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POSTED: 3 Jan 2023

How To Get Rid Of Jowls 

the soft that forms along the jawline and either side of the chin as we age. They develop when the skin loses collagen and elastin. At the same time, the fat that once the lower face begins to shrink and slip downwards. Almost everyone gets them to some degree. They are a normal part of ageing. Even so, they have a way of making the face look heavier or more tired than it feels. Thankfully, there is plenty you can do. A good skincare routine improves the of the skin but won’t lift a jowl that has already formed. At the other end of the scale, only surgery truly resets sagging. In this article, we’ll review what causes jowls, the that help and how to slow them down.

Please note, we are an online skin clinic so we do not offer injectables, in-clinic procedures or . We have this because we people clear, honest information about all of their options.

What Causes Jowls?

Jowls are the result of the lower face losing both its structural and its skin quality at once. As we age the skin makes less collagen and . Meanwhile the fat pads in the cheek shrink and slide downwards, and the bone beneath recedes. This leaves the lower face unsupported, so and pools into a jowl. The same tends to deepen at the same time. Several things speed the process up:

In most cases it’s a combination of these. How much of your jowling is skin quality versus true sagging decides which will actually help. Most people need more than one approach.

Skincare for Jowls

is the safest place to start, and it is the foundation everything else builds on. Retinoids like and speed up cell turnover, which the skin and early crepiness over a few months. Over-the-counter Retinol does the same thing more gently. Daily sunscreen is essential, ultraviolet light is one of the drivers of in the first place. A consistent built around and sun is excellent and genuinely skin quality. What it can’t do is lift a jowl that has formed. For that you need that addresses the lost volume or the itself, which is where the below come in.

Botox

relaxes the muscles that pull down on the lower face and neck. Placed along the jaw and the platysma band of the neck, it can soften very early jowling and give a slightly cleaner jawline. The effect lasts around 3 to 4 months. It works best as a preventative or for mild cases, because it won’t replace lost volume or lift skin that has dropped. Beyond early jowling it tends to be used other rather than on its own.

Dermal Fillers

made of acid the volume that has been lost, which is often the more useful for jowls. A takes a approach. They place filler higher in the cheek and along the jaw to re-support the skin and reduce the sag. Sometimes a little goes directly into the crease to soften it. Results are immediate and usually last somewhere between 6 and 18 months. Filler can’t tighten loose skin, and overdoing it weighs the lower face down rather than lifting it. The most serious risk is , so this should only ever be done by an experienced .

Skin Boosters

such as and Volite are to the quality of the skin rather than to fill or lift. They deliver hyaluronic OnabotulinumtoxinAAbobotulinumtoxinAIncobotulinumtoxinAPrabotulinumtoxinALetibotulinumtoxinARimabotulinumtoxinBHyaluronic Acid FillersCalcium Hydroxylapatite FillersPoly-L-lactic Acid FillersPolymethylmethacrylate FillersAutologous Fat GraftingForehead Lines TreatmentGlabellar Frown Lines TreatmentCrow's Feet TreatmentBunny Lines TreatmentChemical Brow LiftLip FlipGummy Smile CorrectionMasseter ReductionJaw SlimmingDimpled Chin SmoothingCobblestone Chin SmoothingNefertiti Neck LiftMicro-BotoxMesotoxHyperhidrosis TreatmentChronic Migraine ReliefBruxism TreatmentTMJ TreatmentCervical Dystonia TreatmentNeck Spasm TreatmentBlepharospasm TreatmentLip AugmentationLip ContouringCheekbone EnhancementTear Trough FillersNasolabial Fold SofteningMarionette Line FillersLiquid RhinoplastyNon-Surgical Nose JobJawline ContouringJawline DefinitionChin AugmentationTemple VolumisingHand RejuvenationAcne Scar Subcision Filling that hydrates the skin and and elastin, which helps with early and crepey skin. A typical course is two or three sessions a few weeks apart. They make a good and complement other well, but for sagging they are a act rather than the main event.

Microneedling & Radiofrequency

tiny that prompt the skin to make new collagen, which firms and it over time. Radiofrequency adds heat to the deeper layers to tighten and stimulate collagen further. The two are often combined as for a effect on mild laxity. Either way you’ll need a course of around three to six sessions, and results build gradually over a few months. They skin quality and early sagging, but they won’t match the lift of filler or for a heavy jowl.

Laser and Energy Tightening

the skin and stimulate collagen, which texture and firms the . However, standard lasers do little for true sagging on their own. The newer pair laser or energy with a probe placed under the skin, which can deeper tissue. These are more invasive and need a . As with the other energy treatments, results build over time rather than appearing straight away.

PDO Thread Lifts

Thread lifts use threads placed under the skin and tightened to lift the jowl, and they some as they . The immediate lift can be impressive, which is part of their appeal. They are also the most option here. The concerns are the risk of facial nerves or vessels, the chance of and results that are often short-lived and need . They’re not something we recommend but if you do consider them, then seek an experienced and regulated practitioner.

Neck Lift & Facelift Surgery

When jowls are driven by significant sagging, surgery is the only thing that truly lifts the tissue back into place. A or neck lift removes excess skin, the deeper structures and re-drapes what’s left, and the results are long-lasting. A lower targets the jaw and neck specifically. The trade-off is real, because these are with anaesthetic, a period, swelling and bruising, plus the usual risks. with an experienced and surgeon to understand the best and safest options for you.

How to Prevent Jowls

Obviously, some causes of jowls are out of your hands, like genetics. Plenty are not. A healthy lifestyle shows in the skin, so it’s worth eating well, keeping and going easy on alcohol. The most useful steps are simple:

So Which Jowl Treatment is Best?

There is no single best treatment, because it depends on how advanced your jowls are. For early or mild jowling, skincare, prevention and skin treatments like skin boosters or a little Botox go a long way. For jowls, filler to restore volume, often paired with an energy treatment, tends to give the most natural result. For significant sagging, only a lift will truly fix it. Jowls also rarely appear on their own. The same shows up as , and a . It makes sense to look at the whole lower face together. The sensible first step is an honest assessment with a qualified professional who can tell you what’s actually yours.

Whilst jowls are a normal part of getting older, there is a lot you can do to soften them and slow their progress. Good skincare, and sun protection are key to and your . For more dramatic results there’s a range of and options on your needs, goals, health and budget.

At City Skin Clinic, we don’t provide injectables, procedures or . We do however offer personalised through our online skin clinic. Our doctors design custom topical using ingredients like and where appropriate. Treatments are tailored to suit your individual needs. with one of our doctors. The towards great skin starts here.

This is for general informational only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a qualified provider for any medical concerns or questions you might have.

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