Hello, I'm Dr. Wi Young-jin, a Seoul National University-trained specialist at Beautystone Clinic.

"My cheeks are full,
but my temples are so sunken
that my face looks like a peanut."

👉 This is something I hear constantly in consultations.

Every time you look in the mirror,
the sides of your forehead look hollow —

and you feel like you're aging faster.

That worry
is what brings you here.

Today,
let's talk about Radiesse temple filler —

✔ Real results
✔ How long it lasts
✔ Side effects

👉 Just the facts, clearly laid out.

1. Why do sunken temples create a "peanut-shaped" face?

When temple volume decreases,

both sides of the forehead become hollow —
making the cheeks look disproportionately wide.

👉 The result:

your face
looks wide at the top and bottom,
narrow in the middle —

**the classic "peanut face."**

This isn't just about weight loss.

✔ Fat pad volume loss
✔ Changes in bone structure

👉 It's a natural part of aging.These are the real causes.

✔ Even in your 20s–30s,
many people are naturally born with less temple volume.

👉 In these cases,

adding volume with filler can

✔ balance your facial proportions
✔ and create a much softer, more harmonious look.

2. Why is Radiesse a popular choice for temple filler?

With so many filler options out there,
it's easy to feel overwhelmed.

👉 But for the temple area,
the reason to choose Radiesse is clear.

✔ Key ingredient: Calcium Hydroxyapatite (CaHA)

👉 It contains microscopic particles
similar in composition to bone.

✨ Key features

✔ Immediately after injection → instant volume improvement
✔ Over time → stimulates collagen production

✔ Higher viscosity than Hyaluronic Acid —

👉 meaning it fills the larger temple area
naturally, with less product.

⏱ How long does it last?

✔ Radiesse: average 12–18 months
✔ Hyaluronic Acid: average 6–12 months

👉 Results vary based on individual metabolism and injection site.

📌 Quick comparison

✔ Radiesse
→ Longer duration
→ Stimulates collagen
→ Cannot be dissolved ❌

✔ Hyaluronic Acid
→ Shorter duration
→ Dissolvable (easily reversible)

3. Radiesse temple filler — side effect fact check

To be straightforward with you:

👉 This treatment isn't right for everyone.

Here are the key points you need to know.

⚠️ ① It cannot be dissolved

This is the most important factor.

✔ Hyaluronic Acid → can be dissolved with an injection
✔ Radiesse → ❌ not possible

If a problem occurs,
you'll need to wait for it to absorb naturally.

⚠️ ② Risk of vascular compression or occlusion

The temporal artery
Temporal arteryruns through this area.

If injected incorrectly,

✔ skin necrosis
✔ vision complications

Serious complications are possible — rare, but critical to understand.

⚠️ ③ Nodule (Lumping)

✔ Injecting too superficially
✔ Using incorrect technique

Hard lumps can form under the skin

However,

✔ Proper depth
✔ Correct technique

can fully prevent this.

⚠️ ④ Swelling & Bruising

✔ Occurs in most cases

👉 Typically resolves within 3–7 days

⚠️ ⑤ Overcorrection (Overfilling)

Too much filler can cause

✔ Temples that appear to protrude
✔ An unnatural facial shape

👉 Key takeaway

✔ Don't overfill in one session
✔ Build up gradually

A conservative approach is always the safest.

💬 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. How long does the procedure take?

✔ Total: 30–40 minutes

• Numbing cream: 20–30 min

• Actual treatment: ~10 min

👉 Easy to fit in during a lunch break 😊

Q2. Can I return to daily activities right after?

✔ Yes, it can

However,

✔ Exercise
✔ Sauna
✔ Alcohol

👉 Best to avoid on the same day.

✔ Due to possible swelling & bruising

👉 Before any important event,
we recommend scheduling with some buffer time.

Q3. Can Hyaluronic Acid be used instead?

✔ Yes, it can

👉 Recommended in these cases

✔ First-time filler and feeling unsure
✔ Concerned about the results

→ Try HA as a test first

However,

✔ Shorter duration
✔ More volume needed

👉 Keep these downsides in mind.

✔ Summary

Temple filler may look simple,

but

👉 It's an anatomically critical areait is.

✔ Which filler to use
✔ How much to inject
✔ How to design the result

The outcome depends on all of this.

More than the product itself,

"Who does it and how"

matters most.

If you have any questions,
feel free to book a consultation 😊

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