Hollow temples–the concave, sunken appearance at the sides of the forehead–are an often overlooked sign of facial aging. As the fat pads and soft tissue in the temples diminish with age, this area may appear gaunt or hollow, giving the face an overall tired, aged, or unhealthy look.
At her boutique oculoplastic surgery practice in Irvine, Dr. Melanie Ho Erb offers advanced, non-surgical solutions to restore volume to the temples, helping patients across Orange County and Los Angeles achieve a smoother, more youthful facial contour.
Dr. Melanie Erb is a fantastic physician. Dr. Erb’s thoroughness is outstanding as she meticulously attended to every detail in my situation. I felt that she left no stone unturned in discovering the best plan of action that completely met my objectives. I trust Dr. Erb, and had an all-around positive experience. I will be referring friends and family to her.
Why Do Temples Lose Volume?
Several factors contribute to temple hollowing:
Natural Aging
Facial fat pads shrink and shift over time, leading to hollowed temples.
Bone Resorption
Age-related loss of the temporal bone structure reduces facial support.
Volume Loss in Surrounding Areas
Volume loss in the cheeks and brow can worsen the appearance of sunken temples.
Weight Loss
Significant weight reduction can deplete soft tissue in the temple area.
Genetic Predisposition
Some individuals naturally have less fat and softer contours in the temples.
A study in Aesthetic Surgery Journal found that temple hollowing contributes to the appearance of facial aging in over 70% of patients over age 45.
How Sunken Temples Affect Your Appearance
Patients with hollow temples may notice:
- A more gaunt, skeletal, or aged facial appearance
- Loss of the smooth transition between the forehead, brow, and cheeks
- A sunken, concave look at the sides of the forehead
- Enhanced visibility of veins or bony contours in the temple area
Restoring temple volume helps re-balance facial proportions and improve overall facial harmony.
Temple Volume Restoration Treatment in Irvine
Dr. Erb offers safe, non-surgical, and personalized options to correct temple hollowing:
Dermal Fillers
Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane® Lyft or Juvederm® Voluma® are expertly injected to:
- Restore youthful fullness to the temples
- Smooth the transition between the forehead and cheeks
- Create a more balanced, refreshed facial contour
Results typically last 12 to 18 months and can be maintained with periodic touch-ups.
Fat Grafting
For patients seeking longer-lasting correction, autologous fat transfer may be used to rebuild soft tissue volume in the temples.
Combination Treatments
Temple filler may be combined with cheek or brow volume restoration to optimize facial rejuvenation results.
Why Irvine Patients Trust Dr. Erb for Temple Hollow Correction
As a double board-certified oculoplastic surgeon, Dr. Erb has advanced training in facial anatomy and aesthetics.
Patients across Irvine, Orange County, and Los Angeles choose Dr. Erb for:
- A conservative, natural-looking approach
- Thousands of successful facial rejuvenation treatments
- Honest, thorough consultations
- Expertise in achieving balanced, refreshed results
Restore Full, Youthful Temples Today
If sunken temples are contributing to an aged or tired appearance, professional treatment is available. Dr. Melanie Ho Erb offers advanced, non-surgical solutions to restore temple volume and rejuvenate your facial profile.
Schedule your consultation today to learn how you can treat hollow temples in Irvine, Orange County, and Los Angeles.
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