Do you notice that your face appears somewhat hollower or that you look more tired than you feel? Sunken temples can have a significant, unnoticed effect on your facial expression. They make your face appear narrower and sometimes even older. Fortunately, there is a safe way to fill sunken temples without surgery, with immediately visible results.
What are sunken temples and why do they occur?
Sunken temples are usually caused by natural volume loss, for example, as you age. The fat pads under the skin slowly decrease, which causes a hollow at the side of the forehead. Consequently, your face may lose its balance, and you may appear tired or less healthy.
In young people with a naturally narrow face, sunken temples can also cause a harsh or sharp appearance.
How does filling temples with fillers work?
Temple filling with fillers is an effective way to restore the natural volume in your face. For this treatment, we use a hyaluronic acid filler that is placed under the skin using a cannula—a blunt and safe needle. This ensures an even distribution of the product and a minimal risk of bruising. Want to know more about this treatment? Read our blog: What are temple filling fillers?
More effect than just the temples: your gaze and eyebrow
Filling the temples does more than just eliminate the hollow at the side of your forehead. Because the temples border your eyebrow and eye area, restoring volume there also has an effect on your gaze.
When the temples sink, the outer part of the eyebrow often drops down as well. By replenishing volume in the temples, the eyebrow is supported again. This gives a subtle lift to the outside of the eyebrow and a more open, rested look. The curve of your forehead also transitions more beautifully towards the hairline. In this way, you restore the soft contour of the upper part of your face with a minor procedure.
What does the filler do exactly?
- Restores lost volume in the temples
- Creates a softer, younger facial contour
- Brings more balance to your profile
- Makes your eyes look less hollow
Benefits of temple filling with fillers
- Without surgery: no cutting, no scars
- Immediately visible result
- Treatment takes only 15 to 30 minutes
- Minimal downtime: you can continue your day the same day
- Long-lasting effect: average of 9 to 12 months
- Natural result: your face maintains its expression




