As we age, one of the most common concerns patients notice is a loss of definition around the jawline. The once sharp, youthful contour of the lower face can gradually soften, leading to the appearance of jowls and sagging skin.
While many people assume a surgical facelift is the only solution, advances in aesthetic dermatology mean there are now highly effective, minimally invasive treatments that can tighten, lift and rejuvenate the jawline—without the need for surgery.
At Southface Dermatology Clinic, our expert team offers two proven treatment options: SecretPro RF and Relife Threads. During your consultation, we’ll help determine which treatment is best suited to your skin, concerns and desired results.
Why Does the Jawline Change with Age?
The ageing process affects every layer of the face.
Over time:
- Bone structure naturally changes and reduces in volume.
- Facial muscles become weaker.
- Fat pads descend lower in the face.
- Collagen and elastin production slows dramatically.
- Skin becomes thinner and loses elasticity.
Together, these changes contribute to a heavier lower face, less definition around the jawline and the formation of jowls.
Although skincare products play an important role in maintaining healthy skin, creams cannot lift tissues once structural changes have occurred. This is where advanced aesthetic treatments can make a significant difference.
SecretPro RF: Stimulate Your Skin’s Natural Tightening Process
If you’re looking for gradual, natural-looking skin tightening with minimal downtime, SecretPro RF is an excellent option.
SecretPro combines advanced radiofrequency technology with microneedling to deliver controlled energy deep into the skin. This stimulates your body’s natural production of collagen and elastin, helping to strengthen the skin from within.
Benefits of SecretPro RF
- Non-invasive skin tightening
- Stimulates natural collagen production
- Improves skin texture and firmness
- Gradual lifting and jawline definition
- Minimal downtime
- Suitable for many skin types
For most patients, the best results are achieved with a course of three treatments spaced approximately four weeks apart. Improvements continue to develop over several months as new collagen forms.
This treatment is ideal for those wanting subtle, progressive rejuvenation without surgery.
Relife Threads: Immediate Lift with Continued Improvement
For patients seeking a more immediate lifting effect, Relife Threads provide an excellent non-surgical solution.
Using specially designed absorbable threads, the treatment gently lifts sagging tissue while also stimulating collagen production beneath the skin.
The procedure is minimally invasive, typically takes less than 30 minutes and is performed by our experienced clinical team.
Benefits of Relife Threads
- Immediate lifting effect
- Improved jawline definition
- Stimulates collagen production
- Results continue to improve over time
- Minimal downtime
- Long-lasting rejuvenation
Many patients appreciate that they leave the clinic already noticing an improvement, with results continuing to develop as collagen production increases over the following weeks.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Both SecretPro RF and Relife Threads are highly effective treatments, but they work in different ways.
SecretPro RF may be best if you:
- Have mild to moderate skin laxity.
- Want gradual, natural-looking improvement.
- Would like to improve overall skin quality as well as firmness.
- Prefer a completely non-invasive treatment.
Relife Threads may be more suitable if you:
- Are looking for an immediate lifting effect.
- Have more noticeable jowl formation.
- Want stronger jawline definition.
- Are seeking an alternative to surgical lifting procedures.
In many cases, treatments can also be combined as part of a personalised treatment plan to maximise results.
Why Choose Southface Dermatology Clinic?
At Southface Dermatology Clinic, every patient receives an individual consultation with our experienced team before treatment.
Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution, we carefully assess your facial anatomy, skin quality and aesthetic goals before recommending the most appropriate treatment.
Our consultant-led clinic combines medical expertise with advanced aesthetic technology to deliver safe, evidence-based treatments that achieve natural-looking results.
Book Your Consultation
If you’re concerned about jowls or loss of jawline definition, we’re here to help.
Whether SecretPro RF, Relife Threads or a combination approach is right for you, our specialists will create a personalised treatment plan designed around your unique facial structure and goals.
Book your consultation with Southface Dermatology Clinic today and discover how modern, non-surgical treatments can help restore definition, confidence and a more refreshed appearance—without the need for a facelift.