What is buccal massage?

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A buccal massage is a facial massage technique that concentrates on improving the circulation around the ‘buccal’ region. It is a relatively new technique developed to restore muscular facial tone. The massage is based on pressure points techniques, gliding movements, and is performed when the client is lying down facing up. It allows reaching deeper layers of the skin such as the muscle tissue, ligaments, and bones. 

During a buccal massage, you will open wide. Your lips will be horizontally stretched to Joker-like dimensions. You will have (gloved) hands in oral regions you didn’t know existed. The therapist will warm up your facial muscles for the inner mouth by massaging your face upward with their hands, starting at the chin and lifting toward your cheekbones. Then they will put their fingers inside your mouth to specifically target the buccal area, which can be defined as the part of the lower cheekbone that flanks the mouth. 

Please note that buccal massage is essentially a facial massage and not a medical procedure. It is considered a safer, more accessible alternative to buccal fat-removal surgery, which involves creating an incision along the lower inner cheeks to remove, partially remove, or reposition the buccal fat buccal massage

  8 Buccal massage benefits:

1. Improved Blood Circulation

Like other types of massage, buccal massage involves applying manual pressure to muscles and ligaments to improve blood flow and circulation.

2. Excess Fluid Removal and Reduced Puffiness

Buccal massage helps drain excess fluids, helping to depuff the mid-face area and reduce dark under-eye circles.

3. Tighter Skin in the Lower Face

Relaxing the muscles in the face and neck that pull down on the jawline can lift the skin and provide a temporary non-surgical facelift effect.

4. Rejuvenated Appearance

Improved blood flow, increased circulation, and a lifted lower face provide a more youthful appearance.

5. Clearer Skin and Reduced Acne

Acne is often the result of poor circulation and a blocked lymphatic system. Buccal massage helps detoxify the area, reducing breakouts and clearing the skin.

6. Decreased Tension in the Lower Face

Buccal massage helps relieve tension in the lower face due to stress and repeated jaw clenching.

7. Reduced Chronic Pain

By relieving jaw tension, buccal massage eases related symptoms such as headaches and facial pain. The therapy is a helpful aid in managing TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders.

8. Reduced Sinus Discomfort

By increasing circulation and lymphatic flow, buccal massage helps drain out mucus and reduce sinus discomfort.

Is Buccal Massage Safe?

Buccal massage is safe in the hands of experienced cosmetic professionals. Inexperienced providers without knowledge of facial anatomy and who don’t use medical gloves may cause irritation, inflammation, and infection in the patient’s mouth. These risks also increase when patients perform the massage at home