Temple Hollows

Why Do Temple Hollows Form?

Temple hollows are the concave areas on either side of your head, situated at eye level. When prominent or heavily sunken, they can create a bean-like shape to the upper face.

Temple hollows commonly develop as part of the natural ageing process, when there is loss of volume and support from the sides of the face. Over time, the bony foundations of the skull gradually shrink, and both deep and superficial fat pads diminish, leaving behind concavity. This can create a more skeletal appearance.

Skin thinning and laxity may add to this effect. Mature skin, with its reduced collagen and elastin content, is less able to maintain firmness. Rather than providing a smooth, elastic covering like a trampoline mat, it can instead collapse into the hollow areas, accentuating their depth and contributing to a more aged look.

It’s important to remember that temple hollows are a completely normal part of facial ageing, and something that many people notice as their features mature.

How Can Melbourne’s Dr. Jodie Clinic Help With Your Temple Hollow Concerns?

At the Dr. Jodie clinic, we offer consultations on how to treat your temple hollows.

Temple treatments are complex and require an understanding of intricate, complicated anatomy and advanced level skillset to perform.

At the Dr. Jodie clinic your treatment plan will be multi-faceted and include medical treatments, skin care, skin peels, LED therapy, mono threads, Laser Genesis, Meso Microneedling and the Scarlet S Radio Frequency Microneedling.

Please note that any treatment that includes the use of schedule 4 medications cannot legally be advertised online, as directed by our governing body the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), so it is not a feature of our discussion here.

To understand your options, your first step is consultation with your Dr. Jodie clinician.

What Should You Expect During Your Dr. Jodie Consultation For Temple Hollow Concerns?

Your Dr. Jodie clinician will carefully assess your temples in conjunction with the rest of your face and offer guidance on your most appropriate course of action. Your treatment plan will be personalised to suit your unique aesthetic requirements, taking into account your budget and lifestyle. Your Dr. Jodie clinician will outline your tailored treatment plan in detail including the steps involved in your treatment process, your risks and benefits, your anticipated recovery time, and your costs. At the Dr. Jodie clinic, you will always receive clear informed medical and financial consent, as we believe cosmetic treatments should not be undertaken lightly. She will answer all your questions and begin to document your journey with standardised clinical photography.

Tailored Approach To Temple Hollows At Melbourne’s Dr. Jodie Clinic

If your temple area has begun to hollow, it may change the balance of your face and contribute to an older appearance. Hollowing develops at different rates for everyone and may be influenced by factors such as genetics, weight changes, and the natural ageing process. At the Dr. Jodie clinic, treatment planning for temple hollows is always tailored, with the aim of gently reshaping and softening the area to complement your overall facial balance. Your Dr. Jodie clinician will carefully assess your individual features before formulating a personalised plan. Importantly, the approach is never trend-driven but instead designed to provide a subtle, considered outcome that reflects your unique face. This means you will never have to settle for a ‘one size fits all’ treatment.

Considered Cosmetic Care For Temple Hollows In Melbourne’s Dr. Jodie Clinic

Interestingly, sunken and hollow temples are not an issue that most clients think to address. It typically requires the aesthetic eye and know-how of an experienced clinician to point out the benefits of restoring temple volume loss. Temple treatments can positively impact your overall face shape and proportions to create a more rested, less drawn look. Without addressing temple hollows, your face shape will become more bean-like and skeletal over time. Temple restoration can also reposition your outer brow so that it does not 'drop off' or disappear down the side of your face when observing your face front on. And we all know that good brows are key to good facial aesthetics! By taking a ‘whole face’ approach to your assessment and all that follows, your Dr. Jodie clinician will conservatively help restore the correct contours to your temple area and balance to your face.

At the Dr Jodie clinic, your clinician will always follow peer recommended guidelines and best evidence for risk averse treatments, which is important as temple treatments can be dangerous, carrying an extremely rare risk of blindness and even stroke. In more recent years, we invested in a high level ultrasound machine to map out your vessels prior to treatment to help minimise your risk, although this is never a guarantee. When it comes to your temples, always ensure that your chosen clinician is known for their advanced level skillset, as it has never been more important!

Visit The Dr. Jodie Clinic In Melbourne For All Your Temple Hollow Concerns

With over 15 years of experience in cosmetic medicine, Dr. Jodie is well regarded in Melbourne for her thoughtful approach to temple hollow concerns. In addition to her work with clients, she is frequently invited to train doctors, nurses, and specialists across Australia as a national clinical trainer for a leading pharmaceutical company. Dr. Jodie has also spent many years working alongside some of Melbourne’s leading cosmetic dermatologists, further shaping her understanding of advanced treatment approaches. At the Dr. Jodie clinic, you can expect that every treatment plan will be considered in the context of your whole face, with time taken to carefully assess, explain, and deliver your treatment. Dr. Jodie has also personally trained her clinicians to reflect the same attentive style of care, so your experience remains consistent and thorough across the team.