Why is Buccal Massage all the rage right now?
If you haven’t already noticed, Buccal Massage is making waves in the beauty and aesthetic world right now and rightly so. Who wouldn’t want a relaxing treatment with no downtime and the benefits of relieving face and upper body tension, leaving you with a sculpted jawline?! Celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Megan Markel, Kristen Bell and Abbie Chatfield publicly rave about how Buccal Massage is a staple in their facial and skin care routines, remarking on the long list of benefits beyond the treatment time and having an alternative to invasive techniques (without the short term and long term risks). However, Buccal Massage is not new; it has long been a treatment for TMJ dysfunction, bruxism, post-stroke care, Bell’s Palsy, headaches and migraines.
So, what exactly is Buccal Massage?
What is Buccal Massage?
Buccal massage, also known as intra-oral massage, involves massaging the jaw muscles from the outside of the face and inside of the mouth. Aiming to achieve a holistic and in-depth approach to treating and releasing tension within the biting muscles, which pull the face inwards and down. Releasing this tension offers an instant and noticeable lift in posture and facial expression. Muscles of the face are structured a little differently compared to elsewhere in the body, largely due to their need to contract multiple areas of the face. This function is crucial in showing facial expressions and everyday functions such as chewing, sneezing and even sinus draining. The advantage of a thorough facial and Buccal Massage is that tension is relieved throughout the face, meaning that treating one area of the face will also directly impact another.
Why is Buccal Massage important for overall health?
The muscles of the jaw are used frequently throughout the day and even the night as we sleep; they simply do not rest. These muscles retain tension as time passes, changing how our face and jaw move and function. Tension within the jaw can lead to changes in the bones of the face and neck and, over time, contribute to sinus congestion, puffiness of the face, reduced lymphatic drainage, ear blockages, neck tension, chin and neck sagging, accelerated ageing and appearance of wrinkles and darkening under the eyes. Relieving tension in one area of the face can have multiple benefits throughout the body.
What does Buccal Massage feel like?
A large part of a Buccal Massage treatment is to ensure a relaxed state prior to commencing the massage. As you may have noticed, when we are stressed, the jaw muscles contract and create tension in the face - being in a relaxed state will help to relax these muscles and ensure an effective and painless treatment. Prior to beginning Buccal Massage, breathing techniques and gentle massage to the neck, shoulder and face are completed to activate the parasympathetic nervous system (your restful state) and relax your muscles; you may even notice yourself dozing off, drifting off to another place or a deep meditative state. The benefit of this is that it allows your nervous system to reset and regenerate; clients often say that they feel like they have slept for ten years when stepping out of a treatment and have a positive outlook and mental clarity for the week ahead.
Benefits of Buccal Massage:
Improved circulation and cell detox
Reduction in fluid and facial puffiness
Skin tightening in the lower face and neck
Rejuvenated appearance
Clearer skin and reduced acne
Decreased tension throughout the face, neck and scalp
Reduced sinus discomfort
Stress reduction
Booking your Buccal Massage treatment -
Krystyna is qualified as a Naturopath and Remedial Massage Therapist and has completed over a thousand hours of professional development hours in upskilling her techniques and diverse skills to offer bespoke and effective treatments to clients, ensuring the best results. Krystyna’s skilled and personalised approach to Buccal Massage can be booked in Geelong at Remedy Lane as Neolifting Facial Sculpting.
