Dr Garsing Wong is officially THE FIRST DOCTOR in Australia/New Zealand region to have prescribed the only licenced medicine in the USA, for patients to grow natural longer, thicker and darker eyelashes with Latisse®, bimatoprost ophthalmic solution, and Sapphire Appearance Medicine Clinic is proud to announce that the first FDA approved medicine Latisse®, clinically proven to be safe and effective prescription medication, for growing natural longer thicker and darker eye lashes, is available for you to use. Please note that in New Zealand Latisse® is now licenced for this use, and you must have a medical consultation(consultation fee applies) to ensure that the medication is appropriate for you.

 

Once you have the desired length of eyelashes, you will be able to decrease the frequency of application to keep the lashes at a steady length.
 

Dr Garsing Wong presented to Cosmetic Physicians at the Annual Scientific New Zealand College of Appearance Medicine meeting in September 2012, teaching physicians on his experience and the use of Latisse®.

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.

 

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®, bimatoprost ophthalmic solution is a prescription treatment for eyelash hypotrichosis (inadequate eyelashes) in the USA, 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 Latisse® bimatoprost ophthalmic solution

 

Like every routine, applying Latisse® 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 "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 for bimatoprost ophthalmic solution.

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

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If you're considering Latisse® 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 Latisse®, but you should talk to Dr Garsing Wong to see if Latisse® 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 of phone 09 3600066 for a consultation with Dr Garsing Wong to see if Latisse® bimatoprost ophthalmic solution is the correct medication for growing thicker, longer eyelashes for you.  Please note that the standard consultation charge applies.  At the consultation, Dr Wong will go through your medical history, expectation, and examine your eyesight, as well as inspect your fundi(look inside your eye with an ophthalmoscope, a safe and painless procedure that does not need any eyedrops).  It is essential that a thorough medical consultation is conducted, and it is an opportunity to find out if you are at risk of developing glaucoma, the biggest preventable cause of blindness in New Zealand!

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What are the side effects?

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The most common side effects after using Latisse® 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.

Latisse® bimatoprost ophthalmic solution may cause other less common side effects, which typically occur on the skin close to where Latisse® 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 Latisse® 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.

Prostaglandin associated periorbitopathy has been reported with using Latisse, where the medication causes localised fat atrophy.  This may result to a change in the appearance of your eyelid.

During the Hayfever season there is an increase in irritated eyes which may or may not be related to the use of Latisse.

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Could Latisse® cause the colour of my eyes to change?

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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®, all patients need to be aware of the potential for increased brown iris pigmentation which is likely to be permanent.  To date, Dr Wong has not observed this to happen in any of his patients.

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Is Latisse® safe?

Latisse® 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.

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Please click this link to book a consultation with Dr Garsing Wong or phone 09 3600066 to see if Latisse® is the correct medication for you to grow longer thicker and darker eyelashes.

Latisse® 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.

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Important Safety Information

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If you are using prescription products for lowering eye pressure or have a history of eye pressure problems, only use Latisse® under close doctor supervision. Latisse® 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 Latisse®. The most common side effects after using Latisse® is an itching sensation in the eyes and/or eye redness. Please see Full Prescribing Information please consult Dr Garsing Wong.

 

What is the price of Latisse® ?

Initial consultation and eye check with Dr Wong, please note initial consultation fee applicable, and at the time of the medical consultation, photographic medical records of your lashes will be taken. Four week supply of Latisse® cost $199 (on the assumption the medication is used as instructed. ($486 for 3 packs ie $162 for each which is only for clients who have used Latisse® before) 

Sapphire Appearance Medicine Clinic also known as Auckland Cosmetic Medicine Clinic Limited is located at 26 College Hill, Freemans Bay, Auckland which borders on Ponsonby and St Mary's Bay, just up the road from the New World Supermarket at Victoria Park. V 

 

Updated 11 March 2018