Upper Face & Temple Restoration/Recontouring

About the Temples

The temples are a key part of upper-face balance yet are often overlooked. With time, changes in this area can create the appearance of hollowing, which may contribute to a more tired or gaunt look and can influence how the brow and upper face are perceived.

At Eleventh Heaven Brisbane, we take a doctor-led, whole-face approach. Your consultation considers skin quality, soft-tissue support and bony contours to assess temple shape in relation to nearby features (brow, forehead, midface). For suitable adults, we can discuss personalised, non-surgical options aimed at subtle, natural-looking contour support.

Important: Some options may involve a prescription-only medicine. We do not advertise prescription-only medicines to the public. Any such option can only be discussed and, if appropriate, provided after consultation with a registered medical practitioner. Individual results vary; no outcome is guaranteed.

Why consider temple contour & support?

The temples help link the upper face to the midface, shaping how smooth and balanced the profile appears. When hollowing develops, curves can look interrupted, which may contribute to a tired or gaunt appearance. For suitable adults, carefully planned non-surgical temple contouring may soften hollowing, restore continuity of facial curves, and enhance the perception of openness around the brow–temple area. Outcomes are planned conservatively for subtle, natural-looking results.

Common reasons people enquire:

  • To soften the look of temple hollowing and support upper-face balance

  • To improve the perceived transition between the brow, temple and cheek

  • To seek a refreshed, healthier-looking contour as part of whole-face planning

A doctor-led consultation at our Brisbane clinic will assess suitability, discuss options, and outline benefits, risks, alternatives and maintenance. Experiences vary between individuals.

Upper Face & Temple Restoration/Recontouring

Our Approach & Design — Temple Contour & Support

Proportion (volume change)

Temporal hollowing can relate to age, individual anatomy, and weight fluctuations. The degree and pattern of volume change guide how much work is appropriate. We plan conservatively—and often stage treatments—to support natural-looking continuity with nearby areas (forehead, brow, cheek).

Shape (contour preferences)

Desired contour varies. Many women prefer a gentle, continuous curve from the forehead margin into the cheek; many men prefer a cleaner, more vertical line. We avoid overfilling and align the plan with your features and aesthetic preferences (including gender expression), aiming for balanced, subtle refinement.

Support & rejuvenation

Temple hollowing can create a dip above the lateral brow, affect how the brow tail is perceived, and make the temple appear flat on profile. Addressing this region—often alongside forehead, brow or midface planning—may help soften a tired or gaunt look and restore upper-face continuity for suitable adults.

Beyond the basics (360° planning)

Your face is viewed from all angles. We assess hairline, brow position, forehead curvature, zygomatic arch and midface to design a plan that reads well front-on and in profile. Recommendations, sequencing and maintenance are tailored after a doctor-led consultation, with clear discussion of benefits, risks, alternatives, aftercare and review.

FAQs

Purpose of Temple Treatment

To reconnect the upper portion of the face to the middle portion of the face, resulting in:

  • Younger & healthier appearance
  • Possible “eye opening” effects/brow lift

Temple Hollowing

Temples Volume Scale

Image Credit: Juhász, Margit Lai Wun and Ellen S. Marmur. “Temporal fossa defects: techniques for injecting hyaluronic acid treatment and complications after hyaluronic acid treatment injection.” Journal of cosmetic dermatology 14 3 (2015): 254-9.

Areas to be Treated

The temples usually will require direct treatment but occasionally the treatment may extend to the hairline/forehead for blending effects.

Pain Relief

Anaesthetic is typically not required. The presence of anaesthetic agent incorporated in the treatment will make the procedure very tolerable with minimal discomfort.

Temple Treatment Procedure

  1. Detailed consultation and contraindications screened.
  2. Pre-procedure: Antiseptic wash.
  3. Disinfection of the face again with Chlorhexidine and Ethanol.
  4. Injecting begins,
  5. You might be required to sit up or animate during the procedure multiple times throughout for aesthetic outcomes.
  6. Disinfect and pressure/massage may be applied.

Procedure Downtime

Swelling is possible and common for the first 48 hours. Any swelling and bruises after 24 hours can usually be covered with makeup easily.

Potential Side Effects/Complications

As with all medical procedures, side effects or complications are possible. These are usually very mild, minor and self-limited.

Common 

  • Swelling
  • Bruises
  • Possible asymmetry
  • Possible need for further treatment/product

Rare

  • Delayed allergic reaction
  • Granuloma
  • Infection

Very Rare

  • Vascular occlusion causing skin necrosis leading to scarring if not treated early
  • Blindness

Procedure Aftercare

Please refer to our Pre- & Post Procedural Instructions page.

Book a Consultation — Temple Contour & Support

Enhancing your profile is a personal choice. At Eleventh Heaven Brisbane, your doctor-led consultation is a one-on-one space to discuss goals, ask questions and review options tailored to your facial anatomy—whether you’re seeking subtle definition, improved symmetry or a more balanced side profile. We focus on clear guidance, informed consent and natural-looking refinement.

Ready to get started?

Book online or contact our clinic to schedule your consultation.