“Doctor, can you help me get rid of my jowls?”

Hi, Dr. Raj here from Cardiff Cosmetic Clinic, and I’m excited to share valuable insights into addressing this common skin concern. Over the past decade, I’ve helped numerous individuals in Wales enhance their ageing skin and combat troubling skin conditions.

Let’s delve into a discussion about jowls, covering everything from their definition and causes to effective prevention methods. Sit back, relax, and gain valuable knowledge about your skin and how to address jowls without surgery.

What are Jowls? Embracing Natural Ageing Under Your Control

Jowls refer to areas of loose skin that hang below the jawline, contributing to a less-defined appearance and a more aged look. These natural signs of aging typically begin to manifest in our late 20s and become more pronounced with time as collagen and elastin levels decline.

While jowls are a part of the natural ageing process, their severity varies based on individual factors such as skin type, genetics, and lifestyle choices. However, if you’re concerned about the appearance of jowls, know that you’re not alone. It’s common to seek effective solutions to address this issue and regain confidence in your skin.

What Causes Jowls: Unpacking the Layers

The causes of jowls are multifaceted, often related to changes in the facial structure and skin composition. Factors such as bone reabsorption, fat pad depletion, muscle ageing, and decreased skin elasticity contribute to the development of jowls over time.

Here’s an easy-to-understand breakdown:

• Bone: With age, bones undergo reabsorption, shrinkage, and shift backward, altering the underlying facial structure.

• Deep Fat Pads: Supported by collagen and hyaluronic acid, deep fat pads diminish over time. As they lose support due to ageing, they begin to sag under the influence of gravity, contributing to the formation of jowls.

• Superficial Fat Pads: Similarly, superficial fat pads also descend with age, further adding to the drooping appearance of the lower face.

• Muscles: Ageing causes muscles to stiffen and weaken, which pulls downward on the facial tissues.

• Skin Envelope: Collagen and elastin depletion lead to decreased skin elasticity and firmness, resulting in loose, wrinkled skin that exacerbates the appearance of jowls.

Exploring Non-Surgical Solutions for Jowls

While surgery remains the gold standard for treating jowls, there are now several incredible non-surgical treatments available that can dramatically reduce their appearance and enhance overall facial aesthetics. At Cardiff Cosmetic Clinic our non-surgical options aim to tighten and lift sagging jowls, providing remarkable results without the need for invasive procedures.

We offer the following five powerful non-surgical treatments for addressing jowls:

• Dermal Fillers: These collagen and hyaluronic injectables restore volume and provide lift to sagging areas, helping to redefine the jawline and reduce the appearance of jowls.

• Thread Lift: Also known as the “one stitch facelift”, this procedure involves inserting a dissolvable medical-grade thread under the skin’s surface to physically lift the skin, tighten sagging areas, and promote collagen production for long-lasting effects.

• Botulinum Toxin: Botulinum toxin injections relax specific muscles, reducing the downward pull on the skin and minimising the appearance of jowls.

• Energy-Based Devices: Energy-based treatments, such as those powered by plasma or radiofrequency technology, stimulate collagen and elastin production, tightening the skin and improving jowl definition.

• Medical-Grade Skincare: Medical-grade skincare products contain potent active ingredients that support skin health, improve elasticity, and reduce the visibility of jowls with regular use.

Combining Treatments for Optimal Results

As an Advanced Level Practitioner in Cosmetic Treatments and Injectables, with over a decade of experience rejuvenating ageing skin and enhancing the lower face, I’ve found that combining the above non-surgical treatments is the most effective way to reduce jowls. But I must add that while the combination approach brings optimal results, each treatment on its own also delivers excellent skin tightening and lifting benefits. Individual treatments are great for those who are just starting out on their skincare journey and don’t want to commit to a full combination right away.

Triangle of Treatment: Revealing the Secrets to Tightening Jowls

At Cardiff Cosmetic Clinic, we have developed the Triangle of Treatment, a comprehensive approach that combines multiple treatments to maximise their benefits. This approach involves utilising medical-grade skincare, periodic skin peels, botulinum toxin injections, advanced energy-based devices, dermal fillers, and threads to achieve tightened and lifted skin.

Here’s how this combination works:

• The base of the triangle begins with year-round use of medical-grade skincare essentials. This includes a dependable SPF, vitamin C, and prescription-only tretinoin as it’s more effective than retinols. Tretinoin stimulates collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) production in the skin.

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• Moving up the triangle, it’s vital to incorporate periodic exfoliation through chemical skin peels every 6 to 8 weeks for effective exfoliation and skin renewal. 

• Next, we focus on tightening connective tissues, alleviating muscle stiffness, and further enhancing collagen production through a combination of botulinum toxin injections and advanced energy-based devices called Morpheus8 and NeoGen Plasma Skin Regeneration.

• Finally, topping off the triangle are dermal fillers and threads. These are optional treatments that provide the finishing touches, enhancing the overall effectiveness of the Triangle of Treatment approach.

The Path to Jowl-Free Skin

We believe in creating a bespoke skincare plan tailored to your unique needs. By understanding your skin concerns and aligning on your desired results, we can craft a personalised approach to achieve contoured, tightened, and lifted skin.

Ready to take the first step towards jowl-free skin?  request your free, no-obligation consultation with me today. Together, we can start your journey towards a more confident and revitalised appearance.