Could buccal massage – the latest celebrity beauty trend – make you look older, not younger?

Introduction

Buccal massage – a type of facial massage that involves manipulations of the facial muscles and tissues
from the inside of the mouth- has gained popularity among celebrities and beauty aficionados.
But claims that it can “sculpt” the face and give a more toned appearance are largely anecdotal
and lack scientific evidence.

What is buccal massage?

Before we dive into the potential benefits, safety, and effectiveness of buccal
massage, let’s first understand the therapy itself. Buccal massage
(pronounced ” buckle”) is also known as “intraoral” massage. The term “buccal” comes from
the Latin for “cheek”.

In buccal massage,
a beautician inserts
their fingers into the buccal cavity – the space between your
teeth and the inside of your
cheeks – to “massage
and sculpt your skin from
the inside”.

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Does it work?

Buccal massage (pronounced ”
buckle”) is also
known as “intraoral
massage”. The term buccal comes from
Latin for “cheek”.

In buccal massage,
the beautician inserts
their fingers into the buccal space – the space between your
teeth and the inside of your

The exact mechanism of buccal massage supposed benefits is unclear.
We don’t know how, if, or why buccal manipulation would lead to any lasting physiological changes
in the face muscle structure or appearance.

Is buccal massage risky?