White Blanching After Facial Filler, Is It Permanent?

December 17, 2011
Asked By:jojo90 uk

9 wks ago i had Restylane in marionette lines. After 5 weeks both sides developed blue hue (tindall effect?) More concerning shortly afterwards both of these areas down to my chin have lost colour (blanched - gone white) PLEASE can someone explain why this has happened and will it return to normal, is my skin damaged and will it tan? Injector says to leave to resolve itself! My skin is light olive but not too dark.PERMANT?

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January 14, 2012

Answer: Color changes after Restylane

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December 18, 2011

Answer: No photo so it is impossible to know what you are describing.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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December 18, 2011

Answer: No photo so it is impossible to know what you are describing.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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December 24, 2011

Answer: Blanching a blue hue after restylane

December 24, 2011

Answer: Blanching a blue hue after restylane

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December 19, 2011

Answer: Blanching of skin

December 19, 2011

Answer: Blanching of skin

December 19, 2011

Answer: Restylane isn't permanent

December 19, 2011

Answer: Restylane isn't permanent