What is the Best Filler for Temples?

asked 11 months ago by R Nelson
Latest answer by Stephen Mandy, MD
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Tags: best, collagen, temples, thin

I had quite a bit of collagen/fat loss in my temples over the years. I was always very thin. What would be the best filler in that area?

6 answers to What is the Best Filler for Temples?

Perlane for Temples

Hi RNelson. We love the way Perlane looks and works in this area. We hate to use the word "best" for any filler in any area because each injector will have their own preferences. The duration is fairly long (1 year) because of the lack of movement in this area.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Best filler for the temples

Hollowing of the temples, especially in women, is a premature sign of aging even in the absence of "wrinkles". Although many fillers can be used it has been my experience that the longest lasting filler(2 years), and ultimately the most economical is Sculptra (Poly L Lactic acid). It usually takes 2 injections, 4 to 8 weeks apart. Hyaluonic acid fillers and Radiesse (calcium hydroxyl apatite) also work quite well, give immediate results, but do not last as long(1... more

Stephen Mandy, MD
Miami Dermatologist

Fillers for temples

Temple wasting can be treated by several different fillers. Sculptra may be satisfactory or one of the hylauronic acids diluted like restylane.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Filler for the temple area

Temple wasting is a common part of the aging process. In the past I have mostly used fat liposuctioned from elsewhere on the body and placed in the temple area at the time of facelift surgery. I have found sculptra to be the best filler for deep areas such as the temple if the patient does not have or want body fat harvested from elsewhere on the body. My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to... more