Jowls, the slack skin that sits below the jawline, are a really common skin concern that many of us experience as we age. Although jowls are a normal and natural sign of ageing, they may significantly change our self-esteem and how we see ourselves.
We’ve previously delved into what jowls are and explored a range of effective non-surgical treatments that can effectively target jowls. You can find out more about jowls in our recent blog post.
In this blog, we’re diving deeper into dermal filler treatments for jowls, looking at what type of fillers are used and exploring how this treatment can effectively target this common concern.
What are dermal fillers?
As we age, we lose essential proteins in the skin such as collagen and elastin. These proteins are responsible for giving skin its elasticity and firmness. When these diminish, the skin begins to lose its tight structure, becoming more prone to sagging and wrinkling.
Our face also contains several fat pads which help keep our face lifted and plump. Ageing causes us to lose fat from the fat pads in the face, resulting in loose skin where fat used to be. This skin starts to descend downwards with gravity towards the chin area, causing saggy skin around the chin area to form.
Dermal fillers work by reinstalling volume in areas which have lost fat and structure. Reinstating volume in key areas helps to lift the skin upwards, away from the chin area, reducing the severity of jowls and helping to sculpt the jawline.
How does filler for jowls work?
When targeting the jowls specifically, it’s important to assess the whole face, not just the chin area.
At Health & Aesthetics, we take a top-down approach. We build the scaffolding higher up in the face by injecting fillers around the temples and cheeks, helping to add plumpness in these regions. This increased volume higher up helps to lift sagging skin up from near the jawline area, allowing this region to become more sculpted and firmer.
Filler in the cheeks and jawline to lift jowls is a really effective way of contouring the overall face and adding balance back into the facial anatomy.
What is the best filler for jowls?
Dermal fillers come in various forms. Most fillers contain hyaluronic acid, which is usually found naturally throughout the body. Hyaluronic acid in the skin works to attract water molecules, helping the skin to become more hydrated. It often plays a key role in how plump and structured the skin looks and feels. Some fillers are collagen-stimulating, meaning they work by encouraging the production of collagen within the skin.
Hyaluronic acid fillers add physical volume to certain areas, helping to enhance the structure of the face and contour key areas such as the jawline. What’s more, lifting the skin by injecting volume also smooths out the skin texture to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
The type of filler used ultimately depends on your needs. In most people with jowls, restoring lost facial volume with hyaluronic acid fillers tends to be one of the most effective options.
What fillers are used at Health & Aesthetics?
We use hyaluronic acid fillers for jowls from the brand Revanesse. These advanced fillers come in varying thicknesses, meaning we can define and sculpt many different areas. This is especially helpful when using fillers for jowls, as we take a whole-face approach and often use a combination of different fillers.
Revanesse has also gained popularity due to its unique cross-linked technology, which helps to offer natural-looking, soft results. At Health & Aesthetics, we aim to restore facial features and achieve results that seamlessly blend with existing anatomy. The smooth consistency of Revanesse fillers helps us achieve subtle yet effective results.
Finally, Revanesse fillers are also renowned for their safety and are approved by the FDA (the U.S. Food and Drug Administration). The injectables industry is notoriously under-regulated, so it’s vital for us to ensure that all our treatments have a strong evidence-base and have been well tested.
How long do dermal fillers for jowls last?
Dermal fillers aren’t permanent. Hyaluronic acid fillers last between six months and two years. Many people choose to have top ups to maintain results.
Who is a candidate for dermal fillers?
Most people with jowls are able to have dermal fillers. When determining suitability, we take into account factors such as:
- Skin concerns: people with jowls who have sunken areas higher up on the face are usually a good candidate for fillers.
- Skin health: it’s important to have some natural elasticity within the skin.
- Overall health: we need to assess any medical concerns to determine if it’s safe for you to have a dermal fillers procedure.
- Your lifestyle: habits like smoking and excessive sun exposure can significantly impact your skin’s ability to heal from dermal fillers.
- Your expectations: candidates need to have realistic expectations of what dermal fillers can do and how long results will last.
- Other non-surgical treatments: we’ll identify whether dermal fillers for jowls can often be combined with other treatments such as Sofwave and EndoLift for maximum efficacy.
Fillers for jowls at Health & Aesthetics
Ready to combat your jowls and discover a more youthful image? We’re here to help.
Whether you’re looking for fillers for jowls or want to explore a range of other treatments for ageing skin, our team of experienced aesthetic medicine specialists can help walk you through your options and develop a personalised treatment plan.
To find out more about our various treatments, schedule a consultation with our team today.