How To Reduce Sagging Jowls

As we get older, our skin naturally loses its bounce and fullness, leading to unsightly jowls. Jowls are defined by that sagging skin along the jawline that can make us look far older than we actually feel. If you’re wondering if there’s anything you can do to reduce the appearance of jowls, the answer is yes.

If you’ve noticed jowls appearing, or they’re already a concern for you, you don’t have to simply accept them as an inevitable part of ageing. From simple lifestyle adjustments and targeted jawline exercises to advanced face and neck lift surgeries, let’s delve into the myriad of effective solutions for banishing jowls and reclaiming a more youthful appearance for your face and neck.

 

Understanding Sagging Jowls

What are they exactly?

Jowls are an undeniable reality of ageing. They are characterised by sagging skin and stubborn fat deposits along your jawline and lower cheeks. For many people, they’re not just a minor inconvenience – they’re a game-changer for your entire facial profile.

As jowls become more pronounced, they don’t just affect your appearance subtly. They dramatically transform your face, often creating the illusion of a double chin. This isn’t just about vanity – jowls can dramatically impact your confidence and how you see yourself in the mirror.

What causes sagging jowls and loose skin?

Jowls appear as we get older because of the changes occurring within our skin. As we age, our skin’s elasticity and collagen production diminish significantly. These are crucial proteins that keep our skin taut and youthful. Without them, our skin simply can’t hold its shape as it once did.

But the ageing process isn’t the only factor at play. Genetics and hormonal changes as well as lifestyle factors (such as dramatic weight gain or loss, sun exposure and smoking) can all play their part in the development of jowls.

 

How to prevent sagging jowls and maintain skin elasticity

Facial exercises

One thing you might want to try in treating jowls is facial exercises. These can go some way to improving volume in the face by working the facial muscles and in turn improving the appearance of the facial skin.

Give whistling at the ceiling and kissing the sky a go, as these exercises can be effective at burning fat and strengthening muscles in the face and neck.

Facial massage

Massage and facial yoga are methods for effectively boosting collagen and elastin production to enhance skin elasticity. By incorporating these exercises into your daily skincare routine, you might not only witness a noticeable improvement in the appearance of jowls but could also fortify your skin against future sagging.

Healthy lifestyle

Embracing a healthy lifestyle is undoubtedly the key to achieving and maintaining radiant, youthful skin. By adopting a well-balanced diet rich in essential nutrients, you’re providing your skin with the vital building blocks it needs to stay supple and firm.

Coupled with regular exercise, which boosts circulation and promotes cellular renewal, you’re setting the stage for a glowing complexion. And don’t underestimate the power of a good night’s sleep; it’s during these restful hours that your skin undergoes crucial repair processes.

 

Treatment Options to Get Rid of Jowls

Dermal fillers for jowls

Facial fillers can be a game-changer in the fight against ageing and jowls. Dermal fillers add volume, but they can also sculpt and redefine your jawline. The hyaluronic acid in dermal fillers is a naturally occurring substance that kick-starts your body’s own collagen and elastin production. This means you’re not just masking the signs of ageing; you’re actively reversing them and that can be particularly valuable when it comes to that troublesome neck area and sagging jowls.

Microneedling

Radiofrequency microneedling is a cutting-edge treatment that works by strategically creating tiny, controlled injuries in the deep layers of your skin. These micro-injuries kickstart your body’s natural healing process.

As your skin repairs itself, it produces fresh, new collagen – the very substance that keeps your skin looking youthful and radiant. You might be surprised at how effectively RF microneedling targets loose skin and tightens the jawline and sagging jowls, whilst also tackling wrinkles on your face and neck.

 

Treating Sagging Jowls with Cosmetic Surgery

If you’re suffering from lots of excess skin and skin laxity, jowl reduction surgery or a face and neck lift may be the best solution.

Surgical procedures may be one of the most extreme measures but they also produce the most dramatic results.

 

Eliminate Jowls with a Face and Neck Lift

Facelift surgery is a sophisticated procedure that expertly tightens and smooths the skin of the neck, including those troublesome jowls to restore a more youthful appearance.

But this transformative procedure doesn’t just eliminate saggy and excess skin; it effectively reverses facial descent, delivering truly dramatic and enduring results.

Patients can expect to look up to 10 years younger after a face and neck lift. The process, while complex, is expertly designed to address jowls and other signs of ageing.

Through carefully placed incisions along the hairline and around the ears, a skilled surgeon will meticulously lift and reposition your skin, face, and neck muscles leaving you with an appearance that looks natural and refreshed.

 

Next Steps

Find out more about jowl treatment with Dominic Bray – one of the UK’s most renowned plastic surgeons.

Face and neck lifts are complex procedures and should only be carried out by experienced and reputable medical professionals.

Read our comprehensive guide to facelift surgery and if you have any further questions, feel free to book a consultation, give us a call on +44 203 417 9980 or email [email protected].