Facial Exercises and Aging: What Experts Say Today

There is a belief that regular facial exercises can tighten the muscles of the face and help preserve a youthful look. In clinical practice, this idea is challenged. A dermatologist and cosmetologist, Alexander Bykanov, notes that facial workouts do not train the facial muscles in the same way as exercises for other parts of the body. The face contains very thin muscle fibers, and with age these fibers tend to thin further, regardless of how much one strains them. Because of this, facial exercises are unlikely to create lasting lifting effects. In the realm of cosmetic care, this view is echoed by many dermatology professionals who prioritize proven approaches over routines aimed at a pumped appearance. [CITATION: Bykanov interview, 2024]