Does Volbella show white through skin instead of blue?

Volbella can leave different skin discoloration depending where and how deep it is injected. Some superficial injections can leave small white bumps or streaks. I recommend that you review your concerns with the doctor who did the injections.I hope that helps and best regards, Dr. Sapijaszko.

Fillers may appear "white" after first injection especially if epinephrine is added to the filler or if it integrates very superficially into the skin.  I suggest speaking to you injector.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Volbella and other fillers may have different appearances when injected. From blue to white to green to black. Please contact a qualified provider or a board-certified physician with extensive experience in these procedures.

Thank you for
your question cpchev. I understand your concern. Volbella is a
hyaluronic acid filler designed to enhance the lips. After a treatment products should not leave an appearance of any color, white or blue. If so it may be because the product is placed too close to the surface. In such a case it can be dissolved. Please
consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

Generally most hyaluronic acid fillers have a small potential to show a blue tint (Tyndall effect); white is more commonly reported with Radiesse. That said, you can very occasionally have a white appearing area with Volbella which your dermatologist can easily get rid of for you with hyaluronidase.

Yes, if it is very superficial it will be white. If it is placed a little deeper, say 1.5mm, it will be blue (Tyndall effect).Massage the area over the next few days, if it has not settled, see your Specialist injector as he or she can easily reverse this with an enzyme called Hyaluronidase. All the best, Dr Davin Lim Laser and aesthetic dermatologistBrisbane Australia. 

Dear cpchev,

Thank you for your clinical post and unusual question. In general, the hyaluronic acid sugar gels of
which Juvederm Volbella is one do not show white through the skin. If epinephrine was used to provide additional
skin anesthesia inside additional local anesthesia some vasoconstriction and
whiteness might be expect to occur.
However, after several hours any whiteness should dissipate and the
Volbella should not show white through the skin and main fat if injected
superficially in thin areas of the skin may actually show blue as you
suggested.

As this is an unusual post-operative scenario, I would highly
recommend you see your injection physician to ensure that there’s no untoward
event or complication that needs to be treated.

I’m sure you’ll get an excellent result, but be diligent and
follow-up to ensure that your concerns are being addressed properly.

I hope this information has been of some assistance and best
of luck.

For more information, please review the link below.

R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D.

Certified Plastic Surgeon

Yorkville, Toronto