Jowls and jawline
What causes Jowls?
Jowls—the sagging skin that hangs beneath the jawline—are one of the most common signs of aging. This occurs due to a “triple threat” of factors:
Volume Loss: Fat pads in the mid-face deplete and shift downwards.
Structural Weakening: Collagen and elastin levels drop, causing skin to lose its “snap.”
Gravity: As the support structures weaken, skin and fat migrate toward the jawline, causing a loss of definition.
Common Lower Face Concerns
🔹 Softening Jawline Definition: The clear, sharp line between your chin and your ear begins to blur as skin loses its “snap.” This is usually the first sign of aging in the lower face, caused by a gradual decrease in collagen and elastin. We focus on rebuilding that structural boundary to restore a youthful, distinct profile.
🔹 Jowl Heaviness & Sagging: Visible “bags” of skin that hang below the jawline occur when the mid-face fat pads shift downwards and the skin can no longer support them. This creates a “square” look to the lower face. Using lifting technologies like HIFU, we can physically tighten the deep structural layers to tuck this skin back into place.
🔹 Double Chin & Submental Laxity: Excess fullness under the chin can be due to stubborn fat deposits, but it is often actually “skin laxity” (loose skin). Our Focus Dual technology is uniquely effective here, as it can be set to specifically target submental fat while simultaneously tightening the loose skin “envelope” for a smoother, firmer neck-to-chin transition.
🔹 Loss of the “Triangle of Youth”: In a youthful face, volume is concentrated in the cheeks and temples, creating an upside down triangle shape. As we age, this triangle inverts; volume migrates downwards, causing the jawline to widen and jowls to form. By using Dermal Fillers to restore the mid-face or HIFU to lift the tissue, we can restore that youthful, tapered “V-shape” and lift the lower face.
🔹 Masseter Hypertrophy (Jaw Bulkiness): A wide or overly “square” jaw is often caused by overactive masseter muscles, frequently linked to teeth grinding or clenching (Bruxism). This not only causes physical discomfort but also changes the face shape. We use targeted injections to slim these muscles, creating a more contoured and tapered jawline.
The Treatment options I offer in Billericay
HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound)
This is the closest alternative to a surgical face lift. Using the Focus Dual, HIFU delivers ultrasound energy into the SMAS layer—the same layer surgeons tighten. This creates thermal “wounds” that cause the tissue to contract and lift, physically pulling the jowls back up and sharpening the jawline from the inside out.
RF Microneedling
While HIFU lifts the deep structure, RF Microneedling tightens the “skin envelope” itself. By delivering radiofrequency heat through ultra-fine needles, it triggers a massive surge in collagen and elastin. This is ideal for smoothing out the “crepeiness” along the jaw and neck, ensuring the skin sits tight and firm against the new, lifted contour.
Focus Dual Fusion (The "Ultimate Jawline Lift")
This is my signature “3D” approach for heavy jowls and significant skin laxity. By combining HIFU and RF Microneedling in one session, we treat the face at every depth. We achieve deep structural lifting, small-scale fat reduction (if needed for a double chin), and total surface skin tightening for a complete jawline transformation.
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers can be used to add volume and definition to the jawline, resulting in a more contoured and defined appearance.
Anti-wrinkle injections
Jawline Slimming & The Nefertiti Lift For those with a heavy or “square” jaw caused by overactive muscles, we use Anti-Wrinkle Injections to slim the masseter muscles. We can also perform a “Nefertiti Lift,” injecting along the jawline and neck to relax the muscles that pull the face downwards, allowing the upward-lifting muscles to take over and sharpen your profile.
Before and After
The Benefit of a Multi-Layered Approach
As you can see from these results, restoring a sharp jawline is rarely about a single treatment. It’s about understanding how the skin, fat, and muscle work together. By combining structural lifting via HIFU with the volumising support of Dermal Fillers or the skin-tightening power of RF Microneedling, we can effectively reverse the “Inverted Triangle” and restore your natural, youthful contour without the need for invasive surgery.
Expert Jawline Contouring & Jowl Lifting in Billericay
At Skin Enhance and Wellness, I specialise in non-surgical lower face rejuvenation designed to help you feel more confident in your profile. Whether you are looking for a Focus Dual Fusion lift or specialized Jaw Slimming treatments, every plan is bespoke to your unique anatomy. My clinic is conveniently located in Billericay, serving patients from across Brentwood, Shenfield, Stock, Ingatestone, Basildon, and Wickford.