Temple volume
We assess how temple hollowing and the side profile affect the prominence of the cheekbone.
ELION LINE BALANCE
Line BalanceFirst decide what needs support—and what needs tightening.
Prominent cheekbones with hollow temples or lateral cheeks are sometimes described as a peanut-shaped face. The underlying cause may be volume loss, sagging, muscle, fat or bone structure, so adding volume is not always the answer.
Line Balance views the temples, cheekbones, lateral cheeks and jawline as one connected line. We separate true deficiency from sagging, muscle and fat before considering volume support, tightening or muscle modulation.
WHY WE SEPARATE
Prominent cheekbones do not automatically mean lateral-cheek filler.
Hollow temples and lateral cheeks can accentuate the cheekbones. But when sagging or lower-face volume is also present, adding more volume may make the face feel heavier. This is why the full line is assessed together.
WHAT WE ASSESS
Six areas assessed in Line Balance
True lateral-cheek hollowing
We distinguish a surface shadow from genuine volume deficiency beneath the skin.
Cheekbone and anterior cheek
Front and oblique views help clarify why the cheekbone appears prominent.
Sagging and elasticity
We ask whether tightening should come before adding volume.
Muscle and fat
Masseter and lower-face volume are considered in the overall contour.
Jawline continuity
The visual flow from temple to lateral cheek and jawline is reviewed.
SELECT BY ROLE
Support, tightening and muscle modulation have different roles.
True deficiency
Filler or collagen-stimulating treatment may support a genuinely hollow area in a measured way.
Sagging and elasticity
RF and other tightening approaches may be considered when adding volume is not the first priority.
Muscle bulk and movement
Botulinum toxin may be considered when muscles such as the masseter meaningfully affect the contour.
Choosing not to add
Areas with enough tissue volume are not automatically filled; other directions are discussed.
CLEAR DIFFERENCE
The cause matters more than an outline label.
Temple and lateral-cheek deficiency
When true hollowing is central, we look for a subtle way to reconnect the interrupted contour.
Sagging, muscle or fat
When displaced tissue, muscle or fat dominates, tightening or another option may be more appropriate than adding volume.
We do not plan facial contour treatment from a single front-facing photo.
We assess front, oblique and side views, then add expression and palpation. Swelling, bruising, tenderness or temporary warmth may occur depending on the selected method, so timing and recovery are planned together.
- Share previous filler, thread, lifting and facial surgery history.
- We define the range of change in the whole face before focusing on one area.
- The contour is reassessed after initial change settles before deciding on more treatment.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Frequently asked questions
Do hollow temples and lateral cheeks always need filler?
No. Filler or collagen stimulation is considered only when true volume loss is present. Sagging, muscle or fat may call for a different approach.
How do you distinguish volume loss from sagging?
We assess front, oblique and side contours and gently move the tissue to see whether the hollow is fixed or related to downward tissue movement.
Can lifting and volume treatment be combined?
They can be combined when both problems are present, but they do not have to be performed on the same day. Priority and recovery may favor a staged plan.
Will my face look larger or overfilled?
We identify areas that already have enough volume and avoid automatically filling them. The aim is a smoother connection, not making one feature larger.
How many sessions are needed?
That depends on the selected method and goal. The result is reassessed after it settles before maintenance or additional treatment is considered.
What should I prepare for consultation?
Note the points that bother you most from the front and side, previous treatment names and dates, important events, and how much change you hope to see.
APGUJEONG · DOSAN PARK
Consultations near Dosan Park in Apgujeong.
B1, Global Medical Building, 846 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul · about 8 minutes from Apgujeong Station and 9 minutes from Apgujeong Rodeo Station · valet parking available in the building
Mon & Fri 10:00–21:00 · Tue & Thu 10:00–20:00 · Closed Wed · Sat, Sun & public holidays 10:00–16:00