Can fillers camouflage Tyndall effect from Juvederm?

Can additional fillers be placed deeper to fill the under eye hollows and help the "black eye" effect after Juvederm?

4 answers to “Can fillers camouflage Tyndall...”

A: Tyndall Effect can be treated with Hyaluronidase

Daniel Reichner, MD

The Tyndall Effect is the bluish discoloration of the skin when a Hyaluronic Acid Filler such and Juvederm or Restylane is injected too close to the skin surface.  It is important that your plastic surgeon make the correct diagnosis, the "black eye" effect is not always due to  the Tyndall... more

A: Be careful with buildup of fillers around the eyes

David Shafer, MD

The area around the eyes is very tricky due to the thin skin. Please be very careful about building up fillers in this area. You may make your problem even worse. I agree that it would be best to get rid of the filler or leave it along and wait for it to go away. I think it would be a mistake to start... more

A: Juvederm may be helpful if hollowness is still present

Stella Desyatnikova, MD

It depends whether you still have the hollow, or you indeed have the Tyndall effect (bluish skin discoloration due to Juvederm showing through the skin). If you still have the hollowness, then additional filler will be helpful. If not, then it might make things worse. Discuss this with your doctor.

A: Better to get rid of it!

Mary Lupo, MD

Rather than camouflage, I recommend the HA filler be removed. There are two options to do this: 1. it can sometimes be extruded through a small nick in the skin, or 2. Hyaluronidase will dissolve it. Be sure to ask a qualified, board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon to do this.

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