I want to get restylane in my tear troughs. I have heard that sometimes the under eye skin can take on a blue tint. Is there a risk of this happening in African American skin as well? I have quite thick under eye skin (mid 20s), and fitzpatrick type V skin pigmentation.
June 24, 2014
Answer: Tyndall effect The tyndall effect is a light reflex when filler is placed too superficially. If your skin is dark it is unlikely to be apparent, but I use restylane and dilute it before injecting by the lower eye lid to allow for a more malleable product.
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June 24, 2014
Answer: Tyndall effect The tyndall effect is a light reflex when filler is placed too superficially. If your skin is dark it is unlikely to be apparent, but I use restylane and dilute it before injecting by the lower eye lid to allow for a more malleable product.
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June 24, 2014
Answer: Tyndall effect in African American skin The Tyndall effect is not caused by Restylane as much as it is from superficial Juvederm. It is also much less likely to occur in darker African American skin. Both of these have even less of a chance if you see a great, board-certified injector. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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June 24, 2014
Answer: Tyndall effect in African American skin The Tyndall effect is not caused by Restylane as much as it is from superficial Juvederm. It is also much less likely to occur in darker African American skin. Both of these have even less of a chance if you see a great, board-certified injector. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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