It seems Latisse contains the active ingredient bimatoprost, a type of chemical known as a prostaglandin, and it is known to cause changes to eye colour. Allergan admits it ‘can cause increased brown colouring of the iris, which may be permanent’.

Why does Latisse turn your eyes brown?

It seems Latisse contains the active ingredient bimatoprost, a type of chemical known as a prostaglandin, and it is known to cause changes to eye colour. Allergan admits it ‘can cause increased brown colouring of the iris, which may be permanent’.

Does Latisse turn brown eyes blue?

This made me think about a topic that many of my patients ask about… “Will using Latisse make my blue eyes become brown?” In a word, no, and the reason is simple. The same ingredient in Latisse (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution), is in another Allergan product, Lumigan, used to treat glaucoma.

Can Lash Boost change your eye color?

No. ENHANCEMENTS Lash Boost does not cause discoloration or change in pigmentation of the iris. Those serious side effects are associated with the warnings on drug products only.

Can Latisse make your eyes yellow?

In addition to chronic irritation, Latisse has also been known to darken the eyelid skin and the color of the iris in people with light brown or hazel eyes, as well as potentially causing a sunken eye appearance by shrinking the layers of orbital fat around the eye socket.

How long does it take for Latisse to change your eye color?

Latisse works gradually. It can take about four weeks of daily use to start seeing results. It can take up to 16 weeks to see the maximum effects. You must continue to use Latisse daily, or the effects will fade away (Allergan Aesthetics, 2020).

How common is iris color change with Latisse?

Bradley Beckman, says that when Latisse is applied correctly the risk of eye color change is “way under one percent.”

Is eye color change from Latisse permanent?

The eye color changes brought on by Latisse are permanent, but it is only a cosmetic change. It doesn’t cause any medical problems with your eye.

Can Latisse damage eyes?

In addition to chronic irritation, Latisse has also been known to darken the eyelid skin and the iris color in people with light brown or hazel eyes, as well as potentially causing a “sunken eye” appearance by shrinking the layers of orbital fat around the eye socket.

Does Latisse turn brown eyes green?

It has a harmless, but unusual side effect, though. Some people who use Latisse experience increased brown pigment in the irises of their eyes. You might also experience darkening of any skin that the medicine touches. The darkening usually isn’t dramatic, and is more common in people with green or hazel eyes.

Does Latisse darken iris?

LATISSE® use may cause increased brown iris pigmentation of the colored part of the eye which is likely to be permanent. While very infrequent, increased iris pigmentation has occurred when LATISSE® solution was administered.

Does Latisse turn hazel eyes brown?

How does Latisse affect eye color?

– Green-brown – Yellow-brown – Blue/Gray – Gray-brown – Hazel – Green

Is Latisse safe for Your Eyes?

Clinical studies show that Latisse eyelash lengthener is safe for most people. However, you may not be a candidate for it if you have certain eye problems (such as uveitis and conjunctivitis), risk for macular edema, severe allergies or skin infections of the upper eyelids.

Does Latisse change blue-eyes into brown-eyes?

Latisse CAN and HAS caused blue eyes to turn brown. In fact the Allergan, the maker of Latisse has gotten in hot water with the FDA for downplaying the side effects, just as you are. Shame on you! I just don’t agree the darkening happens to everyone…

Can I use betimol instead of Latisse?

Timolol is a beta-blocker that also reduces pressure inside the eye. Betimol (for the eyes) is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye. Betimol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.