3 Common Causes of Saggy Neck and Jowls

Regardless of how well a woman takes care of her facial skin, a saggy and wrinkled neck can add ten plus years to her age.

While a sagging neck and jowls are a normal part of aging, I have noticed this condition has become more prominent in younger women. From observing and chatting with many women, I find daily habits like usage of electronics, exposure to environmental stressors, and not taking care of the skin on the neck are the three top things that are accelerating saggy necks.

Cell Phones and Computers Can Cause Saggy Neck, Jowls, and Double Chin

A common cause of sagging necks and jowls is the use of electronics. Including computers, tablets, smartphones, and smart TVs. The overexposure to these devices is causing us to develop what has been coined as "Tech Neck."

Tech neck is the result of constantly looking down or forward at our screens.

So, what is happening as we are looking down or forward at our screens? Our muscles are in a constant state of contraction, which can cause them to shorten and become weak and shrink over time.

As a result, the neck cannot support the weight of the head and begins to sag. With more than 90% of women using some technology each day, many people are developing a double chin, even in their 20s, due to heads looking down or forward for long periods while using cell phones and computers.

While it is impossible to do away with our gadgets, be mindful, and consider employing ergonomics in your work and personal environment and practice good posture.

Sun Damage Can Cause Sagging Neck and Jowls

Sun Damage is a major environmental stressor that causes sagging neck and jawlines. Sun Damage robs your skin of collagen and elastin, the building blocks needed to keep your skin firm and elastic. It accelerates sagging neck and jowls because of the lack of facial tissue support, which causes the loss of fat pads under the jaw.

Think of a house and a frame.

Without the solid structure, the house would simply fall to the ground.

Sagging necks and jowls are yet another reason to avoid sunbathing and put on sunscreen daily!

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Neglecting Neck Skin Can Cause Sagging Neck and Jowls

The final cause of sagging neck and jowls is not taking care of the skin on your neck. For some reason, many women stop skincare at the jawline neglecting the neck.

As we age, our bodies decrease their natural collagen production, which causes a loss in firmness and elasticity of facial tissues such as the jawline. Poor diet, stress, and smoking are additional factors that can take a toll on your skin.

To offset the natural and environmental factors, you can use high-quality neck firming and facial contouring creams to give your skin the boost it needs to remain youthful.

Additionally, we always recommend our clients incorporate microcurrent facial toning, sculpting, and lifting in their professional and at-home treatment plans.

Most women find that microcurrent is a great non-surgical, pain-free solution to address sagging necks and jowls. Schedule your Advanced Skin Health Analysis or Get to Know Your Skin Facial today!