Jowl removal is becoming a frequently requested procedure these days. Both women and men wish to get rid of sagging jowls so they can look younger and slimmer. Although many people think that jowls only occur during old age, that isn’t always the case. Sometimes much younger people develop jowls. If you’re one of those younger people with jowls, you need to know how to get rid of them. Surgery could be the answer you’re looking for, but how young is too young for procedures to remove the jowls?
All About Jowls
Jowls, or loose, saggy skin below your jawline, are often a cause of distress for sufferers. There are many reasons why people develop jowls. Excessive sun exposure, smoking, and looking down for long periods of time at screens all have a part to play. Even your skin type can have an impact. But, by far, the most common cause of jowls is the natural aging process.
As we get older, the skin begins to produce less collagen. This process begins at a surprisingly early age – often when we’re only in our 20s. Therefore, it’s possible that you may develop jowls as early as in your 30s. Although jowls are common and many people have them, they can cause a lot of distress. They make you look bigger and older than you are, which can lead to low self-esteem.
What Kind of Surgery Can Get Rid of Jowls?
The good news is that there are surgical options available to eliminate jowls. While many people think a facelift is the only option, that isn’t the case. Facelifts are an effective surgery to make you look younger, but they address far more areas than just the jowls. A facelift may be best for you if you have generally sagging facial skin. But if jowls are your only problem, you may benefit from chin and neck liposuction instead. Liposuction is a less invasive surgery than a facelift, with a far shorter recovery period. This surgery removes excess fat from the chin and neck area, making you look instantly slimmer and younger.
Also Read – What Causes Jowls and What Should I Know about Jowl Removal?
What Does Jowl Lipo Involve?
Jowl liposuction is a relatively non-invasive surgery that produces surprisingly impressive results. Surgeons perform the procedure under a local anesthetic, and it takes only around 30 minutes to complete. The plastic surgeon opens a miniscule incision under the chin. They then use a tiny cannula to break up the chin and neck fat before suctioning it out. The surgeon then sculpts the chin and neck area to produce a slimmer, tighter look.
At ArtLipo, Dr. Su, our liposuction specialist, offers “facelift lipo” surgery. This surgery is far more complete than standard chin lipo. It can tighten the skin while also getting rid of excess fat, resulting in a facelift-like effect.
Although some people believe that only older people can have jowl surgery, that isn’t the case at all. There’s no lower age limit for jowl lipo as long as you’re a good candidate. Get in touch with ArtLipo’s Dr. Su today to arrange your jowl removal consultation.
Dr. Thomas Su, is the owner and cosmetic surgeon of Artistic Lipo. He has led our full-time clinic specializing in awake-only liposuction since 2007. Dr. Su began his medical career in internal medicine, practicing that until 2005, when he began to provide a full spectrum of non-invasive cosmetic procedures.
