Jowls are sagging, drooping pockets of skin along the jawline. They can be very frustrating because they can make your look older and more tired than you feel. While there are various non-surgical “jowl lift” treatments available, one of the most effective methods for improving the jowl area is through a deep plane facelift at the Harley Clinic in London, UK.
This blog will cover the main aspects of this plastic surgery journey: what are jowls, what causes them, why a facelift is often the best solution, and specifically how a deep plane facelift may be the best surgical Jowl lift for patients like you.
What Causes Jowls?
Jowls are the result of several factors, primarily the natural aging process. The risk of jowls increases with age because our skin loses elasticity, collagen, fat tissue and the underlying muscles weaken. These changes, along with gravity’s relentless pull, lead to loose skin and the downward displacement of facial fat pads (known as the saggy jowls).
Subsequently, facial skin sags, creating that characteristic appearance of jowls. Other contributing factors to the formation of jowls on face include genetics, sun exposure, smoking, and lifestyle habits.
Why Cosmetic Surgery is the Best Treatment for Jowls
While there are numerous procedures that promise to reduce jowls without surgery, such as dermal fillers, lasers, and skin tightening, these are only temporary. Surgical treatments such as the facelift remains the gold standard for correcting significant jowl concerns with excellent results.
Plastic surgery offers longer-term outcomes by addressing the underlying cause of loose jowl skin – loss of fat, collagen and facial muscle atrophy. By lifting and tightening these tissues, a facelift restores a more youthful and defined chin and jawline, effectively eliminating excess skin and jowls for optimum skin rejuvenation.
What is a Deep Plane Facelift?
A deep plane facelift is an advanced surgical technique designed to address not only jowls but other signs of facial aging, such as the nasolabial folds and hollow cheeks. Unlike traditional facelift approaches that primarily target loose skin and superficial layers, a deep plane full facelift involves repositioning and releasing the SMAS – deeper facial tissues, including muscles and fat pads.
During a deep plane facelift in London, the surgeon makes incisions along the hairline and around the ears to access the deeper layers of the face. In certain cases, your cosmetic surgery provider may use liposuction in the neck and jowl area to sculpt the lower face by removing excess pockets of fat.
The expert plastic surgeons at the Harley Clinic will discuss this and other relevant surgical procedures with you in more detail during your initial consultation.
What Are the Benefits of a Deep Place Facelift on Skin?
If you are looking for a more permanent solution for how to get rid of jowls, a deep plane facelift offers the most effective and long lasting solution. That’s because it’s one of a few cosmetic surgery procedures that addresses the underlying causes of jowls.
Another big benefit of a deep plane facelift is very natural looking result. Since deeper tissues are released, tightened and repositioned, this minimises tension on the face. Therefore the risk of looking “pulled” or “tight” is lessened dramatically, ensuring a more subtle and harmonious outcome.
By lifting and repositioning the underlying muscles and fat pads, the surgeon can create a more natural-looking and longer-lasting result compared to traditional facelift techniques.
