It is difficult to find a person who would not want to extend his youth. This issue is especially acute in women. Each time, approaching the mirror, the fair sex with age notice changes in themselves and desperately try to return the beauty of young years. Some resort to expensive drugs, injections, and even plastic surgery, not always getting the result they wanted to achieve. But there are those who lead a healthy lifestyle and do not accept chemicals and surgery. Of course, they would choose a natural alternative to Botox and a scalpel. And modern cosmetology has such a tool!
Features
An alternative to surgery is myofascial facial massage. The procedure is only gaining popularity in Russia, so we offer to understand what it is.
Compliance with diet and regular exercise, of course, help to keep your body youthful.
The face is your calling card to the world of youth. Every day we experience stress at work, and yet our psychological state also directly depends on the perception of the world around us and the state of our body. Muscle tension in the face depletes the skin over time, making us look older. Therefore, it is necessary to help our face to maintain youth.
When the body ages, a partial stop of metabolic processes occurs, the circulation of nutrients in the blood and lymph slows down, cell renewal worsens. If we talk about Botox, it partially stops the flow, which with prolonged use can lead to atrophy of the facial muscles.For women, a longer effect is important without harm to health and the consequences when they talk about their beauty.
Myofascial facial massage is a professional manual effect on the connective tissue (called fascia in medicine), and not on the skin and muscles.
The features of this type of massage is the complete relaxation of the muscles that are in a state of spasm.
The state of spasm negatively affects the metabolism and leads to the degradation of muscle fibers.
The specialist has a direct manual effect on the fascia, thereby restoring them and making them more flexible. With professional deep massage, connective tissue becomes more elastic, vibrant, and also improves skin condition. The bloodstream and lymph flow accelerate, making the skin beautiful and healthy. After all, blood delivers useful substances and nourishes muscles, and lymph is responsible for the detoxification of waste at the cellular level.
With a spasm of the facial muscles and fascia, blood and lymph cannot freely move, nourish and cleanse the tissues, which leads to sluggish skin, wrinkles, enlarged pores and loss of a clear face contour.
Myofascial facial massage is often compared with contouring or facelift due to its positive effect on the skin.
Indications
The procedure is one way to prevent age-related skin changes. It can be used separately or in conjunction with other anti-aging procedures, as well as for rehabilitation after surgery. After a similar procedure, the skin of the face becomes toned, supple, soft. The face becomes relaxed, the tension subsides and makes it possible to feel more attractive, which positively affects our psychological health.
Myofascial facial massage is a complex procedure, although many try to repeat a similar procedure at home in video tutorials. Nevertheless, you should entrust your beauty and health to professionals, since it is important to know the anatomy well and make clear and correct movements when performing. The result is not long in coming.
The main indications for the procedure:
- loss of tone and elasticity of the muscles of the skin of the face;
- swelling and lethargy;
- deep forehead wrinkles, “crow's feet”, pronounced nasolabial folds;
- enlarged pores;
- sagging skin;
- excess body fat on the face or second chin;
- rehabilitation after surgery.
Contraindications
Myofascial facial massage is not suitable for everyone, so you should consult with your doctor before signing up for this procedure. In addition, salon specialists should familiarize themselves with contraindications and clarify whether you have any of them.
The main contraindications:
- cold sores in an active state;
- rosacea;
- eczema;
- scratches or open wounds on the skin;
- allergic rashes;
- infectious diseases;
- large moles and papillomas;
- skin cleansing procedures or peels immediately before the procedure;
- fever.
Execution technique
As we have already noted, it is better to entrust the procedure of such massage to professionals in order to get the maximum effect from it. Before the procedure, the specialist will check the condition of the muscles of the face to determine spasmodic places. Immediately before the start of the procedure, make-up removal is performed, in the process the skin is not moistened with oils and creams, but, on the contrary, it is sprinkled with talcum powder for dry coat. Then there is a warm-up with special elaborate hand movements starting from the chin and gradually moving to other points on the face and neck.
During the procedure, the patient needs to completely relax, take a slow breath and exhale to allow the muscles to stretch freely.
Massage is done strictly with both hands in the direction of the muscle fibers, one hand holds the skin for resistance, and the other produces pulling movements.Due to this method, the connective tissue becomes more elastic and tightens the muscles, which acquire beautiful relief outlines.
Recommendations
The myofascial facial massage service can be found in larger networks of beauty salons or clinics throughout Russia. The cost of the procedure ranges from 1300 to 3500 rubles, which is much lower than the cost of plastic surgery. Prices in different regions of the country vary slightly, so you need to clarify the exact cost in your city. The difference in cost depends on the location of the salon or clinic, the duration of the session and the qualifications of the specialist. For example, the cost in Moscow is from 1200 to 4000 rubles. In St. Petersburg, the price is 1300-2500 rubles. The cost is often indicated for a time from 90 to 120 minutes.
For the first time, it is recommended to visit about 6-8 procedures. The duration of the procedures will gradually increase from 40 minutes to two hours.
As already noted, myofascial facial massage in some cases can replace plastic surgery, make your face more youthful and fit.
The main advantage of the procedure is that you do not need surgery, injections and the use of expensive and ineffective agents.
Massage is performed by a specialist who will be able to restore and improve blood circulation and metabolism, as well as relax facial muscles with the help of a deep study of connective tissue. Active and proper functioning of the body without stress and spasms is the secret of youth today.
The effect is not long in coming, if it is performed by a specialist in his field, it is performed regularly and correctly, the patient is set up for a positive result, and also listens to recommendations. Rejuvenation is guaranteed. It is worth trying a new procedure, because it may be right for you and replace the existing painful procedures, the result of which can be unpredictable. In addition, beauty will add self-confidence and help to feel attractive, healthy and light at any age.
Judging by the reviews of those who have already tried myofascial facial massage, the effect is noticeable after several procedures, and most patients are satisfied.
Many clients say that this is a great alternative to injections at any age, because in your youth it is scary to resort to extreme measures, and at a more mature age you want to maintain vitality and tone for as long as possible.
Patients note a positive effect on the psychological state, massage relieves stress and allows you to feel better, you want to move and smile more, headaches stop.
Women pay special attention to the fact that wrinkles become less noticeable, the skin glows from the inside, a healthy glow appears.
Myofascial facial massage is an excellent means of restoring and maintaining the beauty and youth of your skin without surgery. The main thing is to take into account all the indications and contraindications, as well as turn to a real highly qualified specialist. In this case, you will get valuable experience and a fantastic result.
Master class on myofascial facial massage, see the video below.
