Blueish Tint/bruising from Restylane on Cheeks

November 18, 2008
Asked By:berryberry in winnipeg canada

I had my cheeks filled in with Restylane to fix hollowness. At one point, the doctor said he would use an un-crosslinked hyaluronic acid to smooth out the filler. When he used this, it seems like it burned my skin, and now I have blue-ish bruising color showing through my cheeks. I'm sure it's the Tyndall Effect because I can only see it very well in certain lights. What can be done about it?

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November 25, 2008

Answer: Sure it's not bruising?

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November 25, 2008

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December 16, 2009

Answer: Bluish hue after Restylane in cheeks can be resolved

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December 16, 2009

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April 22, 2009

Answer: Patience is the best remedy for Tyndall effect

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April 22, 2009

Answer: Patience is the best remedy for Tyndall effect

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