Where Do Jowls Go when SMAS Muscle is Lifted and Tightened?

When a SMAS Facelift is performed the loose skin over the jawline is moved higher and backwards on the jawline, providing a smooth contour over the jaw and achieving a more youthful appearance. Occasionally additional liposuction needs to be performed in the jowl area to reduce the fat in this area, but most people this is not required.

Thank you for your question.  When you lift the SMAS  normally the fat is lifted with the SMAS itself and  that is part of the beauty in correcting the jowls  .  Also you removed the extra skin at the end of the procedure that correct another important component of the jowl formation