Can Restylane skin boosters be effective in the temples?

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin - Winnetka & Chicago. This is a great question. Great question. Short answer: yes, Restylane skin boosters can be used in the temple area and may provide some benefit — but whether they’re the right choice depends on your goals (volume vs. skin quality). Restylane skin boosters are a form of hyaluronic acid (HA), but they’re formulated more for improving skin quality — hydration, elasticity, texture — rather than delivering strong volumizing lift. If you don’t need major volume restoration but want a more “refreshed” look, skin boosters could be a lower-risk way to enhance the area.

Restylane Boosters-- Best For Increasing Skin Hydration, Firmness, and Overall Quality. It is not particularly useful for elevating a depression, which seems to be your desire here. At least from your description, it would seem that a low viscosity HA Filler might be more appropriate for "topping up" and smoothing this area. It would be wise to discuss this before proceeding. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Thanks for sharing your question and your experience! Restylane Skinboosters are designed primarily to improve skin hydration, quality, and subtle texture, rather than providing significant volume. They work well for fine lines and improving skin elasticity but generally won’t create the same level of projection or “fuller” appearance as traditional hyaluronic acid temple fillers.

For a very slight dip in the temples and the desire for that refreshed, fuller look, standard volumizing fillers (like Restylane Lyft or Juvederm Voluma) are typically more effective. That said, in experienced hands, Skinboosters may give a smoother, more hydrated appearance, and can be used to complement traditional filler.

If your injector recommends Skinboosters, it’s likely with the goal of subtle rejuvenation rather than major volume restoration. The best approach is often a combination: addressing both volume and skin quality to achieve a natural, refreshed look.

From what you've written; no, Restylane Skinboosters would not be useful for you. The group of so-called 'skin boosters' are for hydrating (conditioning) the skin and shall not provide any meaningful lift, esp. beyond a couple of weeks. Having said that, if the "dip" is only "very very [sic] slight", AND you have suboptimal appearance of your skin per se (e.g., looks dry and tired), then 'skin boosters' would have some valuable effect (in terms of optics: healthier and very slightly plumper skin).

Hi, I’m Jessica Cvetic, PA-C, founder of Citrus Aesthetics in San Diego. The temples are a delicate area, and subtle volume loss is very common as we age. Restylane Skinboosters can be effective here, especially for slight dips or to refresh overall texture and hydration, though they provide a softer, more diffused lift compared with traditional volumizing filler.The key is placement, product choice, and conservative dosing. Because the temple is thin, you want a skilled injector (which you have!) who can maintain natural contour without overfilling. Many patients enjoy the “freshly injected” look safely with this approach.At Citrus Aesthetics, we always combine subtle volume restoration with a focus on natural facial harmony and long-term results. A tailored consultation ensures the right product and technique for your unique anatomy.Aesthetic treatments should always be discussed with and performed by a trained, licensed, and medically certified aesthetic provider. The recommendations above are for educational purposes only and do not replace an in-person consultation, examination, or personalized medical advice.