Due to the weakening of the buccal muscle and the partial displacement of fat downward, the cheeks sag and streaks are formed. It is these changes that are one of the most pronounced signs of aging.
To avoid such metamorphoses, you should perform special exercises for the cheeks – this will help prevent weakening of the buccal muscle, thereby keeping the face youthful.
We present to your attention a set of exercises that will help prevent recurrent changes and reduce their manifestations
How to prevent and reduce the appearance of age-related changes
The buccal muscle (lat. Musculus buccinator) is located deep in the thickness of the cheek, it is covered with a fatty body from above, and therefore it is much easier to feel it from the inside, where only the mucous membrane of the mouth separates it from the oral cavity. This muscle is attached to the pterygomandibular suture, runs in a flat ribbon along the cheek, woven into the skin near the corners of the mouth.
In this article, we will look at:
- causes of sagging cheeks;
- exercises for the cheeks: technique and results/
What are the causes of sagging cheeks
The buccal muscle is responsible for the sucking reflex – for this reason it is voluminous and strong in infants. It is attached to the corners of the mouth and can pull them back when smiling.
Due to the strong and dense buccal muscle and voluminous fat body, youthful cheek elasticity is created, which is typical for babies and young girls. Over time, the buccal muscle tends to weaken, the amount of fat in the cheeks decreases, while partially falling down and taking part in the formation of jowls.
For this reason, the cheeks are transformed into cavities, and unfavorable conditions (excessive dryness due to smoking and excessive tanning, loss of teeth) provoke the formation of vertical wrinkles.
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The situation is also aggravated by the fact that weakening, the muscle becomes less elastic. As the muscle loses length, the corners of the lips are pulled to the sides, which contributes to the formation of "laugh lines".
Special cheek exercises should be used to avoid or reduce the first signs of aging.
Exercises for the cheeks: technique and results
Warm Up: Cheek Muscle Activation
IP: this exercise can be performed both sitting and standing, the main requirement – perfect straight back. Fingers should be placed on the face according to the marks on the photo.
- little finger – near the corner of the mouth;
- index finger – near the tragus of the ear;
- innominate and middle are distributed between them along the fibers of the buccal muscle.
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Performance: it is necessary to make accurate pulsating movements with your fingers, moving along the fibers of the buccal muscle (the direction is shown by arrows in the photo).
When performing this exercise for the cheeks, it is important to transfer all attention to the fingers – so you can feel the response of the muscle. Pulsate for 30-60-90 seconds (depending on how you feel).
Please note: in no case should you dig your nails and fingers into the skin, do not move or wrinkle the skin. Perform only light pressure with the pads of your fingers as if you are trying to squeeze your energy into the muscle, which over time begins to tighten and stretch on its own.
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Result: The buccal muscle awakens and warms up, the blood supply improves, the muscle is slightly pulled back and up.
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IP: this cheek exercise can also be done both sitting and standing, again – the back must be straight. Spread your fingers and fix the skin of your cheeks and lips with them.
Running:
- Cheeks should be puffed out, while palms resist air pressure. Cheeks should be held in tension for 5-10 seconds. Relax, then do the same 5-10 times.
- Puff out your cheeks again, and resist the air with your palms. Air should be "rolled" in your mouth as if you were rinsing for 5-10 seconds. This cheek exercise should be repeated 5-10 times.
Please note: you need to carefully monitor the upper lip, cheeks and lower eyelids: movements are gentle, the skin does not move with your fingers to avoid wrinkles.
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If you notice that wrinkles form during the exercise, you should reduce the tension. In this case, your task – do not inflate the cheeks as much as possible, but tighten the muscles, in this regard, the internal air pressure is approximately equal to the pressure of the palms outside.
Result: thanks to this exercise, it is possible to achieve restoration of the volume and strength of the buccal muscle. In addition, a support is created for the fatty tissues of the skin of the cheeks, wrinkles on the cheeks are eliminated.
Buccal Muscle Stretching Exercise
PI: Same as previous exercises. The lips should be extended into a wide proboscis, the palmar surface of the fingers should be pressed to the cheeks across the direction of the buccal muscle.
Running:
- Fingers should be glued to the surface of the skin and gentle pressure should be applied
- Not "peel" fingers away from the skin, spread them simultaneously in two directions – index and middle – to the ears, ring and little fingers – to the lips.
- Feel the tension in the buccal muscle and hold the position for 3-5 seconds.
- Move your fingers along the muscle and repeat this exercise for the cheeks. About 3-4 gentle stretches should be done.
Please note that the fingers should be very close to the surface of the face, but should not be pulled over the skin. All movements are necessarily slow, be sure to ensure that the skin does not form the slightest folds and creases.
Result: the length of the fibers of the buccal muscle is restored, wrinkles of laughter are eliminated.
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Pull out your lips with a wide proboscis, then start randomly tapping with your fingertips in the cheek area for 30 seconds.
In order to prevent age-related changes, it will be enough to perform exercises for the cheeks once a week, if there is a loss of elasticity of the cheeks – 2-3 times a week. With pronounced wrinkles, this set of exercises for the cheeks should be performed up to 5 times a week.
Be aware that, like any muscle, the cheek muscles should also not be overloaded. In this regard, they must be provided with at least two days of rest.
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