Classic Facial 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 classic facial massage?

What is a classic facial massage

A classic facial massage is a manual treatment in which the cosmetologist works along the massage lines, alternating four basic techniques: stroking, rubbing, kneading and vibration. The aim is to restore muscle tone, release tension, boost circulation and let the skin and the nervous system rest. At Biotonika a session takes 30 minutes.

The face, like the body, needs its muscles worked. We see the result of body workouts in the mirror, yet we rarely think of the facial muscles, although they hold the contour and decide how fresh the face looks. A classic massage is the simplest and clearest way to work them with a specialist's hands.

Facial expression is a task of its own. If you have frowned or clenched your jaw for years, the muscles get used to the tension: a crease appears between the brows and over time becomes a deep wrinkle. Massage helps release that tension. That is why it is valued not only for tone but also for deep relaxation: in 30 minutes both the face and the mind get a rest.

How much does a facial massage cost in Kyiv

A classic facial massage at Biotonika costs UAH 900 for 30 minutes. The cosmetologist's consultation is free when you have a procedure, and if you book a consultation, your first procedure is 10 % off. The cost of a course depends on the number of sessions, which is chosen individually.

If you want longer and deeper work on the face, have a look at Spanish chiromassage. For the body we offer a separate body massage.

Who is a classic facial massage for

A classic facial massage makes sense when the skin lacks tone and fresh colour, the face looks tired or puffy, the contour is losing definition and the facial muscles are constantly tense. It works best for the deformation and tired types of ageing, which Larysa Lonchar describes in a separate article.

Typical reasons to book:

• the face looks tired and dull, with an uneven tone;
• puffiness in the morning, bags under the eyes;
• the contour is "sliding": a double chin, folds on the neck;
• the skin has lost firmness and tone;
• expression lines, crow's feet, a crease between the brows;
• you simply want to rest and relieve stress.

The deformation type of ageing can be seen even in young women: a double chin, folds on the neck and décolleté, heavy eyelids, bags under the eyes. There are no fine wrinkles — the skin is deformed under the weight of the subcutaneous fat layer. Massages, device treatments, bio- and mesotherapy — everything that improves skin tone — are indicated here.

The tired type — the muscles weaken, the soft tissues lose tone, the nasolabial folds become pronounced and the corners of the mouth drop. Toning massages help, together with other treatments the cosmetologist selects. How to find your type — in the article "Skin ageing types: how to identify yours and what to do".

Classic, lymphatic drainage, sculptural, Jacquet: facial massage types compared

Facial massage types differ in pressure and purpose. Classic is universal and gentle: tone, circulation, relaxation. Lymphatic drainage targets puffiness, sculptural and plastic massage work deeply on the muscles and contour, Jacquet addresses skin with congestion. Spanish massage combines depth with relaxation.

A classic massage is a good start if you have never had a facial massage: it is gentle, short and shows how your skin responds to manual work. If the task is deeper, the cosmetologist will suggest a Spanish massage or a combination with other treatments at the consultation.

How a session goes: step by step

A classic facial massage session consists of a consultation, skin cleansing, 30 minutes of massage along the massage lines and finishing care. No special preparation is needed: come without make-up or let the cosmetologist remove it, and tell her about your health and any treatments you have had recently.

1. Consultation. The cosmetologist assesses your skin and ageing type, checks contraindications and chooses the massage and the number of sessions.
2. Cleansing. Make-up and impurities are removed.
3. Massage product. A gliding product chosen for your skin type is applied.
4. Massage. Stroking warms the skin, rubbing and kneading work the muscles, vibration finishes each zone. The movements follow the massage lines so the skin is not stretched.
5. Finish. A cream is applied after the massage — with the boosted circulation the skin takes it up better.
6. Advice. The cosmetologist explains how to keep the result at home and when to come next.

How many sessions you need and how often

Facial massage is a course treatment: one session gives relaxation and a fresh face, while a lasting result comes from regularity. Larysa Lonchar decides how many sessions you need and at what intervals at the consultation, based on your ageing type, muscle tone, skin condition and goal.

What is taken into account when planning a course:

• ageing type — the deformation and tired types need massage more often than others;
• goal — relaxation, puffiness, tone or contour;
• combination — massage can alternate with care treatments such as a facial cleansing or a peel, and the schedule is then planned together;
• home care — facial exercises between sessions maintain tone, so the result lasts longer.

After the course you can move on to maintenance sessions; the cosmetologist will suggest how often.

Contraindications for facial massage

Facial massage is not done with active inflammation and rashes, herpes, wounds and cracks in the skin, couperose, psoriasis, high blood pressure, acute infections or fever. If you have chronic conditions, are pregnant or have recently had injectable treatments, tell the cosmetologist in advance — the decision is made at the consultation.

• inflammation on the face, including allergic rashes;
• herpes;
• broken skin — wounds, cuts, cracks;
• couperose;
• psoriasis;
• high blood pressure;
• acute infections, fever.

After acne, massage is possible only when there is no active inflammation on the skin. If you have breakouts now, start with other care — the cosmetologist will tell you which.

Aftercare and keeping the result between sessions

After the massage you can go straight back to your day — no recovery is needed. Slight pinkness of the skin is a normal reaction to the boosted circulation. To make the effect last longer, facial exercises, good posture and regular home care help between sessions.

Facial exercises. The facial muscles need training just like the body's. Women with lively facial expressions do them unconsciously, while calm, "mask-like" faces need them most:

• 5–7 minutes a day, preferably in the morning; daily if the muscles are slack, otherwise a few times a week;
• before the exercises the skin is cleansed, toned and a cream is applied;
• do the exercises slowly, sitting with a straight back, each one three times in a row.

The exercises improve lymphatic and venous outflow, and the tissues get more oxygen and nutrients — this helps prevent ptosis and a double chin. The set of exercises is in the article "Facial fitness".

Posture and neck. Nutrients and oxygen reach the facial skin with the blood, and the face's blood supply passes through the neck. Muscle tension in the neck and shoulders restricts blood flow, and the result shows in the mirror: a dull complexion, dryness, a double chin. The habit of holding your head high, "like a queen", works for the result between sessions.

Home care. Massage can be combined with care products. For example, Larysa Lonchar describes a facial massage on a hydro-massage powder with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid: it moisturises, evens out the tone and gives the skin a glow. And how lymph is linked to puffiness is explained in the article "Lymph — the living water of our body".

Who performs the massage: Larysa Lonchar

The classic facial massage at Biotonika is performed by cosmetologist Larysa Lonchar, with 23 years of professional experience. She not only works with clients but also teaches facial massage to cosmetologists as a trainer: she runs hands-on seminars on lymphatic drainage and Spanish facial massage.

Biotonika is a European school of beauty in Kyiv, so the massage here is done by the same specialists who teach others. Before the first session Larysa Lonchar holds a consultation: she assesses your skin, ageing type and contraindications, and only then recommends the massage, the number of sessions or another treatment that will do more for your face.