What are temple fillers?

• Temple fillers are injectable treatments (typically hyaluronic acid (HA) or other volumising fillers) used in the temple region (the hollow or concave area between the outer brow, side of the forehead, and hairline).
• With age or weight loss, volume can be lost in the temples (fat, collagen, bone resorption) — this hollowing can make the upper face look sunken, aged, or give the skull a “peanut-shape”.
• The aim is to restore a smoother, more youthful contour, improve upper face symmetry, lift the outer brow slightly and soften the hollow transition to the cheek.

    Who is a good candidate?

       You may be suited for temple filler if you:

• Notice visibly sunken or hollow temples that make your upper face look fatigued or aged.
• Want to restore subtle volume (rather than a dramatic surgical brow/temple lift).
• Have good skin elasticity (no extreme skin laxity or large excess skin in the temple/upper face) such that filler can give meaningful improvement.
• Understand filler is temporary (not permanent) and are okay with potential follow-up maintenance.
• Are comfortable with the anatomy and after-care (temple region has important blood vessels and requires an experienced injector).

    What to expect from the procedure

  Consultation & planning

• Doctor assesses your temple hollowing: depth, bone/soft-tissue anatomy, brow/forehead/cheek relationships.
• Choose filler brand, amount (mL), technique (needle vs cannula), expected outcome and risks.
  Treatment session
• Topical numbing applied.
• Filler injected into the temple hollows (often using cannula for safety, to minimise bruising and vascular risk).
• Gentle massage or shaping to integrate the filler smoothly into surrounding tissue.
• Time: ~20-30 minutes typical.
  After-care
• Mild swelling, redness or bruising may occur for 1-3 days.
• Avoid massaging the area, avoid high-impact exercise/heavy heat for 24-48 hours.
• Gentle cold compress may help.
• Resume most normal activities same or next day.
  Results & duration
• Immediate improvement in volume/contour (final result often settles 1-2 weeks later).
• Duration: Depending on filler brand, volume, individual metabolism — often 9-18 months (some clinics list 12-24 months).
• Maintenance session may be needed to keep effect.

    Typical pricing in Seoul

• Example ranges: ~ ₩200,000–₩600,000 per 1 mL syringe (for temple area) depending on filler brand and clinic.
• Some clinics list temple/temple + forehead pricing around ₩250,000–₩500,000 per 1 cc in well-known areas. seoulskinclinicforforeigners.com+1
• On the higher end (depending on amount required and premium brands), pricing may run up to ₩700,000+ (or more for multiples syringes).
• Important: Confirm exactly how many mL, which brand, whether injection fee is included, whether touch-up is included, and if there are discount packages.

    Benefits & key risks

  Benefits

• Non-surgical (no incisions), minimal downtime.
• Restores volume where subtle hollowing shows ageing signs.
• Improves upper face harmony and contour, may give a subtle brow-lift effect by supporting the outer temple.
• Can be combined with other filler areas (forehead, under-eye, cheeks) or skin treatments.

  Risks / things to check

• The temple area has important vascular anatomy; risk of bruising, vascular compromise (very rare but serious) if injection not done by experienced practitioner.
• Over-filling can lead to unnatural contour or too‐bulky temples (which may look disproportionate).
• Some swelling may persist longer than expected; filler may migrate or become uneven without proper technique.
• Results are temporary — you’ll need maintenance.
• Make sure the injector uses the right type of filler (for deeper hollow vs surface skin) and is well-experienced in temple anatomy.

    Checklist: Questions to ask your injector

• Which filler brand will you use (HA brand, biostimulatory filler if needed)?
• How many mL (syringes) are planned for the temple area (per side) and why?
• Technique: needle vs cannula — what will you use and why?
• What operator experience do you have with temple filler specifically?
• What is included in the cost (filler, injection fee, follow-up, dissolving/fix if issue)?
• What after-care do you recommend? What is the plan for a touch-up if needed?
• Can I see before-&-after photos of patients with similar contour/hollowing?
• What are the possible complications and how are they handled?