The temporal region is a frequently overlooked area in facial rejuvenation, yet its impact on the ageing face can be dramatic. Patients are often unaware of the negative impact of hollow temples on their appearance and due to the gradual ageing of this area, rarely request specific temple treatment. However, it is a key area that practitioners should actively assess and consider treating due to its wide range of positive outcomes, including improvement of deep periorbital lines, lifting of the lateral brow and rebalancing of the facial structure to create a more youthful appearance.
In order to treat this important region successfully and without complication, it is essential to understand the anatomy of the temple and how the ageing process impacts the bony and soft tissue dimensions.
Facial ageing is a complex process of bone deposition and resorption, redistribution of facial fat pads and declining skin elasticity.1 Dynamic bony changes result in significant bone atrophy in some…
