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“Temple Filler” - The Secret to a Youthful Face: Is It Safe? What You Should Know Before Getting Temple Fillers

“Temple filler” is another procedure offered in clinics that helps contour the face to appear more youthful. Many people choose to get temple filler injections to enhance their facial proportions and improve their fortune, according to Chinese beliefs. This is believed to promote business and trade, ensure smooth operations, and contribute to a better life, happiness, and good health. Before deciding to get temple fillers, it is important to research the basics to prevent side effects and complications. Additionally, learning about post-injection care techniques can help the fillers last longer.

Who is filler treatment for the temples suitable for?

Temple fillers are suitable for individuals with prominent cheekbones that make their temples appear sunken, resulting in a larger, aged appearance. Injecting temple fillers helps to create a more defined and softly contoured face, making it appear slimmer. This treatment is also ideal for those experiencing fat loss in the face due to aging and facial sagging. Temple fillers replenish volume in the temple area, providing a lifting effect to the facial contour and the hairline near the ears, which involves the SMAS layer. This comprehensive effect ultimately makes the overall face appear younger.

Pros and cons of temple fillers:

Benefits of temple filler injections

  • More balanced facial proportions, slimmer face.
  • Enhancing Feng Shui can help with business or career.
  • Youthful, sweet, and gentle.
  • Address sunken temples due to aging
  • To make cheekbones appear sunken, or to achieve results similar to a sunken cheekbone after filler injections in the temples

Disadvantages and side effects of temple filler injections

  • There may be slight swelling, tightness, or bruising after the injection, which will resolve on its own.
  • If administered by an inexperienced practitioner, a "bag doctor," or with unclean equipment, it can pose risks of infection and skin necrosis, which can be dangerous.
  • Using counterfeit or substandard fillers can lead to adverse effects such as infection and can even be life-threatening. Therefore, to prevent potential side effects, you should only choose safe, standard-compliant clinics and ensure treatments are administered by experienced doctors.

Temple filler vs. temple fat grafting

Temple fillers and temple fat injections both help to enhance the temple area, but they differ in the following ways:

Temple Filler

  • Use hyaluronic acid (HA), a substance naturally present in the body, for injection to fill in the temple area.
  • The results after injection will be smooth and even.
  • The injection takes a short time, and no recovery period is needed. Any bruising will disappear on its own within 7-14 days.
  • Can be reinjected repeatedly as the filler dissolves.
  • It can be filled in the area where the bone has collapsed.
  • Accurately calculate the injection volume. Do not over-inject. Account for compression.

Fat Injection in the Temples

  • It's liposuction for the body and reinjection to fill in the temples.
  • Low risk of allergies because it uses body fat.
  • The results after injection may not be as smooth as with filler injections.
  • The results are not very long-lasting and may require multiple injections. This is because fat cells are living organisms. Once injected, the cells survive for about 60-70%%, so a larger volume needs to be injected to account for shrinkage.
  • For areas where the bone has collapsed, fat cannot be used for augmentation.

What brand of filler is good for the temples?

The grooves in the temples are quite deep, so you should choose brands with a firm texture that are stable and resistant to the movement of the temples when opening your mouth or eating. The recommended brands and models are as follows.

Restylane Filler

  • Restylane Volyme The soft, plump filler can be injected into the temples or hollow cheeks.
  • Restylane Defyne ー Medium-firm gel texture, elastic and hydrating, long-lasting.

Neuramis Filler

  • Neuramis Deep Medium viscosity gel, plump, easy to shape
  • Neuramis Volume Lidocaine Contains anesthetic ingredients, less painful The most viscous gel, with good elasticity and stability.

e.p.t.q. filler.

  • S300 lidocaine Medium firm texture, good elasticity, adheres tightly to the skin.
  • S500 lidocaine The hardest texture, with good stability and elasticity, suitable for filling bone layers. Ideal for those with deep temple hollowness.

Fillers can last for 12-24 months, depending on the brand and the injection technique used by the doctor. It is recommended to consult with a specialist to analyze the specific characteristics of the hollow temples, making it easier to decide on the most suitable filler brand and injection technique, as these vary from patient to patient.

How many cc of temple filler should be injected?

It depends on the depth of the temple groove. Mostly, 1-2 cc will be injected on each side.

Preparing for temple filler injections

  • You should stop taking NSAID pain relievers, blood thinners, and vitamins 3-7 days before getting filler injections.
  • Should stop applying the ointmentExfoliate, refrain from waxing the area to be injected for 3-7 days.
  • You should abstain from alcoholic beverages for at least 1 day.
  • You should refrain from exercising or engaging in activities that increase blood circulation, such as herbal baths, saunas, or washing your face with warm water.
  • If you have a chronic illness or skin inflammation in the area where you will receive filler injections, you should inform the doctor before the injection.

Restrictions and recommendations after temple filler injections

  • Avoid exposing the filler injection site to any form of heat, such as sunbathing, outdoor exercise, saunas, etc.
  • After injection, you may experience bruising, swelling, or redness, but don't worry as these symptoms will improve within 2-3 days. To speed up recovery, avoid touching the injection site.
  • Avoid moving the skin in the injection area for the first 3 days, as this may cause the filler to move out of place.
  • If you experience headaches or temple pain, you may wait for them to subside on their own or take pain relievers. If the pain persists after taking medication, it is recommended to consult a doctor for further evaluation.
  • Avoid makeup and products containing AHA or vitamin C for at least 24 hours after filler injections.

Summary

In summary, temple fillers can make the face appear more slender and well-defined when administered by an expert doctor in a clean, standard clinic. Everyone can safely receive temple filler injections.

For those concerned about potential side effects, which are common with filler injections, studying how to prevent them and preparing in advance can reduce the likelihood of experiencing them, leading to more satisfying results and longer-lasting fillers.