Jowls refer to the sagging skin and flesh along the jawline, typically below the cheeks. Jowls can vary in severity, ranging from mild sagging to more noticeable drooping of the lower face, and are commonly associated with natural aging.
Collagen and elastin are proteins responsible for skin strength and structure, diminishes over time, contributing to jowl formation
The superficial fat pads become displaced and descend, increasing in weight, which ultimately contributes to the development of jowls and a double chin.
Some individuals may have a genetic predisposition to developing jowls earlier in life.
Weakness or laxity in the facial muscles can contribute to developing jowls.
