Is This Tyndall Effect? (photo)

Looks to me like you have nothing more than a bruise, which will also cause a little swelling.  A Tyndall effect happens when the filler is too close to the surface causing the blue wavelength spectrum of light to cause a light blue hue, like the color of blue eyes.  Looks like you are purple, ie. bruise.  Give it a couple of weeks to resolve and it might get a little worse before it gets better.  Make sure that you wear sunscreen all the time as the inflammation from the bruise may cause some hyperpigmentation which may take longer to go away than the bruise itself.  Arnica and Vit K probably will not help, but they won't hurt. 

Looking at your photos, it appears you just have some bruising. This should resolve over the next 1-2 weeks. I would recommend communicating any concerns to your surgeon, as they know the extent of your treatment. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

In the first week after a hyaluronic injection in the tear trough it can be difficult to tell if it is a bruise or Tyndall effect. In your case it appears to be a bruise. You can use warm compresses and gentle massage to help it resolve.

Regards

Dr. J

Disclaimer: This answer is not intended to give a medical opinion and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.