“Jowls are about a lot more than skin - they are also caused by volume loss in the face, and descent of the facial fat pads,” says Dr Shotter.
Not naturally blessed with a razor-sharp jawline or cute chin, additional ongoing breakouts plus early signs of skin ageing (neck creases, a double chin and the beginnings of what I fear may be jowls) have me retracting, turtle-like, into the biggest roll-neck jumpers I can find.
“Ultracel Q+ uses HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasound) to target and improve sagging skin, particularly in the jowls, chin and jawline,” explains Nyla Raja, cosmetic doctor and founder of Dr Nyla Medispa.
“Profhilo [a hyaluronic acid-based injectable skin booster], however, is an excellent treatment for tech neck lines because it delivers deep hydration, improves skin elasticity, and stimulates collagen and elastin production.”.
While fillers can be used to smooth them out, this requires a delicate approach to avoid an unnatural look, says aesthetic doctor and founder Nina Bal, who has her clinic Facial Sculpting by Dr Nina Bal in London.
