Help with Discolouration Under Eyes After Juvederm.

asked 7 months ago by TaraB in Barrie, ON
Latest answer by Katherine A. Lane, MD
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Tags: eye hollows, under eyes, discoloration, options

I had juvederm ultra plus injected to reduce under eye hallows. I am happy with the results, but continue to have discolouration under my eyes. I can see small veins under my eyes. I am currently using Teamine to help reduce the darkness and a vitamin C serum. Will any of these products help reduce the darkness? I had faint dark circles, which could be completely covered by makeup, but in November 2010 my circles became more visable and I am not sure why. Any suggestions?

6 answers to Help with Discolouration Under Eyes After Juvederm.

Problems with juvederm around the eyes

Dark circles under the eyes can be caused by several factors. The skin around the eyes is very think, and in some people we can actually see the muscle underneath the skin. Shadows can also contribute to these circles, making people look more tired, and it is in this area that fillers around the eyes can help - to fill in the hollows and reduce shadowing. Unfortunately, if the fillers are placed too close to the skin, they can create a blusih dicoloration, a phenomenon called the Tynall... more

Katherine A. Lane, MD
South Burlington Oculoplastic Surgeon

Problems with Juvederm Injected Under the Eyes

Unfortunately, the complication you have described relates to an injection of a clear substance (Hyaluronic acid) too superficially. Similar to looking into a swimming pool, the Hyaluronic acid gel looks blue, a phenomenon known as the Tyndall effect. I see several people in my office every month with this problem who had injections elsewhere. The good news is that it is reversible with injection of a substance known as Hyaluronidase, which is an enzyme that breaks... more

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Discoloration after under eye Juvederm injection

There may be a couple of reasons for the pigmentation under your eyes. The Juvederm may have been injected too superficially giving a bluish discoloration, called the Tyndall effect. There may also have been some pigmentation under your eyes that was essentially not noticeable because of the depth of the hollows themselves, or if there was any bleeding during or after the procedure, some residual iron from the decomposed red blood cells may have settled there. Under eye dark... more

Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

Juvederm and Under Eye Discoloration

The discoloration is most likely due to the Tyndall Effect from the Juvederm. This can occur with any of the clear fillers. If it persists, you may want to have the material dissolved with Hyaluronidase. Juvederm Ultra Plus is a fairly robust filler to use in such a delicate area. You may want to try Juvederm Ultra next time.

Sheri G. Feldman, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologist

Blue discoloration after Juvederm injection

Most commonly blue discoloration after hyloranic acid injections are due to poor injection technique. It is described as a Tyndall effect. It is more common around the eyes due to the very thin nature of the skin in that area. The HA injections tend to last around two years in that area. It is possible to dissolve it if it is bothersome to you with an enzyme called vitrase. Seek the help of a board certified plastic surgeon for further treatment. Good luck

Tal T. Roudner, MD
Coral Gables Plastic Surgeon

Discoloration underwire after Juvederm Ultra Plus

Hello Tara, You didn't specify when the Juvederm Ultra Plus was injected. Was it on Novembre 2010 or (likely) before? If it was injected too superficially,you may have a bluish discoloration (Tyndall effect). Any injected under the eyes should be injected under the muscle. If it was injected 2 years ago, you most likely need a new Juvederm injection. The Teamine is mildly to moderately successful in mild to moderate cases. Always make sure you are being treated by an experienced, Board... more

Eugene Mandrea, MD
Chicago Dermatologist

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