Can Restylane Cause Nasal Discoloration?

Unfortunately this Tyndall effect occurs to frequently. It is the gel of the hyaluronic acids (Restylane, Juvederm, etc.) placed to close to the skin so the light hitting the skin reflects a "bluish hue". It is a sign of the inexperienced injector. Treatments are as follows: 1. Time- just wait for metabolic resorption, could take a year. 2. Squeeze metho- needle stick in area to express the injected substance, very used method. 3. Hyaluronadiase injection in drops in to the filler- quick, easy if experienced at this, but expensive ($500 per session, may need 3 sessions). Hope that helps. 

Hi Sara

Yes, as pointed out, close to the skin one can experience Tyndall effect.  This is a blue or dark color change and is associated with too much filler too close to the skin.  The fix is very easy-you doc sticks a needle into it and squeezes out the filler.  This can be done even if the filler was done years before.

The other color change is more ominous.  Nasal filler injections can be associated with immediate damage to the skin circulation.  The skin turns dark and can appear to be bruised.  This indicates a compromise in the circulation of the involved skin.  The skin can actually die and can scaring.  The treatment is immediate recognition and infiltration with the enzyme hyaluronidase, provided the filler was a hyaluronic acid filler.