How to Maximise the Benefits of Your Buccal Massage: The Essential Aftercare Guide

Charlotte Mernier
Jul 2
2 min read

You’ve just experienced a deeply sculpting and tension-releasing Buccal Massage — your jaw feels lighter, your face more defined, and your entire system more relaxed. But what you do after your session can make all the difference in how long your glow lasts.

Think of your Buccal Massage as the reset button. These simple yet powerful post-treatment habits are your maintenance plan.

1. Check your Buccal Position Daily

Most of us carry hidden tension in the jaw — often without realising it. One of the most effective ways to reduce daily strain is to adopt the correct jaw resting position:

Lips gently closed
Teeth slightly apart
Tongue resting on the roof of the mouth
Head upright, shoulders relaxed

This is what we call the Buccal Position — and it can retrain your muscles over time.

2. Stop Clenching (Here’s How to Notice It)

Clenching isn't just a habit — it's often your body’s way of coping with stress. But over time, it leads to facial asymmetry, tensions, and jaw pain. Here’s how to start shifting the habit:

Set a reminder on your phone: ““Unclench your teeth” - you’ll be surprised how often you need it.
Pay attention to your jaw during emails, driving, or workouts.
Avoid multitasking in high-stress environments without breathing breaks.

Awareness is the first step toward healing.

3. Commit to Self-Massage 3–4 Times a Week

Think of this like going to the gym: one session isn’t enough. To maintain the results of your Buccal Massage, we recommend doing 2–5 minutes of self-massage a few times per week.

Focus on:

The masseter muscles (sides of your jaw)
The temples
The neck and clavicle area to support lymphatic drainage

This helps keep the muscles soft, lifted, and free from chronic tension.

4. Support from the Inside: Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition

Post-treatment, your body is in a state of release and regeneration. Supporting that process from within can amplify your results.

Eat more of:

🍍 Pineapple, cucumber, berries

🍵 Herbal teas (like dandelion, nettle, chamomile)

🥬 Leafy greens and hydrating vegetables

Avoid for 24–48 hours:

❌ Caffeine and alcohol (they can increase muscle tension and disrupt drainage)

❌ Salty, processed or sugary meals (they encourage fluid retention)

You’ll not only feel lighter — your face will reflect it too.

5. Protect Your Jaw While You Sleep

Don’t undo your treatment while resting. Your sleep posture impacts your jaw more than you think.

Avoid sleeping on your front
Sleep on your back or side when possible
Avoid having your head forward if sleeping on your side

Small daily adjustments like this can help preserve the lift and contour from your treatment.

Ready to Reset?

If you’ve been clenching, feeling puffy, or just skipping your self-care routine, a professional Buccal Massage is the perfect way to release deep tension and restore your natural glow.

At My Osteo London, we offer expert, tailored treatments that relax the jaw, sculpt the face, support lymphatic flow, and help you reconnect with your body.

Because the moment you let go, you start to glow - inside and out.

👉 Book your appointment now and let us take care of the rest.

Take care,

Charlotte – Registered Osteopath & Founder, My Osteo London