Face Massage Chicago:
Advantages and Nuances
Simple daily movements such as smiling and chewing can exercise facial muscles well. So they can benefit greatly from face massage. These procedures are performed at the salon or on your own to improve skin health, relaxation, and rejuvenation. They involve stimulating points with pressure on the face, neck, and shoulders. Lotions, oils, cleansing balms, a jade roller, and a gua sha tool are used as well.
You can do a face massage yourself at home with the right tools. We present the opinions of experts to give you several professional tips.
What Is Facial Massage?
Caela Bulzing with Caela Esthetics says: “Facial massage is specifically done by the
hands of professional massage therapist or an aesthetician, and is sometimes assisted with a Gua Sha stone or cupping device”. Therefore, it is not only relaxing – it is also purposeful facial care by a professional.
What Are the Types of Facial Massage?
Rubbing and petrissage are the two main techniques of massage. “The hands never leave the face during effleurage… These strokes improve circulation in the blood vessels near the surface of the skin.” On the other hand, “compression on the skin is called Petrissage, which can include kneading, squeezing and pinching”. Bulzing adds that this technique “affects the deeper muscle tissue of the face, and the blood will pump to the surface of the skin”.
There are many specific types of facial massage, such as:
- Lymphatic drainage;
- Reflexology;
- Shiatsu;
- Gua sha;
- Swedish;
- Correctional;
- Sinus;
- Trigger point massage.
Ramiya Harlapati, PhD in Medicine, a board-certified dermatologist from Miami, says: “There are also many tools that can be used for facial massages such as face rollers, vibrating face massagers and microcurrent devices”. She explains that “face rollers come in varying sizes and material and apply gentle pressure on the skin, vibrating face massagers are usually incorporated into a face roller with the added vibration effect that provides a deeper massaging result, and microcurrent devices use small electrical currents that stimulate skin and underlying muscles”.
In addition to the above-mentioned pricking and petrissage techniques, there are also:
- clipping,
- digital or joint kneading,
- vibrations,
- tapping.
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Benefits of Face massage
- Stimulation of Lymphatic Drainage
Dr. Harlapathi explains: “By stimulating lymphatic flow through facial massages, you promote fluid drainage from the tissue, which can temporarily de-puff the skin and give minimal improvement to facial contour by eliminating excess fluid”. However, she notes that it is important not to expect a wow effect, “as the results you may experience from facial massages will not compare to the contouring results you will get from in office procedures.”.
Dr. Bulzing confirms this thesis: “It also detoxifies the skin and promotes the skin to repair itself, leading to collagen production and elasticity”.
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Assistance of Blood Circulation
and Muscle Strengthening
Massaging of specific facial muscles will not only make it plumper, but will also stimulate the muscles, which will help prevent aging in the long run, Bulzing says. “As we grow older, our muscles become stagnant, and without stimulation, they will not grow firmer, and the face will appear saggy. Facial massage increases circulation to your facial tissue, resulting in brighter, youthful-looking skin”.
- Stress Relief
Bulzing also adds that the face massage can relieve tension headaches, migraines, and jaw stiffness. It reduces anxiety and promotes relaxation.
- Struggle With Aging and Wrinkles
- Reduction of Sinus Pressure
If it is not an infectious case or during the acute phase of sinusitis, you can use massage to relieve sinus pressure, discomfort, and congestion. This will help with mucus drainage, relieve headaches, etc.
- Prevention of Acne
Specific research that provides evidence that facial massage improves acne is limited. But, stimulating the skin by pinching and rubbing can help reduce the risk of their appearance.
- Reduction of TMJ Symptoms
People with diseases of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) experience discomfort: headache, pain in the ears, in the dental jaw when chewing, clenching the jaws, or grinding the teeth. According to the Cleveland Clinic, trigger point massage reduces tension, inflammation, and pain in the jaw muscles.
- Promoting Skin Radiance
Tightened skin, relaxed muscles, and bright and radiant skin are evidence of numerous anecdotal data about the effect of the stimulation of the facial muscles on the human body.
- Improvement of Skin Blood Flow
- Removal of Scars
Features of Facial Massage
It is best to rub the skin during the skin care procedure. To begin, Dr. Zeichner says: “with clean fingers, gently rub the face in circular motions starting with the central face and moving your way outwards (towards the back of your head)”. Bulzing ads, that “going downward on the neck will help with lymphatic drainage”, а “using upward and outward motions relieves tension”.
Here are some more techniques of massage masters:
- Use your palms and fingertips to walk over your face, starting from the chin and moving to the forehead. Then lower your hands down.
- Press under with the index and middle finger's cheekbone, starting from the center of the face and moving to the temples.
- Rub your fingers in the temple in a circular motion.
- Press and swipe with the ring fingers on the eyebrows. Move from the inner corner to the outer. Then, perform the same movements under the eyes.
- Start from the outer corners of the eyebrows with the thumb and forefinger. Carefully squeeze the eyebrows, moving to the inner corner.
- Press your fingers in the center of the eyebrows. Move them to the hairline. Then run your fingers to the temples.
- Press on the jaw, moving the fingers from the outside of the jaw to the chin.
- Use the outside of your little fingers to press down on your neck, starting at the top and working your way down.
A facial massage is a great way to heal and rejuvenate your skin while treating specific issues. Massage can be performed independently at home in combination with regular professional procedures. So that they bring incredible benefits, trust an experienced specialist in the Massage Bliss and Bodywork.
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