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Ah, those dreaded jowls! We all know what we’re talking about here. It’s that moment when the skin around your cheeks and mouth loses its firmness and begins to droop, eventually descending to align with your chin and jawline. Yes, those sagging features are what we refer to as jowls.
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The rather sobering fact is that we’ll all eventually develop jowls. Some of us might have a mild form, while for others, they’ll be more pronounced. It’s a natural part of ageing where the connective tissues in our skin, our facial muscles, and overall skin quality all deteriorate. We start to produce less collagen and elastin – two proteins vital for skin elasticity, and our skin also becomes drier. The culmination of all these factors is the sagging skin we know as jowls.
There are also certain lifestyle factors that can hasten the onset of jowls. Stress, a lack of a good skincare routine, excessive sun exposure, and even certain habitual facial expressions can lead to the premature development of jowls.
But don’t despair! The good news is that at Centre for Surgery, we offer a range of treatments aimed at minimising the appearance of jowls. And the best part? We’re not talking about invasive facelift surgery. We’re all about recommending the most effective treatments for your specific skin concerns. So, whether you’re looking to delay the onset of jowls or seeking to regain that defined and contoured chin and jawline, here’s our list of the top 5 treatments for jowls that we offer at our London centre.
Fotona4D Laser for Jowl Treatment
When it comes to managing jowls, we’ve found that the Fotona4D Laser has been producing excellent results. What sets Fotona4D apart is its unique use of laser technology to reshape the skin and underlying tissues of the face. This treatment is non-invasive and works by delivering laser heat just beneath the surface layer of the skin, also known as sub-dermal.
We’re fans of Fotona4D for tackling jowls because it does more than just tighten and lift the skin in the jowl area. It also enhances the overall appearance of the skin, effectively smoothing out many of those wrinkles and creases that accompany the formation of jowls. So, with Fotona4D, you’re not just getting a solution for your jowls, but a treatment that revamps your overall skin texture.
Morpheus8 for Skin Tightening
Morpheus8 is another effective treatment that targets jowls using radiofrequency (RF) technology. It’s a bit different from Fotona4D. Although Morpheus8 also employs thermal energy to reshape and firm up areas where the skin tends to sag, it combines this with the technique of microneedling. Microneedling involves creating minute abrasions in the skin, which stimulate the body’s wound healing response and ultimately trigger an increase in collagen production.
What makes Morpheus8 unique is its capability to penetrate the skin safely at a deeper level than traditional microneedling treatments. This means that it can reach the underlying layers of skin where a lot of the ageing process occurs.
So, what changes can you expect to see in those jowls after a Morpheus8 treatment? Well, you can anticipate firmer, tauter skin and perhaps even some moderate fat reduction. The result is more contour and definition around your jawline. Along with these specific improvements, Morpheus8 also enhances the overall quality of your skin. You’ll notice a more even skin tone and a reduction in any textural irregularities, giving your skin a smoother, more youthful appearance.
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Thread Lifting as an Alternative Jowl Treatment
If radiofrequency treatments don’t appeal to you, then you might want to consider thread lifting as an alternative approach for dealing with jowls. We often suggest thread lifts for individuals with mild to moderate jowls who are keen on preventing further sagging of the skin.
Thread lifting is a minimally invasive procedure that involves the strategic placement of PDO (polydioxanone) threads, which are dissolvable sutures, just beneath the skin’s surface. These threads are then tightened and adjusted to give the chin and jawline an added definition and a sculpted appearance.
PDO threads dissolve naturally after approximately six months, but don’t worry, the treatment’s benefits extend beyond this. The process of inserting the threads stimulates the production of collagen and elastin – proteins that are key to maintaining skin elasticity and firmness. The boost in these proteins brought about by the treatment will help maintain your improved look for nearly a year.
Using Fillers to Address Jowls
Sometimes, jowls primarily appear due to a loss of facial volume. In such cases, facial fillers can be a very effective solution to improve the look of jowls, and more crucially, to prevent their formation from the outset.
When treating jowls, fillers are typically injected around the mouth and jawline or into the cheek area, to give the cheeks a subtle lift. Remember that fillers are designed to add volume. Hence, this treatment is especially useful if you notice that a loss of facial volume is the primary factor contributing to the appearance of your jowls.
Sculptra: An Excellent Injectable for Jowls
One of the top injectable treatments available today for dealing with jowls is Sculptra. Although we mentioned earlier that fillers “fill,” Sculptra doesn’t operate in quite the same way as typical dermal fillers.
Sculptra is composed of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), and functions as a stimulatory filler. It’s designed to encourage your body to produce more collagen and elastin and to rejuvenate the connective tissue and supportive structures that keep your skin taut and smooth. Sculptra is a brilliant treatment for those hollow areas and deep creases that often accompany jowls. It’s also a great choice for anyone aiming to tackle fine lines and wrinkles, and to refresh and enhance the overall look of their skin.
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for jowls. We often find that to genuinely minimise their visibility, improve the overall skin quality, and prevent further sagging, a combination of the above treatments is often the best strategy.
We’d love to have a chat with you at our clinic on Baker Street, where we can develop a customised plan that will address your specific skin objectives.
