Facial Massages

As we age and more and more wrinkles line our faces, it is often tempting to do anything we can to erase the ravages of time. Today one can get facelifts, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, laser treatment, facial injections and other treatments. However, a number of people are now turning to more holistic methods such as acupuncture and facial massage.

Like acupuncture, massage has long been a practice in Eastern cultures. It is also used to relieve pressure points and balance your life force, or qi. Typically, an Eastern masseuse uses a lotion or oil to help rub out pressure blockages that ease things like tension and eye strain. Western massage focuses more on relaxation and increasing muscle tone.

While the jury is out about the effectiveness of acupuncture, facial massage does provide your skin with a number of benefits. Therefore, it is no wonder that many spas are now offering massages by hand or even with mechanical tools. The main effect of facial massage is that it increases the blood flow to your face. This is an excellent way to detoxify your facial skin. Better blood circulation helps take away impurities and free radicals that can contribute to skin aging.

Also, as many facial massages work on relaxing the muscles of your face, this can also help to temporarily reduce the appearance of your wrinkles.

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The only guaranteed way to eliminate wrinkles is to get a facelift, facial filler, or other modern dermatological treatment. For more information on correcting your sagging skin, contact Austin cosmetic surgeon Dr. Apostolakis today at 512-329-8989.