Smile Lines and Jowls
An unfortunate side effect of aging is feeling like you look tired or that your face is sagging. There are solutions for this loss of collagen and facial volume.
Restore balance and support a refreshed appearance.
As collagen, elastin, and facial volume decline over time, the face may begin to develop deeper folds, sagging, hollowing, and loss of definition.
At some point you may feel like you look tired or that your face is sagging or looking heavy. You may notice this as under-eye circles or hollowing under the eyes, heavy folds around the nose going towards the cheek, or a less defined jawline. Although you may not need a facelift, you feel like your face needs a pick-me-up.
Smile lines, jowls, and facial volume loss are common concerns associated with natural aging.
Common signs and symptoms
Patients may notice:
- Nasolabial folds (smile lines)
- Marionette lines
- Loss of cheek volume
- Hollow appearance
- Sagging along the jawline
- Mild jowling
- Loss of facial definition
Treatment for smile lines in Alpharetta & Buckhead
At Steele Dermatology, we offer personalized facial rejuvenation treatments designed to restore balance, soften folds, improve contour, and support a refreshed appearance.
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are hyaluronic acid gels that are injected in various levels of the skin to replace, restore or augment areas of the face or body.
PRP, PRF & EZGel
These dermal filler alternatives use your body’s natural growth factors to improve skin quality and stimulate collagen production.
RF Microneedling
Radiofrequency microneedling combines collagen stimulation with skin tightening to improve texture and crepey skin.
InstaLift (Thread Lift)
InstaLift is a thread made of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) that is strategically placed to create lift instantly and to stimulate collagen production.
Fat Transfer
A natural and safe way to restore facial volume and produce aesthetically elegant results.
Biostimulatory Injectables
These injections trigger the body's natural production of collagen to rebuild lost structural volume and improve skin laxity.
FAQs
When you’re a child or a teenager, you have the most bone, collagen, fat, and thickest skin that you’re ever going to have. Your skin looks amazing — tight, lifted, and smooth. Starting in your 20s, you start to lose more bone, collagen, and elastin than you make every day. With less structure and support, your face starts to slide downwards. It happens gradually.
To some extent, you may look more attractive early in the process as you move from a baby-fat face to a more lean, sculpted face. But beyond that point, the face moves into a phase of looking more aged, more tired, and heavier as you lose more collagen and fat.
Common contributing factors include:
- Natural aging
- Collagen and elastin loss
- Facial fat loss and shifting
- Genetics
- Sun damage
- Bone structure changes over time
We typically see these changes in the face, especially along the jawline, in the mid-cheek area, by the nose, and in the upper cheeks, which start to flatten out around the eyes.
The best option depends on the severity of the aging changes and your goals.
Many patients achieve noticeable improvement with collagen-stimulating and lifting treatments.
Longevity varies based on the treatment selected and individual factors.
Schedule a consultation for jowls at Steele
Steele Dermatology offers customized facial rejuvenation treatment plans tailored to your goals and anatomy. Schedule a consultation to learn more about your options.
Request an appointment
Schedule online, call (770) 464-6000 or text us, and one of our specialists will assist you.
