Tinted or Opaque Fillers to Avoid Tyndall Effect?
asked 2 years ago by Noria in Portland, OR
Latest answer by Vincent P. Marin, MD
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Why aren't injectable fillers tinted or opaque to avoid the potential problem of Tyndall Effect?
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Fillers and complications
Some fillers such as Radiesse are actually pigmented and avoid the complication of the "Tyndall" effect. However, if placed too superficially, these can be seen as a white substance immediately beneath the skin - just trading one problem for another.
The Tyndall effect usually results from a "clear" gel filler such as Restylane or Juvederm being placed too superficially in the skin. Light is transmitted through the skin and can reflect through the gel resulting in a...
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