Jowls Symptoms & Causes

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The symptoms

Loose or drooping skin along the jawline

Less defined jawline

Folds or wrinkled skin below the face

Asymmetrical jawlines

The skin around the neck, chin, and jawline becomes loose and sag

Creased wrinkles between mouth and chin

When to see a doctor?

Consultation Is The Key

Why am I having jowls?

Jowls naturally develop as we age, which may not require medical attention. However, consider consulting your trusted healthcare provider if you are experiencing the following:

Your facial skin aged too early.
You have asymmetrical jowls due to medical conditions.
You experience significant loss and need to address sagging skin.
You are considering getting cosmetic treatments.

If you are not sure of your condition, consult your doctor for proper evaluation.

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The causes

What causes jowls?

Jowls can be caused by several factors such as:

Ageing: Jowls appear when the skin loses collagen and elastin due to ageing.
Weight Loss: Significant weight loss can cause the fat and muscles to shrink, leading to skin sagging.
Sun Damage: Harmful UV rays from the breakdown of collagen accelerate skin ageing.
Genetics: If jowls run with the family, you may also experience it as well.
Lifestyle: unhealthy habits like smoking and eating unhealthy foods can damage the skin and may cause sagging over time.

The risk factors

What are the negative effects of having jowls?

Facial skin sagging especially on the jawline can make you look older.
Less defined jawline, making the face look heavy.
Severe jawlines may need surgical treatments as they will be hard to treat with non-surgical options.
Jowls tend to increase over time, leading to more significant sagging or drooping.
Once the skin loses its collagen and elastin, it will become weak and may be hard to treat in a natural or easy way.

The complications

Overall Impact

Emotional and Practical Challenges

Skin Irritation:
The skin is easily irritated due to rubbing of folds, creases, or excess fat.
Deeper Wrinkles and folds:
Sagging skin can be more significant over time.
Facial Asymmetry:
Your face may look uneven when one side of your face sags more than the other.

Emotional Effect:
Because of sagging skin and older appearance, some individuals may feel less confident and conscious with their self.
Difficulty in applying makeup:
Cosmetics can be hard to apply smoothly because of creased wrinkles and droopy skin.

The prevention

Protect And Nourished

How does sunscreen help prevent jowls?

Harmful UV rays can break down collagen, which can lead to skin ageing and appearance of jowls. By using sunscreen daily, your skin can be protected from the sun and may prevent damage that accelerates ageing.

Use moisturiser and retinol

Applying moisturiser every day can help retain moisture and nourish skin, reducing premature ageing, while retinol helps boost collagen production for younger-looking skin.

Healthy Lifestyle

Does collagen-rich food aid in ageing?

Collagen is a vital protein fibre that helps skin tight and resilient. Consuming food that is high in collagen such as bone broth, citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables, eggs, fish, and berries can make the skin more elastic and supple.

Stay Hydrated

Dry skin is more prone to damage, which may lead to wrinkling. Drinking plenty of water can help plump the skin, preventing it from dryness, which prevents the skin from sagging.

Facial Exercises And Good Posture

Does facial exercise help with sagging skin?

Does facial exercise help with sagging skin?
Practice facial exercises, such as chin and cheek lifts, jaw release, and neck stretches as they can help strengthen the muscles and prevent sagging.

Maintain Good Posture

If you are always in a slouch position or looking downward, the muscles that support your jaw and neck will become weaker, which can lead to skin sagging. To maintain your facial structure, keep your head up and your shoulders back.

Avoid Harmful Habits

How does smoking contribute to jowls?

Smoking can break down collagen and elastin, and dry up the skin, which eventually leads to wrinkles and saggy skin. To slow down the process of ageing and achieve a youthful appearance, quit smoking.

Limit alcohol and sugar

Alcohol can cause skin dehydration, while sugar degrades collagen through the glycation process, which damages collagen and elastin, causing elasticity loss, droopy skin, and wrinkles.

Non-surgical Treatments

How can I make my skin tighten?

How can I make my skin tighten?
You can try some treatments that can help tighten and firm the skin. Non-invasive treatments such as radiofrequency (RF), laser therapy, Ultrasound (Ultherapy), dermal fillers, or face and neck lifts can stimulate collagen production and keep your skin tight. The best course of action to treat sagging jowls depends on each individual’s needs and goals.

Use Facial Massage and Tools

To help improve your blood circulation, lessen fluid retention, and keep the elasticity of your skin, use devices like jade rollers, gua sha, and microcurrent. Using them consistently will enhance the texture of your skin.