Buccal Massage is a natural way of facial sculpting that is safe and doesn’t cause complications like popular aesthetic treatments. If you google it up, you most likely find it unattractive. I’m not surprised because it is an intraoral massage, and most manipulations perform inside your mouth. However, don’t judge the book by its cover because you can’t imagine how relaxed and satisfied you’ll feel after first session. Keep on reading to learn more about this unique procedure.

What is Buccal Massage?

Buccal massage is an intraoral massage aimed at sculpting the face by targeting muscles of the cheeks and jaw area. By a bilateral grip, a facialist works from inside and outside your mouth, kneading each muscle and moving the tissues – literally “putting the face in place.” No wonder it is called non-surgical lifting with an instant result.

How It Differs From Other Types of Massages?

Buccal massage is not a classic massage in our perspective and has many special distinctions. You should be keeping your mouth slightly open while a professional facialist is performing manipulations in sterile rubber gloves. All movements are carried out confidently inside and outside the checks and jaw area. It is pretty relaxing but can be painful at muscle attachment points. The specialist pays special attention to these areas, after which you will get a feeling of entire relief.

What are the Benefits of Buccal Massage?

Buccal massage is unique and provides a million benefits. Compared to any other external massage, its techniques allow us to reach unattainable muscles and return them to their original length. Moreover, it is the only massage that can manage chronic headaches and relieve the pain from the jaw spasm. What else? Here are the other advantages you’ll get:

• Relaxed tight muscles
• Defined facial contours
• Enhanced collagen production
• Promoted lymphatic drainage
• Relieved puffiness
• Increased turgor of the skin
• Improved the complexion

How to Prepare for Buccal Massage?

Since buccal massage is an intraoral massage where the specialist interacts with your oral mucosa, you should brush your teeth before the procedure; remove makeup, and take off your Invisalign (if you wear some).

Who Should Get Buccal Massage?

Buccal massage is recommended for people over 30, but at the same time, it depends on individual changes in the face. The main indications include weak tone of the muscles, ptosis of certain parts of the face, puffiness, floated contour, prominent nasolabial folds, wrinkles around the mouth, jaw stiffness, spasm from the braces, and chronic headache.

How Many Sessions Do I Need?

Although the effect of the buccal massage can be seen right after the first session, the specialists recommend completing a full course, which includes 10-15 sessions (1 session every 7-10 days).

What to Expect After Buccal Massage?

You will see the effect of the massage right after the first session. Your skin will noticeably tighten, and your jaw muscles will instantly relax. Some clients report that they notice an improvement in their articulation. After about five sessions, the oval and contours of your face will change significantly. Although it will not be a “surgical facelift” effect, you will still be amazed at how you refresh your appearance without invasive procedures.

Contraindications for Buccal Massage

Buccal massage is quite safe manipulation and rarely leads to complications but as for many beauty procedures there are always some contraindications. You should avoid buccal massage if you have following conditions: cancer, thyroid problems, skin allergies, exacerbation of chronic diseases, infection, open wounds on the face, hematomas, dermatological issues in the acute stage, bruising, dermatological issues in the acute stage, or pregnant. We also suggest to postpone this lovely procedure for two weeks if you recently get injections of Botox, fillers, microneedling, dermabrasion, or any other invasive beauty treatments.

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