For years, aesthetics valued softened lines and little facial movement as signs of a well-done procedure. However, this trend began to change, and the search for a more natural and expressive appearance became a trend on social media. It is in this context that the term "sedentary face" emerged, used to describe a face with little movement, although the expression has no medical meaning.
This change in perspective helps explain the popularity of practices such as facial yoga, gua sha, rollers, and facial massagers. The accessories and techniques appear in self-care videos and promise, to varying degrees, a more relaxed and less swollen face.
However, the effects of these practices need to be put into perspective. According to the article, they can provide relaxation and, in some cases, temporarily reduce swelling, but their real results are limited.
