When I turned 30, I noticed my eye hollows sinking deeper causing me to look older and tired...Instead of surgery, I decided to inject Juvederm. I went to a reputable doctor in SF, but I wasn't happy with the results. I looked horrible in pictures (can't put on makeup like women). You can see the extrusions and dark tints making my eyes look weird. I waited a year and the extrusions receded but the tints remained. Will the tints go away?
January 25, 2013
Answer: Tear Troughs: Filler Choice and the Tyndall Effect
Thanks for posting your concern. The bluish color you may see under the eyes is called the Tyndall effect. This is the result of light scattering by the filler material (hyaluronic acid gel, or "HA") when it is very close to the skin surface. The immediate way of treating this is with a small injection of an enzyme that dissolves the HA -- hyaluronidase, marketed as Vitrase or Wydase. In the future, the choice of fillers for specific areas of the face is really important. Different filler materials have different thicknesses and other properties. For the tear-trough region (where you have the bluish discoloration), I recommend Restalyne. It is thinner and less likely to cause this issue. A knowledgeable plastic surgery or dermatology expert can help you with filler choice.
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January 25, 2013
Answer: Tear Troughs: Filler Choice and the Tyndall Effect
Thanks for posting your concern. The bluish color you may see under the eyes is called the Tyndall effect. This is the result of light scattering by the filler material (hyaluronic acid gel, or "HA") when it is very close to the skin surface. The immediate way of treating this is with a small injection of an enzyme that dissolves the HA -- hyaluronidase, marketed as Vitrase or Wydase. In the future, the choice of fillers for specific areas of the face is really important. Different filler materials have different thicknesses and other properties. For the tear-trough region (where you have the bluish discoloration), I recommend Restalyne. It is thinner and less likely to cause this issue. A knowledgeable plastic surgery or dermatology expert can help you with filler choice.
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January 24, 2013
Answer: Blue tint after Juvederm 1 yr ago, will this go away?
The blue tint is what we call the Tyndall effect. It occurs when the Juvederm is placed too superficially or in an area with very thin skin such as tear troughs. This can take years to go away on it's own. I would see a skilled provider and have it dissolved with a small amount of Hyaluronidase that will break it down and remove the blue tint. You will be much happier. In the future you may want to try Restylane or Belotero for that area. I have found it to be a better choice!
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January 24, 2013
Answer: Blue tint after Juvederm 1 yr ago, will this go away?
The blue tint is what we call the Tyndall effect. It occurs when the Juvederm is placed too superficially or in an area with very thin skin such as tear troughs. This can take years to go away on it's own. I would see a skilled provider and have it dissolved with a small amount of Hyaluronidase that will break it down and remove the blue tint. You will be much happier. In the future you may want to try Restylane or Belotero for that area. I have found it to be a better choice!
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