The term ‘Jowl’is used to describe sagging skin under jawline. This happens to almost everyone as they age because the skin becomes thinner and less elastic over time, it also happens because one tends to lose volume in their cheeks over time, causing a relative excess of skin which sags down to the bottom of the face.

Along with the jowl, you may develop line of deep wrinkles running from the corners of the mouth to the jaw –these are marionette lines or melomental folds.

Heaviness and lines under the corners of the mouth can cause one to look prematurely aged.

It can be hereditary, a natural consequence of ageing, or sometimes due to significant weight loss.

It can be treated or improved using dermal fillers in most people.