Chiroplastic facial massage: reviews, technique, contraindications

What is the technique

Chiromassage of the face was created by the Spanish doctor Enrique Garcia

Sagging skin on the cheeks and pronounced nasolabial folds always reveal one’s true age, even if a woman regularly and carefully takes care of her face.

The simplest are cosmetic procedures that give a temporary effect and do not affect the muscle layer, which is the main framework of the skin structure.

The basics of massage, performed exclusively with the hands without additional tools and devices, were invented in the countries of the East. At the end of the last century, the Spanish doctor Enrique Garcia brought together the best elements of all Eastern and Western practices, supplemented them with modern scientific developments taking into account anatomical knowledge and offered the world chiromassage, which can influence:

facial epidermis;
subcutaneous fat layer;
muscle tissue;
circulatory and lymphatic systems.

The second name of this technique is Spanish muscular-structural massage.

The main principle of performing the manipulation is that the patient must obtain a state of relaxation, pleasure and maximum relaxation, which have a positive effect not only on skin rejuvenation, but also on the state of the nervous system!

Body chiromassage technique

The myotensive technique is aimed primarily at the joints. First, the blocks that are stored in the joints are removed as a consequence of excessive tension, various injuries or stress. This often causes the muscles around the joint to become tense and block it. The goal of the massage therapist is to first relax the muscle, and only then act on the joint itself.
Neurosedative techniques are indispensable for emotional or mental disorders. It brings relief to people experiencing prolonged stress, suffering from sleep disorders, emotional stress, irritability and increased excitability.
In addition, such a massage releases endrophins - joy hormones, affecting the pleasure centers of the brain. This technique includes calm, monotonous movements of the massage therapist. Therefore, if you want to have fun, be sure to visit a chiromassage therapist!
Hemolymphatic drainage technique is aimed at the human circulatory systems. With this type of massage, the massage therapist’s movements are slow and wave-like. This technique is perfect for those people who lead a sedentary lifestyle and do not want to go to the gym.

Who is it recommended for?

The chiromassage technique is offered for use by anyone who has:

rosacea, manifested by dilation of subcutaneous vessels in the form of red “stars” or a network of capillaries;
loss of clarity of the contour and oval of the face with the appearance of sagging skin;
decreased level of elasticity of the epidermis;
loss of muscle tone;
age-related skin changes;
the appearance of swelling;
insufficient oxygen supply to cells;
chronic fatigue and constant depression.

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The technique has no age group restrictions, but it is recommended for everyone who has reached the age of thirty-five, since it is at this time that the skin begins to fade and lose its elasticity.

Benefits of chiromassage for the face

Description of the procedure for myofascial massage of the face, neck and head

It is important to sign up for a myofascial facial massage service in a salon with a professional so as not to harm your health.

Rolling - the epidermis is raised, while moving with the second hand until resistance appears.

All actions are directed along the muscle fibers.

Head

All manipulations are performed at a fast pace.

The massage therapist works with both hands, performing intense circular movements in the hairline.
With your head on the side, your thumb is placed in front of your ear, and the rest on the hair area. If the head is tilted to the right side, the work is done with the left hand, and vice versa. Warming up the skin occurs intensively, alternating with light stroking. Then the second side of the head is worked on.
The hands are in the hair area, and the fingers are placed on the forehead. Actions are performed with three fingers. The middle and index fingers affect the forehead, and the large one works with the temporal part. The movements themselves change: confident and strong ones turn into soft ones, the skin moves and then moves apart.

Neck area

The neck is massaged simultaneously with the head. While the head is being worked, the specialist’s second hand is working on the neck. Impulsive, deep actions are performed with both hands.

Myofascial massage of the chin area is performed only after working with the frontotemporal area. Both hands apply circular rolling movements to the front of the neck and the area behind the ears.

Facial zone

More time is spent on the face. Here is an approximate sequence of actions:

Using confident circular movements, the specialist works with two points under the edges of the mouth.
Near the corners of the mouth, stroking and rolling are performed to the cheekbone area and back. Closer to the starting point, the movements intensify, complemented by pinching, creating a vibration effect.
The eyelids, both lower and upper, are worked as follows: the skin is rolled from the outer corners.
Moving from the bridge of the nose to the temples, fingers press on the areas, returning back - stroking and lightly pinching.

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What is the effectiveness of manipulation?

Thanks to this massage technique, there is a noticeable improvement in the condition of the skin surface in the form of:

complete liberation from dead horny epithelium, which interferes with cellular respiration and renewal;
acceleration of all metabolic and regeneration processes;
release of all toxins accumulated in cells;
increasing the elasticity of the epidermis as a result of toning and stimulating muscle structures;
eliminating puffiness and restoring a healthy complexion by accelerating lymph flow and blood circulation;
normalization of sebaceous secretion production, eliminating the appearance of oily seborrhea, as well as excessive dryness of the epidermis;
smoothing the skin surface from wrinkles and folds;
restoration of the lost oval and clear contours of the face.

In addition to external effects on the skin, chiromassage has a calming and relaxing effect.

Our recommendations

If you decide to have a facial massage, please pay attention to the contraindications.

Facial massage is not recommended if:

there is a violation of the skin (with dermatitis, allergies, etc.);
there are viral diseases;
there are inflammations on the skin;
with a sharp decrease in intracranial pressure.

Be sure to pay attention to the specialist who performs the massage. After all, the skin on the face is very delicate and requires special care. Only a qualified cosmetologist can professionally perform a facial massage and give you excellent results!

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What's on the list of contraindications

Any technique involves restrictions on its implementation. Chiromassage was no exception. It is not recommended for:

elevated body temperature;
exacerbation of chronic diseases;
the presence of dermatological pathologies of an inflammatory nature, for example acne, psoriasis, eczema;
damage to the integrity of the outer layer of the epidermis (wounds, burns, cuts);
the presence of allergic reactions and infectious rashes;
a large number of papillomas, large moles protruding above the skin;
increased fragility and fragility of capillaries located close to the skin surface.

In the situations described above, it is best to refuse massage until the epidermis has completely recovered and healed.

How to prepare for the procedure

The ideal time for manipulation would be the evening, since the body will relax as much as possible and will be in the mood for complete and deep rest after such a massage.

First of all, it is necessary to thoroughly cleanse the facial skin of all contaminants and skin secretions accumulated on its surface so that they cannot penetrate deeply and cause infection of the epidermis.

To expand skin pores and get the best effect from manipulation, many experts advise making a hot compress (35-40 degrees Celsius) from a decoction of medicinal herbs (chamomile, sage, St. John's wort).

After this, you should treat the skin surface with a special cream or massage oil.

Rules

The body chiromassage technique is a symbiosis of many practices: yoga, relaxation massage, manual therapy.

Any restorative procedure is carried out by masters according to the following rules:

All actions are performed using the knuckles on the fingers, the edges of the palms, the wrist and fingers.
Movements during the process should be soft and smooth; rough and aggressive techniques are prohibited. The patient should receive maximum relaxation during the massage.
The same movements are not performed more than 2 times.
Before starting the process, the masters activate nerve points on the back of the head, which help relax the muscles.
All movements are carried out along strictly designated lymph drainage lines. This approach quickly restores blood circulation and tones the skin.
After completing the process, the master should apply a moisturizing cream or mask to the skin, which will help consolidate the result.

What does the Spanish chiromassage procedure look like step by step:

Regardless of the chosen technique, the master carries out cleansing actions that help get rid of cosmetic products on the skin, as well as secreted sebum. Using special products, they clean not only the face, but also the neck, shoulders, and arms. Any experienced specialist is obliged to prepare the patient’s skin for massage. Otherwise, germs and bacteria on the skin will spread throughout the body and lead to an inflammatory process.
Patients with sensitive and allergy-prone skin are offered an antiseptic compress made on a herbal basis (chamomile, sage, linden). The optimal temperature of the product is 35 degrees Celsius.
A special oil is applied to the human body to facilitate movement during the massage process. As an addition, light candles, turn on relaxing music or an aroma lamp.
The master proceeds directly to the chiroplastic massage procedure itself according to the method chosen by the patient.
At the end, the remaining oil is removed with a napkin, and a cream or mask is applied to the skin.

Important!
You can consolidate the result with a cup of herbal tea.

Technical features of manipulation

Everyone can learn and use this technique independently at home, but it must be borne in mind that all movements should be directed taking into account the location of the massage lines, eliminating the possibility of stretching the skin, causing new wrinkles, creases and folds.

If you ignore the correct execution of massage movements, you can get a negative result and aggravate existing age-related defects!

The impacts should be as follows:

warming the skin by stroking with fingertips and palms;
intense, massaging the lower part of the facial area;
activating blood flow in the area of the nasolabial triangle;
stroking the skin of the eyelids and eyes;
working muscle tissue;
pressing, tapping, pinching.

The intensity of movements is selected individually by the massage therapist depending on the initial state of the patient’s epidermis, the number and depth of age-related changes.

The duration of 1 session can range from 30 to 90 minutes. The frequency of manipulations is 2-3 times a week, with a total number of procedures from 10 to 20.

The number of techniques and finger movements in chiromassage is varied so that the specialist has the opportunity to change the pattern of massage effects during sessions, avoiding adaptation of skin receptors to the same tactile contact and thereby obtaining the highest possible result with excellent efficiency.

The following basic techniques and technical movements are distinguished:

light and gentle stroking of all areas of the face;
intensive massaging of the nasolabial triangle area;
active massage of cheek tissues;
gentle and careful stroking of the skin surface of the eyes;
treatment with massage effect of the lower part of the face;
performing pulsating, wave-like manipulations over the entire skin surface in order to implement hemolymphatic drainage;
exposure using monotonous, rhythmic movements necessary for the deepest relaxation of the skin;
uniform tapping with fingertips with delicate pinching of the entire epidermis.

Photos before and after a course of facial chiromassage

How to care for your skin after a massage

When the procedure is completed, you should remove the remnants of the massage product from your face, wash with warm water using a milk or toner that suits your skin type and apply an even layer of a suitable nourishing cream.

You can learn how to perform chiromassage correctly by studying video materials that clearly demonstrate the accuracy and direction of the movements performed.

If you perform this manipulation regularly and competently, you can remain young and attractive for a long time!