When Can the Tyndall Effect Can Be Diagnosed?
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I had Juvederm in my nasolabial folds and a bluish tint has been there for longer than a week. I understand this could just be bruising, but how much time has to pass before my doctor can rule out bruising and diagnose the Tyndall effect? If this blue tinge doesn't go away soon, I'm going to want the filler removed.
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Tyndal Effect, got you feeling blue?
The Tyndal effect is generally associated with the class of Hyaluronic acid fillers, which are injected too superficially. The blue discoloration is most commonly observed in areas where the skin is thin, such as the area around the lower eyelids. The tear troughs, which are the hollowing, which extend from the inner corner of the eyelid, downward in an oblique direction, are commonly treated but are technically challenging. Current trends in injecting these areas have emphasized...
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Lavinia Chong, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
