Jowl got you down? 

What are Jowls? They are the drooping lower cheeks and skin over your jawline that can form as we age.

So- you have jowls that you don’t quite like, and you want to pull them up? Well, if you want the real deal – that’s a FACE LIFT.  Invasive plastic surgery. Many people definitely do not want to go that route for many reasons. So what are the next best treatments? Fillers and Tox!  PDO threads can be used as well. It is a good idea to have a realistic goal in mind as these treatments will give you a natural and a subtle lift. 

First, let’s figure out why we get jowls. Over time, many factors contribute to the formation of jowls, such as: gravity, skin laxity due to loss of collagen, ligament laxity, bone loss, and overall facial volume loss. So what can we do about it? We can use tox help relax the platysma (the superficial neck muscle) to stop it from pulling the jowls down. It has a pretty name too- a Nefertiti Lift!

But we should also really address the underlying structures and support them – and this is when HA fillers come in. Supporting the MIDFACE – yes, supporting the DEEP TISSUES in UPPER CHEEKS can provide the lift to elevate the jowl and bring focus up. Furthermore, also adding filler to smooth out the concavities on your CHIN/JAWLINE can help with the appearance of the jowls as well – ultimately giving you a refreshed look! Everyone needs different amounts based on the anatomy and severity of jowls. That’s why consults and frequent re-assessments are key!

PDO threads can be used as well, but there is evidence that they can cause scar tissue to develop in the underlying tissues, making it relatively challenging if you ever want to consider a facelift in the future. So, waiting on more long term studies on that for now.