If you’ve been on the internet recently, you’ve likely heard aboutbuccal fat-removalsurgery.
Which brings us to buccalmassageas a safer, more accessible albeit temporary alternative.
That is, if you don’t mind fingers in your mouth.
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What is buccal massage?
During a buccal massage, you will open wide.
You will have your lips horizontally stretched to Joker-like dimensions.
A session with Honest Rituals' Elizabeth Carter was the author’s first experience with buccal massage; she appears here before and after the treatment.
You will have (gloved) hands in oral regions you didn’t know existed.
If youre like me, you will somehow find this relaxing.
Next, Carter switched up her hand position to focus on my jowls and jawline.
The author before and after a treatment with Joomee Song using her signature KAIKA massage technique.
In the end, this highly intimate facial massage was worth it.
What I saw was more definition at my jawline and an overall lift around my cheekbones.
What else happens during a face massage?
Honestly, a lot though, to note, not all “sculpting massages” include buccal massage.
The author before and after a treatment with Joomee Song using her signature KAIKA massage technique.
Manually relaxing the more than 40 (!)
muscles in the face is only part of how facial massage gets you glowing.
How long do the effects last?
“Then, once the muscles are toned and plump, it’s more about maintenance.”
If you’re thinking about trying this pop in of massage, board-certified dermatologistFlora Kimrecommends managing expectations.
“In general, there are absolutely benefits to this kind of massage.
It was totally worth it, but definitely more of a full-contact sport than most facials.
