facial exercises
caston 07 Oct 2008
I was wondering if it is possible to do exercises that target various muscles in your face. The reason for this would be to make oneself appear more attractive, be it a more masculine appearance or to make oneself look younger as the increased muscle mass helps stop the skin from wrinkling.
I have done a little googleing on this topic and there is some information but some people think it's bogus and some people that it works.
So does anyone here have any knowledge or experience with this subject?
thanks,
Chris
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Ben 07 Oct 2008
Oh and it would be terrible to see any facial exercises jokes.
Shepard 07 Oct 2008
Oh and it would be terrible to see any facial exercises jokes.
Why? Your jaw hurting?
caston 08 Oct 2008
http://www.shapeyourface.com/
Contrary Opinion
Almost everyone I know believes that exercise keeps all areas of the body in good shape. But most of these same people would not even consider doing facial exercises to keep all areas of the face in good shape. Why is there this reluctance to do the same thing for the face as we do for the body?
Paula Begoun, a woman I respect for her intelligence and honesty, thinks that facial exercises are actually harmful to the face. But I'm going to let Paula who has written many fine books on skin and hair care speak for herself:
I am completely bewildered by the enthusiasm facial exercises seem to generate. I get swarms of letters from women telling me that I have my non-exercised head screwed on wrong when I suggest that facial exercises don't work. But is there any research that explains the mania surrounding all this stretching of the face muscles?
For the most part, facial exercises are more a problem for skin than a help. Facial exercises provide little or no benefit because loss of muscle tone is not a major cause of wrinkles or sagging skin. In fact, muscle tone is barely involved in these at all.
The skin's sagging and drooping are caused by four major factors: Deteriorated collagen and elastin (due primarily to sun damage); Depletion of the skin's fat layer (a factor of genetic aging and gravity); Repetitive facial movement (particularly true for the forehead frown lines and for smile lines from the nose to the mouth); Muscle sagging due to the loosening of facial ligaments that hold the muscles in place.
Facial exercise is not helpful for worn-out collagen, elastin, or the skin's fat layer, because none of that is about the muscles. It is especially not helpful for the lines caused by facial movement! Instead, facial exercises only make those areas appear more lined. The reason Botox injections into the muscles of the forehead and facial lines work to create a smoother face is because Botox prevents the muscles from moving!
These paragraphs are from Paula's excellent book The Beauty Bible, page 215. I strongly recommend the 2nd Edition of this book to all women who want straight talk about beauty problems. That's Paula below looking great even though she hates facial exercises.
Paula Begoun
Since I'm not selling a facial exercise program, I don't have to try to destroy the credibility of Paula Begoun on this topic or to misrepresent her point of view. She presents her argument against facial exercise clearly, cogently - and honestly. You, the reader of the material on this site, will have to make up your own mind as to what is best for your face. For people who prefer not to exercise, Paula's rationale will be welcome news.
And, by the way, Botox, which Paula mentions, does work. It gives the person injected a smooth brow - but it leaves the upper part of the face almost expressionless because the muscles in this area are at first just deadened and later become atrophied.
Edited by caston, 08 October 2008 - 03:47 AM.
Ben 08 Oct 2008
Oh and it would be terrible to see any facial exercises jokes.
Why? Your jaw hurting?
Consider yourself warned.
Ben 08 Oct 2008
There is a bit more expensive option that works well too
That's a nearly unbelievable improvement. Worth whatever she paid. Really.
caston 08 Oct 2008
There is a bit more expensive option that works well too
Yeah, I'm not really going to go in for cosmetic surgery. I just got interested in the concept of facial exercises. It was an idea after noticing that someone I went clubbing with (on my brothers birthday) had much more developed facial muscles than mine and he seemed to be doing well with the ladies despite being completely bald.
I kind of see getting facial surgery as like getting pec implants. I'd rather earn the real thing, if it is indeed possible. I think it would be much healthier.
I might pick your brains about periodontal health (and perhaps even rejuvenation) at some time though
Edited by caston, 08 October 2008 - 09:51 AM.
2tender 07 Jan 2009
keflex 08 Jan 2009
There is a bit more expensive option that works well too
Yeah, I'm not really going to go in for cosmetic surgery. I just got interested in the concept of facial exercises. It was an idea after noticing that someone I went clubbing with (on my brothers birthday) had much more developed facial muscles than mine and he seemed to be doing well with the ladies despite being completely bald.
This is much likely due to him being much more expressive as a person -- I knew a few guys that are bald/balding that are good with the ladies.
If you're doing it for women, don't bother working on the facial muscles and instead focus on your social skills. As you become a more social/outgoing person, your expressiveness in general will develop.
Good looks get your foot in the door, but (and this especially true for guys) personality is what keeps you there.
mitkat 11 Jan 2009
Smiling is a good exercise
Agreed .fonclea.! Smiling is the only facial exercise I'll ever do.
Caston, your bald friend no doubt had a winning (or at least clubbing) personality and that garnered him female attention. Like keflex said, just being expressive makes people attractive imho.
suspire 11 Jan 2009
Smiling is a good exercise
Agreed .fonclea.! Smiling is the only facial exercise I'll ever do.
I scowl a lot. It's my favorite facial exercise. I find that it makes me happier. And sexier. The women come in droves.
Edited by suspire, 11 January 2009 - 09:25 PM.
mitkat 12 Jan 2009
Smiling is a good exercise
Agreed .fonclea.! Smiling is the only facial exercise I'll ever do.
I scowl a lot. It's my favorite facial exercise. I find that it makes me happier. And sexier. The women come in droves.
I hear it's really the scowling, sarcastic guys that get all the women and not the expressive, charming ones
suspire 12 Jan 2009
Smiling is a good exercise
Agreed .fonclea.! Smiling is the only facial exercise I'll ever do.
I scowl a lot. It's my favorite facial exercise. I find that it makes me happier. And sexier. The women come in droves.
I hear it's really the scowling, sarcastic guys that get all the women and not the expressive, charming ones
I can do both! And with just one face!
mpstat 14 Jan 2009
Over the time I got several facial exercise systems. FlexEffect by Deb Crowley, Facercise by Carole Maggio, and Ageless by Louise Annette
Facercise - a weak program, does not really build muscles
FlexEffect - is the most comprehensive, and involved program. Bodybuilding principles applied to face, with a need to know and understand facial muscles. You can see before/after photos when scroll down, and click on links. http://www.flexeffect.com/beforeafter.htm
Ageless - LouLou used to be a FlexEffect facial builder, and http://louiseannette.co.uk/ then developed her own program, which is also a resistance program like FlexEffect, but far less involved.
Currently I do sort of merge of FlexEffect, Ageless, and my own variations. With facial exercises one would not need a facelift.
Edited by mpstat, 14 January 2009 - 07:38 PM.
suspire 14 Jan 2009
FlexEffect - is the most comprehensive, and involved program. Bodybuilding principles applied to face, with a need to know and understand facial muscles.
Currently I do sort of merge of FlexEffect, Ageless, and my own variations. With facial exercises one would not need a facelift.
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How much can you press with your cheek muscles?
mpstat 14 Jan 2009
There are several cheek muscles, and I exercise them individually or in one instance as a group of three. Each time resistance applied I hold muscle contraction for six seconds with about ten repetitions. This is what recommended by FE.FlexEffect - is the most comprehensive, and involved program. Bodybuilding principles applied to face, with a need to know and understand facial muscles.
Currently I do sort of merge of FlexEffect, Ageless, and my own variations. With facial exercises one would not need a facelift.
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How much can you press with your cheek muscles?
suspire 14 Jan 2009
There are several cheek muscles, and I exercise them individually or in one instance as a group of three. Each time resistance applied I hold muscle contraction for six seconds with about ten repetitions. This is what recommended by FE.FlexEffect - is the most comprehensive, and involved program. Bodybuilding principles applied to face, with a need to know and understand facial muscles.
Currently I do sort of merge of FlexEffect, Ageless, and my own variations. With facial exercises one would not need a facelift.
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How much can you press with your cheek muscles?
Okay, then. That was a more serious answer than I had expected to receive.
Well, if you post some before and after pictures, it might help us make a better determination on the validity of your statements.
mpstat 14 Jan 2009
icyT 17 Jan 2009
JLL 17 Jan 2009
There are several cheek muscles, and I exercise them individually or in one instance as a group of three. Each time resistance applied I hold muscle contraction for six seconds with about ten repetitions. This is what recommended by FE.FlexEffect - is the most comprehensive, and involved program. Bodybuilding principles applied to face, with a need to know and understand facial muscles.
Currently I do sort of merge of FlexEffect, Ageless, and my own variations. With facial exercises one would not need a facelift.
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How much can you press with your cheek muscles?
Okay, then. That was a more serious answer than I had expected to receive.
LOL
fawnie 19 Feb 2009
Like mpstat, I have been doing facial exercises for a while and can tell you: He**....to the Yes! They do work! Those of us who do them believe and are beautiful. Let the rest scoff. That is all.
mpstat 19 Feb 2009
Hi fawnie! Great to see you here, and thanks for the support! I have been a member of this forum for a while, but unlike EDS do not post much here.Caston,
Like mpstat, I have been doing facial exercises for a while and can tell you: He**....to the Yes! They do work! Those of us who do them believe and are beautiful. Let the rest scoff. That is all.
Edited by mpstat, 19 February 2009 - 02:23 AM.
fawnie 21 Feb 2009
Hi fawnie! Great to see you here, and thanks for the support! I have been a member of this forum for a while, but unlike EDS do not post much here.Caston,
Like mpstat, I have been doing facial exercises for a while and can tell you: He**....to the Yes! They do work! Those of us who do them believe and are beautiful. Let the rest scoff. That is all.
Mpstat!!! Hey! What about moving this discussion to "Skin Health" ?? They might be a little more receptive! What do you think?
mpstat 21 Feb 2009
Hi fawnie! Great to see you here, and thanks for the support! I have been a member of this forum for a while, but unlike EDS do not post much here.Caston,
Like mpstat, I have been doing facial exercises for a while and can tell you: He**....to the Yes! They do work! Those of us who do them believe and are beautiful. Let the rest scoff. That is all.
Mpstat!!! Hey! What about moving this discussion to "Skin Health" ?? They might be a little more receptive! What do you think?
fawnie - I moved this discussion under Skin Health. http://www.imminst.o...showtopic=27915
Facial massage actually VERY relevant to skin health!