If your jawline doesn’t look quite as defined as it used to, your first instinct may be to blame loose skin. Sometimes that’s exactly what’s happening—but not always.
A softer jawline can come from several things: skin laxity, changes in facial volume, fullness beneath the chin, facial anatomy, or usually some combination of these.
And that distinction matters. Treating under-chin fat won’t fix loose skin, and tightening skin won’t necessarily replace lost facial structure.
So before deciding on a treatment, the better question is: What’s actually causing your jawline to look less defined?
Here are five non-surgical options we may consider at Stay Beautiful Medspa.
1. Morpheus8 for Skin Laxity
If the problem is primarily loose skin, Morpheus8 may be an option.
Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy to stimulate collagen remodeling beneath the skin.
Fractional RF microneedling has been studied for skin laxity, wrinkles, and facial rejuvenation, with research demonstrating new collagen and elastin formation following treatment.¹
The lower face and neck are particularly popular treatment areas.
2. Sublime for Non-Invasive Tightening
Not everyone wants microneedling.
Sublime provides another option by combining infrared light and bipolar radiofrequency energy to heat targeted tissue and stimulate collagen.
It’s non-invasive and requires no downtime, with improvements developing gradually as collagen remodels.
3. Kybella for Fullness Under the Chin
What if your skin isn’t particularly loose, but fullness beneath your chin is hiding your jawline? That’s a different problem.
Kybella is an FDA-approved injectable containing deoxycholic acid that is specifically indicated to improve the appearance of moderate-to-severe submental fat, commonly called a double chin, in adults.²
Once injected, deoxycholic acid destroys targeted fat cells. The body then gradually clears the cellular debris.
Kybella isn’t a skin-tightening treatment, which is why determining the source of your concern is so important.
4. Juvéderm for Structure and Definition
Sometimes the issue is structure. Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers such as Juvéderm can be strategically placed to add volume and enhance facial contours.
Certain Juvéderm products are FDA-approved specifically for improving jawline definition in adults with moderate-to-severe loss of jawline definition.³
Filler doesn’t tighten loose skin or remove fat. Instead, it can help enhance the underlying shape and proportions of the lower face.
5. A Combination Approach
This is often where jawline rejuvenation gets interesting. Someone might have mild laxity and under-chin fullness. Another patient might have good skin quality but need more structural definition.
Those patients shouldn’t necessarily receive the same treatment.
A combination plan might address skin quality and tightening first, then determine whether contouring or volume enhancement would improve the overall result.
The goal isn’t to throw five treatments at your jawline. It’s to use the right treatment for each contributing factor.
Which Non-Surgical Jawline Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with the cause.
Loose skin? Morpheus8 or Sublime may help.
Fullness beneath the chin? Kybella may be appropriate.
Loss of structure or definition? Dermal filler may be considered.
A combination? Your treatment plan may need to address more than one issue.
That’s why evaluating your face in person is much more useful than choosing a treatment based on a before-and-after photo online.
To find out which non-surgical jawline treatment is right for you, schedule a complimentary consultation at Stay Beautiful Medspa in Woburn, MA. During your free consultation, we will evaluate your facial anatomy, talk about what you would like to change, and create a custom treatment plan designed around your goals. Request an appointment online or give us a call at (978) 203-0172 to get started.
Sources
- Hantash BM, Ubeid AA, Chang H, Kafi R, Renton B. Bipolar Fractional Radiofrequency Treatment Induces Neoelastogenesis and Neocollagenesis. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Kybella (deoxycholic acid) Injection Prescribing Information.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. JUVÉDERM VOLUX XC – Premarket Approval.
