I had Juvederm placed in my tear trough, I came out with highly bruised and swelling in both eyes. I gave it a month before I went back to the same injecting doctor as the swelling and dark blue has not gone down. He injected Hyaluronidase 3 x in the course of 2 months. The swelling has gone down, but I still have the bluish tint. So the doctor mentioned, laser should help minimize the blue tint. I am fair skinned and scared I may get hyperpigmentation after the laser. What should I do?
September 13, 2014
Answer: Blue discoloration to the skin after injection of Juvéderm This is a relatively uncommon complication of Juvéderm injections. The blue discoloration is a phenomenon called the Tyndall effect. This sometimes occurs when the hyaluronic acid filler is injected either too superficially or in an area where the skin is thin. In many cases, hyaluronidase will resolve the issue. But, in rare cases this does not work. I do not believe a laser would resolve this issue. Rest assured that this should resolve with time.
Helpful 1 person found this helpful
September 13, 2014
Answer: Blue discoloration to the skin after injection of Juvéderm This is a relatively uncommon complication of Juvéderm injections. The blue discoloration is a phenomenon called the Tyndall effect. This sometimes occurs when the hyaluronic acid filler is injected either too superficially or in an area where the skin is thin. In many cases, hyaluronidase will resolve the issue. But, in rare cases this does not work. I do not believe a laser would resolve this issue. Rest assured that this should resolve with time.
Helpful 1 person found this helpful
Answer: Can Laser help remove the tyndall effect from Juvederm? Without seeing photos or you in person, it sounds as though you are describing the Tyndall Effect. The Tyndall effect occurs when light strikes filler that is too superficially placed through the skin. It is easily corrected with hyaluronidase, which can be injected to dissolve the filler that is showing through. Lasers do not correct the Tyndall effect. It can be avoided with proper injection technique. It's not worth waiting for the product to go away on its own as this can be a very long time (a year or more). Be sure your physician is an experienced "core" injector (facial plastic surgeon, plastic surgeon, dermatologist, or occuloplastic surgeon). This is because we all have a keen understanding of facial anatomy and the effects of injecting fillers in different regions of the face. I wish you well!
Helpful
Answer: Can Laser help remove the tyndall effect from Juvederm? Without seeing photos or you in person, it sounds as though you are describing the Tyndall Effect. The Tyndall effect occurs when light strikes filler that is too superficially placed through the skin. It is easily corrected with hyaluronidase, which can be injected to dissolve the filler that is showing through. Lasers do not correct the Tyndall effect. It can be avoided with proper injection technique. It's not worth waiting for the product to go away on its own as this can be a very long time (a year or more). Be sure your physician is an experienced "core" injector (facial plastic surgeon, plastic surgeon, dermatologist, or occuloplastic surgeon). This is because we all have a keen understanding of facial anatomy and the effects of injecting fillers in different regions of the face. I wish you well!
Helpful