Jowl Lift Surgery: How to Fix Sagging Jowls for a Sharper Jawline

Sagging jowls are one of the most common signs of aging — blurring the jawline, creating heaviness around the lower face, and making the face look older and tired. While fillers, threads, and tightening devices can help early-stage jowls, moderate to severe jowls usually require surgical lifting for long-lasting, natural results.

このガイドでは、顎リフト手術の種類、理想的な候補者、回復、そして韓国の外科医が若々しく彫刻のような顎のラインを作ることに特化している理由など、知っておくべきすべてのことを説明します。

頬のたるみの原因は何ですか?

Jowls form due to a combination of aging changes:

• Skin laxity
• Loss of collagen
• Descent of facial fat pads
• Loosening of the SMAS (muscle-fascia layer)
• Volume loss in the midface
• Genetics and bone structure
• 肌の弾力性の低下

As these structures weaken, tissue collects around the jawline, forming “jowls.”

What Is Jowl Lift Surgery?

Jowl lift surgery refers to cosmetic surgical procedures that lift, tighten, and reposition the lower face, removing the heaviness that creates jowling.

The surgery can range from a mini-lift to a deep plane facelift, depending on severity.

The goal is to:

• Lift sagging lower face tissue
• 顎のラインを再定義する
• Smooth nasolabial and marionette lines
• Restore youthful facial contours

頬骨リフト手術の種類

Different techniques are used depending on the patient’s anatomy and degree of jowling.

1. SMAS Facelift (Standard Jowl Lift)

One of the most common methods for jowl correction.

How it works:

• Tightens the SMAS layer beneath the skin
• Lifts the lower face and jawline
• Reduces jowls and marionette lines

最適な用途:

• Moderate jowls
• 40代～60代の患者
• 肌の弾力性が良い

Results:

天然で長持ち（8～10年以上）。

2. Deep Plane Facelift (Advanced Jowl Correction)

Considered the gold standard for severe jowls.

How it works:

• SMASの下の顔の深層を持ち上げます
• 顔を下に引っ張る靭帯を解放する
• Lifts the midface + lower face as one unit

最適な用途:

• ひどいたるみ
• 深いほうれい線
• 高齢患者またはたるみが著しい患者

Results:

最も強力かつ自然で、10～15年以上持続します。

3. Mini Facelift (Early Jowl Sagging)

A smaller lift for mild to early jowling.

How it works:

• より短い切開
• 局所的なたるみを引き締める
• Less invasive

最適な用途:

• 軽い頬のたるみ
• Patients in their late 30s to early 50s

Results:

Refreshes the jawline but less dramatic than SMAS or deep plane.

4. Neck Lift (Jowls + Neck Sagging)

Often combined with jowl lift for lower-face harmony.

Fixes:

• Sagging under chin
• ネックバンド
• 太い顎のライン
• 二重あご

Jowls and neck sagging usually develop together, so combining techniques enhances results.

5. 脂肪吸引＋頬のリフトアップ（一部の症例）

Useful when jowls are partly caused by excess fat.

How it works:

• Liposuction removes lower-face fat
• リフトは基礎構造を引き締め、位置を変える

Important: Liposuction alone does NOT fix jowls — it must be paired with tightening for best results.

6. Jowl Lift + Fat Grafting (Total Facial Rejuvenation)

老化にはたるみとボリュームの減少の両方が含まれます。

Combined approach:

• Lift tightens sagging
• Fat grafting restores youthful fullness to midface & temples
• Improves overall balance and smoothness

This combination is extremely popular in Korea.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Jowl Lift Surgery?

You may be a good candidate if you have:

• 中程度から重度の顎のたるみ
• Sagging along the jawline
• Deep marionette lines
• ほうれい線
• 中顔面のボリューム減少
• Drooping skin under the chin
• A tired, heavy lower-face appearance

非外科的治療では目に見える改善が得られなくなった場合、頬のたるみ取り手術が理想的です。

効果はどのくらい持続しますか?

テクニックに応じて:

• ミニフェイスリフト：3～5年
• SMAS Facelift: 8–10 years
• ディーププレーンフェイスリフト：10～15歳以上

人は自然に老化していきますが、リフトアップされた肌構造はより引き締まり、若々しさを保ちます。

Recovery Timeline

第1週

• Swelling, bruising, tightness
• Discomfort peaks first 2–3 days

第2週

• Most swelling subsides
• 抜糸
• Patient appears presentable

Weeks 3–4

• Jawline definition improves
• Return to normal activities

2～3ヶ月目

• 最終的な輪郭が見えてくる
• Skin texture improves with healing

Risks & Considerations

潜在的なリスクは次のとおりです:

• Bruising / swelling
• 神経の刺激（通常は一時的）
• 傷跡（耳や生え際の隠れた部分）
• Asymmetry
• Prolonged swelling

顔面リフトの経験がある外科医を選択すると、合併症が大幅に減少します。

最後に

Jowl lift surgery is one of the most effective ways to restore a youthful, sculpted jawline and eliminate lower-face heaviness. Whether through a mini lift, SMAS lift, neck lift, or deep plane facelift, the results are long-lasting, natural, and tailored to your age and anatomy.