Facial massage – Q&A
Absolute Contraindications:
- Active inflammatory conditions (e.g., fever, cold sores, sunburn)
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Infectious or viral diseases
- Fresh wounds, burns, post-surgical scars (up to 6 months)
- Recent permanent makeup
- Hyperthyroidism (for neck massage)
- Highly vascular facial skin (contraindication for intensive techniques)
- Dental infections or abscesses (wait 2 weeks after tooth extraction, 2 months after implant)
Medical Clearance Required:
- Pregnancy (any trimester)
- Chronic, cancerous, or autoimmune diseases
- Hypertension, epilepsy, thrombosis, aneurysms
- Recent surgeries or medical procedures (within the last 6 months)
- Ongoing pharmacological treatments (retinoids, steroids)
Post-Cosmetic Procedures – Waiting Times:
- Botox: minimum 2 weeks
- Lifting threads: 6 months
- Fillers (hyaluronic acid): 2 months
- Mesotherapy, laser: after inflammation subsides
- Fresh permanent makeup
- Retinol, vitamin A therapy, acne treatments: up to 2 months after the procedure
Effects of Kobido Massage
After just one massage, you can see the first benefits: less swelling, lighter dark circles, and more relaxed facial muscles. Consistency ensures lasting results.
Once per month
Anti-aging prevention, supporting skin regeneration, and wrinkle prevention.
Weekly sessions: intensive rejuvenating therapy, improving facial contour, smoothing fine lines, and giving your skin a healthy glow. Regular Kobido massages make the results more lasting and visible.
Kobido massage should not be painful – its goal is to deeply relax the muscles, not to create tension. The movements are precise and dynamic, yet adapted to your comfort. If you feel any discomfort or pain during the session, inform your therapist so the intensity can be adjusted. Kobido works on deeper layers of skin and muscles, but it should always feel relaxing and soothing.
For best results and full comfort:
If you have any specific tensions, pain, or ailments, let me know before the session so I can adjust the techniques.
Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before the massage.
Stay hydrated by drinking water throughout the day.
Avoid intense physical activity right before your appointment.
You can come with makeup – a thorough cleansing will be done before the massage.
Benefits and results are explained in detail in the “Why It’s Worth It” section.
It’s worth embracing a holistic approach.
1. Hydration
The natural water found in fruits and vegetables effectively hydrates the body, supports lymphatic flow, and aids detoxification. It’s also beneficial to drink a beverage with honey, lemon, and a pinch of mineral salt to support electrolytes.
2. Body Movement
Even just 5 minutes of daily exercise stimulates circulation, while 40-minute walks outdoors are ideal. I also recommend the Five Tibetan Rites for overall vitality.
3. Sleep Quality
Time without exposure to blue light from screens, going to bed before 10:00 / 11:00 PM, and having a suitable mattress and pillow.
4. Contact with Nature
Walks in the forest, morning sunbathing, or watching the sunrise over the sea help with relaxation and improve well-being.
5. Diet
Tailored to individual needs – it’s important to pay attention not only to what we eat but also to how we eat. Eat with all your senses and savor your meal.
6. Emotional Hygiene
This involves distinguishing emotions from feelings, facts from interpretations, managing your own energy, and making conscious decisions about where to focus your attention.
7. Supportive Rituals
A cozy blanket, your favorite tea, music or a book, a call to a friend…
8. Self-massage and creams – a touch of love
Between Kobido massages, it’s worth doing self-massage, for example the Tanaka massage, which lasts only 9 minutes. Doing it 3 to 5 times per day is sufficient.
9. Self-Aware Body Posture
It’s a simple, relaxed posture that helps prevent tension in the neck, shoulders, and jaw area.
10. Silk Pillow
Gentle on Your Skin and Hair
Post-Facial Massage Recommendations
To maximize the effects of a Kobido facial massage, it’s worth following a few guidelines:
1. Proper Hydration
After the massage, drink plenty of water, preferably structured and rich in electrolytes, to support the skin’s detoxification and regeneration processes.
2. Avoid Intense Physical Activity
Strenuous exercise can interfere with lymphatic drainage effects, so it’s best to skip intense workouts for a few hours after the treatment.
3. No Makeup
Keep your skin clean and avoid applying makeup for at least a few hours to allow it time to regenerate.
4. Enzymatic Peeling
After 24 hours, gently exfoliate with an enzymatic peel to support skin renewal.
5. Avoid Sauna and Hot Baths
For 24 hours post-massage, avoid high temperatures, as the skin is more vascularized and warmed up after the treatment.
6. Relaxation and Rest
After the massage, the body enters a state of reset and regeneration, similar to a spa experience. Support cellular renewal processes by extending your rest and relaxation time.
Kobido and Other Treatments
It’s best to perform these a day before the massage or 24 hours after to avoid irritation. If any redness appears after needle-free mesotherapy, it’s better to wait a few days.
Peels and Exfoliation
It’s best to perform these a day before the massage or 24 hours after to avoid irritation. If any redness appears after needle-free mesotherapy, it’s better to wait a few days.
Hydrating and Nourishing Treatments
After the massage, the skin is better vascularized and absorbs active ingredients more effectively, so masks or needle-free mesotherapy can be a great complement.
Invasive Procedures
If you’re planning treatments such as Botox or hyaluronic acid fillers, consult a specialist. After fillers, it’s recommended to wait about 2 months to avoid the risk of displacement. After Botox, it’s best to wait around 2 weeks to allow it to “settle” in the muscles.
Manual Therapies
Facial massage can be an excellent complement to rehabilitation and work on muscle tension, such as craniosacral therapy.
Buccal Massage (intraoral) and Pain
The discomfort may be felt deep within the tissues, as the massage reaches areas of accumulated tension in the jaw and facial muscles. It is a controlled, therapeutic sensation that eases quickly, leaving a feeling of relief, lightness, and greater freedom in the jaw. The experience is similar to working on trigger points — intense, yet bringing noticeable release.
Anti-wrinkle exercises
It’s best to consult a specialist who can assess your posture and choose the right set of exercises for you. This way, the work with your body becomes targeted, and the results — including anti-wrinkle effects — appear faster and last longer.
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