Can I buy Lumigan in the UK for eyelash growth?
Mylash Growth Treatment uses the same 0.03% bimatoprost solution as Lumigan, and is sold in the UK as a treatment for eyelash growth.
What is Lumigan?
Lumigan is a brand name for an ophthalmic solution of 0.03% bimatoprost, which is a prostaglandin analogue. It is manufactured by Allergan and was used as an eye drop for the treatment of glaucoma.
Bimatoprost, however, mimics a naturally-occurring molecule, which regulates the growth of your hair. Patients using Lumigan for glaucoma, found that they grew longer, thicker and darker eyelashes than usual.
This is because the bimatoprost was soaking into the hair follicles closest to where it was applied (to the eye), and caused those hairs to enter their anagen, or growth, phase. The individual hairs grew thicker and longer than normal, and the increased thickness resulted in a darker appearance to each hair.
Lumigan was soon approved for use as an eyelash growth treatment. It has FDA approval, and the FDA’s clinical trials found that the eyelashes were on average 106% thicker, 25% longer and 18% darker after consistent use. Most users see results within 4 weeks but the best results take 16 weeks to appear. This is because the growth cycle for all of your eyelashes take 16 weeks on average to go through the growth phase.
Lumigan is sold for eyelash use under the brand names Mylash Growth Treatment (in the UK) Latisse (in the US). Both products contain the original 0.03% bimatoprost solution and are clinically proven to be both safe and effective.
Who are Mylash?
Mylash are the experts in eyelash care. Over the last 16 years we have helped thousands of people to grow their eyelashes with our prescription strength Growth Treatment and expert advice.
We offer an online service, run by UK-based doctors. That means that we professionally supervise and regulate your treatment, and deliver to your door.
Once you have placed your online order, we’ll send you a link to an online medical questionnaire. Our doctors review each and every questionnaire before approving treatment and will be in contact if required.
Our doctors are only likely to refuse treatment in the event of pre-existing eye conditions, pregnancy or breastfeeding. If we have to refuse treatment, we won’t charge for payment.
Mylash Growth Treatment is a prescription-only product and are not available at high street retailers like Boots. The Latisse and Lumigan branded products are not available in the UK. We warn against unregulated treatments offered without medical advice.
Common questions answered
Lumigan was the original brand of bimatoprost, first approved by the FDA in 2001 and released onto the market by Allergan. It was first used as an eyedrop for glaucoma but it was noticed that eyelashes would grow. People then started using the Lumigan eyelash serum.
No. Lumigan is a prescription treatment and a high street pharmacy like Boots cannot offer Lumigan over the counter.
Yes, eyelash growth is a common side effect when using Lumigan as an eyedrop for glaucoma. This is because some of the liquid will reach the hair follicles and stimulate them. When used cosmetically you apply the liquid directly to the skin, not as an eye drop. This is important as Lumigan eyelash growth is a different indication and application than its use for glaucoma.
Mylash have been helping our clients for a number of years. We are the longest established Lumigan UK supplier and have helped thousands of clients grow longer eyelashes.
“The result is absolutely phenomenal.”
