Latisse

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Boris Gabinskiy, M.D. Last reviewed August 2026.

Many women want eyelashes that are longer, fuller and darker. Until recently, the only solution to this problem was costly, inconvenient and sometimes dangerous eyelash extensions. LATISSE^® is an FDA-approved treatment designed to deliver more visible, longer lashes.

What is LATISSE^®?

LATISSE^® is a liquid medication designed to treat the condition known as hypotrichosis. Hypotrichosis is the medical term for insufficient hair growth, in this case referring to missing or inadequate eyelashes. LATISSE^® has been used to address:

• Short eyelashes
• Thin eyelashes
• Eyelashes with low visibility

How does Latisse^® Work?

LATISSE^® is a self-applied medication, meaning that it is used at home. LATISSE^® is delivered as a 16 week program, where the medication is applied each night. The results of LATISSE^® will be dramatically diminished if the program is not completed as advised.

During self-application, the LATISSE^® solution is applied gently to the top eyelid. This is done using a sterile application pad, provided as a part of treatment.

The eyelash-enhancing results of LATISSE^® occur gradually over the 16 weeks:

• At week 0: Self-treatment treatment begins. No results will be visible during this phase.
• At week 4: Increased eyelash length may start to appear.
• At week 8: Most LATISSE^® users begin to notice increased fullness and darkness, in addition to the boosted length.
• At week 12: Enhanced eyelashes are more visible.
• At week 16: The full, dramatic results of LATISSE^® are present.