Define your Jawline
A defined jawline is something we take for granted when we are young. As we get older, our skin gradually sags, and our jowls expand, we begin to lose our defined jaw.
What Causes Reduced Jawline Definition?
1. Skin
As we age, skin loses two essential proteins, collagen and elastin. Collagen helps skin maintain its structure and firmness, while Elastin gives skin elasticity.
2. Fat
We lose fat on our faces, and it shifts downwards due to gravity. This gives the impression of heaviness in the lower part of the face.
3. Muscles/Ligaments
Our face is made up of many muscles and ligaments. The muscles weaken over time, and the ligaments become lax resulting in sagging.
4. Bone
Our facial bones give structure and support tissue. As we age, we lose bone volume. This causes changes to our face shape, which is particularly noticeable in the eye area, mid-face, and jawline.
All these effects are a result of ageing. Don’t despair. There are treatments such as HIFU and RF Microneedling that can help to to keep you looking your best.
