Jowl lift

Sagging jowls are one of the most common complaints that motivate women to come to McKeown Medical. Fortunately we have both surgical and non-surgical options to lift jowls in our Glasgow clinic. The best option for you will depend on your own anatomy, what you want to achieve, and how much down time you have to invest in recovery.

Sagging jowls are one of the most common complaints that motivate women to come to McKeown Medical. Fortunately we have both surgical and non-surgical options to lift jowls in our Glasgow clinic. The best option for you will depend on your own anatomy, what you want to achieve, and how much down time you have to invest in recovery.

At a glance

Every patient is unique, and during our consultation process, we work with you to develop a bespoke treatment plan based on what you want to achieve.

Duration

Depends on treatment option

Anaesthetic

Local

Downtime

Depends on treatment option

Length of results

Non-surgical up to 2 years | Surgical - lifetime

Pricing

From £2,400 - £20,000+

Patient Testimonials

Hear our patients’ experience of surgical and non-surgical options for treating jowls at McKeown Medical.

Surgical & non-surgical treatments

The gold standard method of treating jowls is the facelift, like this patient underwent.

What causes jowls?

There are a number of underlying anatomical changes that happen as we get older that lead to the formation of jowls on the lower face: loss of fat in the upper cheeks, accumulation of fat in the lower cheek, and resorption of the jaw and chin bones as well as loss recession of the cheek bones and upper jaw. Consequently, there are several treatment options that can be used to tackle and tighten sagging jowls.

The gold standard way of reducing the appearance of jowls is the surgical facelift. This allows the surgeon to open the face and shift the fat that has accumulated in the lower cheek back up to areas where fat has been lost from. For patients who do not want to have a surgical procedure, there are non-surgical options, the most effective of which is volume restoration with filler injections.

This result was achieved non-surgically with the volumetric facelift.

Non-surgical treatments for jowls

If you want an aesthetic treatment that is minimally invasive and allows you to return to your normal activities almost immediately, a non-surgical jowl lift treatment may be the better option for you.

Non-surgical treatments for jowls using filler injections usually minimal after effects like skin redness or bruising on the face, so most patients can return to work the very next day. Many patients worry about using filler because they don’t want to make their face look fat. The goal is to restore areas of volume loss, back to how they were before the volume was lost, rather than to simply inflate the whole face. This comes down to the technical expertise of the doctor and when done properly creates an effective rejuvenation that looks natural.

McKeown Medical is renowned for the team’s artistry with dermal fillers, a procedure that is carefully tailored to be suitable to your unique facial anatomy.

Another non-surgical result with the volumetric facelift.

Our less invasive non-surgical jowl treatments

Volumetric Facelift
The volumetric facelift is a non-surgical approach to facial rejuvenation that uses dermal fillers to restore volume and give the face a more youthful structure in a way that is understated and undetectable.

Cheek Filler
Cheek filler is a great option for lifting the appearance of the middle section of the face. Restoration of volume loss in the cheeks and mid-face area can help to improve the appearance of the jowls, as well as contributing to a more rested overall appearance.

Before and after a non-surgical volumetric facelift.

Chin Filler
As we age, the chin gets smaller. Improving the projection of the chin using dermal fillers can help to improve the appearance of the jowls and jawline.

Wrinkle & Jowl Fillers
Sometimes injecting filler directly in front of the jowl — in an area known as the ‘pre-jowl sulcus’ — can help to camouflage the appearance of the jowl. A good wrinkle filler that is done correctly can last up to 24 months, resulting in smoothed-out skin with less visible wrinkles.

 

Surgical treatments for jowls

Patients with more severe sagging jowls or those looking for a more permanent solution to sagging skin in this area could benefit from a surgical jowl lift procedure – otherwise known as a facelift – the gold standard method for treating jowls.

Facelift surgery is the classic, definitive treatment for tightening sagging jowls.

This involves repositioning the excess volume from the jowls, as well as removing loose skin from the jawline. A surgical facelift can provide more than just treatment for saggy jowls and is a great option for people wanting the full package of face and neck skin tightening and rejuvenation.

Meet our facelift expert

Our resident facelift surgeon, Mr Russell Bramhall, is regarded for his facelifts and blepharoplasties, and strives for an elegant, “invisible” result. Here, he discusses his approach to facelifts.

Patient Reviews

Hear from our patients about their experience at McKeown Medical.

Are you ready to start your consultation?

Finding the right treatment for you is the most important factor in ensuring that you are on the correct path to achieve the results you desire. Our pre-consultation form helps us to identify your needs and, ultimately, gets you on the right path to achieving your optimal results.

Pricing

Your treatment plan will be tailored to your individual needs and the results you are looking to achieve.

Jowl lift

From £2,400 - £20,000+

Your Expert Team

Medical Director

Dr Rhona Cameron

Dr Rhona Cameron is a skilled injector who has been extensively trained in Dr McKeown’s signature intuitive technique. Her treatments blend advanced facial optimisation with powerful, energy-based devices – such as lasers, BBL and radio frequency – energising the appearance and enhancing skin health. approach; delivering flawless results – and rejuvenation that lasts.

Founder

Dr Darren McKeown

Our founder, Dr Darren McKeown, is renowned for his expertise and artistry with dermal fillers. As a peer-reviewed medical author, he is passionate about treatments that stand up to scientific scrutiny. Above all, Dr McKeown believes in a global approach; delivering flawless results – and rejuvenation that lasts.

Dr. Russel Bramhall

Consultant Plastic Surgeon

Mr Russell Bramhall

Mr Russell Bramhall graduated from Edinburgh University before undergoing extensive training at some of the UK’s most renowned plastic surgery units. Russell’s expertise was further honed through specialist training in Harley Street, where he worked alongside some of the most highly-regarded names in aesthetics.

Some other areas of specialism

Deep plane face & neck lift

Volumetric Facelift

Full laser resurfacing

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