Many notice jowls as the first sign of aging. Dr. Shereene Idriss, a board-certified dermatologist, compares the face to a couch, saying that jowling results from loss of structural support and fat shifting. She recommends a multi-layered approach instead of miracle fixes. Facial rollers and massagers may reduce puffiness temporarily but won’t eliminate jowls. Surgical options like facelifts tighten skin but don’t rebuild lost structure. For younger adults, focusing on skincare to maintain collagen levels is key. Jowls are not a skincare failure; they are influenced by bone structure.
Idriss warns against buccal fat removal, as it can accelerate jowling. Her advice: address root causes, not trends. 'Less is more,' she says, to avoid unnatural results.