Effective massage for nasolabial folds of the face

Nasolabial folds (nasolabial folds) are two wrinkles-furrows running from the wings of the nose to the corners of the mouth.

Due to the high elasticity of the skin at a young age, folds in the nasolabial triangle, as a rule, can only be seen when smiling. But after 30 years, the lines from the wings of the nose to the corners of the lips become clearer and more pronounced, forming into deep wrinkle furrows.

Causes

Despite the fact that the appearance of wrinkles is considered to be a sign of age-related changes and aging of the skin, in some people, due to the anatomical structure of the face or other individual factors, nasolabial wrinkles appear at a fairly early age.

Causes of early appearance of wrinkles:

• insufficient hydration and skin care;
• decreased skin elasticity;
• smoking;
• high facial activity;
• sleeping on the stomach (when a person sleeps with his face buried in the pillow).

Traditional recipes for wrinkles

Massage therapists in salons use professional anti-wrinkle cosmetics for aging skin. Some of them can be found in stores and pharmacies, but handmade creams based on oils and natural decoctions are not inferior in effectiveness to salon ones.

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For homemade anti-wrinkle recipes you can use the following esters:

• roses;
• incense;
• palmarosa;
• neroli;
• patchouli;
• myrrh;
• rosemary.

For the base it is better to choose the following oil:

• avocado;
• macadami;
• hazelnut;
• argan;
• rosehip;
• shi.

In addition to oil mixtures, you can use warm compresses from decoctions. They nourish the skin well, moisturize, and saturate cells with vitamins and minerals. To prepare the decoction you need:

• grind 10 g of St. John's wort, calendula, coltsfoot;
• pour the mixture with 250 ml of boiling water;
• simmer the broth in a water bath for about 3 minutes under the lid;
• leave for 25 minutes in a warm place (you can wrap the container in a towel).

Moisten any natural soft tissue with the decoction and place it on the area of ​​nasolabial wrinkles for 25-30 minutes. After this, wash with cold water and apply oil or cream.

You can also make a simple face mask, the effectiveness of which can be compared to a salon lift. For this:

• warm water (30 ml) pour gelatin granules (20 g);
• place the container in a water bath until the gelatin is completely dissolved;
• crush 3 spirulina tablets and mix with clean water until a thick porridge forms;
• mix both masses and apply some to problem areas near the nose, lips, forehead, and around the eyes.

Wash off the mask with warm water after 30 minutes.

Ground spirulina and spirulina in pills over black wooden background

How to get rid of nasolabial wrinkles

Correction of nasolabial folds does not have strict indications based on age. The choice of technique depends on the cause of the appearance and type of wrinkles (age-related, pronounced facial wrinkles) in the nasolabial triangle.

We offer several effective techniques for eliminating nasolabial folds.

Contour plastic. Injections based on hyaluronic acid allow you to naturally fill existing wrinkles and, if necessary, recreate the missing volume in the cheekbone area to restore facial proportions. EMC doctors work only with biodegradable drugs (that is, those that “dissolve over time”) from well-known global manufacturers, with a proven clinical history and mandatory certification.

Professional skin care treatments using microcurrent therapy. The therapeutic effect of microcurrents (ultra-small amplitude current) in combination with active concentrates restores the tone of facial muscles, promotes the activation of the synthesis of collagen and elastin fibers, and has a lymphatic drainage effect.

Laser rejuvenation. Fractional photothermolysis, which underlies laser rejuvenation, helps solve a number of aesthetic problems: eliminate pigmentation, even out skin texture and tone, increase skin density and elasticity and, of course, smooth out wrinkles.

Thread lifting. Self-dissolving threads inserted under the skin tighten the area of ​​the cheek-zygomatic area, forming a frame and fixing the skin in the desired position. Due to tissue reinforcement, wrinkles in the nasolabial triangle become less pronounced. A combination of fillers (hyaluronic acid injections) and threads gives a high aesthetic result and long-term effect.

Thermage rejuvenation. Deep thermolifting using monopolar radio wave energy allows you to achieve a pronounced effect of rejuvenation and elimination of wrinkles in just 1 procedure. Within six months after the procedure, new collagen fibers are synthesized, the skin becomes denser, and wrinkles become less pronounced.

Surgical lifting. Facelift and SMAS lifting are recommended for patients with pronounced age-related facial changes and sagging skin (ptosis). With surgical correction, you can eliminate deep wrinkles on the face, return tissues to the correct position, tighten the oval of the face, and correct the cervical-chin angle.

Rules for performing massage against nasolabial folds at home

A course of rejuvenating massage is performed in a beauty salon. It usually includes up to 15 sessions, which are carried out 2 times during the week. The procedures are carried out at a certain time, which increases their effectiveness.

Cosmetologists recommend starting sessions from the age of 25 to prevent the formation of nasolabial folds. You can conduct up to 2 massage courses per year. Upon reaching the age of 35 years, courses are repeated every 3 months.

Usually a positive result is noticeable after 1 session. To achieve a lasting effect, you should complete the full course. Since not every woman has the opportunity to go to a cosmetologist for a massage, you can do it at home.

The effectiveness of the procedure depends on compliance with the preparation stage. It is necessary to remove any remaining makeup and thoroughly cleanse the skin. To steam the skin, apply a hot compress. The towel is held over steam or moistened in hot water, wrung out and applied to the skin.

Attention! You need to make sure that the towel you use is at an adequate temperature.

Before performing a massage from the nasolabial folds, a special base is applied to the skin, which includes a fatty cream or cosmetic oil. The product is left on the skin for absorption.

Advantages of the EMC Clinic

There are no universal solutions in cosmetology, because each patient is truly individual. Therefore, an effective solution begins with a personal consultation with a doctor.

During the consultation, the doctor will help you choose a method for eliminating nasolabial folds that will give the most pronounced effect and long-lasting results, and will give recommendations regarding skin care and recommended aesthetic procedures.

Modern technologies in the capable hands of EMC doctors allow us to demonstrate amazing aesthetic results, primarily because in our work we always rely on the needs of the patient and take into account all his individual characteristics.

How to massage nasolabial folds

There are several massage options that can be used to correct nasolabial folds.

Cupping massage of nasolabial folds

For self-massage of nasolabial folds, you need to purchase silicone jars of the smallest size. Their diameter is 1 cm.

Before performing a cupping massage, standard preparation is carried out, including cleansing and steaming the face. Then a thick layer of unrefined vegetable oil is applied to the skin. This is necessary for the can to glide well over the skin.

Cupping massage involves the use of 2 techniques. The algorithm of actions for the static option includes the following steps:

1. Compressing the can and placing it at the beginning of the nasolabial fold.
2. Cupping massage begins with a weak vacuum, in which the skin is retracted only a few millimeters. Strong impact can lead to hematomas and bruises.
3. The jar is left for 5 seconds and removed after the vacuum is released. Otherwise, bruising cannot be ruled out.
4. The jar is then positioned below the previous impact point.

Attention! The time of exposure to the points gradually increases. The maximum duration is 1 minute.

The dynamic version of massage is effective:

1. The jar is installed at the beginning of the nasolabial fold.
2. The jar carefully moves along the crease line.
3. At the end of the fold, the vacuum is released and the jar is removed.
4. The procedure is repeated up to 5 times.

Attention! During the procedure, you should monitor the stretching of the skin. To avoid it, you need to hold the skin with your fingers.

Interoral massage against nasolabial folds

Massaging the nasolabial folds from the inside produces a pronounced effect. It is recommended for loss of elasticity of the cheekbone muscles. Massaging the nasolabial folds through the mouth helps strengthen the muscles after sagging. The so-called interoral massage allows you to relax your muscles. Restoring elasticity helps reduce the depth of nasolabial folds.

The technique of performing massage of the nasolabial folds can be mastered and performed at home:

1. The lips should be parted, and the middle and index fingers should be pressed under the cheekbones.
2. Place your thumb in your mouth between the muscles and gums. Press down from above with the middle and index fingers. In this case, the thumb is located across the facial muscles.
3. The muscle is kneaded with the middle and index fingers to the sides. In this area you need to perform 5 movements.

The cheeks are completely worked out on both sides. It is convenient to carry out the procedures while brushing your teeth.

Japanese massage against nasolabial folds

The Asahi technique includes the following steps:

1. The tips of the two index fingers should be placed at the wings of the nose. Then perform pressing movements. The regime is loosened and the crease is smoothed out.
2. The pads of the ring and middle fingers are placed at the inner corners of the eyes. Pressing on the skin, you need to slide it along the side of the nose, and then along the fold near the mouth.
3. Fingers should be placed under the lower lip. Then, at the center, draw vertically down the chin.

Lymphatic drainage massage of nasolabial folds

Often, the occurrence of folds in the nasolabial area is associated with a violation of the outflow of lymphatic fluid. Lymphatic massage will help make wrinkles less noticeable:

1. The middle fingers are placed at the wings of the nose in the hole. It is necessary to perform 5 pressing movements in the up and down direction, while circling the wings of the nose. The mouth should be opened slightly and the upper lip should be pulled tight. This prevents the skin from moving.
2. The fingers need to be moved towards the back of the nose. Using the middle and ring fingers, make several smoothing movements in different directions. To create the necessary skin tension, the mouth should be opened in the shape of the letter “O”. Then the fingers spread and move towards the temples. The mouth is in the same position.
3. Use your fingers to press for a few seconds in the area of ​​the temporal fossa and move along the cheeks. Under the ears, lightly apply similar pressure and move your fingers downward, moving along the surface of the neck to the clavicular fossae.

Massage is performed up to 2 times a week for slightly pronounced nasolabial folds. For deep wrinkles, the number of procedures is increased to 6 times a week.

Massage with spoons from nasolabial folds

Dessert spoons are used as a massager for nasolabial folds. And also for the procedure it is necessary to prepare containers with cold and hot water (40 ° C).

When performing the procedure, they are guided by the following algorithm of actions:

1. Spoons are dipped in hot water and applied to the nasolabial folds. The exposure time is 5 seconds.
2. Dessert spoons are dipped into a container of cold water. The metal is then applied to the skin for 3 seconds. The remaining techniques are also performed using cold spoons. The convex side of the spoon is passed over the skin, moving upward.
3. A pressing movement is performed from the nasolabial fold towards the temple.
4. Then you need to smile broadly and massage your cheek above the nasolabial fold with a spoon.
5. The bend is massaged in different directions with a slight amplitude.
6. Using the edge of the cutlery, massage the nasolabial fold from below in an upward direction.

Acupressure of the face against nasolabial folds

Types of massage performed using Japanese techniques are highly effective. Shiatsu acupressure helps eliminate nasolabial folds and wrinkles around the mouth:

1. The tips of the thumbs and forefingers folded together are placed at the corners of the mouth. The point is massaged for 30 seconds using pressing movements. Gradually you need to move up the fold.
2. The tip of the finger is placed under the lower lip in the center. When massaging the point, you need to ensure that the pressure is directed towards the jaw bone.
3. Then massage the points in the area of ​​the corners of the mouth. The massage is performed with both hands at the same time.
4. Massage the point located above the upper lip in the center.

The procedure is completed by stroking the nasolabial fold, which is performed from top to bottom. Treatment of the skin around the lips is carried out clockwise after lubricating the fingers with a rich cream.

Facial massage against nasolabial wrinkles with ice cubes

Massage with ice cubes is beneficial for the skin at any age. It gives a velvety feel and also whitens existing age spots.

The basis of cosmetic ice is decoctions of medicinal plants. Cosmetologists recommend using decoctions of parsley and chamomile.

Important! The plants used to prepare the decoction can be selected according to the type of facial skin. Water is essential. It is advisable to take mineral or drinking water as a basis.

Before the procedure, you need to steam your face with a compress. Massage the face with an ice cube in soft circular movements. To avoid overcooling the skin, do not keep the ice cube in one place. Use your free hand to support the skin along the wrinkles to prevent skin displacement. For each procedure, use 2 cubes of cosmetic ice.

After the massage, you can rinse your face with cool water. Then a nourishing cream is applied to dry skin.

Indian massage for smoothing nasolabial folds

Indian massage deeply affects the muscles and skin of the face. The movements are distinguished by strength and softness:

1. Folds are smoothed from top to bottom. In this case, the movements are stroking in nature.
2. Using pressing movements of the index finger, move to the corners of the mouth from the beginning of the nasolabial fold. The impact is carried out for 6 seconds on each point.
3. The problem area is actively kneaded, moving slowly on the fold. The movements are circular (3 for each point).
4. Then a palm is placed at the beginning of the nasolabial fold. Perform up and down rubbing movements. You need to move along the fold quite slowly.
5. The skin is grabbed with two fingers and moved from top to bottom.
6. The index fingers are applied to the nasolabial folds and apply strong pressure. In this case, the pressure must be maintained for several seconds.

The massage session ends with light stroking.

The procedure for eliminating nasolabial folds:

1. relieve spasm of the lateral nasal muscle;
2. relieve spasm of the levator labii muscle;
3. relieve spasm of the zygomatic muscles.

All facial muscles are interconnected and without eliminating the root cause, further actions will become meaningless work.

Often the problem lies in posture (neck static), but not everyone pays attention to this point, citing the unimportance of exercises that are aimed at correcting the back and neck.

By solving your posture problem, you will quickly achieve the desired result and secure it for a long time.