Prescription Products

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Tri-Luma® Cream

TRI-LUMA® CREAM is the first triple-action cream for the short-term treatment of moderate to severe melasma of the face.

Visible proof is seen in as little as 4 weeks, with maximum results seen in 8 weeks. This convenient, well-tolerated cream is applied nightly before bed. To learn whether TRI-LUMA® CREAM is right for you, visit www.triluma.com.

Melasma is a hyperpigmentation disorder of the skin and appears as dark spots or blotches on the face, forehead and neck. It is the result of excess melanin being deposited in the dermal or epidermal layers of the skin. The cause is an imbalance of hormones due to a recent pregnancy, use of oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy. Also known as the "mask of pregnancy," melasma occurs in 50%-70% of pregnant women and 5%-34% of women taking birth control pills.

Retinoids

RETINOIDS are Vitamin A derivatives that have the potential of reversing sun damage and other age-related changes in the skin. Tretinoin is a prescription form of topical Vitamin A. Retinol is a nonprescription form. Some retinol-containing products are more active than others. Some retinoid imitators are found in over the counter products and cosmetics and may not be effective in skin rejuvenation.

With all the products available, it is best to allow your doctor and skin specialist to advise you on product choices. When retinoids are used consistently and appropriately, maximum improvement can be obtained with most skin types.

Each prescription strength is available in cream or gel. RETINOIDS can be used in conjunction with most skin care programs. Physician consultation is required prior to dispensing.

Latisse®

LATISSE® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03% is the first and only prescription treatment approved by the FDA for inadequate or insufficient eyelashes, growing them longer, fuller and darker.

LATISSE® makes lash growth possible because of its active ingredient: bimatoprost. Although the precise mechanism of action is not known, research suggests that the growth of eyelashes occurs by increasing the percent of hairs in, and the duration of, the anagen (or growth) phase. Lashes can grow longer, thicker and darker because bimatoprost can also prolong this growth phase.

LATISSE® is easy to use, FDA approved and effective. It's a once-a-day treatment you apply topically to the base of your upper eyelashes. Patients in a clinical trial saw results gradually over time (starting at 4 weeks with full results after 16 weeks).

While LATISSE® is a new treatment in eyelash growth, it was developed through years of research by Allergan, a pharmaceutical leader with over 60 years of expertise in prescription eye care products.

Ask us, at The Waldorf Center, if LATISSE® solution is right for you.