Skin Laxity & Jowl Formation
What is Skin Laxity & Jowl Formation
Skin Laxity & Jowl Formation
Skin laxity and the formation of jowls are primary indicators of the intrinsic ageing process, driven by the gradual depletion of structural proteins such as collagen and elastin. As the dermal matrix weakens and subcutaneous fat pads shift due to gravity, the lower face can lose its defined contour, leading to a softened jawline. At Eden Skin & Laser Clinic, we view laxity as a multi-layered concern that requires a sophisticated, clinical approach to tissue tightening. Our focus is on restoring the skin’s architecture and biological elasticity to ensure Eden Skin & Laser Clinic patients achieve a naturally lifted and rejuvenated profile.
How Skin Laxity & Jowl Formation Manifests
Mandibular Blurring: A loss of definition along the jawline where the skin begins to hang below the bone, creating the appearance of jowls.
Nasolabial Folds: Deepening lines running from the nose to the corners of the mouth, caused by mid-face volume loss and skin sagging.
Dermal Thinning: A noticeable loss of skin "snap-back" and a crepey texture, indicating a significant reduction in type I and III collagen.
Static Wrinkling: Fine lines and folds that remain visible even when the face is at rest, resulting from a lack of structural support.
Submental Fullness: Increased laxity under the chin, often exacerbated by the downward migration of facial tissues.
The Eden Skin & Laser Clinic, Clinical Consultation & Safety Protocol
At Eden Skin & Laser Clinic, a 30-minute clinical consultation is vital for a diagnostic assessment and a detailed medical history review. This stage is essential for evaluating the degree of ptosis (sagging) and determining the health of your skin's extracellular matrix. We also perform necessary patch testing and technology screenings to ensure your suitability for high-energy devices or injectable biostimulators, ensuring a safe and predictable outcome.
Treatment Options
Eden Skin & Laser Clinic selects the most appropriate modalities from our clinical suite to stimulate neocollagenesis and provide structural lift to the lower face.
Endymed 3Deep Radiofrequency: Gold-standard treatment; this technology uses controlled, deep-tissue heating to contract existing collagen fibres and trigger the long-term production of new collagen for non-surgical tightening.
RELIFE Revitalising Threads: Gold-standard mechanical lift; these specialised threads provide an immediate lifting effect to the jowl area while biologically stimulating the skin to produce a supportive collagen framework.
Profhilo: Secondary treatment/Biostimulation; a high-concentration hyaluronic acid injectable that "remodels" the skin by intensely hydrating the tissue and stimulating four different types of collagen and elastin.
Dermal Fillers: Secondary treatment; used strategically to restore lost volume in the mid-face and chin, providing a mechanical "scaffold" that lifts sagging tissue away from the jawline.
Skin Boosters: Supportive maintenance; these deliver essential nutrients and deep hydration to the dermis, improving the overall quality and resilience of the skin to prevent further laxity.