Spanish Facial (Chiro-massage) in Kyiv

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During the consultation, the cosmetologist:

• Will select the right massage and the number of necessary sessions;

• Will answer all your questions;

• Will provide an estimate of the total cost.

Cosmetologist Larysa Lonchar. Professional experience: 23 years.

What is the cost of a Spanish facial massage?

What a Spanish facial massage is

A Spanish facial massage, or chiro-massage, is a manual technique in which the cosmetologist works not only with the skin but with what lies beneath it: the subcutaneous tissue and the facial muscles. Its techniques are borrowed from manual therapy, kinesiology and chiropractic, so the movements are deeper and more varied than in a classic massage along the massage lines.

The massage is not limited to the face: the neck and décolleté are part of the work. The blood supply of the face passes through the neck, and tension in the neck and shoulders often shows on the face as puffiness and a dull complexion, so without this zone the result would be incomplete.

At Biotonika, chiro-massage is one of two facial massage procedures, alongside the classic massage. The classic one is a shorter, gentler start; the Spanish one is longer, more intensive work when the goal is tone and a defined jawline.

Where chiro-massage comes from and why "chiro"

In this technique the main work is done with the hands — hence the name: "hands" in the languages of Eastern countries sounds like "chiro". The roots of Spanish massage go back to a technique proposed in 1913 by the Spanish doctor V. L. Ferrandis. It spread across the Iberian Peninsula and was developed by his followers for decades, and the modern comprehensive method was created at the end of the 20th century by Professor of Medicine Enrique Castells García.

Spanish massage combines techniques from different traditions: yoga, the massage of Tibetan monks, manual therapy and the folk medicine of India. Sometimes therapists use additional objects such as stones or feathers. The goal is to rejuvenate the skin of the face and neck, and the massage itself covers the face, neck and décolleté.

Larysa Lonchar not only performs chiro-massage but also teaches it to cosmetologists, with hands-on training. About the training — in the article "Spanish facial massage training".

How Spanish massage differs from classic massage

Spanish massage is a technique of deep action on the neuromuscular system. Its aim is to improve skin turgor and relieve the psychological stress of the whole body.

• More than 100 kneading techniques. Kneading predominates, so the massage fully acts on the muscular, joint, vascular and nervous systems.
• No repeats. The method's distinctive feature is the variety of touches: the same movement twice in a row is not allowed. Nerve points cannot anticipate the therapist's next move, and the body keeps receiving new sensations.
• Tone and lymph. The hand movements tone the facial muscles, break up the subcutaneous fat layer, and improve blood and lymph circulation.
• Atmosphere. The treatment is accompanied by music and the scent of incense.

Who Spanish facial massage is for

People usually come for chiro-massage when the face has lost its definition and freshness rather than because of one particular wrinkle. Typical requests Larysa Lonchar works with:

• the jawline has blurred and a double chin has appeared;
• the skin has become slack and lost its firmness and elasticity;
• fine lines are visible;
• the face is puffy in the morning;
• the complexion looks dull and tired.

There are no age limits for the procedure. When massage is not suitable is described below; the final decision is made by the cosmetologist at the consultation.

How a session goes

A Spanish massage session takes about an hour and has three parts.

1. Preparation. The cosmetologist removes make-up and cleanses the skin, then applies a professional massage oil so the hands glide without stretching the skin.
2. Massage. The Spanish method combines three components: calming (neurosedative) work, muscle work and lymphatic drainage. The cosmetologist uses fingers, palms and sometimes the forearm. Smooth stroking relaxes, light tapping with the fingertips tones, and wave-like, pulsing movements help fluid drain. Depending on the goal, more time goes to the neck and décolleté, the chin and lower third of the face, the nasolabial folds or the temples.
3. Finish. The oil is removed and, if you wish, a mask chosen for your skin type is applied.

No recovery is needed: you can go about your day straight after the session. At home, use a cream with SPF 25–50 before going out in summer and a nourishing cream in winter.

When to postpone the massage

Spanish massage is intensive hands-on work on the face, so the same limits apply as for the classic facial massage. The session is postponed if you currently have:

• inflammation or rashes on the face, including allergic ones;
• herpes;
• small wounds, cuts or cracks in the skin;
• couperose or psoriasis;
• high blood pressure;
• an acute infection or a fever.

After acne, massage is possible once there is no active inflammation on the skin. If in doubt, book a cosmetologist consultation first: it is free when you have a procedure.

What results chiro-massage gives

Over years of practice Spanish massage has proved highly effective. According to patients' feedback, the effect shows like this:

• wrinkles are smoothed, the skin gets a fresh tone;
• dark circles around the eyes fade;
• the skin is lifted, the double chin disappears;
• the nasolabial fold is softened;
• the skin becomes less oily and flakes less;
• the lips become slightly fuller;
• after each treatment — a good, relaxed mood.

Spanish massage in Kyiv is especially appropriate for the deformation type of ageing, when the skin sags under the weight of the subcutaneous fat layer, and for the tired type, when the face lacks tone: in both cases Larysa Lonchar recommends massages. And since the face's blood supply passes through the neck, working on the neck and décolleté also benefits the complexion and a defined facial contour.

How to plan the course

The treatment has no age restrictions. Changes are noticeable after the first visit, and a lasting result is built over a course. The number of sessions, their intensity and order are set individually by the cosmetologist — based on your skin and what you want to achieve.

No recovery is needed: right after the session you can return to your usual activities. To make the result last longer, facial exercises between sessions help — 5–7 minutes a day; the set of exercises is in the article "Fitness for the face". Spanish facial massage price per session — see the table above.