Jowls, are sagging pockets of skin that appears beneath beneath the chin and jawline,
It is a cosmetic concern that often emerges as a visible sign of aging.
These unwelcome additions can alter our facial appearance and impact self-confidence. While jowls might seem like a common woe, their emergence prompts numerous questions on how to effectively treat and mitigate them.
Imagine looking in the mirror and noticing a downturned expression, an impression of sadness even when you aren’t. These sagging jowls, also known as the “turkey wattle” effect, are the outcome of a combination of factors.
As we age, our skin loses the plumpness and elasticity of youth, leading to a weakened support structure for the skin.
Collagen and elastin, proteins that lend youthful resilience to our skin, start to diminish, resulting in skin that is less firm and springy. This decrease in structural support leads to wrinkling and sagging, including the development of jowls.
Gravity plays its part too, pulling down on the underlying structures and causing the skin to sag.
Significant weight loss can contribute to sagging jowls as well, as it often involves a reduction in fat and volume in the face. This transformation isn’t solely linked to the aging process; external factors like smoking and sun exposure can hasten its appearance.
Jowls tend to become more conspicuous as we enter our forties, though early development can occur due to factors like accelerated aging from sun damage or smoking. Skin aging commences around the age of 25, with early signs manifesting around the nasolabial folds, cheeks, and eyes. Jowls tend to emerge more prominently as time advances, and individuals in their forties and fifties, particularly women, often express increasing concern.
Non-surgical options offer viable alternatives.
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