AESTHETIC MEDICAL CLINIC

Hollow Temples

The upper face ages in ways most people never consciously notice, but always feel. Volume loss at the temples creates a subtle hollowing that shifts the overall balance of the face, making it appear drawn or skeletal even when everything else looks well. At Simon Lee Clinic in Bristol, surgical and non-surgical options are available to restore fullness to the temporal region and return a natural, youthful contour.

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Temple Treatment

Temple hollowing is one of the most powerful, and most subconscious, signs of facial ageing. Volume loss in the upper face creates a skeletal appearance that reads as ageing even when the lower face has been treated. Most people have not identified their temples as a concern, but they often notice the difference immediately when it is addressed.

The temporal fossa loses volume as the temporalis muscle atrophies and the fat compartments in this area thin with age. The result is a concavity at the sides of the forehead, visible as an inward curve when viewed from the front, and a visible flattening of the upper face from the side.

Options We Offer

Dermal filler placed carefully in the temple can restore volume, improve the upper-face contour, and create a more youthful silhouette. It is a delicate area anatomically; injections must be placed with precision and with full understanding of the temporal vessels. As a Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Mr Lee brings a level of anatomical knowledge to this area that is essential for safe treatment.

For patients seeking a more significant or permanent correction, fat transfer to the temple can be performed as part of a wider surgical programme. Endoscopic temporal lift surgery can also address tissue descent in this area.

Treatments for this concern

Fat transfer, for longer-lasting volume correction

Endoscopic temporal lift

Frequently Asked Questions, Hollow Temples

  • Is temple filler safe?

    In experienced hands, yes. The temporal area contains significant blood vessels and injections must be performed with full anatomical knowledge. Mr Lee’s surgical background makes this a procedure performed at a level of safety and expertise that aesthetic-only practices cannot replicate.

  • How long does temple filler last?

    Typically 12–18 months depending on the product and individual metabolism. We will advise on the appropriate product at your consultation.