Jowls and chin sagging after weight loss - any non surgical options? (Photos)

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin - Winnetka & Chicago. This is a great question. Congratulations on your significant weight loss—that’s an incredible achievement. It’s common after major weight loss to notice some degree of skin laxity, and while it might not be severe, the face (particularly the jowls and under the chin) can be especially sensitive since even subtle changes are more visible. For mild to moderate skin laxity in these areas, there are non-surgical options that can offer improvement, though they won’t match the dramatic tightening possible with surgery. Treatments like radiofrequency RF-microneedling (Morpheus8) can stimulate collagen production and help firm the skin over time. These treatments are best for people with good skin quality and mild sagging, and results tend to be gradual—often requiring a few sessions and maintenance. For volume-related sagging, injectables like dermal fillers can provide subtle lift or contouring in the jawline and cheeks, though they won’t remove loose skin. If the laxity in your lower face bothers you consistently and non-invasive treatments don’t yield satisfying results, then a lower facelift or neck lift might eventually be the most definitive option. But starting with non-surgical treatments can be a smart, lower-commitment way to gauge how much improvement is possible without surgery. I hope this helps and best of luck!

Skin tightening with morpheus/Quantum is such a great new tool to help you look so much better and is easy to undergo under local. You will be pink and a little swollen for 5 days but it is so worth it.

Loose skin after weight loss is now one of the most common reasons patients are coming to our office. Fortunately, we have some excellent non-surgical options. The simplest solution is to target some of the creases that form around the mouth with some hyperdilute dermal fillers. If we combine it with PRP (AutoCorre HD) we can get results that last over a year. We can also use a technique called Y_Lift to use fillers ot extend the jawline and cheekbones back to create a non-surgical lift. PDO threads are dissolvable threads that can create an instant lift and the results will last between 6 months and 1 year. This technique requires multiple syringes (5-10) to achieve the best results but because the fillers are placed in a pocket over the bone, they don't migrate and can last for many years. Energy devices to tighten the skin like the SylfirmX uses microneedling to deliver radiofrequency energy into the skin creating a "shrinkwrap" effect. The ultimate solution short of a face lift surgery is to replace the lost volume with a fat transfer. The fat is taken from another area on your body and transferred to the areas of your face where you have lost volume. When performed properly, this will give you a very natural result that can last a lifetime. Consulting a doctor who is skilled in performing all the different procedures will help you avoid getting a "one size fits all" procedure that might not be the best option for your specific needs.