Growing Natural Longer Thicker Darker Eye Lashes at Auckland Cosmetic Medicine Clinic Ltd - Sapphire Appearance Medicine Clinic


Please note: all photos on this page are courtesy of Allergan Inc. It is important to understand that the photos represent one persons experience and there is no guarantee that any other patient will experience similar results. These photos are of Brooke Shields who was a paid model contracted to Allergan to demonstrate the results of using medication to grow eyelashes.

Latisse 16 weeks treatment anterior view

Dr Garsing Wong is officially THE FIRST DOCTOR in Australia/New Zealand region who has prescribed the only licenced medicine in the US for his patients to grow natural longer, thicker and darker eyelashes with bimatoprost ophthalmic solution, and Sapphire Appearance Medicine Clinic is proud to announce that the first FDA approved medicine that is clinically proven to be safe and effective prescription medication for growing natural longer thicker and darker eye lashes, is available for you to use NOW. Please note that in New Zealand the medication is not licenced for this use, and you must have a consultation to ensure that the medication is appropriate for you.

It is important to understand that results can differ, and this does not replace a face to face full assessment by Dr Wong. The purpose of before and after photos are solely for providing accurate and useful information,showing a realistic portrayal of the outcome that can be reasonably and typically expected.

Latisse 16 weeks lateral view

Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution is a prescription treatment for eyelash hypotrichosis (inadequate eyelashes) in the US, used to grow your own natural eyelashes, making them longer, thicker and darker.
Eyelash hypotrichosis is another name for having inadequate or not enough eyelashes.

How do you use bimatoprost ophthalmic solution

Like every routine, applying bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03% is all about consistency and precision. Once you follow the basic guidelines, the results will come gradually over time. To see the full effect of your eyelash transformation, Dr Garsing Wong will take a "before" pictures at the initial consultation, and keep taking pictures at every visit to chart your progress. This will coincide with when you need to renew your prescription of bimatoprost ophthalmic solution.

There is a potential for hair growth to occur in areas where bimatoprost ophthalmic solution comes in repeated contact with skin surfaces. Only use the sterile applicators that come with bimatoprost ophthalmic solution. If discontinued, lashes will gradually return to their previous appearance.

If you're considering bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03%, it's important to get all the facts. You may have questions about how the treatment works, how soon you'll see results and, of course, the safety of the product. This site was intended to give you a basic understanding of the product, but you should talk to Dr Garsing Wong to see if bimatoprost ophthalmic solution is right for you.

First step is to book a consultation with Dr Garsing Wong.
Please click this link to book a consultation with Dr Garsing Wong to see if bimatoprost ophthalmic solution is the correct medication for growing thicker, longer eyelashes for you.

Latisse 4 week anterior view

Within four weeks you can begin to see your eyelashes grow naturally longer and thicker.

Latisse 8 week anterior viewLatisse 12 week anterior view

After 12 weeks of continuous application of bimatoprost ophthalmic solution

As seen below the results after 16 weeks is clear.

Latisse 16 weeks anterior view

What are the side effects?

The most common side effects after using bimatoprost ophthalmic solution are an itching sensation in the eyes and/or eye redness, which were reported in approximately 4% of patients. These may occur immediately after use, but should usually last only for a short period of time. Eye itching and eye redness are not allergic reactions, and do not mean that your eyes are being harmed.

Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution may cause other less common side effects, which typically occur on the skin close to where bimatoprost ophthalmic solution is applied, or in the eyes. These include eye irritation, dryness of the eyes, and redness of the eyelids. Skin darkening (or hyperpigmentation) is another less common side effect. This condition causes areas of skin to become darker than the surrounding skin color, but has been reported to be reversible after discontinuation of the product.

You should always only use the FDA-approved sterile applicators to apply bimatoprost ophthalmic solution directly to the base of your upper eyelashes. The applicators have been specially designed and manufactured to meet FDA standards, and help patients properly apply the product.

Latisse 4 week lateral viewLatisse 8 week lateral view

Follow the progress of the eye lashes on the lateral view after using the medication once a day on the upper eyelash as your own natural eyelashes grow longer, thicker and darker.

Latisse 12 week lateral view Latisse 16 week lateral view

By 16 weeks, you have your natural eyelashes longer, thicker and darker. So long as you continue to use the prescription medication which is applied directly to your upper lashes, then your natural eyelashes with continue to grow.

Could bimatoprost ophthalmic solution cause the colour 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 bimatoprost ophthalmic solution, patients should be advised about the potential for increased brown iris pigmentation which is likely to be permanent.

Is bimatoprost ophthalmic solution safe?

Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution is an FDA-approved prescription treatment for hypotrichosis used to grow eyelashes, making them longer, thicker and darker. Hypotrichosis is another name for having 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.

Please click this link to book a consultation with Dr Garsing Wong to see if bimatoprost ophthalmic solution is the correct medication for you to grow longer thicker and darker eyelashes.

Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution is a prescription treatment for hypotrichosis used to grow eyelashes, making them longer, thicker and darker.
Eyelash hypotrichosis is another name for having inadequate or not enough eyelashes.
Important Safety Information
If you are using prescription products for lowering eye pressure or have a history of eye pressure problems, only use bimatoprost ophthalmic solution under close doctor supervision. May cause eyelid skin darkening which may be reversible, and there is potential for increased brown iris pigmentation which is likely to be permanent. There is a potential for hair growth to occur in areas where bimatoprost ophthalmic solution comes in repeated contact with skin surfaces. If you develop or experience any eye problems or have eye surgery, consult your doctor immediately about continued use of bimatoprost ophthalmic solution The most common side effects after using bimatoprost ophthalmic solution are an itching sensation in the eyes and/or eye redness.
Please see Full Prescribing Information please consult Dr Garsing Wong.
Updated 28 February 2012