Juvederm Bruising or Tyndall Effect?

Any blue discoloration this early out from injection is bruising. I'm not sure who is trying to coin the use of the Tyndall Effect in this situation but it isn't correct. As someone who taught physics I like things to be used correctly. The Tyndall Effect refers to the reflection of light off of small particles, but particles larger than the lights wavelength, suspended in a transparent medium i.e. headlights in fog. The skin is not considered a transparent medium and therefore we... more

Thanks for your question. Because of the nature of superficial depression you are having filled, it is not unlikely that a Tyndall effect might result. The Tyndall effect is the bluish appearance when filler is injected too high in the dermis. Bruising usually dimishes within the first two weeks, so if this bluish appearance is exactly the same now as it was right after you were injected, it is likely to be the Tyndall effect rather than bruising. It will take time for the Tyndall effect... more

Your bruising should resolve by 2 weeks.  If you have persistent bluish discoloration at that time, this would be the Tyndall effect.  I think bruising is the more likely cause of your concern. Good luck.

Hi Samantha, Time will tell. Be patient. Most likely once the bruising resolves all will be well. If you have a residual bluish-grey tint through your skin in a few weeks, then return to your injecting physician for evaluation. The bruising is from the needle penetrating a blood vessel, the chance of which increases with increased number of injections. Good luck and be well. Dr. P