also known as eyelash lengthening
the eyes are a focal point of the face. studies show that long eyelashes and large eyes are considered a sign of youth and beauty. fuller and longer lashes will emphasize and frame your eyes, giving you a more refreshed, awake or feminine look without the need for mascara, false eyelashes or eyelash extensions. full lashes also provide more protection for your eyes, shielding them from tiny particles in the air that cause irritation.
if you’re having trouble keeping your eyelashes in good condition as a result of the aging process, you may need
eyelash rejuvenation treatment.
longer eyelashes aren't just symbolic of youth and beauty. lush lashes also serve to protect the sensitive surfaces of the eyes from dust and debris. years ago, people who desired longer, fuller lashes mainly relied upon false lashes to fulfill their needs. these days, more permanent makeup options exist, including long-lasting eyelash enhancement tattoos. additionally, there are eye creams containing bimatoprost, a solution that was originally designed to treat certain medical conditions related to the eye but was also discovered as a way to extend the eyelash growth phase as well.
eyelash enhancement methods
those who suffer from missing, short, or damaged eyelashes due to the incorrect application of eyelash extensions, or from too much lash manipulation might want long term methods of gaining lusher and darker lashes. beyond using a daily mascara touch-up or the periodic wearing of false lashes to fill in their sparse eyelashes, users can try the following techniques representing more permanent eyelash enhancements.
latisse
latisse works via an active ingredient called bimatoprost, which is thought to lengthen the active growth phase of the eyelashes, although it isn't clear how latisse exactly performs. lumigan is the name of the bimatoprost ophthalmic solution that was originally used as an eyedrop treatment for glaucoma patients to lessen eye pressure.
patients who used the solution for its medical uses also saw an improvement in their eyelashes, which led to the re-branding strategy for eyelashes. after the fda approved the use of latisse in december 2008, to help thin and short eyelashes appear darker, longer, and fuller, allergan brought latisse® to the public as a lash enhancer.
how to use latisse
latisse can be applied to the clean lash line of the upper eyelashes after users put one drop of the solution onto a sterile applicator. contact lenses and cosmetics should be removed before
the application of latisse. any
skin care products such as moisturizers that are part of your evening ritual should be applied before using latisse.
the ointment should then be drawn across the upper lash line, from the corner closest to the bridge of the nose outward. latisse users should be careful not to drip the solution in other areas of the eye, face, chin, or even the lower lid, to prevent hair growth in undesirable areas. a new applicator should be used for each eye, and after using any tools once, they should be discarded.
left on overnight, latisse works as the wearer sleeps, allowing the individual to wash the face and apply eye makeup, as usual, the next morning. upon applying latisse the following evening, a sterile applicator should be used to prevent the spread of bacteria.
how often to apply latisse to the eyelashes
when first using the eyelash enhancer, latisse should be applied every evening for 12 to 16 weeks. after that point, users can switch to applying latisse three or four times per week to maintain their thicker and longer lashes going forward. although certain consumers tout the off-label use of latisse to enhance their eyebrows, the fda has not approved latisse for such use.
ideal candidates for latisse
latisse is recommended for use by anyone with sparse and stubby eyelashes who wants fuller and longer lashes. the enhanced look of long eyelashes and eyelash growth should last for as long as the patient uses the product. upon ceasing the use of latisse, the thicker lashes may eventually revert to their previous state. anyone who already uses lumigan or other products containing a bimatoprost ophthalmic solution or products designed to affect elevated intraocular pressure should first speak with their doctor before using latisse.
latisse side effects
side effects like itching and redness are the most commonly reported by latisse users. eye dryness, irritation, and skin darkening have been reported. latisse should be used only on the upper eyelid region at the base of the eyelashes to prevent unwanted hair growth in unintended areas. people with light-colored irises should be aware of the risk of latisse darkening their eye color.
eyelash hair implants
similar to standard hair transplant procedures, eyelash hair implants begin with the surgeon extracting hair follicles by using either the "strip surgery" method of harvesting known as follicular unit transportation (fut) or the follicular unit
extraction (fue) method. whereas the fut method features incisions being made as a portion of the scalp and hair bulbs are extracted, the fue method extracts follicles in smaller groups, without incisions.
what to expect during eyelash hair implants
after extracting hair follicles from another area, the surgeon places the grafts in the upper eyelid region on an individual hair basis, threaded via a curved needle. eyelash transplantation is an outpatient procedure that provides longer and thicker lashes that live and grow in the eyelids like normal lashes.
choose an experienced surgeon familiar with eyelash transplant procedures, who knows how to control the direction of the implanted eyelash growth, curl pattern, and orientation. the eyelash transplantation procedure will take approximately one hour for each eyelid. local anesthesia is used, with sedated patients remaining awake.
the “double-implantation” method lets patients receive denser and thicker lashes. double implantation involves implanting two hair follicles to double the number of eyelashes implanted each session.
eyelash extensions
eyelash extensions can increase the length and density of natural eyelashes by attaching hairs to them. these hairs are often made of synthetic or silk substances, or materials such as mink, sable, and horse hair.
what to expect when receiving eyelash extensions
during your appointment, the technician should first cleanse your eyes of all cosmetics, oils, and dirt to help the eyelash extensions adhere to your eyelashes and to prevent infections. your lower eyelashes are generally taped down so that as eyelash extensions are applied to the upper eyelashes, there is no interference. next, the individual lash extensions are usually adhered to one at a time using a glue or adhesive to secure the individual lashes near the root of the natural lashes.
ideal candidates for eyelash extensions
eyelash extensions might be a good choice for any healthy person who has enough of their natural lashes upon which extensions can be adhered, including people who don't suffer from severe
alopecia and aren't allergic to the lash adhesive. other good candidates include those who do not often rub their eyes or yank at their natural eyelashes, or the extensions, which could cause them to fall out.
lash lift
lash lifts are performed when a "perm" solution lifts and sets the natural lashes into a curly pattern against a rod, similar to the way that curly perms add a curlier pattern to those who seek a semi-permanent curled appearance to their hair.
what to expect during a lash lift procedure
the upper lids and eye area will be cleansed before the lash lift procedure. then the lower eyelashes are protected using moist cotton pads beneath the lower waterline, before eyelash adhesive being applied to the eyelids. when the eyelash glue is exposed to the air for a while
and the texture becomes tackier, a gel roller is affixed to the eyelashes when the technician gently sweeps them upward onto the rod.
ideal candidates for lash lifts
any person who likes how thick and long their natural lashes appear but still desire a semi-permanent curled look for their lashes might be a good candidate for a lash lift since the process does not add length to the eyelashes. those who are not receiving
chemotherapy, along with people who aren't allergic to the lash lift solutions or any keratin treatment that might be used in the wake of the lash lift could be recommended for the treatment.