Jaws on the face: the best methods of dealing with the problem (in the clinic, at home)

What are facial shavers?

Jowls on the face (senile pouches, jowls, bulldog cheeks) are a consequence of decreased skin turgor and subcutaneous fat in the middle part of the face and neck, which leads to sagging skin, which in cosmetology is called ptosis.

Jowls are accompanied by swelling of the cheeks. The areas of sagging become heavier and visually add several decades to a woman’s age.

More often, women over 40-45 years old face facial defects, when there is a natural decrease in collagenesis, elastin and hyaluronate synthesis.

Soft tissue ptosis is a sign of age-related changes when adipose tissue moves downward under its own weight, stretching the dermal layers. The outer corners of the eyebrows and eyes gradually sag.

Jowls are often complicated by blepharoptosis – drooping of the upper eyelid. The treatment is complex. Includes a number of cosmetic procedures and correction at home.

Dermatologist Jennifer Trent

Causes and stages of appearance

Ruffles on the face - what is it and why does it occur? In addition to the main reason for the development of jowls on the face (the onset of age-related changes), there are other factors that accelerate the process of sagging of the lower third of the face:

• drinking alcohol, smoking;
• excessive facial activity;
• the presence of creases, facial wrinkles;
• hormonal disorders;
• a previous course of radiotherapy or chemotherapy;
• sudden weight loss (over 12 kg in 1-2 months);
• unbalanced diet;
• anatomically small chin;
• frequent pregnancies.

Weather factors, ecology, the presence of scars, massive marks after acne, pustular rashes, and post-acne can affect the condition of the skin.

The appearance of jowls on the face can be classified into three successive stages:

1. Primary signs. Appear at the age of 35-37 years. There is loosening and sagging of the skin, deepening of the nasolabial fold, drooping of the corners of the mouth and giving the face a sad expression and fatigue. Sometimes the epidermis becomes pigmented. You can independently determine the first age-related changes by pressing your chin to your neck and assessing the degree of sagging skin and the volume of resulting folds.
2. Average and moderate symptoms. Jowls appear more clearly at the age of 40-50 years. During this period, the contours of the face and neck blur, loosen, and become heavier as a result of a decrease in the elasticity of muscle structures. Ptosis of soft tissues is noticeable without special grimace or techniques. Often such patients are overweight, have fat deposits, and have a “double” chin.
3. Pronounced symptoms of aging. It occurs in patients over 55 years of age, but with an unfavorable lifestyle, severe drooping of the facial contours is also observed in younger people. The folds of “sadness” are sharply lowered down and literally cut into the skin. In profile, the jowls are noticeable from any angle. Elasticity is completely lost, the skin becomes pigmented.

At the first stage of changes, you can add creams, special serums, injections with hyaluronic acid and vitamin cocktails, as well as massage and gymnastics to therapy.

2-3 shows surgical correction. Facelift today meets almost any age-related skin needs.

Injections with hyaluronate, mesothreads, biorevitalization and other cosmetic procedures will help complement the intervention.

INDICATIONS

• weakening of the mandibular ligament - the retaining ligamentous apparatus in the projection of the jowls;
• excessive activity of the muscles, neck and corners of the mouth;
• drooping (ptosis) of the skin.

The appearance of jowls may be associated with age-related changes, genetic predisposition, sudden weight loss or excess body weight. Regardless of the reason that provoked the aesthetic defect, correctly selected cosmetology methods will help you forget about the problem forever!

What does aesthetic surgery offer (6 options)

How to get rid of jowls on your face in a clinic? The optimal method for correcting jowls is a surgical facelift.

Conservative methods and salon procedures cope well with the first age-related changes, and with advanced ptosis, only surgical intervention will help.

Plastic surgeon Ralph Garramone

Popular correction techniques:

1. Facelift under the control of endoscopic equipment and computer. This is a popular method for correcting the oval of the face, due to the peculiarities of the surgical approach (through a puncture or small incision in the scalp), the absence of visible scars, and short rehabilitation. The operation is performed using an endoscope equipped with an optical attachment and passages for surgical instruments. Excess skin is not excised, so the method is used at stages 1-2 of changes.
2. MASC facelift. This is a modern technique with surgical access near the tragus of the ear. The operation solves the problem of age-related changes in the chin and neck area. The rehabilitation period is minimal. Suitable for patients with any degree of jowls.
3. Short-scar lift (in other words, mini-facelift). A lifting method that involves a micro-incision in front of the ear. The advantage of the correction is short-term recovery. The short-scar oval lift is suitable for minor changes in muscle structures.
4. Cervicofacial lift (SMAS lift). A radical surgical intervention aimed at mobilizing the complex of muscular-aponeurotic tissues and fixing them in a vertical position. Despite the long and often complex rehabilitation, the technique is considered the most effective way of rejuvenation, tightening the oval of the face, and correcting age-related changes at any stage.
5. Deep face lift (DPL). The method involves lifting the deep layers of the dermis. The operation allows you to smooth out the area of ​​the lower third of the face, completely eliminating jowls. During the intervention, the greatest thickness of tissue is involved, it is possible to improve blood circulation, lymph flow, increase muscle tone, and launch the production of collagen and elastin. The danger of the intervention lies in injury to the branches of the facial nerves.
6. Median facelift. A unique method of isolated face lifting, when changes already exist, but a full facelift is not justified. Thanks to Mid-Face Lift, you can rejuvenate the area of ​​the nasolabial triangle, eyes, cheekbones, and cheeks. Surgical access is carried out in two ways: subciliary and temporal. In the first case, it is possible to correct the appearance of the eyes, zygomatic zone and eyebrows, in the second - the periorbital zone and the middle part of the face.

Modern aesthetic surgery offers women a whole range of services to get rid of age-related changes, jowls, and ptosis of various parts of the face. IN

The choice of method depends on the presence of indications, contraindications, advanced age-related changes, and the age of the patient. Photos of jowls on the face before and after surgery:

Immediately after the operation, patients are given a special regime: you should not sleep on your face or touch the stitches with your hands.

Tissue swelling, redness and bruising on the skin of the face and neck are considered normal. Within a week the first symptoms disappear.

Plastic surgeon Ralph Garramone

The maximum effect is observed 2-3 months after successful rehabilitation. In the early rehabilitation period, antibiotic therapy is prescribed to prevent infectious complications.

Other facelift options: SOOF facelift, neck lift and double chin removal, temporal (temporal) lift. The methods can be combined with each other. The operations are performed under general anesthesia. Preparation and early rehabilitation are carried out in a hospital setting.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Almost all methods of facial rejuvenation have common contraindications:

• Pregnancy, breastfeeding.
• Acute inflammatory processes in the body.
• Presence of permanent fillers.
• The presence of malignant neoplasms.
• Systemic skin diseases.
• Severe illnesses in the stage of decompensation.
• Injection methods of rejuvenation may not be available if the patient has an allergic reaction to some of the components included in the preparations.

Hardware cosmetology (3 procedures)

Hardware cosmetology helps to significantly improve the condition of the skin and tighten the oval of the face.

Experts suggest starting rejuvenation with non-invasive or minimally invasive methods. So, in order to improve skin turgor, restore elasticity, lymphatic drainage and stimulate the production of your own collagen, the following are prescribed:

1. Procedures with microcurrents. The technique is absolutely safe and comfortable for the patient. Under the influence of low-pulse currents, muscle tone increases, cellular structures are renewed, and blood circulation is normalized.
2. Ultrasound therapy. The ultrasound wave penetrates into the deep layers of the dermis, improves turgor, activates the production of collagen and elastin, and triggers regenerative processes. For a lifting effect, more than 7-10 procedures are required. The duration of one session is 45 minutes.
3. Radio wave radiation. Radio frequencies renew the epidermal layers, improve the condition of the skin, and trigger the regeneration of cellular structures. Already after the first procedure, the complexion and moisture level are restored, and local immunity is regulated. After 10 procedures, you can completely get rid of early age-related changes.

For the purpose of rejuvenation, you can undergo a course of galvanic current therapy. An electrical wave is applied to the desired areas of the skin, creating polar attraction. The procedure has a stimulating, rejuvenating effect, but also a detoxifying effect.

Injection methods

Injection procedures have an immediate effect, but the maximum effect is observed after 3-4 weeks. Sessions are carried out in an aesthetic surgery clinic or beauty salons.

Popular procedures and whether they can help with facial sagging:

• Fillers . Injectable preparations based on hyaluronic acid and vitamins help tighten the contour of the face, improve turgor, and reduce sagging cheeks. One procedure preserves the results for up to six months.
• Mesotherapy. It is carried out by administering local injections of the drug Aqualix, which resolves fat in the deep folds of the cheeks. The procedure is suitable for jowls of early or moderate severity.
• Botulinum toxin injections. A controversial procedure for jowls, however, it can reduce the visibility of creases and deep marks in the area of ​​ptosis. Botox is more often used simultaneously with other injection procedures.
• Threads. An invasive correction method that can be performed by an experienced surgeon or cosmetologist. To correct the oval of the face, Aptos and Silhoutte Lift threads are used. The result lasts up to 15 years.

For excess body weight and massive facial folds, liposuction is used. Vacuum liposuction of the face for jowls is performed when the oval is blurred and there is a large volume of subcutaneous fat. A little of the resulting fat is processed in a centrifuge and then injected into the transitional folds.

The technique eliminates sagging cheeks and smoothes wrinkles. Not used in the area of ​​Bisha's lumps.

After liposuction, hematomas and swelling are observed. With normal rehabilitation, all symptoms disappear, and the effect will last up to 3-4 years if all medical recommendations are followed.

Question answer

In advanced cases, even cosmetic procedures may be powerless. But if the initial signs of aging appear, competent care will help. Don't forget to cleanse your skin, moisturize it, tone it, and exfoliate it. It is also better to go to a cosmetologist for professional procedures. An integrated approach to the problem can slow down the aging of the skin.

This procedure is also called RF lifting. The doctor uses special equipment. The skin is exposed to heat, which provokes improved regeneration and the production of its own collagen and elastin. As a result, skin tightening actually occurs.

The doctor performs the massage manually. The procedure has a positive effect on lymph flow and blood circulation. The condition of the skin does improve, but a special tightening cannot be achieved. Lymphatic drainage will be an excellent additional method in combating the problem. /

Reviews

Reviews have shown that cosmetic procedures give the best effect. In this case, the effect is often exerted by an instant tightening of the integument in the area of ​​development of the defect, which literally helped to “throw off” 5-10 years per session. In second place were various cosmetological hardware effects and massages.

As an alternative, many use special gymnastics. But here users are divided into 2 camps. Some claim that the benefits appear quickly.

But the latter talk about the deterioration of the skin condition, so the choice of method is still better oriented on personal preferences and the recommendations of a cosmetologist.

Eliminating jowls at home

How to get rid of jowls on your face at home with exercises and masks? You can eliminate the defect yourself only at an early stage of the appearance of age-related changes.

Experts recommend adhering to the following rules:

• prevent the development of age-related changes long before they appear by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, diet and rest;
• do not resort to sudden weight loss if the initial body weight exceeded 10-15 kg;
• regulate body weight and eliminate obesity;
• massage your face at least 2-3 times a week;
• use high-quality cosmetics, sufficiently moisturize the dermis;
• do not overuse tanning (in a solarium or in the open sun);
• drink vitamins.

Simple recommendations will help you avoid premature aging, improve your body health, and maintain a youthful face for many years. If jowls have already appeared, you can try masks and exercises.

Popular masks

Homemade jowl masks are prepared from natural ingredients. Their essence is to moisturize the skin and tighten the oval of the face. Popular recipes for masks against age-related ptosis:

1. Lemon-honey. 1 tbsp. l. honey is mixed with lemon juice (1 tsp is enough) and applied to the face. Next, a massage is performed using patting movements along the oval of the face to the temples. After the procedure, the skin should be slightly red.
2. Protein-curd. 2 egg whites are combined and mixed with 1 tbsp. l. fat cottage cheese, 1 tbsp. l. olive oil. All ingredients can be blended with a blender. The resulting mass is applied to the face and kept for up to 60 minutes. Afterwards, the cottage cheese and egg are washed off with cool water and a nourishing cream is applied.
3. Soap mask. 1 tbsp. l. tar soap shavings are diluted in 1 tsp. milk, mix and apply to face. The resulting composition is kept until completely dry. After 30-45 minutes, the composition is completely removed from the face. To relieve tightness, moisturize the skin with cream or serum.

To increase skin turgor, it is recommended to treat the face daily with a piece of ice and chamomile decoction.

To do this, prepare a steep chamomile decoction, cool, strain through cheesecloth, and pour into molds. This recipe increases muscle tone, tightens pores, and improves complexion.

Set of exercises

A whole set of exercises has been developed against jowls. In part, this measure really helps, since with regular training, the muscle-fascial structures are constantly working, their tone increases.

There are effective exercises according to Carol Maggio:

• Exercise No. 1. Open your mouth, use your lower lip to overlap your upper lip, and pull the corners of your mouth and cheeks inward. During retraction, tension is felt in the cheekbone area near the ear. The element should be complicated by opening the mouth, but not with the jaw, but with the lips so as to feel the vertical tension of the muscles.
• Exercise No. 2. Open your mouth wide and try to smile with your upper lip. They remain in maximum tension for up to 1 minute.

As reviews show, exercises according to Reinhold Benz also bring results. They are carried out in the following sequence:

1. Place your index fingers on the corners of your mouth and lightly press on your cheeks.
2. It is important to smile strongly while pressing.
3. You can take air into your mouth and direct it inside the oral cavity to the sides, up and down so that the skin swells a little.

For massage, you can buy a special device, brushes, and do it yourself with your fingers while applying the cream.

Exercises are most effective in combination with massage, cosmetic procedures, and skin care products.

Expert opinion

• Cosmetologist
• Surgeon

Anna Avaliani

practicing cosmetologist

Jowls change the contour of the face, making it look old and gloomy. Start taking care of your skin from a young age. Don't wait for very noticeable jowls and folds to form. Otherwise, cosmetology will be powerless. Visit a cosmetologist, take care of your skin at home, then at 40-50 years old you will look much younger than your peers.

Sheila Nazaryan

plastic surgeon

In some situations, only plastic surgery will help.
Cosmetic procedures will be effective if the sagging is still weak. If ptosis is obvious, you should go to a plastic surgeon. With a facelift you can achieve amazing results. Jaws on the face are the result of age-related changes, which is why it is so important to start prevention in a timely manner.

If at an early stage they can be eliminated with injections in a beauty salon, massage and special creams, then with advanced sagging, patients need surgical intervention. Photos before and after jowls on the face of women indicate an amazing result of the correction.

Simple self-massage

With the help of regular massage, you can eliminate fluid stagnation in the tissues and improve the outflow of lymph. This technique works specifically on the lower part of the face – the main area of ​​jowl formation.

This self-massage will take no more than 5 minutes of your time, so it is advisable to perform it daily. Before the procedure, be sure to generously lubricate the skin with cream or oil.

• Bend your thumb and place it in the middle of the lower jaw - right under the chin.
• Slowly and with slight pressure, move your finger along the lower jaw towards the earlobe.
• Without stopping pressing with your finger, continue to draw a line down to the beginning of the collarbone.
• Bring your finger to the hollow of the collarbone and repeat the technique again.
• Do the movement 4-5 times on each side.