Sunken temples are one of the facial problems that many people are concerned about, because they not only affect the appearance, but may also reflect the health of the body. This article will systematically discuss the causes of sunken temples, filling methods, determining factors of the number of fillings, and clinical experience, aiming to provide scientific and detailed references for the medical beauty field and patients.
1. Causes and clinical manifestations of sunken temples
The temple area is located on the side of the face and is an important anatomical part of the temporal region. The depression in this area is usually caused by the following reasons:
Soft tissue atrophy
As we age, the fat pads and fascia tissue in the temporal area gradually decrease, resulting in insufficient support under the skin, which appears as depression.
Bone changes
Local bone loss or bone degeneration in the temporal bone can also cause depression in that area.
Weight loss or malnutrition
When the body fat content is significantly reduced, the fat layer at the temples becomes thinner, causing depressions.
Injury or illness
Some patients suffer from local soft tissue atrophy due to trauma or specific diseases (such as facial neuropathy).
In clinical manifestations, temple sunken are mainly manifested by uneven side facial contours and obvious depressions or shadows on the skin surface. In severe cases, the overall face will appear thin or haggard, affecting appearance and psychological state.
2. Purpose and Common Materials of Temple Filling
The core purpose of temple filling is to restore the three-dimensionality and fullness of the area, thereby improving the overall facial contour and visual effect. Common filling materials mainly include:
1. Hyaluronic acid fillers
②. Autologous fat transplantation
③. Other absorbable or non-absorbable filling materials (such as collagen, polymers, etc.)
Different materials differ in durability, safety, filling effect and ease of operation. The selection should be based on the patient's individual conditions and doctor's advice.
3. Key factors affecting filling times
There is no fixed number of times to fill the temple depression . The number of times to fill is mainly affected by the following factors:
Degree of depression
For shallow depressions, one filling may achieve the ideal effect; for deep depressions or wide areas, multiple gradual fillings are required to avoid lumps or unnatural appearance caused by over-filling.
Characteristics of filling materials
Different fillers have different metabolic rates. For example, hyaluronic acid usually lasts for 6 to 12 months, and the survival rate of autologous fat varies, resulting in the need for repeated filling or supplementation.
Individual metabolic differences
The patient's physical condition and metabolic level will affect the absorption rate of the filling material. Some people may break down quickly and require more frequent maintenance.
Doctor's Technique and Filling Solution
Reasonable injection techniques and scientific step-by-step filling plans can help reduce the number of fillings and improve the durability of the effect.
Postoperative care and lifestyle
Good postoperative care and avoiding external compression are conducive to the stability and survival of the filling material, thereby reducing the number of fillings.
4. Reasonable arrangement of filling times
In clinical practice, doctors usually develop personalized filling plans based on the patient's specific situation. Common practices include:
Initial filling : Perform the first round of filling on sunken areas to restore basic fullness.
Observation period : Observe the stability of the material and the patient's adaptation after filling, usually at intervals of 3-6 months.
Supplementary filling : According to the recovery effect and the change of depression, decide whether supplementary filling is needed to achieve the best effect.
Some patients can meet their needs with one or two fillings, while others may need multiple adjustments. Generally, fractional fillings help control the amount of material used and avoid complications caused by excessive injection at one time.
5. Special considerations for autologous fat grafting
As a commonly used filling method, autologous fat transplantation has received widespread attention due to its natural source and good biocompatibility. The survival rate of fat transplantation is an important factor affecting the number of times fat is transplanted:
①. The survival rate of fat is greatly affected by the collection, processing and injection techniques.
② After the first injection, some fat may be absorbed, resulting in volume reduction.
③. Therefore, multiple supplementary fillings are usually required to maintain the ideal effect.
During the autologous fat filling process, the doctor will adjust the injection layer and the size of the fat particles according to the patient's facial conditions, striving to maximize the fat survival rate.
VI. Potential Risks and Complications
An increase in the number of fillings may be accompanied by risks, including but not limited to:
Migration of filling material or formation of induration
Infection and inflammation
The filler area is asymmetrical or unnatural
Reasonable arrangement of filling times and standardized operations can effectively reduce risks and ensure safe treatment and satisfactory results.
VII. Clinical Experience and Case Analysis
According to a number of clinical studies and physician practices, the number of temple fillings is mostly concentrated at 2-3 times. The initial filling restores the basic three-dimensional sense, and subsequent adjustments and supplements are made based on the absorption of the material. Through progressive filling, patient satisfaction and facial naturalness are improved.
Some cases show that for patients with mild depression, the effect of one filling is stable for more than one year; while patients with moderate to severe depression often need 2-3 fillings to achieve the ideal full state, and the maintenance treatment interval varies from person to person.
8. Future Development Trends
With the development of medical technology, filling materials and injection techniques are constantly being optimized, and the number of fillings is expected to be further reduced. For example, the emergence of long-acting fillers and improved fat processing technology will improve material stability and survival rate, which will reduce patients' need for repeated treatments.
Cosmetic technology combined with digital evaluation methods also makes personalized filling plans more accurate and scientific, bringing patients a better treatment experience.
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The number of times the temple depression is filled depends on many factors, including the depth of the depression, the properties of the filling material, individual metabolic differences and the doctor's technical level. In clinical practice, an individualized plan should be formulated according to the specific situation to avoid side effects caused by excessive filling at one time. Gradual filling in stages not only ensures the natural and safe effect, but also helps to achieve the overall harmony and beauty of the face. When choosing a filling plan, patients should fully communicate with professional doctors, reasonably anticipate the treatment process and effects, and actively cooperate with postoperative care to obtain the best results.