Neck and jowl sculpting is a way to eliminate loose skin and fat deposits that occur during the natural aging process. Although we spend time and effort to maintain a youthful complexion, the neck and jowl area can be a tell-tale signal or even an exaggeration of our age and weight. Consultations offered at our four convenient locations in Calhoun, GA, Chattanooga, TN, Ooltewah, TN, and Blue Ridge, GA.
About The Neck and Jawline
Maintaining a smooth, streamlined appearance to the neck and jawline requires fighting an uphill battle in more ways than one!
Facial aging is a universal cosmetic concern, and as a result, has been studied extensively by scientists. The appearance of aging is spurred on by several factors, including changes in the skin, facial skeleton, and soft tissue. It’s no secret that as we age, the skin all over our body thins, collagen decreases, and our dermis loosens. Lines and wrinkles creep in. But did you know that our facial bone structure changes as well?
The maxilla is the area above our upper teeth and extends to the cheekbones on either side of our nose. As we age, this area retracts, shifting the planes of our faces. This contributes to less dynamic contours of our facial features and less support for otherwise voluminous tissue. At the same time, the distribution of our facial fat begins to change.
The plump pockets of fat that contribute to full, youthful cheeks become depleted, while we begin to accumulate additional fat in other areas, like underneath the chin. Add gravity into the mix, and you have a perfect storm of dreaded double chin, lax jowls, and saggy, wrinkled neck skin. This is all very discouraging. But if you’ve been dismayed to notice these changes in your lower face and neck, you’re certainly not alone. One of the most common areas of aesthetic concern is, in fact, the chin and jawline.
According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, a survey in 2017 revealed that 73% of 7,322 respondents were bothered by what they perceived to be excess fat under their chin and neck.
This area is known as the submental area, and an accumulation of fat here often results from genetics or lifestyle and is notoriously resistant to diet and exercise. But there’s no reason to be down in the mouth! Aesthetic medicine is constantly advancing, and at Southern Surgical Arts, we offer effective procedures that can turn back the clock.