Augmentation of temporal area by insertion of silicone plate under the temporal fascia

The Japanese are mesocephalic and their faces tend to look broad when viewed from the front. The main reason for this appearance is the prominent zygoma. The temporal area is closely related to the zygoma, and when this portion of the face is excessively concave, the zygoma stands out and causes the face to appear seedy or older than the actual age. To cure this condition, there have been three conventional operations performed in Japan, which are not without shortcomings. The authors have improved on these methods and have succeeded in solving most of the problems in 21 cases by devising a method in which a soft silicone plate is inserted under the temporal muscle fascia.