Can Facial Exercises Turn Back the Hands of Time?

Do Facial Exercises Work?

For decades people have invested countless time and money in the range of products put out by the cosmeceutical industry. Unable to get the desired result, some women have turned their attention to a new hype surrounding facial exercises as a means to turn back the hands of time.

The exercises, developed by yoga expert and teacher Annelise Hagen, are based on a simple principle that the facial muscles are no different anatomically than the muscles in the rest of the body.

If you don't exercise the muscles below the head and neck, they become weak and flabby. The premise is that the same process will happen to your face with age if you don’t follow your facial exercise routine.

Do Facial Exercises Work?

Unfortunately, according to the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, “there is not enough evidence to conclude whether facial exercises are effective for reducing the signs of aging.” In fact, overexpression of the facial mimetic muscles may produce the exact opposite of the desired effect, leading to formation of harsher, deeper wrinkle lines and accelerating the aging process.

So before you spend hours sweating it out in the “downward dog” position at the Yoga Studio while performing facial contortions, consider a visit with one of our team members at Finesse Plastic Surgery.

Our team of plastic surgeons and physician assistants can help using tried-and-true techniques, which span from minimally invasive procedures (Botox, laser light treatments, injectable facial fillers) to surgical solutions (facelift, brow lift, eyelid surgery).

Our experts will guide you through the process of defining your goals and formulating a customized aesthetic treatment plan that best suits your specific needs and desires.