Jowls
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Causes & Risk Factors
What Can Make Jowls Worse?
While genetics is the leading factor, lifestyle choices such as smoking, poor diet, and excessive alcohol consumption can further accelerate the formation of jowls. Additionally, stress and lack of proper skincare contribute to a faster breakdown of collagen, making the skin more susceptible to sagging.
Where Do Jowls Develop?
Jowls typically form around the lower jawline and neck area, where the skin loses its firmness and begins to sag. This often results in loose, hanging skin that gives the appearance of a heavier or more aged facial contour.
What Can Cause Jowls?
Ageing: As we age, the skin naturally loses collagen and elastin, two essential proteins responsible for maintaining skin's elasticity and firmness. This leads to sagging, especially around the jawline, resulting in jowls.
Genetics: Genetics play a significant role in how your skin ages. Some people inherit stronger skin elasticity and collagen production, which may delay or reduce the appearance of jowls, while others may experience them earlier due to genetic predisposition.
Sun Exposure: Prolonged and unprotected sun exposure accelerates the breakdown of collagen and elastin in the skin. UV radiation damages these skin fibers, which can speed up the formation of wrinkles and sagging, particularly around the jawline.
Smoking: Smoking restricts blood flow to the skin, depriving it of essential nutrients and oxygen. This hampers collagen production and accelerates skin ageing, contributing to the development of jowls.
Unhealthy Diet: A diet low in nutrients, particularly antioxidants, vitamins, and healthy fats, can weaken skin structure and elasticity. Over time, this can lead to sagging skin and exacerbate the appearance of jowls.
Stress: Chronic stress leads to the overproduction of cortisol, a hormone that breaks down collagen and elastin in the skin. Increased cortisol levels can accelerate the formation of jowls by weakening the skin’s firmness.
Gravity: Over time, gravity works on the skin, especially in areas where it is already weakened. As skin loses elasticity with age, gravity pulls it downward, contributing to sagging around the jawline.
Types & Symptoms
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Jowls
Jowls refer to the sagging skin along the jawline, creating a drooping or "double chin" effect. This is often one of the first areas of the face to show signs of aging, as the skin loses its elasticity and begins to sag. The reduced firmness causes the jawline to appear less defined, and the skin may droop downward, making the face appear older. Jowls can be more pronounced when skin loses collagen and elastin over time, often becoming more noticeable as a result of gravity, sun exposure, and lifestyle factors.
Symptoms of Jowls:
- Sagging skin along the jawline.
- Loss of definition around the chin and neck.
- The appearance of "flabby" skin or drooping around the lower face.
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Turkey Neck
Turkey neck, also known as neck sagging, is a common concern related to the loss of skin elasticity in the neck area. It occurs when the skin beneath the chin and around the neck begins to loosen, causing folds or wrinkles that resemble the loose skin seen in turkeys. This type of sagging can contribute to the appearance of a double chin, particularly in individuals who have experienced a significant reduction in skin firmness as they age.
Symptoms of Turkey Neck:
- Looseness or sagging of skin underneath the chin.
- Wrinkling or folds of skin along the neck.
- The development of a "double chin" appearance due to extra skin and fat.
Treatments options
Thread Lifts
Lift and redefine your natural contours with Thread Lifts at La Rose Clinic. This minimally invasive treatment uses dissolvable threads to gently lift sagging skin, stimulate collagen production, and restore firmness. Perfect for areas like the face, neck, and jawline, thread lifts deliver natural-looking results with minimal downtime, leaving you feeling youthful and refreshed.
RF & Microneedling Face
Rejuvenate your skin with RF Microneedling at La Rose Clinic. This advanced treatment combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy to stimulate collagen production, tighten sagging skin, and improve texture. Ideal for reducing fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scars, it delivers smoother, firmer, and more radiant skin with minimal downtime.