How to fix jowls

Jowls are soft tissue fullness or drooping along the lower cheeks and jawline. They can become more visible as skin loses elasticity, facial fat shifts, connective tissue relaxes or the underlying jaw shape provides less definition. Sagging Skin may be subtle or pronounced and can differ from one side to the other. A consultation should consider the neck, chin, teeth and bite as well as the area that concerns you, because treating one feature can change the balance of the whole lower face.

Daily sun protection and avoiding smoking support skin quality but do not reposition established lax tissue. Non-surgical choices may include Jawline Filler when added structure or volume is suitable, or HIFU Skin Lifting and Radiofrequency Skin Tightening when energy-based tightening fits the degree of laxity. A Thread Lift can provide selected patients with a temporary lifting effect. A Facelift addresses more substantial skin and soft-tissue descent through surgery. Each option has different downtime, risks, longevity and limits; an experienced clinician should explain what it can and cannot change.

Arrange a medical assessment for a new one-sided change, a firm lump, pain, skin ulceration, facial weakness or difficulty opening the mouth. Seek urgent help for sudden facial drooping with speech trouble, limb weakness or severe headache. For gradual cosmetic change, take time to compare options and disclose medicines, allergies, previous procedures and dental or jaw concerns.

Ask which tissue is creating the contour, what result is realistic for your anatomy, how many visits may be needed, what recovery involves, and what happens if you choose no treatment.