I got fillers about 3 months ago around my cheekbones to mask festoons. A week in, there was discoloration, but my doctor said it was still healing. Two months later, I went back in, concerned it was the Tyndall effect. He said it’s not—it’s just discoloration, and there’s nothing that can be done and I just have to wait for it to go away. I feel he’s not being honest. Thoughts?
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Answer: Hyaluronidase Works Well For Dissolving Unwanted HA Reactions, Such As Tyndall Effect
I recommend fillers to soften the nasolabial folds themselves and also lift around the mouth and cheeks to build underlying anatomical support. In our practice we combine Sculptra with other fillers "layered" on top and lasers, skin tightening treatments such as Thermage, Fractora, and Renuvion...
Hyaluronic acid fillers are the most common type of fillers utilized in cosmetic medicine. With that being said there are several brands produced by different companies utilizing different technologies. The goal is to achieve certain properties tailored for each area of the face or desired...
Hello, and thank you for your question. While a proper evaluation of your skin is necessary to recommend the best treatment options, nasolabial folds and loss of volume in the cheeks can be addressed using dermal fillers. Fillers can be injected to either directly fill the fold or by filling the...