your pharmacist or medical expert for any questions you have in mind.
- You can apply this medication once a day during evening hours as suggested by the physician.
- Wash your face & hands before applying this medication
- Remove contact lenses and makeup before applying this medicine.
- Put back your contact lenses 15 minutes after applying the medication.
- Put one drop of the medicine into the applicator
- Bring the applicator immediately near the skin of your upper eyelid right at the bottom of your eyelashes.
- After application of the medicine, discard the applicator
- Use a different applicator for another upper eyelid.
- Do not use this medicine on your lower eyelids.
If you put the medication into the eye by mistake, no need to rinse your eye as it will not hurt the eye even if it enters the eye as this is the same medication used to treat glaucoma.
Try to avoid contamination and to do so, avoid touching the dropper’s tip or avoid touching it to the eyelashes or other surfaces. Avoid rinsing the dropper. Change the dropper cap after every use and the cap should be closed tightly.
To get more benefits from this medication, use it regularly.
Apply for this medicine regularly to its benefits. Do not apply for this medicine in excess quantity. Using it in excess will not produce faster results. This medicine can take nearly two months before you get the complete benefits of this medicine.
What if the application of the medicine is stopped?
If you stop using Bimatoprost, you may not get the desired results and you will see your eyelashes in the same shape as they were before using the medicine.
There are stances where people may not have both sets of eyelashes the same. They may be different in terms of fullness, color, thickness, length, and growth. If any such things happen, talk to your medical expert.
This medicine can give results in a month. It may take up to four months to get complete effects. You need to be careful and avoid this medicine getting into your eye or the skin surrounding your lash line. It can be irritating and bring in side effects like:
- Itchy eyes
- Redness of the eye
- Dry eyes
- Eyelid darkening
- Hair growth in other areas around the eyes if the medicine enters other areas.
- Darkening of the iris (it may become permanent)
- Blurred/decreased vision
The above side effect fades away when people stop applying this product. The serum comes with more noticeable side effects in dark-skinned people.
This serum is not advisable for children under 18 years. Before using it for the first time, you need to consult your medical expert for evaluation. Also, if you face any issues with the skin surrounding your eyes or vision, you need to consult your medical expert.
What do I need to discuss with my healthcare expert before using this medication?
You should tell your healthcare expert if you are suffering from conditions like:
- Glaucoma
- Eye inflammation
- Macular edema
- Unexpected allergic reaction to this medication, other medicines, dyes, foods, or preservatives.
- Breast-feeding
- Pregnant/planning pregnancy
What points do I need to check out while applying this medication?
This medication can make your eyelids or colored area of the eyes even darker. The eyelids can get back to normal color in a few weeks/months after you stop applying this medication. But, the change in the iris may stay forever.
You will also see hair growth in other skin areas exposed to medicine frequently. To avoid such instances, wipe excess medicine using tissue. You may see differences in eyelash color, thickness, length, eyelash growth, etc. It will fade away if you stop this medicine.
Individuals using contact lenses should remove them before using this medicine and put them back after 15 minutes.
FAQs you may have in mind regarding Bimatoprost eye drops
Q-How long do I have to wait to see growth in my eyelash after using careprost(Bimatoprost)eye drops?
You may have to wait for four weeks to see visible changes. To see the full effects, it may take nearly 16 weeks. If you are not using it regularly, it may take a bit longer.
Q-What happens after a person stops applying Bimatoprost eye drops?
When a person stops applying this medication, he/she may see their eyelashes getting to their earlier shape after many weeks/months. If you see eyelid skin darkening, it can disappear after many weeks/months. Well, the iris color change will remain temporary and not get back to normal.
Q-Why do I need to remove contact lenses before using this medicine?
You should remove contact lenses before using this medicine as it contains benzalkonium chloride which can be absorbed by the lenses and cause discoloration. You can wear your contact lenses again after 15 minutes after using this medicine.
Q-Can other eye drops are used with Bimatoprost?
If you are using other eye drops, or eyecare medicine, then leave a gap of 5 minutes before you use them. Also, tell your medical expert if you are taking or using other medicine that can intervene with the working of this medication.
Well, an overdose of this medicine can lead to serious symptoms like breathing issues or passing out. Also, this medication can be dangerous if swallowed.
For cases of overdose, call up emergency help or poison control immediately. This medicine will help you get thicker and fuller eyelashes. So, use it with a prescription and guidance of a medical expert to get maximum results.