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Skin Care Products
 At Goldcoast Med Spa, we recommend clinical home care products and advanced facial treatments for promoting healthier, younger looking skin.
PCA Advanced Skin Care Systems revolutionized the skin care industry by bridging the gap between aesthetics and medicine, developing and marketing the first non-prescription, clinically researched, results-oriented skin care products directly to physicians and clinical aestheticians.
When you visit us for treatment, please be sure and ask about these remarkable products.
LATISSE® Lash Treatment
Frequently Asked Questions about LATISSE®
Now you can grow longer, fuller, darker eyelashes.
LATISSE® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) is the first and only prescription treatment approved by the FDA for treating inadequate eyelashes, growing them longer, fuller, and darker. Patients in a clinical trial saw results in as few as eight weeks with full results in twelve to sixteen weeks.
Research suggests that eyelashes grow when the percent of eyelashes in and the duration of the growth (anagen) phase increase. Lashes can grow longer, thicker, and darker because bimatoprost, the active ingredient in LATISSE® solution, can prolong this growth phase.
LATISSE® was developed through years of research by Allergan, Inc., a pharmaceutical leader with sixty plus years of expertise in prescription eye care products.
What is LATISSE® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03%?
LATISSE® is a prescription treatment for hypotrichosis, which is another name for inadequate or not enough eyelashes. The FDA reviewed clinical study results to verify the identity, potency, purity, and stability of the ingredients, and demonstrated that the product is safe and effective for its intended use if used as prescribed.
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How does LATISSE® work?
LATISSE® solution is believed to affect the growth (anagen) phase of the eyelash hair cycle in two ways: first, it increases the length of this phase; and second, it increases the number of hairs in this growth phase. The exact way it works is unknown.
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How do I apply LATISSE®?
LATISSE® solution is a once-a-day treatment you apply yourself each evening to the base of the upper eyelashes with the FDA-approved sterile applicators that are supplied with every prescription for LATISSE®. The applicators have been specially designed and manufactured to meet FDA standards and to ensure that the correct dose of LATISSE® is applied. It is important to follow the instructions that come with each prescription exactly. If you have any questions, ask your doctor.
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How soon will I see results?
LATISSE® users may see results starting at eight weeks with full results at twelve to sixteen weeks. The growth is gradual overnight and over time.
What if I forget to apply LATISSE® one night? Or a few nights?
If you miss an application or a few, do not try to catch up. Just apply the LATISSE® treatment the next evening as you normally would and stay on schedule.
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What happens if I stop using LATISSE®?
If you stop using LATISSE®, your eyelashes are expected to return to their previous appearance over several weeks to months.
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What are the possible side effects of LATISSE®?
The most common side effects after using LATISSE® solution are an itching sensation in the eyes and/or eye redness. LATISSE® solution may cause other less common side effects which typically occur on the skin close to where LATISSE® is applied or in the eyes. These include skin darkening, eye irritation, dryness of the eyes, and redness of the eyelids.
Eye redness may occur immediately after use, but should usually last only for a short period of time. Eye redness alone is not an allergic reaction or inflammation, and does not mean that your eyes are being harmed.
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Could LATISSE® cause the color of my eyes to change?
Increased brown iris pigmentation has occurred when similar medications were instilled directly into the eye to treat elevated intraocular pressure/glaucoma. Although iris pigmentation was not reported in clinical studies with LATISSE®, patients should be advised about the potential for increased brown iris pigmentation which is likely to be permanent.
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What should I do if I get LATISSE® in my eye?
LATISSE® solution is an ophthalmic drug product. If any gets into the eye, it is not expected to cause harm. The eye should not be rinsed.
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Who should NOT use LATISSE®?
Do not use LATISSE® solution if you are allergic to one of its ingredients or if you are being treated for elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). Always speak with your doctor before using LATISSE® and if you have any questions or concerns during use.
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Can I get a prescription for LATISSE® from any doctor?
LATISSE® is available by prescription only. Although any doctor can prescribe LATISSE®, some may be more familiar with this product than others. At GoldCoast medspa, we have experience in prescribing LATISSE® and have used it ourselves. When making an appointment, be sure to us that you want to find out more about LATISSE®.
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Where can I get more information about LATISSE®.
Consult your doctor and visit www.latisse.com. where there are online demonstrations of product application, testimonials, and multiple before and after photographs.
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How much do LATISSE® treatments cost?
Drug prices fluctuate. Please schedule a free consultation to determine if LATISSE® may be appropriate for you. At that time, we will provide information about the current price of the drug.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. We offer interest-free financing on all packages.
LATISSE® is a registered trademark of Allergan, Inc.
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