What can I do to minimize the appearance of my jowls? (Photo)

Hello, there are less invasive options to decrease the appearance of jowls. These include tightening the skin using an external device, or device inserted under the skin to heat the underlying connective tissue. One can also fill the space in front of the jowl with a person's fat, or temporary absorbable filler. Technically this does not get rid of the loose tissue that caused the jowl, but it smooths out the jawline, which has a similar effect. At my clinic we usually treat this issue with temporary absorbable fillers, but there are many other options. Thank you for your question.

Hello,

You would be a good candidate for either of the following in-clinic treatments.

Ultraformer MPT is an advanced, non-invasive treatment designed to tighten and lift sagging skin, making it a suitable option for addressing concerns like jowls and jawline laxity. HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) delivers precise ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen production and tighten skin. Most patients experience little to no downtime, with some redness or mild swelling that typically subsides within a few hours to a day.

Morpheus8 - A fractional RF microneedling device that delivers RF energy through ultra-fine needles to deeper layers of the skin. This dual-action approach stimulates collagen and elastin production, leading to firmer, smoother skin with reduced sagging and wrinkles - making it effective for addressing concerns like jowls and jawline laxity. Improvements become more noticeable over a few weeks as collagen production increases. Morpheus8 is suitable for individuals with mild to moderate skin laxity who are seeking a non-invasive alternative to surgery.

Thank you for your question! We have the perfect treatment for you. It is called Neogen Plasma and it treats the full face, neck, and full eye area! This treatment uses plasma energy to lift, tighten, brighten, and volumize the skin. It will address jowls, fine lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, pores, and texture! This one and done non-surgical procedure stimulates collagen and elastin production, leading to a fuller, smoother, and firmer appearance. The results continue to improve over a period of about 6 months after just one treatment. Please see our amazing before and after gallery from our website below!

Thank you for your picture! You could try either Morpheus8 treatments or a Neogen treatment that will help tighten the jowl area. You could also look into FaceTite to see if you are a candidate for that treatment which will help tighten the lower face and neck. Good luck!

Without an examination, it's difficult to say how much is skin vs. fat. That being said, given your weight loss (congratulations!), some of the issue sounds like some excess skin.

Given your young age, I would recommend starting with minimally invasive options at first. Energy technologies to tighten the skin may work - such as radiofrequency microneedling.
However, you may need a little more than just that.
Energy-based liposuction could remove residual fat and tighten the skin. Additionally, you may want to look into MyEllevate - a minimally invasive neck-lifting procedure that can be combining with the above procedures.