Juvederm bruising or Tyndall effect?

I received an injection of Juvederm about 4 of 5 days ago for small scar from acne. The scar is right in the line of my left nasiolabial fold. The scar is about the size of an pencil eraser head. I bruised after the injection and I'm wondering, will this be permanent? How will I know if this is the Tyndall Effect or just bruising? The doctor did put the needle in multiple times because he said he was trying to get it perfect. Could this bruising also be due to the needle being injected mutiple times?

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4 answers to “Juvederm bruising or Tyndall effect?”

A: It's Bruising

Christopher L. Hess, MD

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... more

A: Tyndall effect vs bruising

Don Mehrabi, MD

 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... more

A: Juvederm bruising or Tyndall effect

Bryan K. Chen, MD

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.

A: Juvederm Bruising Versus Tyndall Effect

Michael A. Persky, MD

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... more

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