Jowl removal is an increasingly requested cosmetic surgery procedure, especially among older women. Jowls are sagging skin beneath the jawline or chin. Virtually everyone will develop jowls when they get older, because the skin becomes less elastic and thinner with time. Unfortunately, they can lead to the face looking older and less aesthetically pleasing. It’s no wonder, then, that removing them is the goal of women who want to rejuvenate their appearance.
Why Do Jowls Occur?
Eventually, as you get older, the skin under your jaw and in your cheeks loses some elastin and collagen. The skin that surrounds the mouth becomes less firm and tight. Gravity then causes sagging of the skin, which results in jowls.
Some people develop jowls at a younger age than others due to their genes. They may also find that they develop jowls if they lose weight or use phones or computers too frequently. Smoking and excess sun exposure can also be culprits of early jowls.
How Can Jowls Be Treated?
There are many options to treat saggy jowls. Some options are non-surgical, while others involve undergoing surgery. The best choice for you will depend on how severe your jowls are, and what outcome you want. Sometimes, simply applying makeup cleverly or wearing the right clothing can help to disguise jowls. But these aren’t permanent solutions and won’t resolve a severe case. Surgery is the best option to remove jowls, but the correct type of surgery will depend on your individual needs.
Do I Need A Face Lift or Neck Lift?
Many people believe that a facelift or neck lift are the best options to treat jowls. In some cases, these are the best choices for a procedure. A face or neck left involves having a general anaesthetic, and the recovery time can be a few weeks.
Surgeons perform neck lifts by tightening the muscles, removing the fat, and rearranging the skin surrounding the neck. Neck lifts give the jawline a better shape. Sometimes, a complete facelift is a better option if other areas of the face require rejuvenation too. This procedure also removes fat and tightens the muscles, and rearranges the skin on the bottom part of the face. Facelifts make the face and neck appear younger and more youthful looking.
Would Liposuction Work For Me?
For some patients, liposuction of the chin and neck area is a less invasive and effective option. It involves the use of a microcannula to suck fat out of the chin area. It also involves the reshaping of the jawline to give a better shape and slimmer look. Liposuction is a good option for many women who want a less severe surgical solution.
How Do I Know Which Procedure Is Right For Me?
The best way to determine which procedure is correct for you is to consult a skilled and experienced cosmetic surgeon. They will be able to assess your skin and appearance and decide which option best meets your needs. Contact the ArtLipo team today about finding out which jowl removal surgery would be best for you.
Dr. Thomas Su, is the owner and cosmetic surgeon of Artistic Lipo. He has led our full-time clinic specializing in awake-only liposuction since 2007. Dr. Su began his medical career in internal medicine, practicing that until 2005, when he began to provide a full spectrum of non-invasive cosmetic procedures.
