FAQ ABOUT Sagging Jawline
How do I tighten a saggy jawline/jowls?
The formation of jowls is down to a number of factors so tightening the skin will help but skin tightening may be better utilised alongside other treatments which replace lost volume or stimulate the production of new collagen. Skin tightening treatments include energy based treatments such as radiofrequency, high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and laser (including fractional laser or laser resurfacing), however for an area such as the jowls ultrasound is considered to be the most effective. Such treatments work by creating heat in the skin causing it to build new collagen and elastin. Threads can also be used to address a sagging jawline and there are advanced “off label” uses for botulinum toxin for contouring the jawline. Off label means that the drug is not actually approved for this indication although doctors are able to use drugs off label at their discretion. Dermal fillers can also be used to contour the jawline, however if there is significant lose skin and sagging a combination approach may be best.
Can surgery fix a saggy jawline?
Yes surgery can be used to address sagging in the area of the neck and jawline. A neck lift or platysmaplastyis probably most effective for jowls although a face-lift may also be performed.
Will losing weight get rid of jowls?
Actually the opposite may be true. Losing weight can make jowls more pronounced. If you have ever heard the term “runners face” this is used to described the hollow, saggy look some runners get as they age because of a lack of fat in the face. Fat is actually your friend in terms of facial ageing as fat equals volume. Losing too much weight or losing weight quickly may contribute to premature ageing.
At what age does a sagging jawline start to appear?
A sagging jawline is more prominent as we reach our 40s but they can start to develop at a younger age if the ageing process is accelerated by sun damage or smoking for example. Our skin starts to age from about the age of 25 onwards but earlier signs of ageing tend to be around the nasolabial folds, cheeks and eyes. Jowls get progressively more noticeable the older we get and are something women in particular in their 40s and 50s start to become more concerned about.