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.

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.

You have lost some volume in the prejowl sulcus. This can be improved with filler of fat grafting. Also any skin tightening procedure (laser resurfacing, sculptra, ect) would improve you skin tone.

Hello there. You don't in my opinion have significant jowling, but you could possibly benefit from a sharper face-to-neck delineation or jawline. Considering you are a young patient (26yo) and you mentioned you had a similar face shape as a child (I am also assuming you are referring to your neck as well), you might be a good candidate for either neck liposuction or an isolated neck lift, depending on a more detailed inspection on clinical exam. Both neck liposuction or a neck lift help create a sharper contrast between your neck and face, minimizing the appearance of your jowls. An alternative to this, if you truly wanted to focus on your 'jowl' area is to find an experienced injector who could review the risks and benefits of injecting Kybella in your jowl area. This would be an 'off-label' use for this product, however, the consistency and type of fat in the jowl area differs from the submental or chin area (what Kybella is FDA-approved for). Kybella appears to respond better in the jowl area compared to the submental or chin area. With this said, I would still recommend you full clinical evaluation for either neck liposuction or neck lift to address your concerns. Hope this helps you with your question!

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Based on the photos you posted, I believe that a filler treatment will be very helpful for you, and can achieve a result that can't be achieved surgery.
Be sure to attend a clinic that has advanced skills in treating the lower face in your age group with filler, as using the correct filler in the correct area will make all the difference in giving you a natural long lasting result.
All the best to you,
Dr. Nancy de Kleer,
Oakville Plastic Surgery

Relax. The kinds of issues you have are routinely addressed practically every day in any active cosmetic dermatology practice with HA fillers. A robust HA filler can be used to augment the chin and to define and straighten the jawline, both of which would address the jowls seen in the photo, as well as the laxity in the upper neck. From what can be seen of the cheek in the profile photo, this area too would likely profit from the use of an HA volumizing filler, which would not only create a more oval, heart-shaped face, but would likely further diminish the jowling below to the sides of the mouth. All of the foregoing can be performed, if so desired in one treatment session with results that are seen immediately following treatment and typically evoke a "Wow!" reaction. You would be wise to ensure that you consult with a board certified cosmetic dermatologist filler expert. Best of luck.

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.