Jowls
Jowls are the result of thinning skin, loss of elasticity and sagging at the jawline.
Gravity’s Pull
Collagen is a natural protein that keeps skin firmed, toned and therefore youthful.
As a person ages, collagen loses strength and its ability to stand up to the effects of gravity that pull the skin downward. Fat under the chin and lower cheeks results in jowls.
Jowls are harmless and do not require medical attention. But for some people, having severe or very noticeable jowls makes them feel uncomfortable, or causes them anxiety and lowers their self-confidence.
Meyer Clinic offers a range of procedures and therapies to improve the appearance of jowls which can be delivered in isolation or used in combination. These include fillers such as Juvéderm and Restylane that can be injected into the cheeks to fill in the places where fat has been lost, this procedure naturally lifting the skin around the jowling and the corners of the mouth; laser therapy and skin peels to improve the appearance of the skin; Silhouette Soft®, the leading thread treatment that redefines the jawline, with immediate effect; and Ultherapy®, the only FDA-approved treatment which uses ultrasound to stimulate the production of collagen which then naturally lifts, sculpts and tightens the skin.
During consultation, we will work together with our patient to find the best course of treatment to achieve the most desired result.
Dermal Fillers
In the hands of a medically-trained practitioner such as Dr Annelize Meyer dermal fillers can be injected along the jawline to create lift. By smoothing the dimpled area and matching it to the curve of the jaw, the filler reduces the appearance of the jowl.
Ultherapy®
Ultherapy® is a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment that tightens and rejuvenates the skin creating a more youthful appearance. Dr Annelize Meyer is extremely skilled in jowl reduction, using Ultherapy® along the jawline to achieve a non-surgical facelift.
Silhouette Soft®
Dr Annelize Meyer is one of the leading Silhouette Soft® thread practitioners in the UK. A minimally-invasive treatment, Silhouette Soft® improves skin laxity and redefines the jawline with immediate effect and discreet, natural-looking results.