How We Address Sagging Cheeks, Jawline & Jowls
Restore Lift, Definition & Youthful Contour
Redefining Youthful Contour
As we age, collagen, elastin, and fat gradually diminish, leading to sagging in the cheeks, jawline, and jowls. These changes can soften definition, blur the once-sharp jaw contour, and create heaviness in the lower face. At Lift MD Surgical and Lift MD Aesthetics, Dr. Garo Kassabian — board-certified plastic surgeon and facial rejuvenation expert — restores lift and structure through a personalized combination of advanced surgical and non-surgical techniques.
The result: a naturally lifted, sculpted, and refined profile that looks refreshed — never overdone.
Common Concerns We Treat
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Sagging or drooping cheeks
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Jowls or heaviness along the jawline
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Loss of mid-face volume and definition
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Blurring of the jawline contour
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Deep nasolabial folds and marionette lines
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Mild to advanced skin laxity of the lower face
Kassabian Signature Deep Plane Facelift
The Signature Deep Plane Facelift is Dr. Kassabian’s hallmark technique for naturally restoring lift to the mid- and lower-face. By repositioning deeper muscle and connective tissue layers (the SMAS), this procedure eliminates jowls, elevates sagging cheeks, and recreates a youthful jawline — all with hidden incisions and minimal tension for a smooth, authentic finish.
Ideal for: Moderate to advanced laxity and visible jowls.
Mini Lift & Mid-Face Lift
For early to moderate sagging, a Mini Lift or Mid-Face Lift provides targeted improvement with shorter incisions and faster recovery. These options restore cheek contour and tighten the jawline while maintaining a soft, natural appearance.
Ideal for: Younger patients or those desiring subtle rejuvenation.
Fat Transfer & Volume Restoration
Volume loss contributes to sagging. Using your body’s own purified fat, Micro-Fat Transfer restores fullness to the cheeks and mid-face, lifting and supporting the overlying skin. The result is a youthful softness and contour that complements facelift or skin-tightening procedures.
Ideal for: Hollow cheeks or loss of structure with early sagging.
Injectable Lifting & Jawline Contouring
Strategic placement of dermal fillers, biostimulators, or neurotoxins can define the jawline, elevate the cheeks, and soften lower-face heaviness — offering a sculpted, refreshed look without downtime.
Ideal for: Early jowling, loss of contour, or non-surgical maintenance.
Morpheus8 RF & Forma Skin Tightening
Non-surgical tightening technologies such as Morpheus8 RF microneedling and Forma RF stimulate collagen production and contract the skin for subtle, natural lift. These can be used alone or to maintain surgical results.
Ideal for: Mild skin laxity and preventative rejuvenation.
Injectable Lifting & Jawline Contouring
Strategic placement of dermal fillers, biostimulators, or neurotoxins can define the jawline, elevate the cheeks, and soften lower-face heaviness — offering a sculpted, refreshed look without downtime.
Ideal for: Early jowling, loss of contour, or non-surgical maintenance.