Jowl Treatments
What are jowls?
Jowls are the drooping or sagging skin and tissue that form along the lower jawline on either side of the chin. This condition is often due to ageing and loss of skin elasticity, reduction of collagen production combined with the effects of gravity; which over time, drags the skin down to form jowls.
Why do we get jowls?
Several factors contribute to the development of jowls:
- Ageing: As we age, our skin produces less and less collagen and elastic, which are essential for keeping our skin firm and elastic.
- Genetics: Skin structure, elasticity, and how facial fat is distributed in the face are all attributed to genetic factors.
- Weight fluctuations: Significant weight loss or gain can cause the skin to stretch repeatedly, resulting in loss of elasticity, causing the skin to become looser around the jawline and neck, contributing to the formation of jowls.
- Sun exposure: Extended exposure to UV rays can accelerate the breakdown of collagen and elastin in the skin, which contributes to the premature sagging and formation of jowls.
- Lifestyle: Smoking and poor diet can contribute to premature ageing of the skin. Smoking reduces blood flow to the skin, impairing the formation of collagen and elastin, which a suboptimal diet deprives the skin of the necessary nutrients to produce collagen and elastin.
How can I prevent jowl formation?
To help prevent or minimise the formation of jowls, consider these preventative strategies:
- Sun protection: Protect your skin from the sun using a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily. This helps to prevent premature breakdown of collagen and elastin.
- Healthy lifestyle choices: Maintain a diet that’s high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals to support healthy skin. Avoid smoking and limit alcohol consumption.
- Regular exercise and skin care: Engage in physical exercise to promote circulation, which aids in nutrient and oxygen delivery to the skin. Additionally, use skincare products that promote collagen production – these products contain retinoids, peptics, or hyaluronic acid.
- Facial exercise/massages: Helps to stimulate blood flow to the face and promotes overall skin health.
How do I treat my jowls?
There are many options to reduce the appearance of jowls, including non-invasive procedures.
The best course of treatment for your will depend on your age and medical history, so we can only recommend booking a no-obligation consultation with Dr. Lauren Lee to discuss your options, discuss the risks and benefits or each procedure and personalise a treatment plan best suited to your needs.
What happens during a consultation?
Dr. Lauren Lee is a highly professional and skilled cosmetic physician.
Here’s what to expect during your consultation session.
She will listen to your concerns about your skin and appearance, and proceed to examine and assess your condition.
After the examination, she will determine suitability of treatment, and discuss risks, benefits, and side effects.
Once the appropriate treatment has been decided, she will proceed with treatment and provide advice on aftercare.
Other conditions we treat
Appearance of facial lines on the forehead, around the eyes, nose, and lips as a result of ageing.
Facial sagging or laxity
Loss of firmness in the skin around the cheeks, jawline, and neck due to decreased collagen production.
Gradual loss of fullness of the facial tissues around the temples, cheeks, under-eye area, and lips due to ageing.
Sagging or bulging of the chin due to accumulation of fat beneath the chin and jawline.
Acne scarring
Permanent marks or indentations left on the skin as a result of persistent acne lesions.
Eye bags
Puffiness or swelling under the eyes leading to a tired or aged appearance.
Under-eye dark circles
Darkening of the skin under the eyes, may be accompanied by puffiness.
Hair loss
Alopecia areata is the partial loss of hair from the scalp, in both men and women.
Excessive sweating
Hyperhidrosis is extreme and unnecessary sweating in the underarms.
Gummy smile
Excessive gingival display, where a large portion of gums is visible when smiling.
Upper lip lines
Premature vertical wrinkles above the upper lip due to ageing and loss of elasticity and collagen.
Teeth & jaw clenching
Bruxism is involuntary grinding, gnashing, or clenching of teeth typically during sleep.
Marionette lines
Lines that form at the outer corner of the mouth down to the chin; as a result of ageing and loss of collagen.
Neck, chest & décolletage
Accelerated skin ageing in the neck, chest, and around the collarbone area; usually due to sun exposure.
Sagging or drooping skin along the lower jawline often the result of ageing and loss of skin elasticity.
Ageing hands
Visible signs of ageing on the back of hands, including thinning skin, loss of fat, age spots, wrinkles, and creases.
Clinic Location
Leela Cosmedica clinic provides wrinkle smoothening treatments, facial volume enhancement, double chin reduction, collagen-stimulating therapy, facial slimming, and treatments for tooth grinding.
To get in touch with us, please call the clinic.
