Jowls
The term "jowls" is used to describe drooping or sagging skin below the chin or jawline. Almost anyone can develop jowls as they age because of various factors. Jowls may be less visible in people with more volume or more collagen in the area below the cheeks and chin.
Jowls, if left unaddressed, can worsen and negatively affect one's appearance and self-confidence.
At Lazaderm Laser and Aesthetics, we have non-surgical options that can tighten up loose skin in jowl areas and improve the contour of your lower face.
What Causes Jowls?
Aging
As we age, the skin in the cheeks and jawline loses much of its collagen and elastin. The two compounds help to keep our face in shape and return to its original shape after being stretched.
In addition, as skin ages, it also becomes drier, thinner and less resilient. It becomes more vulnerable to gravity and loses its form.
Genetics
Genetics plays a role in determining if you're developing jowls and how pronounced they are over time.
It's not uncommon to develop jowls as early as teenage years or twenties.
Environmental and Lifestyle Factors
Jowls can also be the results of environmental and lifestyle choices such as:
- Facial expressions: Certain facial expressions (laughing, smiling, etc) can stretch the face or neck skin.
- Weight loss: Changes in weight frequently can cause the skin to sag. When one gains weight, the skin stretches to cover the increased body area. When one loses weight, the skin can become saggier than it was before the weight gain.
- Sun exposure: Excessive exposure to the sun can break down collagen and cause the skin to show early signs of aging.
- Smoking: Smoking narrows the blood vessels and limits blood flow. This prevents the skin from getting healthy nutrients.
- Using computers or phones: Looking down at technology for a long time can cause a "tech neck" and cause the neck to lose its elasticity.
How to Prevent Sagging Jowls
Prevention is always the recommended method of treatment. At our medical spa in Chandler, we offer different services and treatment plans to help slow down the aging process. As every skin type is different, it's necessary that one should consult a professional provider to learn about your skin condition and the most preventative treatments for you.
BBL® HERO™
The best time to start thinking about signs of aging is before they appear.
Forever Young BBL is an innovative technology that can reverse the clock of aging skin. It's possibly the best investment one can make for his or her skin. Men and women with any skin type (except skin type 6) can take advantage of our Forever Young BBL package as an anti-aging preventative treatment.
The number of BBL treatments varies from patient to patient. The providers at our medspa will create a personalized treatment plan based on aesthetic goals. A study from Standford University has proved that Forever Young BBL can restore gene expression of aged humans and restore much younger-looking skin.
HydraFacial MD
Our facials cleanse and peel dead skin cells to uncover a new layer of skin. It nourishes and hydrates the skin while increasing skin firmness. We highly recommend combining HydraFacial with Microdermabrasion or Dermaplaning to enhance results.
How to Treat Sagging Jowls
Jowls are harmless in most cases but can cause cosmetic issues. If sagging jowls have already begun to form, the good news is there are a variety of safe, non-surgical procedures available.
Injectable Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are a temporary treatment that can help erase the appearance of jowls.
Our aesthetic clinic uses FDA-approved dermal fillers comprised of hyaluronic acid (a naturally-produced compound) and poly-l-lactic acid (collagen production). Fillers plump out the skin in the lower jaws and lower cheeks to enhance overall facial harmony. Fillers are typically more effective for a jowls treatment for people aged between 30 and 50. People aged over 50 might need additional procedures to treat the appearance of jowls.
Our skilled aestheticians are knowledgeable in facial aesthetics and fillers and can determine where to inject and how much to inject in order to achieve our patients’ ideal appearance.
Some of the most popular dermal fillers we use are:
If the submental fat below the chin is contributing to the appearance of jowls, our provider might suggest Kybella as a great treatment option for you. Kybella injections can effectively dissolve the excess fat safely. The procedure is minimally invasive and is FDA-approved.
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels are an affordable skin resurfacing technique that can improve the appearance of sagging skin in the face and neck area.
The treatment uses a chemical solution to reveal a smoother and less wrinkled layer of skin.
Fair skin and light-haired patients are ideal candidates for this procedure.
PDO Thread Lift
PDO Thread Lift is a great alternative to the traditional facelift for sagging jowls. You can tighten drooping skin in the chin or neck area without undergoing surgery.
PDO threads work by inserting a very fine thread into the top layers of skin along the jawline. The threads pull the sagging skin up and enhances the jawline. Over time, the threads dissolve and stimulates the production of collagen in the body. Results can last for 24 months post-treatment.
Anti-Aging Treatment
There are many options for preventing and treating jowls. It's important to talk to your provider about the best option for you.
Why Lazaderm
- Highly trained and skillful providers.
- Best Botox & Filler Injectors in the region
- Free Consultation for every patient.
- Up to 18 Years of Experience in the Beauty Industry.