Treating the temples with dermal filler can soften the overall shape of the face. Adding volume to a hollowed-out temple area gives the face a more contoured and balanced look. You will see secondary results of a higher profile due to the filler pulling the skin up and outwards from the outer corners of the eyes.

You can discuss temple dermal filler treatment options during your consult with your doctor.

Results are variable with temple dermal filler. It is generally dependent on the depth and shape of the face.

Dermal fillers are made up of hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally occurring substance in the human body. Dermal filler also contains lidocaine which is an anaesthetic to make the procedure comfortable.

Dermal filler (hyaluronic acid) is responsible for attracting and holding water within the skin, giving the skin a plump and fullness to it.

Over time our bodies metabolise hyaluronic acid, leading to volume loss and aged skin. Sunken and sagging skin are the key features of ageing.

Dermal filler injections (hyaluronic acid) are the most common procedure to correct volume loss within the face. Typically, there is little downtime and at a fraction of the cost of a facelift or fat transfer into the face.

Dermal fillers last approximately 1 - 2 years.

Yes, most people can choose to be a candidate for dermal filler treatment. However, results for temple filler are dependent on the individual patient.

Treating the area, is by lifting the face, through treating volume loss.

Being suitable depends on a multiple factors of anatomy including the hollowness in the temple region, volume loss in the cheek and tear trough region. The depth of tissue, blood vessels, skin integrity and other systemic issues with health.

During the consult you will be able to discuss your medical history.

This will help your doctor to advise on the best treatment.

You will not be able to have temple dermal filler treatment if any of the following apply to you:

Pregnant or Breastfeeding.

Signs of skin infection.

Systemically unwell patient.

Previous allergic reactions.

Under the age of 18 years.

Doctor believes you will not be suitable for treatment.

Doctor believes it will not meet patients’ expectations.

Patients without authorisation from their treating specialists in certain medical conditions.

Results are variable amongst all patients; however, the doctor will not perform the treatment if the doctor believes it will not meet the patients’ expectations.

Sometimes in order to treat the temple area it’s best to treat the cheek and tear trough as together they contour the mid and upper third of the face.

Temple treatment will take up to 4 weeks to see best results. It is less likely to bruise or have swelling noticeable to the naked eye.

Swelling requires at least two weeks to settle but can take up to 4 weeks for best results, it is rare for a stranger to notice unless they are looking for asymmetries in the face, in which we all have before dermal filler is injected.

Bruising can occur but unlikely compared to tear trough or lip filler treatments.

We offer free follow ups to all patients treated within the clinic, with an experienced doctor.

Temple dermal filler last between 1 -2 years.

Initially during the consultation, your doctor will discuss temple dermal filler treatment options and outcomes.

If you would like treatment during the consultation this can be performed.

Depending on the area and the facial structure a needle or cannula may be used.

Temples are typical treated by cannula. This treatment is tolerable without numbing cream or local anaesthetic prior to treatment.

All types of dermal fillers including the temples have lidocaine (numbing)to make it comfortable.

Treatment takes between 15 - 30 mins.

After the injections are completed, the doctor will discuss aftercare and how to contact the clinic if you have any questions or concerns.

We offer free follow up on all treatments within the clinic, however extra product may incur a cost to patient at follow up.

All dermal filler treatments, contain risk.

Temple dermal filler with cannula carries a lower risk of bruising, swelling and lump, compared to other regions on the face such as tear trough, cheek and lip dermal fillers. however, this is still possible.

Tenderness can be felt by touch for up to 2 - 4 weeks.

Most common adverse effects include:
Bruising.
Swelling.
Unevenness.
Asymmetry.
Localised pain.

Rare complications include:

Allergic / hypersensitivity reaction.

Infection.

Vascular occlusion.

Granulomas.

Rare systemic illness.

Very rare:

Blindness to one eye (1 case in Australia).

At Newcastle Cosmetic Doctor, we have experienced injectors.

Our doctor has performed over 5,000 cosmetic injectable treatments each year since 2016.

We offer a free follow up to all patients at any time if we have performed the treatment.

All dermal filler treatments are reversible within the clinic with a product named hyaluronidase. This is always available in the clinic. The doctor is experienced with using this product for treating

If you are concerned, you may have a complication please contact the clinic immediately for review. 1300 282 410

If you think it could be an emergency, please present to your local Emergency Department for review.

We recommend waiting two weeks between injections and review of treatment, this allows the dermal filler to integrate with the soft tissues of the face and allows time for swelling to settle.

However, if you have concerns, please contact the clinic urgently. We are happy to help and want to be aware of any situation that is concerning to our patients.

No questions are silly, we understand it could be your first time receiving a treatment. We have performed thousands of treatments, so it’s likely we can help with advice or follow up treatment.

If you have any concerns with the outcome of your treatment, please book in your follow up appointment with the Doctor for a review by phone or Facebook messenger.