Hello.
I am Dr. Kim Dong-young, Director of Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch.
Have you ever felt that your face looks hollow and tired when looking at photos taken from the side, because your temples above the outer corners of your eyes are sunken in?
"After losing some weight from exercising, my temples became more hollow, making my cheekbones look like they are sticking out.
Even on days when I feel fine, people ask if I'm tired, so I've started to become self-conscious about my expression."
Many people share these concerns with us.
The temple is the area on the side of the head between the outer corner of the eye and the ear. It is the area that creates the curve of the upper side of the face and softens the overall impression.
When the fat pad in this area thins or if you have a genetically narrow bone structure, the temples sink inward, making the cheekbones appear relatively more prominent.
This creates a broken line in the side profile of the face, which can make you look tired or older.
Temple filler at our Hongdae branch is an option to immediately and smoothly fill these hollow temples, restoring the upper facial curve.
Today, I will explain why temple hollowing has such a significant impact on your impression and what brand options are available.
What is Hongdae Temple Filler?
👉 Hongdae Temple Filler is a hyaluronic acid filler procedure that involves precisely injecting hyaluronic acid into the layer above the periosteum in the temple area to immediately fill in the hollow lines and smoothly restore the side facial curve.
The temple is a structure where a thin fat pad is located above the temporal bone; it is an area where hollowing becomes visible when the fat pad decreases or the bone structure is genetically narrow.
When a hyaluronic acid filler is placed in the safe layer above the periosteum, the hollow area is physically filled, and the upper facial curve—leading from the temple to the cheekbone and the outer corner of the eye—is naturally refined.
Because the temple is a high-risk area where the superficial temporal artery and vein pass, it is known as a category where the practitioner's understanding of anatomy and layer control is particularly important compared to filler procedures in other areas.
How does temple hollowing affect your impression?
👉 Temple hollowing is a change specific to this area that affects your facial impression in four ways: prominent cheekbones, emphasized drooping outer eye corners, a tired and sickly appearance, and a collapse of the upper facial balance.
Cheekbones appear relatively more prominent
When the temples are hollow, an optical illusion is created where the cheekbones extending to the side appear to stick out more than they actually do.
This shifts the side of the face, which should be soft, toward a more angular and hard impression.
Emphasized drooping outer eye corners
The volume in the temple area acts as a structure that supports the outer corners of the eyes and eyebrows; when that volume disappears, the impression of the eyes drooping downward becomes stronger.
Even with the same eye shape, this category creates an optical illusion that makes you look older or more tired.
Tired and sickly appearance
A face with hollow temples emphasizes a lack of volume, which tends to leave an impression of being exhausted or unwell, regardless of your actual condition.
This is also why you might frequently be asked if you are tired, even when you are taking good care of your health.
Collapse of upper facial balance
The forehead, temples, and cheekbones form a set that shapes the upper face. If only the temples are hollow, the curve between these three areas remains broken, which is known to make the overall facial balance look awkward.
How temple filler works on your impression
👉 Temple filler is a procedure that refines the upper facial impression in four steps: precise placement above the periosteum, immediate volume restoration, side curve refinement, and the secondary effect of lifting the outer eye corners.
Precise placement above the periosteum
Since the temple is an area where the superficial temporal artery and vein pass, the safe method is to place the filler directly above the periosteum, which is below these blood vessels.
Using a blunt tube called a cannula rather than a needle to inject in small amounts minimizes the risk of vascular damage.
Immediate volume restoration
It is a procedure with an immediate effect where the hollow area is physically filled the moment it is injected.
You can see the change in your side profile the moment you get off the treatment table.
Side curve refinement
As the curve from the temple to the back of the cheekbone and the outer corner of the eye is smoothed out, the side of the face forms a soft line instead of an angular one.
The optical illusion of only the cheekbones appearing prominent is also reported to be alleviated.
Secondary effect of lifting the outer eye corners
When the volume in the temple area is restored, the structure supporting the outer corners of the eyes and eyebrows is revived, which is accompanied by a secondary effect that gives the eyes a naturally lifted look.
This is why filling just one area can make your entire impression look brighter.
Characteristics of Neuramis, Belotero, and Juvederm brands
👉 Temple filler at our Hongdae branch offers three lines—the premium domestic Neuramis, imported Belotero, and imported Juvederm—each with different ingredient technologies and textures.
Neuramis (Premium Domestic)
This is a premium hyaluronic acid filler made by the domestic company Daewoong Pharmaceutical.
It is known for its smooth and stable volume achieved through the BDDE cross-linking process, and it is reported as a line recommended for those who want natural results and an accessible option.
It is also a category that allows for management, as it responds well if filler dissolution is needed.
Belotero (German Merz / Manufactured in Switzerland)
This line uses a patented cross-linking technology called CPM (Cohesive Polydensified Matrix).
Because it is a structure that combines hyaluronic acids with different cross-linking densities, it blends softly into the tissue and is known to be suitable for areas where you want natural volume.
It is a line that emphasizes the characteristic of being refined without being noticeable in thin skin areas like the temples.
Juvederm (US Allergan / Manufactured in France)
This line uses a patented cross-linking technology called VYCROSS.
It is reported to have excellent volume effects due to its high viscosity and cohesiveness.
It is a category recommended for those who want long-lasting results and is backed by abundant clinical data worldwide.
It is a line with high utility in areas where volume restoration is important, such as the temples and forehead.
Hongdae Temple Filler Lineup
👉 At our Hongdae branch, we operate temple filler with domestic, premium domestic (Neuramis), and imported (Belotero, Juvederm) lines, and it is configured to be performed as a set with forehead and nose fillers.
Since temple filler is an option operated as a set category with forehead and nose fillers, it is a configuration that allows for combined procedures when you are considering upper facial volume restoration together.
We will discuss the line that fits your degree of temple hollowing and desired texture and longevity during the pre-procedure consultation.
Who is temple filler suitable for?
Those whose cheekbones appear prominent due to hollow temples in their side profile
Those who are frequently told they look tired regardless of their condition
Those who have lost volume in the temple area after dieting
Those who feel their impression has become heavy because their outer eye corners look droopy
Those who want to refine the upper curves of the forehead, temples, and cheekbones together
Side effects and precautions for Hongdae Temple Filler
👉 Hongdae Temple Filler is a procedure performed in an area where the superficial temporal artery and vein pass, so the practitioner's understanding of anatomy and the selection of a safe layer are categories that have a decisive impact on results and safety.
Immediately after the procedure, light redness, initial swelling, micro-bruising, and a foreign body sensation may appear around the temple area.
Generally, this is reported to resolve naturally within a few days to a maximum of 2 weeks.
Because the temple area is between the bone and very thin skin/fat, if the injection amount is excessive, the surface may look swollen or lumps may be felt.
This is an area where accurate dosage and position control determine naturalness.
A management advantage of hyaluronic acid filler is that emergency reversal is possible if there is a problem.
If there are nodules or unsatisfactory results, it is a line that can be treated by dissolving the filler component with an enzyme.
Please inform us during the consultation if any of the following apply to you, as the procedure may be restricted or require additional confirmation:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
If you have a history of allergies to hyaluronic acid or lidocaine anesthetic ingredients
If you have active herpes, infection, or wounds in the treatment area
If you have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease or keloid tendency
If you are regularly taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents, or have a bleeding tendency
If you have a history of other filler or thread procedures in the same area recently
⚠️ Precautions before and after temple filler procedure
👉 Temple filler is a procedure where the recovery speed of bruising and swelling, as well as the stability of volume settlement, vary greatly depending on pre-procedure condition management and post-procedure initial care.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When can I see the results of the temple filler?
It is a line with an immediate effect where the volume in the temple area is filled from the moment of injection.
However, immediately after the procedure, it may look a bit more swollen than the actual result due to the anesthetic included and initial swelling, and it is reported that the swelling subsides over 3 to 7 days as the actual line settles.
Q. Which one should I choose among Neuramis, Belotero, and Juvederm?
All three lines are hyaluronic acid, but they are categories with different cross-linking technologies and textures.
If you want natural results without burden, Neuramis is recommended; if you want a texture that blends softly in thin temple skin, Belotero is recommended; and if you want strong volume restoration and long-lasting results, Juvederm is recommended. We will organize the option that fits your degree of hollowing and preference during the pre-procedure consultation.
Q. I heard that temple filler is dangerous; is that true?
It is true that the temple is a category with a higher difficulty level than other areas because the superficial temporal artery and vein pass through it.
If performed by placing small amounts in a safe layer reaching the bone using a blunt cannula, it is known as a line that can minimize the risk of vascular damage, so choosing an experienced medical team is particularly important.
Q. Will my cheekbones look less prominent if I get temple filler?
When the volume in the temple area is restored, an optical illusion is created where the cheekbones next to it appear relatively less prominent.
While the size of the cheekbones themselves does not change, the overall curve of the side of the face continues smoothly, which is reported to alleviate the impression that only the cheekbones are sticking out.
Q. Is it true that there is also an outer eye corner lifting effect?
Since the volume in the temple area is a structure that supports the outer corners of the eyes and eyebrows, when this volume is restored, there are cases where a secondary effect occurs that gives the eyes a naturally lifted look.
Although the main purpose is not lifting, the result of the entire impression looking brighter is often achieved together.
Q. How long does it last?
The temple area is a region with less facial expression usage, so the duration is longer compared to other areas.
Domestic lines are known to last about 6–12 months, and imported lines about 12–18 months, and it is a category that varies depending on individual metabolism and the amount injected.
Q. Can I get it done with my forehead?
Since the forehead, temples, and upper cheekbones are a set of areas that form the upper facial curve together, it is a combination that is often performed together.
The dosage and line selection for each area will be organized during the pre-procedure consultation.
The temple is an important area that creates the curve of the upper side of the face, but because it is an area with a thin fat pad, it is a category where even a small loss of volume causes a big change in your impression.
This is also why hollow temples often make cheekbones look prominent, outer eye corners look droopy, or make you look tired regardless of your condition.
Hongdae Temple Filler is a hyaluronic acid filler procedure that safely places hyaluronic acid in the layer above the periosteum in the temple area to smoothly restore the hollow side and refine the upper facial curve.
At our Hongdae branch, we operate various filler lines for each facial area in addition to the temples, and you can receive suggestions from the perspective of overall facial balance.
We will personally check the direction that fits your temple condition and overall facial impression balance during the consultation.
If you feel that hollow temples are casting a shadow on your impression, please feel free to visit Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch.
Even before deciding on the procedure, you can examine your current facial condition through a pre-procedure consultation.
※ This content is for general information purposes only, and results may vary by individual.
Please decide on the exact diagnosis and whether to proceed with the procedure through a consultation with a specialist.
항응고제·항혈소판제 정기 복용 중이거나 출혈 성향이 있는 경우
최근 같은 부위에 다른 필러, 실 시술 이력이 있는 경우
⚠️ 관자 필러 시술 전후 주의사항
👉 관자 필러는 시술 전 컨디션 관리와 시술 후 초기 관리에 따라 멍, 부기 회복 속도와 볼륨 정착 안정성이 크게 달라지는 시술입니다.
❓ 자주 묻는 질문 (FAQ)
Q. 관자 필러 결과는 언제 확인할 수 있나요?
주입 직후부터 관자 부위 볼륨이 채워지는 즉각 작용 라인이에요.
다만 시술 직후에는 함께 들어간 마취 성분과 초기 부기 때문에
실제보다 조금 더 부풀어 보일 수 있고
3~7일에 걸쳐 부기가 가라앉으며 실제 라인이 정착하는 흐름으로 보고됩니다.
Q. 뉴라미스, 벨로테로, 쥬비덤 중 어떤 걸 선택해야 하나요?
세 라인 모두 히알루론산 성분이지만 가교 기술과 감촉이 다른 카테고리예요.
부담 없이 자연스러운 결과를 원한다면 뉴라미스,
얇은 관자 피부에서 부드럽게 정돈되는 감촉을 원한다면 벨로테로,
볼륨 회복 강점과 오랜 유지력을 원한다면 쥬비덤이 권해지는 편이라
본인 파임 정도와 선호에 맞는 옵션은 사전 진료에서 함께 정리합니다.
Q. 관자놀이 부위 필러가 위험하다고 들었는데 정말인가요?
관자놀이는 얕은 측두 동맥과 정맥이 지나가는 부위라
다른 부위보다 시술 난이도가 높은 카테고리인 건 사실이에요.
무딘 캐뉼라를 사용해 뼈에 닿을 정도의 안전한 층에 소량씩 배치하는 방식으로 진행하면
혈관 손상 위험을 최소화할 수 있는 라인으로 알려져 있어
숙련된 의료진 선택이 특히 중요한 부위입니다.
Q. 관자 필러를 맞으면 광대가 덜 튀어나와 보이나요?
관자 부위 볼륨이 회복되면 그 옆 광대뼈가
상대적으로 덜 도드라져 보이는 착시가 생기는 편이에요.
광대뼈 자체 크기가 변하는 건 아니지만 얼굴 옆면 전체 곡선이 부드럽게 이어지면서
광대만 튀어나와 보이던 인상이 완화되는 방향으로 보고됩니다.
Q. 눈꼬리 리프팅 효과도 있다고 하던데 맞나요?
관자 부위 볼륨은 눈꼬리와 눈썹 꼬리를 위쪽으로 지지하는 구조라
이 볼륨이 회복되면 처져 보이던 눈매가 자연스럽게
위로 올라간 느낌을 주는 부수 효과가 동반되는 사례가 있어요.
주요 목적이 리프팅은 아니지만 인상 전체가 밝아 보이는 결과가 함께 가져가지는 편입니다.
Q. 유지 기간은 얼마나 되나요?
관자 부위는 표정 사용이 적은 영역이라 다른 부위 대비 유지 기간이 긴 편이에요.
국산 라인은 약 6~12개월, 수입 라인은 약 12~18개월 유지되는 편으로 알려져 있고
개인 대사와 시술 용량에 따라 차이가 있는 카테고리입니다.
Q. 이마와 함께 진행해도 되나요?
이마·관자·광대 상부는 얼굴 상부 곡선을 함께 형성하는 세트 부위라
함께 진행하는 경우가 많은 조합이에요.
부위별 용량과 라인 선택은 사전 진료에서 함께 정리합니다.
관자놀이는 얼굴 옆면 상단 곡선을 만드는 중요한 영역이지만
지방 패드가 얇은 부위라 조금만 볼륨이 빠져도 인상에 큰 변화가 생기는 카테고리입니다.
파인 관자놀이 때문에 광대가 도드라져 보이거나 눈꼬리가 처져 보이거나
컨디션과 상관없이 피곤해 보인다는 말을 자주 듣게 되는 이유이기도 해요.
홍대 관자 필러는 히알루론산을 관자 부위 골막 상층에 안전하게 배치해
꺼진 옆면을 매끄럽게 되살리고 얼굴 상부 곡선을
정돈하는 히알루론산 필러 시술이에요.
홍대점에서는 관자 외에도
얼굴 부위별로 다양한 필러 라인을 함께 운영하고 있
얼굴 전체 균형 관점에서 방향을 제안받으실 수 있습니다.
본인 관자 상태와 얼굴 전반의 인상 균형에 맞는 방향은
상담 시 직접 확인해 드립니다.
파인 관자놀이가 인상에 그늘을 만든다고 느끼신다면
클레오르의원 홍대점으로 부담 없이 방문해 주세요.
시술 결정 전이라도 사전 진료를 통해
본인 얼굴의 지금 상태를 함께 살펴보실 수 있습니다.
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