Saggy jowls

What are Saggy Jowls?

Jowls describe loose skin falling below the jawline that develops when our bodies start to age and collagen and elastin production declines, leading to fat pads or sagging skin along the jawline. Saggy jowls are harmless and a natural part of the ageing process, but if left untreated, they may gravitate further south giving the jawline a loose and shapeless appearance.      

What causes Saggy Jowls?

Over time as the skin ages, it starts to lose essential fats and connective tissues like elastin and collagen, making the skin less resilient and more susceptible to the effects of gravity, eventually leading to loose, saggy skin. While ageing is the ultimate cause of saggy jowls, other factors can intensify its development, like excessive use of the facial muscles, family genetics, high UV exposure, or poor diet and lifestyle choices.      

How to get rid of Saggy Jowls?

At Cardiff Cosmetic Clinic – our team of medical experts can help you get rid of saggy jowls. We have a range of injectable treatments like dermal fillers, profhilo, and Platelet Rich Plasma that will feed your skin with volume and elasticity for increased firmness and decreased sag. For supreme microneedling that will deliver significantly tighter skin, try out Morpheus8. Our effective non surgical procedures for jowls like NeoGen plasma or forma provide ultimate skin-tightening and regeneration without going under the needle. In addition, we can perform a thread lift to clip back the loose skin for a visibly lifted, youthful appearance. These procedures can be used individually or combined for a customised solution that suits your unique biology and lifestyle.