What are Jowls and how can they be treated?

The change from the Triangle of Youth to the Pyramid of Ageing leading to sagging and jowls

Jowls are a common cosmetic concern for many people. They occur as part of the natural ageing process and most of us will develop them as we get older. Sun exposure, genetics and lifestyle habits such a smoking and all speed up the process, leading to a drooping or sagging effect.

Jowls are often a distressing skin issue for most people but can be addressed through various non-surgical treatments and lifestyle adjustments.

What are Jowls?

Quite simply, the term 'jowls' describes sagging, loose skin below the jawline, which most people develop with age.

As we age, loss of collagen and elastin in the skin and weakening of the facial ligaments leads to facial sagging around the chin and jawline. Jowls give the appearance that the normal jawline position has dropped, and definition of the face is lost. Those people with jowls may also experience crepey, wrinkled skin on the neck, sometimes referred to as ‘turkey neck’; or they may have another layer of skin that drops below their jaw, like a "double chin".

How can Jowls be treated:

There are various non-surgical treatments that can help soften the appearance of jowls and rejuvenate lift and sculpt the jawline:

• EMface: the EMface treatment uses proven RF and HIFES technologies to lift, tone and rejuvenate the skin resulting in less wrinkles and more lift, naturally. An entirely non-invasive procedure where clinical studies showed a 26% increase in collagen, 37% less wrinkles and 23% more lift, it can improve definition of the jawline and reduce jowls.

  
  

• Radiofrequency Microneedling: an advanced treatment combining both medical microneedling and radiofrequency that rejuvenates the skin by stimulating the body’s natural healing process to encourage collagen production in the dermis. This results in firmer, tighter skin, and is especially effective for sagging skin around the jawline and neck.

  
  

• Profhilo Structura: As we age, natural fat loss and skin laxity can lead to a noticeable decline in facial volume and definition, particularly in the jawline. Profhilo Structura is the latest advancement in injectable treatments developed to address these deeper structural changes without the need for traditional volumising fillers. The treatment has been developed to provide deep support in areas with more significant volume loss and sagging, and its lifting and contouring effects subtly enhance facial contours and can help reduce the appearance of jowls.

  
  

• Dermal fillers: Hyaluronic Acid dermal fillers can be used to create volume and contour to the face including the jawline and chin, as well as restoring lost volume, lifting, and improving the tone, texture and hydration of the skin.

  
  

• Non-surgical facelift: Dr Christine's 8 point non-surgical lift uses the most advanced dermal filler techniques to volumise and subtly lift the face to create a rejuvenated, fresher and more youthful appearance. The 8 point lift can be used to correct or enhance facial contours such as the cheeks, temples, jawline, chin and nose. It can also define, correct or replace lost volume in the lips and soften and correct facial wrinkles or folds such as the nose to mouth lines (nasolabial folds) and marionette lines. This treatment offers a more complete solution compared to individual dermal filler treatments.

Why Choose Dr. Christine Medical Aesthetics?

Dr. Christine Medical Aesthetics is a pioneer of innovative and game-changing anti-ageing and facial rejuvenation treatments. From your initial consultation to the final results, we’ll be with you throughout your treatment journey, creating a personalised plan that complements both your skin goals and lifestyle.

Book your consultation today with Dr Christine Or to discuss how an effective treatment plan can help give you the rejuvenated jawline that you desire, one that looks naturally lifted and sculpted without any downtime or surgery.