Temple Filler in Rainford, St Helens

Temple hollowing is one of the least talked about signs of facial volume loss, and one of the most noticeable once you know to look for it. As the temples hollow, the transition between the forehead and the cheekbone becomes a dip rather than a curve, which reads as tired and drawn.


Gemma treats the temples to restore volume, softening that transition.


Temple hollowing rarely happens on its own, so cheek filler is usually assessed at the same appointment. See dermal fillers in St Helens for the full range.


At Hannah Clarke Advanced Skin and Beauty in Rainford, filler is administered by Gemma Fletcher, a Registered Nurse and Independent Nurse Prescriber with over five years injecting daily.

The area people never think to ask about

Most people describing a tired, drawn look are describing temple hollowing without having a name for it.

Because there is no line and no fold, temple hollowing rarely gets pointed at in the mirror. What people notice is the overall impression: looking tired regardless of sleep, or a face that reads as narrower at the top than it used to.

Restoring volume there brings back the curve between the forehead and the cheekbone, which lifts the whole upper face without touching a single line.

Temples use a filler with structure, so results tend to last around twelve months. As with every area, Gemma builds slowly rather than filling to the finished result in one appointment.

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Safety, honestly

Most people asking about filler are really asking about safety, so here is the honest version.

Mild effects are normal. Bruising and swelling after treatment are expected rather than a problem.

Infection is uncommon and usually avoidable. The procedure is as sterile as it can be and the skin is thoroughly cleansed. Where infection does occur it generally follows aftercare being ignored, most often makeup going on the area too soon. That is why Gemma asks you not to rub or touch the area for the first four hours.

Vascular occlusion is the serious one. It is where filler blocks an artery supplying the treated area. It is rare, and in Gemma's words it is usually a problem of unsafe hands. If left unrecognised it can lead to tissue necrosis, which is what people have seen on social media and in the papers. That outcome almost always traces back to a practitioner who did not react quickly enough, or who sent the client away without properly explaining aftercare.

Gemma will not let you leave the clinic if she has any concern about occlusion. After treatment she assesses the colour of your skin and any pain you are experiencing, and she is looking at the treated area specifically before she is happy for you to go home. If a complication did occur, hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved immediately, and beyond some bruising there would be no lasting result.

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Meet Gemma Fletcher, Nurse Prescriber

Dermal filler treatments at Hannah Clarke are delivered by Gemma Fletcher.

- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- V300 Independent Prescribing qualification, so she consults, prescribes and administers independently.
- Trained at Northwest Aesthetics and Dr. Hennessy Aesthetics, with ongoing training.
- Over five years injecting dermal filler, performing treatments daily.
- Carries hyaluronidase, the enzyme that dissolves hyaluronic acid filler, on site at every appointment.

That last point matters more than it sounds. In her words: "I would have hyaluronidase on site at every appointment just to ensure in an emergency I would be able to treat." Not every injector can prescribe it, and not every injector has it in the room.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is temple hollowing?
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Loss of volume at the temples, which turns the curve between the forehead and cheekbone into a dip. There is no line or fold, which is why most people notice the overall tired impression rather than the area itself.
How long does temple filler last?
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Temples use a filler with structure, so results tend to last around twelve months, compared with six to nine months for the softer product used in lips.
Is temple filler safe?
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The temple is an area that requires anatomical knowledge and care. Gemma injects daily, holds a V300 prescribing qualification and carries hyaluronidase on site at every appointment so hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved immediately if it ever needs to be.
Who will be treating me?
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Gemma Fletcher, a Registered Nurse with a V300 Independent Prescribing qualification, trained at Northwest Aesthetics and Dr. Hennessy Aesthetics, with over five years injecting dermal filler daily.
Is dermal filler safe?
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On the whole it is a safe treatment. Bruising and swelling are normal. Infection is uncommon and usually follows aftercare being ignored. Vascular occlusion, where filler blocks an artery, is the serious complication, it is rare, and Gemma assesses your skin colour and any pain after treatment before she is happy for you to leave. Hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved immediately if needed.
What is the aftercare?
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No makeup on the area for four hours, no rubbing or touching the area for four hours, and no exercise or alcohol for the first 24 hours.
How soon before an event should I have it done?
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Leave two to four weeks. You will see an immediate improvement, but swelling and bruising need time to settle and the result is better at two weeks.
How much does it cost?
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Filler is priced by volume, from 1ml upwards, and what you need depends on the outcome you are working towards. Discounts are available for treatment plans using multiple vials. Pricing is confirmed at your consultation.

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