Aesthetic speech therapy is a new application of speech therapy focused on facial aesthetics. It is based on myofunctional therapy techniques that make it possible to modify the muscle tone of the facial muscles in order to improve the appearance of the various orofacial structures.
It allows not only to reduce the signs of aging but also to modify the different structures that may have been altered by an orofacial malfunction, such as the barcode and the marked nasolabial fold, generally derived from an undiagnosed atypical swallowing.
Which patients undergo it?
It is a natural therapy based on myofunctional therapy techniques, so it is completely harmless and non-invasive. It is aimed both at people who want to delay the appearance of the signs of aging, as well as those who already have furrows and wrinkles and want to improve their appearance without needles while preserving the individual characteristics of their face.
What are the benefits for the patient?
Aesthetic speech therapy also has the advantage that, being a completely natural and non-invasive method, it can reduce and delay the appearance of the signs of aging, without altering the individual characteristics of the face, allowing to preserve the uniqueness of the face. In addition, the patient is actively involved in the therapy, both in the choice of the exercises to be performed and later in the maintenance self-massage. This has been shown to give very positive results, both in terms of reconciliation with the image of the face and in terms of increased self-esteem.
How is aesthetic speech therapy performed?
The exercises and massages of myofunctional therapy used in this intervention allow to increase or decrease the orofacial muscle tone, thus modifying the shape of the face depending on the desired objective, whether it is the reduction of wrinkles, the elevation of the triangle of youth or increase the smoothness of the face.
It also allows the reduction of furrows and aesthetic alterations derived from inadequate orofacial functions, such as an undiagnosed atypical swallowing, a bad habit of making a gesture with the lip or even a wrinkle that has appeared on the forehead due to an inadequate sleeping position. The speech therapy specialist performs an in-depth evaluation of the orofacial structures and functions and from there a personalized treatment is planned for each case.
What are the most effective exercises?
Each face is different, so the exercises that are planned are usually very individual. However, cheekbone elevation is usually enhanced through isometric and isokinetic exercises, crow’s feet are reduced through massage and muscle relaxation, and tissues are lifted through scraping techniques and orofacial cupping, in order to promote collagen production. As well as restoring skin structure and improving the overall appearance of the face.