There’s something quietly transformative about a face massage — the way it melts away tension, revives dull skin, and leaves you feeling deeply reset. But when it comes to the next generation of hands-on skin therapy, buccal massage (yes, the one that works from inside the mouth) has changed the game entirely. It’s not just skincare — it’s skin rehabilitation.
At Ana Barreto Beauty, this sculpting, muscle-relieving ritual is one of the most requested treatments — a signature experience that restores radiance while releasing the strain we carry without even noticing.
A Deeper Kind of Facial
Unlike traditional facials that focus mainly on the skin’s surface, the Face & Buccal Massage works with the underlying facial muscles. The buccal technique — performed inside the mouth — reaches the deeper layers of muscle where stress, tension, and emotional strain often reside.
Ana Barreto, an Advanced Skin Revision Specialist and qualified in Japanese Face Lifting and Intra-Buccal Massage, combines ancient techniques with modern understanding of skin physiology. The result? A uniquely powerful experience that merges sculpting, therapeutic release, and glowing skin renewal.
The Science (and Magic) Behind the Massage
Our face is a map of micro-muscles, constantly working — chewing, speaking, expressing emotion. Over time, tension builds up in areas like the jaw, forehead, and around the mouth. That invisible tightness can restrict blood flow and oxygen delivery, leading to dullness, puffiness, and premature sagging.
At the heart of this treatment lies the art of facial sculpting and lymphatic drainage — two powerful techniques that go beyond surface beauty. Lymphatic drainage improves circulation and helps the body eliminate toxins, encouraging a visibly clearer complexion and a state of deep relaxation. Through targeted stimulation, this method increases oxygen and nutrient supply to the skin cells, awakening dull complexions and softening facial tension. It’s both science and sensorial therapy — a dance between rejuvenation and tranquillity.
5 Proven Benefits of Face & Buccal Massage
1. Improved Circulation
Every movement of Ana’s hands works to stimulate blood flow, increasing oxygen and nutrient delivery to skin cells. That means a naturally brighter, more radiant complexion — no filters required. Enhanced circulation also supports your skin’s own healing processes, which is why regular sessions can visibly improve tone and texture.
2. Lymphatic Drainage
Our skin mirrors what’s happening within. Gentle drainage techniques help the lymphatic system eliminate toxins and reduce puffiness, particularly around the eyes and jawline. Think of it as a reset button for your skin — encouraging clarity and calm from within.
3. Muscle Relaxation & Jaw Tension Release
If you clench your jaw or grind your teeth (and who doesn’t, these days?), you’re not alone. The buccal component of Ana’s massage targets the masseter muscles — the very ones that tighten during stress. By working from both inside and outside the mouth, she releases that tension, relieving TMJ discomfort and promoting deep relaxation.
Clients often describe it as “surprisingly soothing” and “the best stress release they’ve ever had.”
4. Lifting & Toning
Through expert sculpting and lifting movements, facial massage helps retrain the muscles, restoring definition to the jawline, cheeks, and eye area. It’s like a natural facelift — firming, toning, and rejuvenating the skin’s architecture without needles or downtime.
5. Enhanced Skin Elasticity
By stimulating collagen and elastin production, facial massage supports the long-term resilience of your skin. Over time, this leads to improved skin texture, reduced appearance of fine lines, and a more youthful, supple glow.
The Japanese Influence: Where Ritual Meets Renewal
Ana’s technique draws inspiration from Japanese Face Lifting Massage, an art form rooted in holistic wellness. It treats the skin as an intelligent organ — one that responds to rhythm, energy, and touch. The combination of sculpting strokes, gentle acupressure, and intraoral work creates a deep sense of harmony between structure and spirit.
Unlike a quick-fix aesthetic treatment, this is a ritual that rewires your skin’s response. You don’t just walk out glowing — you walk out lighter.
The Relaxation Factor
Despite its sculpting power, this treatment is profoundly relaxing. The rhythmic, intentional motions combined with intraoral release trigger the parasympathetic nervous system — the body’s “rest and restore” mode.
Clients often drift into a meditative state during the session, emerging with a lifted face, softened jaw, and that unmistakable post-facial calm. It’s skincare that soothes the nervous system as much as the skin.
The Ideal Treatment for… Everyone Who Needs a Reset
The Face & Buccal Massage is perfect for anyone looking to:
Release jaw or facial tension
Improve puffiness or circulation
Define facial contours
Lift and tone naturally
Support long-term skin health without invasive treatments
Ana often recommends incorporating this massage as part of your prescriptive skin routine, especially during times of stress, change, or seasonal transition.
Ana Barreto: Advanced Skin Revision Specialist
As an MD Advanced Skin Revision Specialist, Ana Barreto is dedicated to restoring skin health from within using the renowned DMK concept of Remove, Rebuild, Protect, and Maintain. One of her signature approaches includes the DMK Muscle Banding Treatment — a powerful enzyme therapy designed to lift, tone, and strengthen facial muscles for a firmer, more youthful complexion. This treatment can also be paired with Ana’s advanced facial massage techniques, including Japanese and intra-buccal massage, to further enhance lifting, relaxation, and long-term rejuvenation. Together, these methods deliver transformative, expressive results — naturally revitalising both skin and confidence.
Give the Gift of Rejuvenation
Looking for a thoughtful, meaningful gift? The Lift & Glow Face Massage with Buccal Massage is available as an online gift voucher, making it the perfect present for Christmas, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, or simply “just because.”
It’s not just a beauty treatment — it’s time, touch, and transformation in one elegant experience.
The Final Word
In a world of quick fixes and instant results, the Face & Buccal Massage stands out for its honesty and depth. It works with your body, not against it — releasing tension, stimulating natural function, and restoring what stress, time, and life tend to take away.
Ana Barreto’s hands know how to listen — to your skin, your muscles, and your energy.
And when that connection happens, your skin doesn’t just glow. It speaks.