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The Science Behind Sagging Jowls: Why Facelifts Are a Long-Term Solution
Sagging jowls are a common concern as people begin to experience signs of facial aging. While undesirable, there is a scientific explanation for this—and fortunately, there is also a scientific solution! Facelift surgery can provide a lasting solution for individuals seeking to get rid of sagging jowls and restore a youthful, defined jawline.
Why Do Jowls Sag?
Sagging jowls are caused by a combination of natural aging processes and external factors.
As we age, collagen and elastin—proteins responsible for keeping the skin firm and elastic—begin to break down. This leads to a loss of skin elasticity and firmness (or in other words, sagging skin). Simultaneously, facial fat pads, which give the face a youthful fullness, gradually begin to sag as well due to gravity and the weakening of supportive tissues over time.
External and lifestyle factors, such as sun exposure, smoking, and significant weight fluctuations, can accelerate these changes in skin quality. Genetics also play a role; some people are predisposed to experience more pronounced sagging in the lower face.
How Modern Facelifts Correct Sagging Jowls
Facelift surgery is the ideal treatment for correcting sagging jowls and restoring a youthful facial contour. Here’s how it works:
- Lifting and Tightening the Skin: During a facelift, excess skin is removed, thereby eliminating some of the effects of skin aging. The remaining skin is carefully tightened and repositioned to create smoother, more natural contours.
- Repositioning Facial Tissues: Modern facelift techniques focus on lifting the underlying muscles and tissues (known as the SMAS layer) as well as pulling the skin tight. This approach creates more natural and longer-lasting results.
- Enhancing Jawline Definition: By addressing the deeper structures of the face as well as sagging skin, a facelift restores definition to the jawline, eliminating the appearance of sagging jowls and aesthetically turning back the clock.
Why Facelifts Last
Modern facelifts use a thorough approach to ensure that the results are long-lasting. By lifting and repositioning the underlying SMAS layer as well as the skin, a facelift provides essential structural correction. In contrast with non-surgical treatments, which focus only on the surface skin, facelift surgery’s attention to the deeper layers of the face provides durable results, which often last 10 years or more with proper care.
If sagging jowls are affecting your appearance, consider facelift surgery as a long-term solution. This procedure can redefine your jawline and rejuvenate your appearance, with lasting results that will give you a more youthful and confident appearance.
To schedule a facelift consultation with Dr. Richard Mouchantat, call (303) 232-8585 or contact us online today.
