You don't have to live with saggy jowls, and you don't have to spend a lot of money to get rid of them. In the same way that you exercise your arms and legs to strengthen and tone those muscles, you can exercise your neck muscles and tighten and firm the skin directly below your lower jaw. These exercises only take a few minutes daily and can be done anywhere.
Neck Toner
Lie on the floor, bed or mat and place your fingertips on the sides of your neck, directly under your ears. Press your fingertips gently against your neck for resistance. Raise your head one inch off the floor, leading with your neck and chin. Lower your head to the start position. Perform the exercise 20 times. To advance the exercise, place your arms at your sides and lift your head and shoulders off the floor. In the elevated position, turn your head to the left as far as possible, then to the right. Lower your head and shoulders to the start position. This is considered one sequence. Perform 20 sequences of this exercise.
Neck Tightener
Sit in a chair with your back straight and chin parallel to the floor. Place one hand on your neck directly under your chin in a choking position. Your thumb should be on one side directly under your jaw, and your fingers should be on the other side, directly under your jaw. Slowly and deliberately push your chin out and away from your body. Hold this position for five seconds. Relax the stretch and return to the start position. Perform this exercise 20 times.
Chin and Neck Firmer
Sit in a chair with your back straight, shoulders relaxed, hands resting on your thighs and chin parallel to the floor. Close your lips and smile with only your upper lip. Hold this position for five seconds. Place one hand at the base of your neck on the collarbone and moderately pull down on the skin with a firm grasp as you tilt your head back. Relax your lips and grip, and return to the start position. Perform this exercise 20 times.
Neck Strengthener
Sit in a chair with your back and head straight and your chin level. Lean your head backward as far as possible. Close your lips and begin to chew as if you were eating something. Move your upper and lower jaws together in a moderate chewing motion to the count of five. Chew in a more demonstrative way for five seconds. Stop chewing, relax your muscles and lower your head to the start position. Perform this exercise 20 times.
References
- "Carole Maggio Facercise--The Dynamic Muscle-Toning Program for Renewed Vitality and a More Youthful Appearance"; Carole Maggio; 2002
- Face Lift Advice: Free Face Exercises -- Neck and Throat Facial Exercises
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