Jawline and Jowls

The Jawline and the Jowls

Soft tissue changes in the lower face, including reduced collagen and mid-face descent, can lead to a loss of jawline definition, a change sometimes referred to as the development of prominent jowls.

Whilst traditional facelift surgery can address some of these concerns, surgery designed to lift the lower face alone can often be more effective.

Prèface Cosmetic offers several procedures to address the jowls and jaw area: Ribbon Lifting Surgery, Thread Lifting Procedure and Fat Transfer Procedure. Additionally, collagen stimulating treatments such as Thermage, eTwo Sublative and even Pellevé are non-surgical options to assist in jaw tightening and jowling.

Ribbon Lift Surgery

Absorbable Endotine Ribbons are inserted through a surgical procedure underneath the muscles of the lower face and jowls and attached to the tissues around the bones both in front of or behind the ear or using a combination of both techniques. The ribbons, which dissolve over a period of time, leave scarring in the areas of the attachment, resulting in a long lasting lift of these areas which has a natural appearance. As the muscles themselves are lifted, this effect is quite pronounced and jowling is often minimised, restoring a more defined jawline.

This surgical procedure requires hospitalisation and general anaesthesia with a downtime of up to 6 weeks. The side effects of this treatment are similar to those encountered after facelifting surgery.

Aptos Thread Lifting Procedure

A variety of Aptos Thread lifting techniques are suitable for this area of the face and are very effective medium-term solution that is less invasive and less expensive than a ribbon lift, which does not require hospitalisation or specialist anaesthesia.

Downtime is around 1-2 weeks.

Lipofilling/Fat Transfer Procedure

Fat Grafting or Lipofilling can be thought of as a similar procedure to dermal fillers. With Lipofilling however, it’s the fat that comes from your own body. There are no artificial substances injected and a volumising effect can equal that of dermal fillers. The added benefit is the improved texture and tone of the overlying skin, which usually occurs after a few months after the treatment has been performed.

Lipofilling is designed to address:

• Deep eyelid groove
• Temple hollowing
• Marionette lines
• Cheeks
• Jowls
• Jawline

Risks of Cosmetic Surgery

All surgical procedures carry risks. It’s important to be aware of common risks so you are able to weigh up the benefits, risks and limitations of the surgery.

This page outlines a range of surgical and non-surgical procedures for the jawline and jowl area. Specific surgeries will carry their specific risks and recovery time, so those will depend on the type of surgery performed.

General risks and complications of surgery can be found here. There may be complications that are not listed here and some lifestyle factors and medical conditions can cause greater risks.

What are less invasive and non-surgical techniques to address the jawline and jowl area?

Jaw tightening and jowling can be reduced using non-invasive techniques, which are collagen stimulants such as Thermage, eTwo Sublime and even Pellevé. The effects after these treatments are not instantaneous but after a few months improvement is seen by all if compared to pre-operative photos.