How can you prevent jowls? Age 35.

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I'm 35, and I haven't really noticed jowls developing yet, but I would like to prevent them if at all possible. Are there any skin care tips or lifestyle habits you would recommend that might help?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This is tough to answer without pictures. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist for recommendations for skin care and anti-aging treatments. I recommend lasers, microneedling/prp, sculptra, fillers and skin care to get improvement. Ultherapy and rf treatments can provide skin tightening. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Kimberly Finder, MD · Answer

Your question doesn't have an easy answer. Jowls form as a consequence of many factors. Genetics, sun exposure, smoking, sleeping positions, weight fluctuations, general health....and time passing by. Try to be as healthy as you can be, avoid sun exposure, and use good skin care products to keep your skin healthy. One of the first things that happens with aging is midface volume loss. Replenishing that volume with fillers or Sculptra is important to maintain balance in your facial shape, which can minimize the appearance of an impending jowl.

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