Temple Rejuvenation

An overlooked treatment

The temples are an often overlooked but important element of facial rejuvenation. Many people are unaware that the temples are one of the first areas we lose volume during the ageing process.

This leads to a hollow appearance in the temples, leading to an older, more gaunt and bottom-heavy appearance. As the temples hollow, the brow can also drop and become less shaped.

Prices start from £450

Pre-Treatment Phase

  1. Initial Consultation: The process begins with a thorough consultation with Dr Arun, who will assess your facial structure, skin condition, and discuss your aesthetic goals.

  2. Medical Assessment: Your medical history will be reviewed to ensure you're a suitable candidate. Dr Arun will check for allergies, previous reactions to fillers, and any contraindications.

  3. Treatment Planning: Based on your facial anatomy and desired results, Dr Arun will develop a tailored treatment plan, selecting the appropriate type of filler and determining optimal injection points.

The Treatment Procedure

  1. Preparation: The temples are cleansed thoroughly with an antiseptic solution to minimize infection risk.

  2. Application of Topical Anaesthetic: A numbing cream is applied to the treatment area and allowed to take effect (usually 5 minutes) to reduce discomfort during the procedure.

  3. Marking Injection Sites: Dr. Arun will mark the specific injection points on your temples.

  4. Filler Injection: Using a fine/blunt cannula, the low/medium-density dermal filler (hyaluronic acid-based) is carefully injected into the predetermined areas of the temples. Dr. Arun may use various techniques including:

    • Linear threading: Injecting the filler in a continuous line

    • Fanning: Injecting in a fan-like pattern from a single entry point

  5. Massage and Molding: After injection, Dr. Arun will gently massage and mold the filler to ensure even distribution and achieve the desired contour.

  6. Assessment: Dr. Arun will evaluate the results, often asking you to look in a mirror to ensure you're satisfied with the appearance.

  7. Final Adjustments: If necessary, additional filler may be injected to achieve symmetry and the desired results.

FAQs

    • Consultation: 15-30 minutes

    • Procedure: 30-45 minutes

    • Results visibility: Immediate with potential minor swelling for 1-2 days

    • Recovery time: Minimal; most patients return to normal activities immediately

  • Most temple fillers last approximately 12-18 months before requiring a touch-up treatment. However, this can vary significantly based on individual circumstances.

    • Treatment Area: Fillers in highly mobile areas tend to break down faster than less mobile areas

    • Metabolism: People with faster metabolisms may break down fillers more quickly

    • Lifestyle: Sun exposure, smoking, saunas and intense physical activity can reduce longevity

    • Injection Technique: The skill of the injector can impact how long results last

    • Type of Filler: dense fillers tend to last longer than soft fillers.

  • The best candidates for temple fillers typically include:

    • Adults with visible temple hollowing or concavity

    • Individuals experiencing age-related volume loss in the face

    • People with naturally hollow temples due to genetic factors

    • Those who have experienced weight loss resulting in facial volume depletion

    • Individuals seeking a more balanced facial appearance

  • Aftercare Notes:

    Needle entry points, redness, bruising, swelling and asymmetry around injection sites immediately after treatment is normal due to the very nature of the treatment.

    There may also be some tenderness present as the bruising and inflammation sets in. These symptoms will resolve over the next 2-7 days, depending on your individual response to the treatment. It may take a full 2-4 weeks for all swelling to settle; until this time we cannot re-treat.

    For 24 hours avoid:

    • Touching your face

    • Applying makeup

    • Skincare with active ingredients

    For 48 hours avoid:

    • Intense physical activity

    • Sleeping on side or front

    • Spa's/Saunas

    • Massage/facials

    • Touching/rubbing/massaging/exfoliating/applying pressure to treated areas

    • Alcohol & blood thinning medications

  • Consider temple fillers if you notice:

    Visual Indicators

    • Visible hollowing or concavity in the temple area

    • A skeletal or gaunt appearance to the upper face

    • Prominent temporal bone visible beneath the skin

    • Shadows in the temple region that create an aged appearance

    Functional Considerations

    • Visible veins or temporal blood vessels becoming more prominent

    • A "peanut" shape to the head when viewed from the front

    • Inability to achieve a balanced appearance with other facial treatments alone

    Age-Related Changes

    • Progressive hollowing that has occurred over time

    • Overall facial volume loss that affects multiple areas including the temples

    • Desire for a more youthful upper facial frame

  • Yes.

    Immediate Effects (Day 1)

    The effects of temple filler are visible immediately after injection. However, initial swelling and potential bruising may be present.

    Short-Term Results (Days 2-7)

    During the first week, any swelling or bruising will begin to subside. By day 7, you'll have a clearer picture of your results, though the filler may still be settling.

    Final Results (Days 7-14)

    The full, settled results typically appear within 1-2 weeks after treatment. At this point, the filler has fully integrated with your tissue, and any residual swelling has typically resolved.

  • With temple rejuvenation, we use an instrument called a cannula which is a small blunt flexible tube to place the filler. Therefore, it will not feel sharp and painful. The feeling is more of a pressure sensation. We also use a topical anaesthetic to make the treatment as comfortable as possible.

  • People who have lost weight or who frequently do a lot of exercise may be more prone to hollow temples. Additionally, some people experience more rapid or significant volume loss than others. Volume loss in the temples can affect younger clients but is more common in those above 40-50.

  • Temple filler is a subtle yet powerful way to improve the face. Temple hollowing can make the face appear aged as it can overly accentuate the cheekbones and bones of the skull, but many people are unable to identify this because the temples are so overlooked. By re-volumising them, the whole face can appear fuller and more youthful.

  • Usually, 2ml in total is enough to achieve a good result.

  • Temple filler can help lift the brows slightly in clients with a large degree of volume loss in the temple region.

  • We offer temple filler in our Mayfair / Marylebone clinic and we offer temple filler in Kingston clinic.

    Temple filler Mayfair- 2nd Floor, 15 Dover Street, W1S 4LP

    Temple filler Kingston - 169 Richmond Road, KT2 5DA