The preauricular region — the area in front of the ear, between the lateral cheek and the jaw angle — is one of the earliest sites on the face to develop hollowing with age. As years pass, subcutaneous fat and bone density in this zone decline, creating visible side-face hollowing that makes the face look gaunt, haggard, and aged in photographs. Rappoel Clinic Seoul uses The Chaeum hyaluronic acid to precisely restore this preauricular area, rebuilding a full lateral contour so the face looks healthy and youthful from every angle.
Causes of Preauricular Hollowing
- Subcutaneous Fat Loss: Facial fat compartments gradually atrophy with age; the preauricular area is among the first fat compartments to show volume loss
- Bone Resorption: Decreased bone density in the mandible and zygomatic bone reduces the structural skeleton supporting overlying soft tissue, exacerbating hollowing
- Skin Laxity: Loss of elastic fibers and collagen diminishes skin’s ability to adhere to underlying bone, making hollowing more pronounced
Technical Considerations for Preauricular Filler
- Precise Anatomical Knowledge: Critical nerves and vessels pass through the preauricular region; injections must be performed at safe tissue planes, avoiding deep danger zones
- HA Selection: Different viscosities of The Chaeum HA are chosen based on injection depth — high viscosity at the periosteal level, medium viscosity in the subcutaneous layer, for natural integration
- Micro-Cannula Technique: Flexible micro-cannulas replace sharp needles, reducing vascular injury risk and distributing filler more evenly
- Symmetry Management: Bilateral assessment and filling performed simultaneously to ensure left-right facial balance
Rappoel’s Preauricular Filler Protocol
- Pre-Treatment Assessment: The doctor photographs frontal, lateral, and oblique views, analyzes the degree and morphology of preauricular hollowing, and designs an optimal filler plan integrated with overall facial contour
- Local Anesthesia: Topical numbing cream plus local nerve block for comfortable treatment
- Precise Injection: Layered injections at safe tissue planes to sculpt a natural lateral facial curve
- Post-Treatment Care: Avoid pressing the injection site for 48 hours; avoid strenuous exercise
- Duration of Results: Typically 12-18 months
Ideal Candidates
- Side-profile photos show visible hollowing anterior to the ear and on the lateral cheek
- Naturally lean face wanting improved side-profile contour
- Already received apple cheek or cheekbone filler but side-face volume remains insufficient
- Lack of continuity in the transition zone between the jaw angle and cheek
- Want full, dimensional side-profile in photos
Preauricular filler is an advanced filling procedure requiring in-depth anatomical knowledge and precise injection technique, performed in Korea by board-certified dermatologists. Rappoel Clinic’s physicians have extensive facial filler experience and can safely and effectively treat this sensitive anatomical region.
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Look beautiful from every angle — Contact Rappoel Clinic Seoul for a preauricular filler consultation
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