Sagging Jowls
IN NASHVILLE, TN
Sagging jowls are one of the most common and noticeable signs of facial aging, often leading to concerns about a less defined jawline, loose skin, or a tired appearance. Whether you’re starting to develop jowls or looking to correct more advanced skin laxity, Gilpin Facial Plastics is here to help you choose the best path forward.
What Are Jowls?
Jowls refer to the sagging skin and loss of definition along the jawline, typically occurring below the lower jaw and extending to the neck and jowl area. It’s common for the skin to lose elasticity, leading to loose skin, deep lines, and the appearance of sagging jowls. However, while jowls are a common concern for both men and women, treating jowls effectively depends on the severity and underlying causes.
Causes of Jowls
Several factors contribute to the appearance of jowls, including the aging process and sun damage. Environmental and lifestyle factors such as weight loss, smoking, or prolonged screen time (tech neck) also play a significant role.
Collagen and elastin are naturally occurring substances within the body. These proteins give skin its firmness, but they begin to break down with time. As a result, the skin stretches, and fat pads in the deeper layers of the cheeks descend, which contributes to skin laxity around the lower jaw. Additionally, the skin loses connective tissue, underlying muscles weaken, and blood vessels become less efficient as we age, all of which combine to form sagging skin and excess skin in the jowl area.
Symptoms and Signs
You may be developing jowls if you notice:
- Soft, thin skin around the lower lip and jawline
- Nasolabial folds becoming deeper
- Reduced definition along the jawline and neck area
- A mild double chin or loose skin beneath the chin
- An overall tired or aged appearance in your facial features
Treatments for Jowls
Gilpin Facial Plastics offers a wide range of surgical, non-surgical, and minimally invasive treatment options for addressing sagging jowls:
Surgical Treatments
Ideal for moderate to severe jowling and excess skin, surgical options are designed to remove fat, tighten connective tissue, and lift the underlying muscles, restoring a more youthful appearance with a defined jawline:
- Facelift Surgery: Deep Plane Facelift, Mini Deep Plane Facelift, Mini Facelift, SMAS Facelift, MADE Facelift, Preservation Facelift, Face lift Under Local Anesthesia
- Neck Surgery: Deep Neck Lift, Neck Lift
- Liposuction: Submental Liposuction, Neck Liposuction, Chin Augmentation
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Minimally Invasive Treatments
Ideal for patients with mild to moderate sagging who prefer less downtime or are not yet ready to address jowls with surgery, these methods target the lower face and jowl area by restoring lost volume, enhancing definition, and improving structural support:
- Contouring: MyEllevate®, Thread Lift, Jawline Contouring
- Fillers: JUVEDERM® Dermal Fillers, RADIESSE®, Restylane®, RHA® Collection, Sculptra®, Cheek Filler, Chin Filler
- Needling: RF Microneedling, SkinPen® Microneedling
Non-Surgical Treatments
The best for option to prevent future sagging or as maintenance post-procedure; non-invasive options help stimulate collagen production, refine pores, even skin tone, and support long-term skin elasticity:
- Lasers: Sciton HALO®, Sciton ProFractional®, Sciton MOXI®,
- Peels: Sciton MicroLaser Peel, Sciton NanoLaser Peel, Chemical Peels
- Facials: AQUAGOLD® Facial, DiamondGlow® Facial, HydraFacial
Benefits of Professional Treatment
- Improved skin tightening and jawline definition
- Long-term collagen and elastin production
- Reduction in fat cells and double chin appearance
- Restored harmony to the facial muscles and features
- Enhanced confidence and more youthful appearance
What to Expect During Treatment
Results in
1-2 weeks
Recovery
3-7 days
Lasts
Several months/years
Depending on the treatment option, you may undergo a surgical procedure with recovery, or a non-invasive or minimally invasive treatment with minimal downtime. Some procedures like dermal fillers offer instant results, while others gradually improve as your body stimulates collagen naturally. We’ll discuss your health history, skin quality, and lifestyle factors to determine the most effective approach.
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