I got tear trough filler and started noticing these dark diagonal patches appearing under both of my eyes. I was told this is just a ligament and a normal part of aging, but I’m only 28. Is this a possible complication from filler?
April 8, 2025
Answer: Tyndall effect. After HA fillers are injected to the under eye area, sometimes people can notice a bluish discoloration of the skin. That is referred to as the Tyndall effect. If this is bothering you a lot, please consider discussion your concerns with your physician. The dissolving enzyme may or may not be helpful. Thank you for this question. Since Julie, Dr Joseph
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April 8, 2025
Answer: Tyndall effect. After HA fillers are injected to the under eye area, sometimes people can notice a bluish discoloration of the skin. That is referred to as the Tyndall effect. If this is bothering you a lot, please consider discussion your concerns with your physician. The dissolving enzyme may or may not be helpful. Thank you for this question. Since Julie, Dr Joseph
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April 8, 2025
Answer: Treating tear troughs When an individual has tear troughs, an individual who is not a Plastic surgeon will frequently jump to a so-called quick fix with a filler such as hyaluronic acid. Unfortunately, hyaluronic acid fillers should not be placed into the tear trough area as it produces unwanted, bubbling, and Tyndal effect, as well as some discoloration of the skin. In my humble opinion, fat grafting produces the absolute best results and that’s me saying this after having been doing this for over 32 years. Fats contain stem cells, which help with all sorts of issues that involve the skin and not just the volume loss. I would see Dermatologist who can perhaps help with the discoloration with the use of pigment removing lasers. I hope this helps and good luck from Leonard Grossman, MD, Organic Plastic Surgery.
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April 8, 2025
Answer: Treating tear troughs When an individual has tear troughs, an individual who is not a Plastic surgeon will frequently jump to a so-called quick fix with a filler such as hyaluronic acid. Unfortunately, hyaluronic acid fillers should not be placed into the tear trough area as it produces unwanted, bubbling, and Tyndal effect, as well as some discoloration of the skin. In my humble opinion, fat grafting produces the absolute best results and that’s me saying this after having been doing this for over 32 years. Fats contain stem cells, which help with all sorts of issues that involve the skin and not just the volume loss. I would see Dermatologist who can perhaps help with the discoloration with the use of pigment removing lasers. I hope this helps and good luck from Leonard Grossman, MD, Organic Plastic Surgery.
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