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What Is Buccal Massage?

Buccal massage (also called intraoral massage) involves massaging pressure points inside the mouth to stimulate the muscles and ligaments in the buccal fat pad (between the cheeks and the jowls) to tighten and contour the area. When done regularly, this procedure can provide similar results to those of dermal fillers, but without the needles and potential side effects. The treatment typically involves massage of other facial areas as well.

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When facial muscles stiffen due to stress, injury, an overactive jaw, or a medical disorder, they obstruct blood flow, lymphatic circulation, and detoxication. Tissues don’t receive enough nutrients and oxygen, resulting in water retention, puffiness, a dull complexion, and drooping cheeks and jowls. Buccal massage resolves these issues, providing numerous skin benefits.

 

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Buccal Massage Target Areas

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During a buccal massage, the therapist massages the following areas:

  • Inside of the mouth

  • Shoulders

  • Neck

  • Chin and the area underneath

  • Jaw

  • Lips and mouth

  • Nasolabial folds

  • Around the nose

  • Eye area

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Buccal Massage Benefits

The benefits of buccal massage that celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Meghan Markle, and Margot Robbie rave about include:

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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.

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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.Note: Check out these 18 best eye creams for dark circles.

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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.

Note: Learn more about the traditional facelift to understand how non-invasive treatments differ.

 

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.

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What Can You Expect During Buccal Massage?

The provider prepares the patients for buccal massage by massaging their shoulders and neck to improve lymphatic flow. They then move up toward the chin, the jaw, and around the mouth to stimulate the muscles.

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The treatment takes 30-60 minutes. Patients with a lot of jaw tension report feeling some discomfort initially, but most of them enjoy the treatment and feel overwhelming relief.

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