Jowls Are Normal. Living With Them Is Optional.

Apr 22

You know what no one puts on their vision board? Jowls. But one day, there they are. Sneaking in where your jawline used to be. Softening the edges. Blurring the lines.

Here’s the thing: it’s not your imagination. And it’s not your fault. Sagging jowls are a normal part of aging. Doesn’t mean you have to like it. Doesn’t mean you have to keep them.

Because while gravity always gets a vote, modern dermatology gets the final say.

What’s Really Going On

You can thank time, sun, and biology for this one. After your 30s, collagen starts breaking down, bone volume shrinks, fat pads shift, and skin thins out. Translation? You lose support where you want it (cheeks) and gain it where you don’t (jowls).

The culprits:
✔ Less collagen and elastin = thinner, looser skin
✔ Bone loss = less structure, more sag
✔ Fat pads = slide south (gravity wins)
✔ Platysma muscle = pulling things down like a heavy curtain

What Actually Works

Forget creams that "lift" (they don’t). These are the treatments that get results:

Radiofrequency Microneedling (RF Microneedling)

Tightens skin.
Rebuilds collagen.
Great for texture, tone, and lift.
Endorsed by top dermatologists (and us).

Injectable Collagen Stimulators (Sculptra)

Stimulate your body to make more collagen.
Restore volume where bone has disappeared.
Slow and steady, but worth it.

Jawline Contouring (Fillers)

Define the jawline by restoring what’s missing.
Fast, effective, subtle.
Makes a bigger difference than you’d think.

Neuromodulators (Botox / Dysport)

Nefertiti Lift.
Eases the downward pull on your jawline.
Small tweak, big payoff.

Skincare That Helps (But Won’t Fix It Alone)

You need a good baseline:
✔ Retinoids to build collagen
✔ Vitamin C to protect it
✔ Peptides for extra support
✔ SPF. Every day. No excuses.

When to Consider Surgery

Sometimes it’s time. Lower facelift. Neck lift. They work. But you can delay surgery (sometimes for years) with the right non-surgical strategy. That’s what we’re here for.

Bottom Line

Sagging jowls happen. But you don’t have to live with them. RF microneedling, Erbium Yag, injectables—when done right, they can bring your jawline back without anyone knowing you did a thing.

At Shore Dermatology, we build a plan around you. No pressure. Just results.

Want your jawline back? Let’s talk.

📍Conveniently located in Rockville/North Bethesda (easy parking, no pressure).

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Janine Shore