This medicine is FDA-approved in the year 2001 for being safe and effective in treating increased pressure in the eye. It is sold under the brand name ‘Lumigan’, ‘Careprost’, ‘Bimat LS’, and so on.
The solution Bimatoprost due to its side effect on eyelash growth is also used as eyelash growth serum. You can find bimatoprost for sale for this treatment under the brand name ‘Latisse’ and it has also got FDA approval in 2008 for being safe and effective for developing longer, thicker, and fuller eyelashes.
Medical Mechanism of Action
Bimatoprost as an eye drop works by decreasing the pressure in the eye. This pressure is caused due to the unbalanced drainage or blockage of the fluid aqueous humor in the eye that helps to maintain the right pressure of the eye. Bimatoprost helps by increasing the flow of this fluid in the eye, which results in reducing the strain and pressure caused on the eye.
As too much-increased pressure in the eye starts to damage the optic nerves and leads to pain in the eye, blurry and disturbed vision, and ultimately blindness. With the right treatment of bimatoprost eye drops, you can prevent reduce the pressure and simultaneously eliminate further damage to the eye and cure the condition eventually.
Cosmetic Mechanism of Action
Bimatoprost eyelash growth serum Latisse contains 0.03% of bimatoprost. It is an essential compound in the eyelash serum that works by creating more hair follicles on the eyelids for the development of more eyelashes hair.
It not just develops more hair but also helps to enhance its thickness, lengthening, and color which makes eyelashes look fuller, voluminous, and beautiful. You can start to notice the positive changes in your eyelashes within 2 months of consistent use of the eyelash serum and can get its full results in 4 months of proper treatment.
Dosageand Cautions for Bimatoprost
Bimatoprost is prescribed medicine, you can buy bimatoprost online or from local pharmacies or medical stores only with the help of a doctor’s prescription. The medicine has to be taken and used as per the direction given by the doctor.
Eye drop ‘Lumigan’s typical recommended dosage is one drop once a day, the medicine is not recommended to be used more than once a day. The medicine starts to show action after 3 to 4 hours of use and its effect stays all day long till the time of the next dosage.
Bimatoprost eyelash growth serum ‘Latisse’ is usually used once a night, it is not advised to be used excessively as it will not grow your eyelash hair any faster. It is supposed to be applied with the help of its disposable serum applicator only on the upper lid margin of the eye.
Conclusion
Bimatoprost being FDA-approved is safe and effective, but it may not be suitable for everyone. As some people may be sensitive or allergic to some components of the solution so it is important to consult the doctor and tell if you have any allergies and let the doctor analyze bimatoprost as safe for your treatment. With the correct and safe use of bimatoprost, it is possible to cure eye as well as eyelash conditions.
