How To Get Rid Of Jowls: Reduce Sagging Jowls Without Surgery

As we get older, our skin goes through several changes. One of the first things we tend to notice is droopy skin on the jaw and neck, also known as "jowling." Getting older is nothing to be ashamed of, but there is also no shame in wanting to reduce the visible signs of aging. Some people opt to get lower facelifts and other procedures to help reduce jowling, but this guide will tell you how to reduce sagging jowls without surgery.

What Are Facial Jowls?

Jowling is when the skin around your cheeks, jawline, chin, and neck, also known as your "jowls," begins to sag from a lack of collagen and elasticity.

Collagen is a major building block found in skin, muscles, bones, and tendons. It holds everything together and provides structure. Elastin is 1000x more flexible than collagen and makes skin more elastic. With less collagen and elastin, your skin loses its strength, becomes thinner and more vulnerable, and starts to sag.

Although jowling is perfectly natural, other factors can speed up or slow down sagging jowls. Read more to learn about the leading causes of jowling and how you can treat sagging jowls naturally.

What Causes Jowling?


The main reason jowls begin to sag is—as you might have guessed—aging. As you age, your body naturally produces less collagen and elastin, the foundations of firm, youthful skin, including the skin on your cheeks, neck, and jawline. The skin around your neck is especially thin, so changes in elasticity are likely to start there.

This process is completely natural and happens to everyone. Your body starts to produce about 1% less collagen in the skin each year starting in your 20s, so it's essential to take care of your skin early on to prevent future damage.


Your genetics also come into play when it comes to jowling. If sagging jowls runs in the family, if you have naturally thinner skin, or if you naturally produce less collagen and elastin, visible jowling might be more likely for you at an earlier age.


Although decreased collagen and elastin production happens naturally, other factors contribute to jowling that you have some control over.

  • SunlightUV rays from the sun damage collagen and elastin in the skin, making it more susceptible to wrinkles and sagging.
  • Weight Loss: Fluctuating weight can wear out the skin and reduce its elasticity, similar to inflating and deflating a balloon multiple times.
  • Smoking: It's no secret that smoking is harmful to the lungs, but it is also harmful to the skin. Smoking reduces the body's ability to produce collagen, prematurely aging the skin.
  • Using Computers & Phones: Computers and phones and an essential part of everyday life, but spending too much time bending down looking at screens causes "tech neck," which stresses muscles and makes your neck lose elasticity over time.

How To Reduce Sagging Jowls Without Surgery

There are many techniques to help reduce sagging jowls. There are invasive options like neck and face lifts, liposuction, fillers, injections, and more, but these methods require expensive appointments and can be painful for some. Surgical lower facelifts cost $7,000 on average! Non-invasive techniques like lasers and radiofrequency are also costly and can be uncomfortable. There are many alternative ways to naturally reduce sagging jowls without breaking the bank or requiring surgery.

Jowl Lifting Masks

Jowl lifting masks (also known as V-shaped face slimming masks) help tighten sagging jowls by physically lifting the skin and infusing it with anti-aging ingredients. It's kind of like waist-training for your face.

The Depology Derma Face Sculpting Mask hydrates while visibly lifting and firming your skin with collagen-boosting Algae (Seaweed) Extract and antioxidant-rich Vitamin E, tightening jowls after one use with more improvement over time.

depology derma face sculpting mask to reduce sagging jowls


Incorporate elastin- and collagen-boosting ingredients into your skincare routine. Vitamin A and Vitamin C stimulate collagen production in naturally aged skin.

The Depology Matrixyl 3000 Collagen Serum contains Matrixyl 3000, a synthetic peptide scientifically proven to stimulate collagen production to restore youthful skin, and hyaluronic acid, which helps bind water to collagen to plump and hydrate the skin.

depology matrixyl 3000 collagen serum with hyaluronic acid to reduce sagging jowls

The Depology Anti-Aging Retinol Night Cream uses retinol to stimulate collagen production as well as improve blood flow for plump, glowing skin.

depology anti-aging retinol night cream with retinol to reduce sagging jowls


Since the sun's UV rays damage collagen and elastin, be sure to wear SPF all year round. Even in the winter, UV rays are still as powerful as they are in the summer, so be sure to use a minimum of SPF 30 daily to protect your skin from premature aging.


Maintaining a stable weight that is comfortable for you rather than frequent fluctuation helps keep skin elastic and bouncy. Avoid smoking to prevent damage to collagen. Also, be sure to include collagen-boosting vitamins like Vitamin A and Vitamin C into your diet.


Sagging jowls are a natural part of life. Everyone gets them eventually, but there are ways to delay the onset of jowls and reduce sagging jowls naturally. Small changes in your skincare routine and lifestyle can help you keep your jawline firm and youthful.