The short version
- Jowls are loose skin that gathers along and just below the jawline as skin loses elasticity over time.
- They are distinct from midface sagging, and the distinction points toward different treatment conversations.
- Exion focuses on skin tightening and Emface on muscle toning; they are not an either-or choice.
- Which, if either, fits your jowls is decided in a consultation.
This guide covers what commonly causes jowls, and where Exion and Emface, two of the treatment technologies Aesthetic Wellness offers, fit into a jowls-focused conversation.
None of this is meant to predict a specific outcome for your own face. Results and the right approach vary by individual, so think of this as background for a consultation rather than a substitute for one.
What Commonly Causes Jowls
According to MedlinePlus, skin naturally becomes thinner and less elastic with age, which can lead to loose, saggy skin. The table below summarizes general contributing factors relevant to jowls specifically.
| General factor | General context |
|---|---|
| Skin elasticity changes | Skin naturally thins and loses elasticity with age |
| Sun exposure | A contributor to the skin changes that lead to sagging over time |
| Facial structure changes | Changes in underlying facial structure can affect how skin sits along the jawline |
Jowls typically reflect more than one of these factors together, which is part of why an individual consultation, rather than a general description, is the way to understand what applies to your own face.
It is also worth distinguishing jowls from the broader category of facial sagging. Someone can have noticeable changes along the jawline specifically while the rest of their midface looks largely unchanged, or the other way around. If your concern is broader than the jawline, our guide to sagging skin on the face covers that wider picture.
Jowls and Skin Tightening With Exion
Exion is one of the treatment technologies Aesthetic Wellness offers, generally focused on skin tightening. Because jowls relate closely to skin elasticity, a jowls-focused conversation is one reason patients look into Exion. Whether it fits your own situation is best discussed during a consultation rather than assumed from a general description.
Skin tightening approaches like this are generally discussed as one option among several, rather than a single fixed answer for every case of jowls. What makes sense for you depends on factors a consultation can actually assess, rather than something to determine from a description alone.
Curious whether Exion or another option fits your goals? Contact Aesthetic Wellness to schedule a consultation.
Jowls and Emface
Emface is the other core treatment technology Aesthetic Wellness offers, generally focused on facial muscle toning. Depending on what a consultation turns up about the specific factors behind your jowls, Emface may also be part of the conversation, either on its own or alongside other options from the practice's full treatments lineup.
These two technologies are not necessarily an either-or choice, and which one, both, or neither fits your specific jowls depends on an individual evaluation rather than a general comparison.
Muscle tone and skin elasticity are related but distinct factors in how the lower face looks, which is part of why a practice offering more than one treatment technology can be useful. Rather than fitting your situation to a single available option, a consultation can look at which factors are actually contributing to what you are noticing.
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Frequently asked questions
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Medical note. This article is educational and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Emface, Exion and injectable treatments are not appropriate for everyone, and individual results vary. Suitability, session counts and expected outcomes can only be determined during an in-person evaluation of your health history and facial anatomy.