Eyelash lengthening consultations

A MinuteClinic provider can provide an assessment and prescribe bimatoprost (Latisse), when needed. This is an at-home treatment that can lengthen and thicken lashes in just 16 weeks when used as directed.

1. You may have to answer a few questions about symptoms to help us prepare for your visit prior to scheduling your appointment.

2. Check-in varies depending on how you scheduled your appointment:

   If you made your appointment online:
   Check in using the email or text message we sent to confirm your appointment. If you prefer to check in using the electronic kiosk, make sure you have your confirmation code.

   If you made your appointment in the clinic:
   Sign in at the electronic kiosk.

3. When it's time for your appointment, a provider will call your name.
4. Your provider will conduct a thorough examination based on your reason for visit, presenting symptoms and health history. Charges will be based on examination and services provided during the visit.
5. At the end of your visit, you are provided with a visit summary, receipt and educational material about your diagnosis. At your request, we can send your primary care provider information about your visit.

Only apply bimatoprost to the base of the upper lashes. Don’t apply it to the lower lid. Hair may grow on skin that the liquid frequently touches. If discontinued, lashes gradually return to previous appearance.

Common side effects are itchy and red eyes. It may cause increased brown pigmentation of the colored part of the eye that is likely permanent. Eyelid skin darkening may occur and may be reversible. 

If someone has used prescription products for eye pressure problems, they should use bimatoprost under doctor care. If they have eye problems or have had surgery, they should talk to their doctor before using bimatoprost. 

MinuteClinic doesn’t offer treatment to people who are pregnant. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03% administration in pregnant women. It should only be used during pregnancy if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

MinuteClinic doesn’t offer treatment to people who are nursing. It’s not known whether bimatoprost solution is excreted in human milk.* Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when bimatoprost is administered to a nursing woman.

MinuteClinic doesn’t offer treatment to anyone under 18 years old. Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients has not been established. Use in patients under 16 years old is not recommended because of potential safety concerns related to increased pigmentation following long-term chronic use.*

No overall clinical differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between older and other adult patients.*

Bimatoprost contains benzalkonium chloride, which may be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Contact lenses should be removed before applying the solution and may be put back in 15 minutes after it’s been applied.*