Superior, WI · Serving the Twin Ports

Aesthetics · Condition

Sagging Skin & Jowls

Sagging skin, jowls, and a softening jawline are some of the first changes patients notice in photos — driven by collagen loss, gravity, and tissue descent.

What it is

Sagging skin, jowls, and a softening jawline are some of the first changes patients notice in photos — driven by collagen loss, gravity, and tissue descent.

Common symptoms

  • Loss of jawline definition
  • Visible jowls along the lower face
  • Heaviness in the mid-face by end of day
  • Crepey neck skin or 'tech neck'
  • Photos that suddenly look 'older' than how you feel

What's actually causing it

Collagen and elastin decline, fat pad descent, repetitive skin folding, and sun damage — compounded by genetics and weight changes.

What happens if you ignore it

Without intervention, sagging steadily progresses past the window where non-surgical options are highly effective. Patients who wait too long often end up considering surgical procedures with significant downtime and higher risk — when earlier, less invasive treatment could have prevented or delayed that decision by years.

What recovery looks like

PDO threads produce immediate lift; RF microneedling tightens and remodels over weeks. Pairing the two is the most effective non-surgical strategy.

Frequently asked questions

Ready to feel like yourself again?

Call our Superior, WI office to schedule with Dr. Hoeffling. New patients are warmly welcomed.