Do buccal massages make you look young or older?

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, reportedly had it before marrying Prince Harry. Jennifer Lopez is also apparently a fan. We’re talking about a type of facial called a “buccal massage”.

But what exactly is a buccal massage? Does it really sculpt the face, as claimed? Are there risks? Could it actually make your skin look “looser” and older?

You probably won’t be surprised to hear there isn’t evidence from rigorous controlled scientific studies to show buccal massage gives you a more contoured look.

But talking about it can raise awareness about our facial muscles, what they do, and why they’re important.

Read the full story on UTS Newsroom: Could buccal massage make you look older, not younger?

Bronwyn Hemsley, Professor of Speech Pathology, University of Technology Sydney; Amy Freeman-Sanderson, Senior Lecturer in Speech Pathology, University of Technology Sydney, and Helen L. Blake, Lecturer in Speech Pathology, University of Technology Sydney