Temple filler supports hollowing in the temples caused by ageing, weight loss or natural structure, and provides anatomical support beneath the brow tail.
The temples are the load-bearing region of the upper face and the most overlooked area. When tissue here diminishes the brow tail loses support, the periorbital area looks tired and the upper face takes on an angular appearance. Most patients do not realise they are looking at the temple; they look for the problem in the eyelid. I describe what filler does in other areas of the face on the dermal fillers page.
Why the temples hollow
The temple is the area between the side of the forehead and the cheekbone. With age both bone density and the temporal fat pad decrease. In people with significant weight loss or a heavy training routine, this happens earlier.
The effect can be summarised in three points:
- The transition between the upper face and the cheekbone sharpens, producing an hourglass-like contour.
- With less support beneath the brow tail, the brow descends.
- As the skin thins, the vessels in the temple become more visible.
What this treatment changes
- Support beneath the brow tail. When the temple is supported, the tail of the brow lifts millimetrically. This lends a rested quality to the eye area.
- A softer facial oval. The sharp transition between forehead and cheekbone softens.
- Vessel visibility. Volume placed beneath the skin softens the appearance of prominent vessels.
How the treatment works
- Assessment. The proportion between the cheekbone prominence and the temple hollow, and brow position, are evaluated.
- Application. A blunt-tip cannula is used to place product in the safe deep plane beneath the superficial vessels. The treatment takes about 20 minutes.
- Comfort. Most patients describe pressure rather than pain.
The temple is a static area; average longevity is 12 to 18 months.
Safety and anatomy
The temple is one of the regions through which significant facial vessels run, and the choice of plane is decisive here.
The main consideration in filler treatment is placing the product in the correct plane relative to the tissue and the vascular anatomy. For that reason I prefer a blunt-tip cannula in suitable areas, working in the deep plane and advancing slowly. In a large published cohort study, the rate of vascular events in experienced hands was reported as roughly one in 6,400 syringes with a needle and one in 40,000 with a cannula — infrequent with either technique, and less frequent still with a cannula 1. Experience also matters: in the same study, rates were markedly lower among physicians with more than five years of practice. The fact that hyaluronic acid based products can be dissolved if needed provides an additional margin of safety; I explain this on the filler dissolving page.
Aftercare
A few simple points on the first day are enough to keep the result where we planned it:
- Do not apply make-up or cosmetic products to the treated area for the first 24 hours.
- Do not massage or rub the treated area.
- Avoid very hot showers for the first 24 hours, and saunas and steam rooms for the first week.
- Avoid heavy exercise and intense cardio for the first week.
- Avoid alcohol on the day of treatment, and do not smoke for the first 4 hours.
- Drink plenty of water; hyaluronic acid binds water in the tissue, which helps the result settle.
- Sleep on your back on the first night.
- Avoid direct pressure on the temples.
Short-lived mild redness, tenderness or a small bruise may appear at the injection points; these resolve on their own within a few days. Because an allergic reaction can occur rarely, treatments are carried out under medical supervision.
What we review together at your consultation
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Active skin infection or an unhealed wound in the treatment area
- Known hypersensitivity to filler components
- The active phase of an autoimmune condition, if you have one
- Permanent filler previously placed in the same area
- Your current medication and general health
- Previous surgery to the temple area
If one of these applies to you, we plan a more suitable alternative rather than the treatment.
Planning your visit
The clinic is in Nişantaşı, Şişli, Istanbul, about 45 minutes from Istanbul Airport. A stay of 2–3 days covers arrival, consultation and treatment, and departure. Injectable fillers need no recovery period; mild swelling may last two to three days, so if you have an event we plan the appointment around it. I do not commit to a plan over messages: we speak before you travel so you know what is realistic, and we confirm it in person on the day. Flying is usually fine 24 hours after an injectable treatment. Remote follow-up and contact are provided, and consultations are held in English.
Pricing
Under the applicable regulations, price information cannot be published on our website. The cost of a treatment depends on the product used, the technique chosen and the extent of the treatment. You can call the clinic for detailed information.
Frequently asked questions
Will it make my face wider?
No. Product is placed into the hollow, not onto the surface. When the hollow is supported the face does not widen; because the uneven contour is reduced, it reads as more whole and more oval.
Will it hide my prominent temple veins?
As the fat in the temple diminishes, vessels become more visible beneath the skin. The volume placed creates a layer between skin and vessel, which helps soften that appearance. The aim is to make them less noticeable rather than to remove them entirely.
Will chewing feel different?
One of the chewing muscles, the temporalis, sits in the temple region. A mild feeling of tightness or pressure when chewing can occur for the first day or two; this is temporary.
References
- Alam M, et al. JAMA Dermatol. 2021;157(2):174-180.
- Cannula versus needle in filler injection. JPRAS Open. 2025.
Medically reviewed by Uzm. Dr. Ömer Fatih Şahin, Specialist in Anaesthesiology and Reanimation Published: 22 February 2026 · Last updated: 2026-09-21