Jowls Leeds
Causes & Treatment Options
Jowling – the softening and descent of the lower face that creates a heaviness along and below the jawline – is one of the most common concerns among patients in their forties and fifties. It affects the overall balance and definition of the face significantly, and is one of the areas where the right treatment choice makes a considerable difference to the outcome.
What Causes Jowls?
Loss of skin elasticity
Reduced collagen and elastin means skin no longer springs back and begins to descend under gravity.
Volume loss
As the structural fat pads of the face diminish, the overlying skin loses its support and folds downward.
Bone resorption
The underlying facial skeleton changes shape with age, reducing the scaffolding that supports the soft tissue above it.
Muscle laxity
The supporting muscles of the face and neck weaken over time, contributing to tissue descent.
Treatments at Dr Sebastian Bejma Aesthetics
Dermal Filler – Jawline
For patients with early jowling or loss of jawline definition, filler placed along the jawline can restore structure and definition, improving the apparent boundary between the jaw and the descending tissue.
Anti-Wrinkle Injections – Nefertiti Lift
Botulinum toxin injected into the platysma muscle reduces the downward pull on the lower face and neck, providing a subtle lifting effect to the jawline. Often used in combination with other treatments rather than as a standalone approach for jowling.
FaceTite
The most effective non-surgical option for meaningful jowl improvement. FaceTite uses radiofrequency energy delivered beneath the skin to contract and tighten the deep tissue responsible for jowling – producing a result significantly beyond what injectable treatments can achieve for moderate to significant laxity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jowls Leeds
Concerned about jowls or loss of jawline definition?
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