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Scottsdale gender confirmation specialist Dr. Toby Meltzer possesses board certification in reconstructive and plastic surgery and an Arizona medical license. In addition to performing highly-requested procedures for male to female or female to male patients at his private practice, Dr. Toby Meltzer offers cosmetic products such as Latisse.
After discovering the glaucoma drug Lumigan could increase eyelash length and thickness, pharmacists developed Latisse using the same active ingredient, bimatoprost, to achieve this effect. Latisse can only be obtained with a prescription, and results should be closely monitored by a doctor.
Latisse is most effective when applied at the same time every day. Patients should wash their hands and face before using a disposable applicator to place the solution on the lash line. While there are no immediate effects if Latisse comes in contact with the eye, it is best to ensure that the applicator doesn’t touch other areas of the face or eye.
Patients should see noticeable effects within two to four months of regular use. However, the results are not permanent. Eyelashes will return to their previous density if treatment is discontinued.
Dr Toby Meltzer 