As we age, various parts of our bodies start to droop. One of the most common forms of facial sagging is jowls. Your previously contoured cheeks and defined jawline may now be replaced with sagging, excess skin, commonly called jowls.
What Causes Jowls?
Jowls are primarily associated with age. However, there are other factors that can increase your risk and severity of jowls.Â
Collagen and elastin keep your skin firm and smooth. As we age, our bodies produce less collagen and elastin, leading to sagging and wrinkles. Sun damage and smoking can also break down collagen and elastin fibers. Significant weight loss may also stretch your skin, and your posture can contribute to jowls. Genetics, sun damage, weight loss, and lifestyle can all worsen jowls.
How to Get Rid of Jowls
Many anti-aging treatments seek to increase collagen and elastin production for smoother, tighter skin. Patients may consider skincare products and med spa treatments to help rejuvenate their skin. However, once significant sagging has occurred, these treatments are unlikely to produce more than a mild improvement for jowling.
Dr. Lanfranchi specializes in rejuvenating the face and neck to treat jowls and other signs of aging. The Lanfranchi Center offers multiple procedures to tighten the neck and jawline, eliminating jowls. Â
TLC Lift™ (Neck Lift and Lower Facelift)
Our most well-known procedure is the TLC Lift™, a combined neck lift and lower facelift. The TLC Lift™ addresses the most common signs of aging, including jowls, to take years off a patient’s appearance. Dr. Lanfranchi performs this procedure under local anesthesia in approximately two hours. Most patients need just 10 to 14 days of downtime and enjoy results that last several years.
TLC Mini Lift (Mini Facelift)
For patients with mild to moderate signs of aging or who need a faster recovery, Dr. Lanfranchi also offers a mini facelift called the TLC Mini Lift. This less intensive procedure can reverse mild jowling. It’s often ideal for patients in their 40s who want to address early signs of aging before they get too pronounced.
A TLC Mini Lift requires shorter incisions and less recovery time. Most patients need 7-10 days of downtime and still enjoy long-lasting results after a TLC Mini Lift.
How to Prevent Jowls
Once you conquer your jowls and regain a smooth, youthful neck and defined jawline, you’ll undoubtedly want to keep it. Continued aging is inevitable, so the results of a neck lift and facelift procedure won’t be permanent. There are steps you can take to minimize these effects, however.
One of the best things you can do to maintain a youthful appearance is to minimize sun exposure and smoking. Sun damage and smoking both break down your skin’s collagen and elastin, causing more wrinkles and sagging. Practicing good posture and not looking down at a phone or computer for prolonged periods can also help prevent future jowling. In general, a healthy lifestyle leads to healthy skin.
Stellar Service from Start to Finish
Two months ago I had a lower lifestyle facial lift. I was apprehensive, but it was well worth the effort and expense. Dr. Lanfranchi and his entire staff were kind, caring and very professional, from the first meeting to the follow up appointments.
The procedure is done under a local, not general anesthetic, and it was easy. I healed quickly and am very satisfied with the results.
His fee was very reasonable. Any further facial work I want done, I will be sure to come back here.
Take The First Step – Request A Consultation
Ready to learn more about jowl treatments? The first step is to come in for an in-person consultation with Dr. Lanfranchi. Please fill out the form on this page to request a consultation or call our office directly at (702 )929-3880 during normal business hours (please leave a message if we are unable to answer). The Lanfranchi Center serves the Las Vegas and Henderson, NV areas.