Sagging Jowls 101: How they form and what to do about them! (tighten and eliminate!)

As we begin to experience symptoms of aging in our face, we oftentimes start seeing jowls forming along our jawline. Today, Dr. Karam is addressing what jowls are, how jowls form and develop, and what the best treatment is for jowls. Be sure to be informed about these different aspects of aging before going and wasting money on facial treatments that may or may not work!

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Dr. Amir Karam

00:00 Jowls 101
01:32 How Jowls Form with Aging
06:17 Do's and Don'ts of Jowling Anti-Aging

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[paintedlady]

When I was in my 40's I started to do neck exercises. I am now 67 and do not have jowling. It's easy, drop your head back and open and close your mouth several times. You can also do a big smile and relax. You will notice this tightens your neck area. I don't even have wrinkles on my neck. It works, give it a try.

[SonyaM]

After radiation treatment for throat cancer, I just have to accept it for what it is and be thankful for life and fabulous skincare

[rad-guidance]

I'm a pianist who works with a lot of opera singers, most of them don't have jowls, or very little even after 50, 60.. I am convinced after having witnessed the training, breathing and vocal exercises that this has evidently had an impact and these are singers who've been singing professionally from their twenties. This has to have an effect on their cranium structure, (?), their facial muscles and so on.

[DianaCarolinaGirl]

I appreciate your honesty, I quit trying to fix mine 8 years ago and I'm so happy I did. I just do my skin care and sun protection and just accept that aging is a natural progression of age. I don't won't to look 30 again because I'm not.

[michelledambra]

I find the best way to deal with this is to spend less time looking in the mirror. 🤣

[redmoondesignbeth]

I've been doing Face Yoga for about 10 years and I'm happy with the results. I'm 70 and don't expect to look "young" and I don't have a lifestyle where that is important...but I do look healthy for my age.

[ritapita]

I truly wish that I could have a vertical restore surgery. Your work looks better than anything else out there. Even if I can never afford it, thank you for providing quality work to the world.

[ninakomlik]

Agreed 100 percent. Im 60 years old and after few years of thinking and investifgation on different options - botox, filllers, etc..., I have made the best decision of my life - deep plane face/neck lift. Very happy ! Dont waste your money and time

[kathleen]

Finally someone who puts honesty above the almighty buck. Saving for my facelift!

[bluali]

So much respect for you Dr Karam. Your honesty and no BS approach to this subject is
Invaluable. ❤

[audreywilson]

I had a facelift eight years ago. I'm now 68. The jowling came back after two years. It's a curse. However, last year, I did undergo fat removal from my jowls. It made a big difference. Don't do the facelift, do the fat removal (liposuction). The surgeon uses a thin cannula and removes the fat as he would on your tummy or thighs. I'm happy with the before and after.

[kelly]

I'm 60 nexr year and I've worked in the admin/client care side in a non surgical medical cosmetic clinic for 15 years and I love your honesty and truth Dr for this concern. Thank you and you are so right re the treatment advice vs surgery for certain concerns. A simple skincare routine, with a few true effective actives and sun protection, plus good blood flow and diet will give you great skin throughout the ages. And yes once above 50 save your money up and see the right surgeon who really cares and treats you for the optimal results! No bs, like you Dr K. Best advice video for jowls ever. 👏👏👍

[Mary-ggmj]

Dr Karam I truly believe that being happy and serene makes people look younger. My mom lived to 85. She never used Botox or fillers or had a facelift. Until 2 years before her passing, she was always smiling and laughing. People loved her. She was magnetic. She never felt “invisable”. She was beautiful. Smile. It does wonders for your facial muscle tone.

[aliyamea]

Dr. Karam really understands what makes people look GOOD .

[sharonpribanic]

The most honest, logical & ethical plastic surgeon online or in general. Thank you for your openness & frankness

[mercedesruiz]

Wish there were more physicians like you. Thank you for your honesty.

[trishthedishbliss]

I have been on the diligent skincare train ever since my teens (I am 63). It has served me well, however, I have entered the dreaded inevitable sagging, jowling phase. A vertical restore would knock off 15 years. In the meantime, I will continue to address what is under my control as you advised. Even with the changes in face shape, a clear bright canvas is half the battle. Thank you for your honesty.

[naturalTJ]

I’m a licensed medical aesthetician and I this Drs advice. A lot of med spas are messing up because they over promise and under deliver. Do your research before wasting your money

[juki]

Hats off to your honesty. I'm turning 50 next year & my face is shaped closer to a square. Genetics & hormones play a hugh part. Facial exercises thankfully have kept my jowls at bay. I don't bother with the plentiful useless treatments, as you've said. If it comes down to it, surgery will give best results. Great work, Dr. Karam 😄

[judithsarsten]

I am so appreciative of your honesty. I am 67 (tomorrow) and although I have genes that have kept me looking younger -- I don't look as young as I would like and definitely not how I feel. I have spent money on fillers over the years, and Juvederm has helped the marionette lines, but my jowls continue to make my face resemble a hounddog. Recently, I went to a new dermatologist, who like yourself was brutally honest and told me don't waste my money on fillers -- I am at the point where the only real solution would be surgery. You confirmed in this video what she had told me. It is so refreshing that there are doctors like yourself and my dermatologist who care about their patient and not just their bank account!