Filler injections
Temple filler
Treatment method and purpose
- Restoring temple hollowing can improve continuity between the lateral forehead and face. This area has complex vessels and tissue layers, and selecting injection depth and technique requires careful medical assessment.
Suitable candidates and limitations
- Confirmed temple volume loss; the cause of hollowing and tissue condition must be assessed.
Sessions, time to results, and longevity
- Initial results are visible after injection, but final assessment is made after swelling subsides. Longevity is often several months to over a year and depends on the material, location, and individual; permanence is not guaranteed.
Possible complications and safety considerations
- The temple is a high-risk vascular area; vision damage or vascular occlusion cannot be completely eliminated even with risk-reduction techniques. Swelling, bruising, asymmetry, lumps, infection, and delayed reactions may occur. Vascular occlusion can lead to skin necrosis, impaired vision or blindness, and, rarely, stroke. Whether a filler can be dissolved depends on its material; not all fillers are dissolvable.
Preparation before your visit
- At the examination, disclose your medical history, allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, cold sores, medications, and recent procedures. Prescription medications, especially blood thinners, must not be stopped without medical advice. Active infection or inflammation in the area must be assessed before the procedure.
Post-treatment care and follow-up
- Do not press or massage the area unless instructed by your doctor; ask your doctor when you can apply makeup, exercise, and be exposed to heat. Severe or increasing pain, unusual skin discoloration, or problems with vision, swallowing, or breathing require immediate assessment.