What can be done to replace lost volume in eye/temple areas? (Photos)

Thank you for your question and for providing photos for reference. Addressing volume loss in the eye and temple areas can significantly rejuvenate your appearance. Here are some options and considerations for non-surgical treatments to restore volume in these areas:

Understanding Volume Loss
Eye Area: Volume loss in the under-eye area can lead to hollowing, dark circles, and a tired appearance.
Temple Area: Volume loss in the temples can create a hollow, aged look and affect the overall facial contour.
Treatment Options
Dermal Fillers:

Under-Eye Area: Fillers like hyaluronic acid (e.g., Restylane, Juvederm) can be used to add volume and smooth out hollows. These fillers are specifically designed for delicate areas and can provide a natural look.
Temples: Fillers can also be used in the temple area to restore volume. Products like Radiesse or Sculptra are often used here because they provide good support and longevity.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP):

PRP can improve skin texture and promote collagen production but may not provide the same volumizing effect as fillers. If PRP alone did not achieve the desired results, combining it with fillers might be more effective.
Fat Transfer:

This is a slightly more invasive procedure where fat is harvested from another part of your body and injected into the areas needing volume. It can provide a more permanent solution compared to fillers.
Skin Tightening Treatments:

Non-invasive treatments like radiofrequency or ultrasound can help tighten the skin and improve the appearance of volume loss, though they may not add volume directly.
Consultation with a Specialist
Find an Experienced Injector: Since your current injector does not treat these areas, it would be beneficial to consult with a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon who has extensive experience with fillers in the eye and temple areas.
Discuss Your Goals: Make sure to convey your desire for a natural, youthful appearance without major surgery. An experienced provider can recommend the best combination of treatments tailored to your needs.
What to Ask For
Treatment Options: Ask about the specific types of fillers recommended for the under-eye and temple areas.
Safety and Risks: Inquire about the safety, potential risks, and side effects associated with fillers in these areas.
Longevity: Discuss how long you can expect the results to last and any maintenance treatments required.
Combination Treatments: Ask if combining fillers with PRP or other treatments could enhance your results.
Conclusion
Restoring volume in the eye and temple areas can be effectively achieved with the right fillers and techniques. Consulting with a skilled provider who specializes in these treatments will help you achieve natural-looking results and delay the need for more invasive procedures.

Best of luck with your treatments!

Best regards,

Thank you for submitting your question and photos. Temple volume loss can easily be addressed with hyaluronic acid fillers, biostimulatory fillers or facial fat grafting. I recommend for younger patients to start with hyaluronic acid fillers. These are not permanent and are reversible. The temples and, especially the area around the eyes, are high-risk areas for injecting fillers because of risk of vascular occlusion. It is very important to go to a skilled provider who has extensive understanding of facial anatomy. I hope this helps!

So you have to be very careful when injecting dermal filler into the temple area. As you can always get a vascular occlusion. If you have to, you may want to consider if you're doctor does injections with a canula and 25G So that it is thick enough that it will be less likely to occluse a vessel in the temple area. I don't recommend filler in the upper eye area. You may want to consider doing a c 02 fractional laser to tighten the skin, and that can create a more tightened appearance Or you can give it a couple of years when you have more significant upper eyelid ptosis And consider doing a blefroplasty.