Ways to reduce sagging along the jawline

Jowls are soft folds or fullness that blur the border between the lower cheek, jaw, and neck. Ageing can reduce skin elasticity and shift facial fat; genetics, weight change, and sun exposure may also influence the outline. Loose skin is different from a lack of jawline projection, and both can occur together. An examination helps separate skin laxity from volume or structural concerns.

Daily sunscreen, avoiding tanning, and not smoking support the skin but cannot reposition established loose tissue. HIFU skin lifting and radiofrequency skin tightening use energy to heat selected tissue and may suit mild laxity after a consultation. A thread lift places temporary support under the skin and has procedure-specific risks. Jawline filler changes contour by adding volume rather than removing loose skin. A facelift is surgery that repositions tissues and removes selected excess skin; recovery and risks are greater than for non-surgical options.

Arrange a consultation when sagging changes quickly, is clearly one-sided, or comes with a lump, pain, weakness, or difficulty swallowing. For aesthetic treatment, seek a qualified clinician who examines your skin, facial movement, dental or structural factors, and medical history before recommending a procedure.

Ask what is causing the contour change, whether filler would add unwanted fullness, how much lifting is realistic, which option has the shortest recovery, and what happens if you dislike the result.