Sagging Jowls - why do they happen and what can we do about them?

Sagging Jowls - why do they happen and what can we do about them?

What Causes Sagging Jowls

Most people experience sagging of the skin in their neck and jawline in their 50s due to the loss of collagen and elastin. However, you can experience this phenomenon earlier in life due to several conditions.

Premature sagging can be caused by

• Heredity

• Stress

• Shronic dehydration

• Chronic use of alcohol

• Smoking tobacco products

• Chronic lack of physical exercise

• Diets that lack antioxidants and healthy fats

• Habits or expressions that overuse the cheek, mouth and jaw muscles

• Poor personal hygiene that damages skin health

Medical Procedures to Combat Sagging Jowls

• Neck Lift

• Dermal Fillers

• Infrared Skin Tightening

• Thermage

• Ultherapy

Ways to Treat/Reduce Sagging Jowls at Home

• Stay hydrated

• Use Sunscreen

• Use moisturizers, creams, & lotions high in antioxidants that promote the production of collagen, such as retinol, vitamin C, and vitamin E.

• Chemical peels (can be done at home or at the dermatologist's office)

• Avoid habits and expressions that cause the jaw and cheek muscles to face downward

• Do facial exercises that promote flexible muscles in the entire face

• Use lymphatic massage

• Exercise regularly

• Eat a healthy diet

• Don't smoke

• Sleep on your back instead of on your side or stomach

Facial Exercises

For a list of exercises that will improve the flexibility of your face muscles, be sure to click HERE! Read my previous blog about using a jade facial roller for lymphatic massage.

Ways to Treat/Reduce Sagging Jowls at Home

• Timewise Repair Advanced Lifting Serum

• Timewise Repair Revealing Radiance Facial Peel

• Timewise Replenishing Serum C+E

• Clinical Solutions Retinol 0.5 Set

• Clinical SolutionsFerulic + Niacinamide Brightener

• Skinvigorate Skincare Set with massage head

My Favorite Products for Lifting Sagging Jowls

• Timewise Repair Advanced Lifting Serum

• Timewise Repair Revealing Radiance Facial Peel

• Timewise Replenishing Serum C+E

• Clinical Solutions Retinol 0.5 Set

• Clinical SolutionsFerulic + Niacinamide Brightener

• Skinvigorate Skincare Set with massage head

Wrap Up

Loss of collagen and elastin and the resulting sagging neck and jawline is inevitable. Yet there are many changes we can make in our behavior to keep our skin supple and firm longer. We can also stimulate the production of collagen beyond our 50s. And we can end certain bad habits to keep our jowl area looking great!

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