Lift, Tighten, and Refresh: How to Treat Jowls and Sagging Along the Jawline
If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt like your face is starting to “fall,” you’re not alone. Over time, skin laxity, volume loss, and muscle changes can lead to jowls, a less-defined jawline, and neck wrinkles. The good news? You don’t always need surgery to look refreshed. Modern aesthetic treatments can lift and tighten with little to no downtime.
Let’s break down why sagging happens and the best treatments to address it.
Why #1: Collagen & Elastin Loss
Collagen is the protein that gives your skin structure, while elastin provides stretch and bounce. Both decline with age, leading to skin laxity and drooping.
Here’s what you can do about it:
At Home: Protect and stimulate collagen daily.
Morning: Apply a medical-grade Vitamin C serum (like Revision C+ Complex, Hydrinity Hydri-C, or SkinBetter Alto Advanced), then follow with broad-spectrum SPF 30+ (our favorites include EltaMD Clear, Revision Intellishade, and SkinBetter ToneSmart).
Evening: Use a retinoid serum to encourage cell turnover and collagen production (Hydrinity RetaXome, SkinBetter AlphaRet Overnight, or Revision Retinol).
In-Office: Energy-based treatments supercharge collagen stimulation.
Helix Fusion Laser: Tightens, lifts, and resurfaces to improve laxity, dullness, and discoloration.
Everesse: A monopolar radiofrequency treatment that stimulates collagen deep in the skin to lift and firm with no downtime.
Why #2: Volume & Structural Support Loss
As we age, we lose supportive fat pads, bone density, and muscle in the midface. This means the skin has less internal support, so it starts to droop downward. GLP-1 medications can accelerate fat loss, and hormonal shifts (like menopause) affect bone structure, making sagging more pronounced.
What you can do about it:
Injectables:
Sculptra gradually stimulates your body’s own collagen for a natural, long-lasting lift. Unlike traditional fillers, it rebuilds volume over time.
HA Fillers can provide immediate contour and support, especially when combined with collagen stimulators.
Energy-Based Treatments:
Everesse helps reposition and firm the skin by stimulating collagen and tightening deeper tissues. It pairs beautifully with injectables for a more complete restoration.
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Why #3: Muscle Pull from the Neck
The platysma muscle in your neck runs vertically and pulls downward on the jawline. Over time, this contributes to jowls, sagging around the mouth, and horizontal “necklace lines.”
What you can do about it:
Platysma (Neck) Botox: By relaxing these muscles, Botox releases that downward pull for a smoother neck, softer jowls, and a more defined jawline. It’s quick, non-invasive, and often called a “lunchtime lift.”
Why Combination Treatments Work Best
Each treatment targets a different factor of sagging:
Botox → Relaxes muscle pull
Sculptra & Fillers → Rebuild volume and support
Everesse RF & Lasers → Tighten skin and stimulate collagen
Together, they deliver a natural, lifted, youthful look without surgery.
If you’re starting to notice jowls or a sagging jawline, we’ve got you covered. Book your consultation today to create a personalized plan for a refreshed, lifted look that lasts.