Due to the weakening of the cheek muscle and partial movement of fat downwards, the cheeks sag and jowls form. 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 cheek muscles, thanks to which the face will retain youth.
We present to your attention a set of exercises that will help prevent the occurrence of recurrent changes and reduce their manifestation.
- How to prevent age-related changes and reduce their manifestation
- What are the causes of sagging cheeks?
- Cheek exercises: technique and results
- Cool down and relaxation: finger shower
How to prevent age-related changes and reduce their manifestation
The buccal muscle (lat. Musculus buccinator) is located deep in the thickness of the cheek, on top it is covered with a fatty body, and therefore it is much easier to feel it from the inside, where it is separated from the oral cavity only by the oral mucosa. This muscle is attached to the pterygomandibular suture, runs as a flat ribbon along the cheek, weaving into the skin near the corners of the mouth.
In this article we will look at:
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.
The strong, dense cheek muscle and voluminous fat pad create the youthful firmness of the cheeks that is characteristic of babies and young girls. Over time, the cheek muscle tends to weaken, the amount of fat in the cheeks decreases, while partially sinking down and taking part in the formation of jowls.
For this reason, the cheeks transform into depressions, 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 as the muscle weakens, it becomes less elastic. As the muscle loses length, it pulls the corners of the lips to the sides, which contributes to the formation of “laughter lines.”
To avoid the formation of the first signs of aging or reduce their manifestation, you should use special exercises for cheeks.
Cheek exercises: technique and results
Warm-up: buccal muscle activation
IP: this exercise can be performed both sitting and standing, the main requirement is a perfectly straight back. Fingers should be placed on the face according to the marks in the photo.
- little finger - near the corner of the mouth;
- index finger - near the tragus of the ear;
- the innominate and middle muscles are distributed between them along the fibers of the buccal muscle.
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Execution: it is necessary to make gentle 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 your attention to your fingers - this way you can feel the response of the muscle. You should pulse for 30-60-90 seconds (depending on the sensations).
Please note: under no circumstances should you dig your nails and fingers into the skin, do not move or wrinkle the skin. Apply only light pressure with your fingertips as if you are trying to squeeze your energy into the muscle, which over time begins to tense and stretch on its own.
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Result: The buccal muscle awakens and warms up, blood supply improves, the muscle is slightly pulled back and up.
Strength exercise “Trumpeter”: elasticity of the cheeks
IP: this exercise for the cheeks can also be performed both sitting and standing, again, the back must be straight. Spread your fingers and fix the skin of your cheeks and lips with them.
Performance:
- The cheeks need to be inflated, while the palms resist the air pressure. The cheeks should be kept tense for 5-10 seconds. Relax, then do the same 5-10 times.
- Puff out your cheeks again and resist the air with your palms. The 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 careful, the skin is not moved with your fingers to avoid the formation of wrinkles.
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If you notice that wrinkles are forming during exercise, you should reduce the tension. In this case, your task is not to inflate your cheeks as much as possible, but to tense your muscles; therefore, the internal air pressure is approximately equal to the pressure of the palms outside.
Result: thanks to this exercise, you can achieve restoration of the volume and strength of the cheek muscle. In addition, support is created for the fatty tissues of the skin of the cheeks, and wrinkles on the cheeks are eliminated.
Buccal muscle stretching exercise
IP: the same as in previous exercises. The lips should be pulled out into a wide proboscis, the palmar surface of the fingers should be pressed to the cheeks across the direction of the buccal muscle.
Performance:
- Fingers need to be glued to the surface of the skin and apply gentle pressure
- Without “unsticking” your fingers from the skin, spread them simultaneously in two directions - the index and middle fingers towards the ears, the ring and little fingers towards the lips.
- Feel the tension in your cheek muscle and hold the position for 3-5 seconds.
- Move your fingers along the muscle and repeat this exercise for the cheeks. You should perform about 3-4 gentle stretches.
Please note: your fingers should be very close to the surface of your face, but they should not be pulled across the skin. All movements must be slow, be sure to ensure that not the slightest folds or creases form on the skin.
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Result: the length of the fibers of the buccal muscle is restored, Laughter wrinkles are eliminated.
Cool down and relax: finger shower
Stretch your lips with a wide proboscis, then start randomly tapping 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, but if there is a loss of elasticity in the cheeks, 2-3 times a week. For pronounced wrinkles, this set of exercises for the cheeks should be performed up to 5 times a week.
Consider the fact that like any muscles, the cheek muscles also cannot be overloaded. In this regard, they need to be given at least two days' rest.
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