Each time Meghan Markle goes out, a detail comes up in the photos: a rested face, a clear jawline, high cheekbones, without a frozen effect. Its secret would be neither a new serum nor a magic filter, but a very discreet treatment gesture.
This gesture has a somewhat technical name: intraoral massage, a method where the facialist works certain muscles from inside the mouth. An entirely manual approach, designed as a natural alternative to injections, which promises a more toned face and a lifted contour.
Intraoral massage: how this technique works from the inside
Intraoral massage belongs to Face Sculpting techniques, which act from the outside and inside of the face. Everything starts from an observation, recalled by Marta Sanz-Viveros Laguna: explains the director of the Eclat clinic in Madrid in the columns of the magazine.
In practice, the session begins with a deep external massage of the oval, cheeks and neck, to activate blood and lymphatic circulation. Then, wearing gloves, the practitioner grasps the masseters and cheekbones from the inside in order to stretch and release the fibers in depth.
Intraoral massage: rapid effects on the oval of the face
The results are seen quickly. , confirms Marta Sanz-Viveros Laguna. The oval appears sharper, the features are less drawn. More lasting improvements, such as the lifting of the cheekbones, are consolidated in three to five sessions, followed by a few maintenance appointments.
On an ultra-exposed face like that of Meghan Markle, this continuous muscular work results in a defined jawline, plump cheekbones and a complexion that catches the light without filter. Facialists often offer this treatment as a treatment, around $90 to $140 per session depending on the city and the reputation of the practice.
Intraoral massage: for whom, and with what precautions?
This protocol is not a luxury reserved for stars. It is, specifies Marta Sanz-Viveros Laguna. It also helps those who, despite a serious skincare routine, still look tired and have a slightly sagging lower face.
To prolong the effects, facialist Mariona Vilanova shows an external version, which can be done at home: she insists, speaking of releasing tension in the jaw. In the event of an oral infection, recent dental work or significant illness, it is better to seek professional advice before booking.
Is intraoral massage painful?
No, we mainly feel a deep but bearable stretch.
How many intraoral massage sessions are needed?
A course of three to five sessions gives lasting effects.
Who should avoid intraoral massage?
People with oral infection, recent dental work or serious illness.
