# DeepPlane.com — /what-is-deep-plane-facelift/jowls

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## Frequently asked questions

### Does deep plane facelift eliminate jowls?

Yes — deep plane facelift is the most effective surgical correction for jowls because it releases the mandibular retaining ligament and repositions the buccal + pre-mandibular fat pads vertically as a composite unit, restoring jawline definition permanently. SMAS facelift leaves the fat pads in their descended position so jowl recurrence is common by year 5-7.

*Topics: jowls, jawline*

### What causes jowls and how are they treated?

Jowls form when the mandibular cutaneous ligament weakens and the overlying buccal and pre-mandibular fat pads descend below the jawline. Deep plane facelift is the most effective surgical correction — releasing the mandibular ligament allows the jowl tissue to be repositioned along its original vector. SMAS-plication and skin-only lifts leave the ligament intact, so jowling often recurs within 3-5 years.

*Topics: jowls, anatomy*

## Fact-checked claims on this page

- **False** — Liposuction alone is an effective treatment for correcting jowls
  - Source: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2243041/)
- **False** — Dermal fillers can provide lasting correction of significant jowling
  - Source: JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33776049/)
- **True** — Deep plane facelift corrects jowls by releasing the mandibular ligament and repositioning descended tissue
  - Source: The Aesthetic Society (https://www.theaestheticsociety.org/)

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