A facelift rarely begins "on the face." It starts where tension builds up... and then spreads: the nape of the neck, the jawline, the shoulders, the scalp, the upper back. When these areas tighten, the face compensates. It closes, shortens, and becomes heavier. The eyes appear more tired, the oval less defined, the smile smaller, as if it no longer dares to "expand."
The good news: this movement can be reversed. By releasing tension and restoring mobility to the tissues, we regain space, light, and that sensation of a face that naturally "lifts".
Fascia: the invisible web that connects your posture to your face
To understand why relaxation has such a visible effect, we need to talk about the fascia.
Fascia is a living connective tissue that forms a vast three-dimensional network throughout the body. It envelops, connects, and supports muscles, organs, nerves, and blood vessels. It is described as a “second skin within,” a hydrated network that ensures the smooth movement and coherence of the entire system.
It contains:
- collagen (resistance)
- elastin (flexibility)
- a ground substance rich in water and hyaluronic acid (lubrication)
In other words: when the fascia is well hydrated and mobile, everything circulates better, everything fits better.
Why stress “pulls” the face downwards
The fascia reacts to stress. When the nervous system is on alert, the body goes into protective mode: breathing becomes shallower, shoulders rise, jaws clench, neck stiffens. As a result, the face loses its expressiveness.
Three areas are particularly "lifting" when they are relaxed:
1) The jaw: the emotional lock
Tightening the masseter muscles and bruxism give the lower face a more compact appearance. Relaxing the jaw creates space in the lower face.
2) The nape of the neck and the trapezius muscles: the arch of the face
A stiff neck creates a downward pull. The face "clings" to this tense hanger.
3) The scalp: the forgotten area of the facelift
A supple scalp restores movement, circulation, and a more vibrant facial appearance.
Posture: the most underestimated facelift
You can make the best facial gestures in the world: if your posture collapses, your face compensates. When your head moves forward, your chest closes, and your shoulder blades freeze, your entire anterior chain shortens.
The right reference points: long neck, heavy shoulders, a breathing ribcage, a relaxed jaw. This simple reset already changes the expression.
The Japanese ritual: relax, drain, massage
The logic of Japanese methods is often the same: first release, then stimulate.
Step 1 - Relax (face + attachment points)
Face Pointer
The Face Pointer (acupressure, precision) helps to release muscle tension, relax deep fascia and boost lymphatic drainage (radiance, sharper features).
Apply to key areas: jawline, temples, underside of the jaw, and especially drainage points (under the collarbone, around the ear). A few minutes is enough, but regularity makes all the difference.
Step 2 - Relax the hanger (neck, trapezius muscles, scalp)
Head Driver: deep scalp + neck + trapezius massage, ideal when “everything comes back to your head”.
Kenzan brush: a simple, daily gesture, very Japanese in spirit: to stimulate without irritating, to soften, to oxygenate.
EKATO Body Meditation Roller: sensation of deep relaxation, particularly beneficial on the neck and upper back, but also on the scalp.
Objective: to restore mobility to the upper body, and lightness to the face.
Head Driver Deep scalp and trapezius massage (link opens in a new tab/window) 
Kenzan Brush: The best-selling product for oxygenating the scalp (link opens in a new tab/window)
Step 3 - Relubricate the fascia (roll slowly)
The fascia likes to be moved. Anything that "rolls" helps to restore natural lubrication (water + hyaluronic acid in the matrix).
Slim Cera: gentle rotating movement, very easy to adopt, perfect for everyday use to stimulate microcirculation and restore bounce.
Ekato Body Meditation Roller: deeper work, interesting when you feel “stuck”, congested, or stiff.
Slim Cera Plus+ Ceramic Rollers for smoothing and draining (link opens in a new tab/window) 
Body Meditation Roller to relax "stuck" areas (link opens in a new tab/window)
The body as a starting point: Body Driver and posture that rises
If you had to choose just one idea: the face follows posture. The Body Driver is invaluable for releasing tension in the insertion points (shoulder blades, trapezius muscles, upper back) that restrict vertical alignment. These areas are directly connected to the neck, and then to the face via the myofascial chains.
When the upper back opens, the neck breathes. When the neck breathes, the jaw relaxes. When the jaw relaxes, the face lights up.
EMS for relaxation: when electrostimulation releases tension
EMS is not just for muscle strengthening. Certain frequencies, used at low intensity, have a profoundly relaxing effect. They help to interrupt chronic contraction patterns, improve local circulation, and allow muscles—and fascia—to relax without conscious effort.
This is the case with the Face Player II in mode 2 , specifically designed to relax the neck and shoulders.
Mini “lifting relaxation” routine (5 minutes)
- 3 slow breaths , heavy shoulders, tongue resting on the palate (jaw unclenching).
- Face Pointer: attachment points (jaw, temples, underside of the oval) + one point under the clavicle to restart drainage.
- Scalp: Head Driver or Kenzan (30 to 60 sec) to restore mobility.
- Roll slowly: Slim Cera or the Body Meditation Roller, from the center outwards, without forcing.
This ritual does not "force" a facelift. It enables it.
True beauty: a face that regains its freedom
The most lasting facelift is often the gentlest: one that removes tension instead of adding stress. When tension is released, the face regains its fullness: a wider smile, a more open gaze, skin that flows freely, a more confident posture.
Relaxation is not a wellness bonus. It is the first aesthetic act.
