When gravity and aging take it’s toll on the body, its side effects can be most evident on the human face. Tight, saggy uneven facial and neck skin and muscles can be seen as a downward smile, double chin, baggy cheeks, fallen eyebrows, and “turkey neck”, and a  shorter neck.

Treatment allows the tissues of the face to soften, break up adhesions and scar tissue, stops facial muscle spasms, rehydrates tissue, erases most wrinkles, improves lymph drainage from the face and neck, tones the muscles, and gradually allows the interstitial fluids of the face, head and neck to return to homeostasis.

Some people think the face and neck sag because the muscles are too loose and flabby. This is usually not the problem. Most people’s muscles and fascia (binding connective tissue made of collagen), are really too tight, which stops lymph drainage in many cases and causes the face to form adhesions, gluing it into a position trained by the repetitive emotions that we have worn on our faces for years.

When skin, muscles and fascia are tight, lymph starts collecting, gravity takes effect, and then gives the appearance of skin growth and sagging. This effect also occurs all over the body, not just the face.

The client is assessed for balance and symmetry in their face and neck. Where is the lymph collecting, and where are the muscles stuck? Is the jaw out of kilter, or does it track evenly? Is there a cranial problem? Does the neck have equal range of motion, and is the released lymph going to be able to drain from the face and neck?

All of these considerations are addressed. After one session, a visible difference can be seen. After several sessions, the difference can be profound!

Even if someone chooses cosmetic surgery, the results of the surgery will be improved if they receive sessions to “even up” and balance the face before the surgery. As with any surgery, including breast augmentation, lifts, or reduction, it is helpful to get everything unstuck, evened up, and lymph drainage to occur, before hand.  Organizing and straightening the tissues takes out the twists and  strengthens and stabilizes  the entire structure, even when the surgery is not elective, such as foot, knee, and hip, hand, shoulder, neck, back  surgery.

So if you think you are too young for improvement of your face, (or for the rest of your body), don’t wait! The sooner you get started, the easier it is to correct and maintain the side effects of gravity, aging, repetitive motion, and injuries. If you are older, its never to late to start! You will see and feel results immediately, it just make take a few more sessions to achieve your desired results.