Fillers & Thread Lifts · Seomyeon, Busan

Temple Filler in Busan

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Temple filler uses hyaluronic acid to restore volume to the temples, an area that often becomes sunken with age. Filling the temples smooths your side profile and gives the forehead and eye area a naturally brighter look.

Quick answer: Temple filler uses hyaluronic acid to restore volume to temples that have become hollow with age, weight loss or natural face shape, smoothing the side profile between the forehead and cheekbones. At Art of Shine Clinic in Seomyeon, Busan, it takes about 10–20 minutes after numbing cream, with minimal downtime and mild swelling possible. Results usually last about 12–18 months. Pricing depends on the amount needed, so ask on WhatsApp for a quote.

At a glance

What is Temple Filler?

The temples sit at the sides of the forehead, between the outer brow and the hairline. When they become hollow, the upper face can look narrower and the cheekbones more prominent, which can give a tired look. Temple filler places hyaluronic acid deep in this area to smooth the contour.

Temple filler is often planned together with forehead volume (see glabella & forehead filler) so the upper face looks balanced. For larger-volume plans across several areas, your doctor may suggest a high-volume filler such as Q.O.Fill.

How Temple Filler works

Filler is placed in deeper layers of the temple to fill the hollow from beneath. As the dip softens, the line from the forehead to the cheekbone looks smoother.

1. Consultation: your doctor assesses the depth of your temple hollows from the front and side and plans the amount.
2. Treatment: after numbing cream, the filler is placed with a fine needle or blunt cannula in about 10–20 minutes.
3. After: your doctor checks the shape and symmetry, and you can return to your day with mild swelling possible.

Why patients choose Temple Filler

• Fills sunken temples — restores volume where the face has hollowed.
• A smoother side profile — a softer line from forehead to cheekbone.
• A brighter overall look — the upper face looks fuller and more rested.
• Reversible — as a hyaluronic acid filler, it can be dissolved if needed.

Who is Temple Filler for — and when we suggest something else

Good candidates

• Your temples have become hollow, making the upper face look narrow.
• Your side profile looks sunken between the forehead and the cheekbone.
• You wear your hair back and notice a dip at the temples.
• Your brow tail looks heavier because the temple has hollowed.
• You want an immediate, reversible change without surgery.

We may suggest something else if…

• You prefer volume to build slowly over several sessions. Juvelook Volume is a gradual option.
• Several areas have hollowed, not just the temples. A wider plan such as Q.O.Fill may be more balanced.
• Your forehead is flat or lined as well. Glabella & Forehead Filler may be planned with, or instead of, temples.
• Your main concern is jawline sagging. A lifting treatment may help more than temple volume.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a skin infection at the temples. Treatment waits.

What happens at your Temple Filler session in Seomyeon

1. Message us on WhatsApp first. Send front and side photos with your hair pulled back. Tell us your travel dates and any filler you have had.
2. Consultation with Dr. Park. She checks how deep each temple is, how it connects to the forehead and cheekbone, and your medical history.
3. Preparation & numbing. Numbing cream is applied for about 20–30 minutes. Hair is clipped back and the hollow is marked while you sit up.
4. The treatment. Injecting takes about 10–20 minutes. You feel pressure and fullness near the temple, and both sides are compared in a mirror.
5. Out the door & follow-up. You can return to your day; chewing may feel tender briefly. Message us if swelling is one-sided or uncomfortable.

How Dr. Park plans your Temple Filler treatment

Reading the upper face

Temple hollowing changes how the forehead, brows and cheekbones connect. Dr. Park looks at the whole upper third, not only the dip itself. The aim is a smooth curve from forehead to cheekbone.

Amount and depth

There is no fixed temple package on our current list. The amount depends on how hollow your temples are, and you get a quote before treatment. Temples are a deeper area, and she chooses the layer and technique to suit your anatomy.

Keeping it natural

Overfilled temples can look bulging, so she corrects gradually and compares both sides. Results usually last about 12–18 months, with top-ups typically every 12–18 months.

Temple filler results: what to expect and when

• Immediately: the change is visible as soon as treatment ends, often with some swelling.
• Days 2–7: swelling and any bruising settle.
• Weeks 2–4: the filler settles and softens; this is the right time to judge the result.
• Months 12–18: the filler is gradually absorbed and a top-up can maintain the result. Timing varies by person.

Side effects, risks and who should avoid temple filler

Hyaluronic acid filler is generally well tolerated when performed by a doctor. Possible side effects include:

• Swelling, redness, tenderness or bruising at the injection sites (usually settles within a few days)
• Small lumps or slight unevenness, which often soften as the filler settles
• Temporary tenderness when chewing, or a mild headache, for a few days
• Rarely, infection, an allergic reaction or delayed lumps
• Very rarely, filler can block a blood vessel. Contact the clinic or seek urgent care immediately for severe pain, skin colour changes or changes in vision

Not suitable if you: are pregnant or breastfeeding; have an infection, cold sore or inflamed skin in the area; are allergic to hyaluronic acid filler ingredients or local anaesthetics such as lidocaine; have a history of severe allergic reactions; or have a bleeding disorder. Tell your doctor about all medications, especially blood thinners, and any previous filler or surgery in the area.

Temple filler vs Juvelook Volume and Q.O.Fill: which should you choose?

Each can restore temple volume, but the speed and scope differ.

Choose temple filler if only your temples need help and you want an instant result. Choose Juvelook Volume if you prefer slow change. Choose Q.O.Fill if several areas have hollowed together.

Aftercare after Temple Filler

• Avoid touching or pressing firmly on the treated area.
• On the day of treatment, avoid saunas, hot baths, strenuous exercise, and alcohol.
• For 1–2 weeks after treatment, avoid strong massage or heat on the treated area.
• Temporary swelling or bruising may occur and usually subsides within a few days.
• If asymmetry, lumps, or discomfort persist, please contact the clinic.

Travelling? Read our aftercare tips for travellers.

Downtime after Temple Filler, and flying home

In the first 24–72 hours, the temples can feel tight or tender, especially when chewing or yawning. Mild swelling may spread slightly toward the eyes. Avoid pressing, tight hats or headbands on the area. Makeup is usually fine from the next day, applied gently.

You can sightsee the same day. Avoid saunas, the jjimjilbang and hot baths for 1–2 weeks where possible. Skip alcohol and hard exercise on the day. Tell Dr. Park your flight date at consultation. Keeping a day or two before a long flight gives time for a check. For more tips, read our aftercare guide for travellers.

Temple Filler prices in Busan (KRW)

Pricing for Temple Filler depends on the area, dose and plan your doctor recommends. Ask us on WhatsApp for a quote before your visit.

Listed amounts are non-covered treatment fees in Korean won (KRW) and exclude 10% VAT. Payment is made at the clinic on the day of your visit. Costs may vary with the treatment area and dosage, and results, recovery time and side effects differ from person to person. Details are explained during an in-clinic consultation.

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Why do my temples look sunken as I get older?

Temples hollow mainly because fat and supporting tissue thin with age. Bone changes and weight loss can make it more noticeable. Very lean people and those who exercise a lot often show temple hollowing earlier. Because the temple sits between the forehead and cheekbone, a dip there makes the upper face look narrower. It can also make the brow tail and outer eye look heavier. Filler replaces lost volume, but it does not stop ageing. Dr. Park looks at the whole face to decide whether temples alone, or a wider plan, would look more natural.

Can temple filler lift the outer brow or eye area?

It can give a subtle supporting effect, but it is not a brow lift. Filling the temple smooths the transition from forehead to cheekbone. For some people, this makes the outer brow and eye area look less heavy. It will not raise a drooping brow or tighten loose eyelid skin. For brow position, Botox or a lifting treatment may be discussed instead. Dr. Park explains realistic changes at consultation. If you want a clearer lift, she may suggest combining approaches over separate visits.

Does temple filler hurt more than other areas?

Most people find it similar to other filler areas, with more pressure than pain. Numbing cream is applied for about 20–30 minutes first. Because temples are deeper, you may feel a dull fullness as volume builds. Some people notice tenderness when chewing for a day or two afterwards. This is usually mild and settles on its own. Sharp, worsening pain or skin colour change is not normal. Contact the clinic straight away if that happens. Tell Dr. Park if you are sensitive to pain so she can pace the treatment.

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Medically reviewed by

Dr. Park Yoon-soo— Head Director, Art of Shine Clinic Busan

Medical graduate of Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, intern at Asan Medical Center. Rejuran and Rejuviel Expert Member (PharmaResearch), Restylane Expert Member (Galderma), Belotero Key Doctor (Merz Korea) and 2026 Coretox Expert. Member of the Korean Aesthetic Surgery & Laser Society and the Korean Society for Laser, Dermatology and Trichology.

This page is for general information and does not replace an in-person medical consultation. Results, recovery time and side effects vary from person to person.

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