I have indentations on both sides of my forehead after rhinoplasty, what can I do? (Photo)

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I have indentations on both sides of my forehead after rhinoplasty, what can I do? and it's really bothering me. I've googled and read it's probably "fat loss trauma"... I had a rhinoplasty done in September 2017 – I'm happy with the rhinoplasty, but now I have these two indentation on the side of my head. What can I do to fix this? I'm worried it's going to get deeper. My eyebrows now look really pronounced :( help

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

We have not seen any of our patients develop temple fat loss after rhinoplasty. Concavities in this area may be from weight loss, malnutrition, or other reasons. Consider discussing this with your physician to ensure you do not have an underlying cause for your temple hollowing. It may also be helpful looking at your before and after photos to ensure this was not present preoperatively. Depending on your condition, microdroplet Silikon-1000 may be considered for permanent volume replacement. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph.

Juan Carlos Fuentes, MD · Answer

I see that your temples are hollow, and it can be from weight loss, more than from the rhinoplasty. You can get a filler like Juvederm Voluma, to smooth out that dent. The results may last up to 18 months. It is an easy procedure done by an expert in this technique. The position on the brows will not change.

Anup Dhir, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your questions. It is difficult to say whether this is definitely associated with  the rhinoplasty procedure. You should see a board certified cosmetic surgeon for consideration of filler treatment, including fat transfer to improve the look.

Peter Newen, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi bucksforme, thank you for your question! There has never been a rhinoplasty that has resulted in fat loss in your temples.  You may want to schedule a consultation with a Board Certified Surgeon to talk about doing fat injections to your temples. Best of luck!

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

Having done rhinoplasty surgery for over 35 years I cannot imagine how these depressions are related to your nasal procedure. I suggest you consult with your surgeon or see a facial specialist for an examination.

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I have indentations on both sides of my forehead after rhinoplasty, what can I do? (Photo)

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Answer: Fat Injections to the Temple

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