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Sculptural Face Lifting

SFL is a gentle but powerful technique that lifts and relaxes facial muscles and tissues, resulting in improved health and a more calm appearance.

Sculptural Face Lifting (SFL) is a holistic approach that combines facial massage, lymphatic drainage, and muscle stimulation. It targets key areas like the jaw, cheek, and forehead to release tension, boost blood flow, and enhance tissue health in the face and neck. SFL not only offers physical benefits but also uplifts your spirits, leaving you feeling refreshed and energized.

  • Keep up appearances

    Our faces tell the stories of our lives, each line and wrinkle representing our unique journey and experiences. They are beautiful reminders of the paths we've taken and the choices we've made along the way. Embracing these features is a celebration of our individuality and the rich tapestry of our lives.

    Like the rest of the body, the face, neck, and décolletage change with age over time. Some muscles and tissues may be over or under-toned. The skin may appear lax, dull, puffy, and droopy. Lymphatic drainage and circulation slow down, collagen production drops, and inflammation and water retention increase. SFL helps to address these issues that alter our facial appearance by improving overall tissue health.

  • Focus on your concerns

    From start to finish, this massage feels good. I had a client say to me once post treatment, “I am both relaxed and energized right now. I feel like I could run a marathon, and I never run!”

    Your treatment will be centered around the areas where you'd like to give some extra care and attention. Whether it's addressing the downturned corners of your bottom lip, softening nasolabial lines, releasing tension in your forehead causing those "elevens" between the brows, or relieving discomfort from jaw clenching, we'll focus on your specific concerns.

  • Build emotional awareness

    SFL targets the mimic muscles – the small facial muscles we use countless times each day to express our emotions and feelings.

    By working with these muscles, SFL not only aims to enhance your physical health but also to cultivate awareness of how your thoughts and emotions influence changes in your facial expression over time. It's about fostering a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection and empowering you to embrace both inner and outer beauty.

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Pricing for Sculptural Face Lifting

GST is included in all rates

  • 75m

    $140

  • 60m

    $120

Benefits of Sculptural Face Lifting Therapy

Sculptural Face Lifting helps relax tense muscles, reducing stress and fatigue, and soften facial expression lines.

  • Ease tense facial muscles
  • Improve emotional awareness
  • Stimulate undertoned muscles
  • Stimulate lymphatic drainage
  • Improve circulation and delivery of micronutrients
  • Reduce facial swelling
  • Decrease sinus and headache pain
  • Ease jaw tension from clenching or grinding
  • Improve connective tissue health
  • Soften facial expression lines and improve contours
  • Decrease anxiety related to dentistry with the intraoral component of SFL

Reduce puffiness

SFL reduces water retention by promoting lymphatic drainage in the neck and face. MLD drains excess fluid and cellular waste from the skin, tissues and interstitial spaces. It helps decrease inflammation, deliver micronutrients, and improve the skin and surrounding tissue's overall health, tone, and texture.

Relax tense facial muscles

Our thoughts and feelings are the postures of our faces. Like leaning forward and staring at a computer or texting for hours, facial expressions such as anxiety, anger, or annoyance become habitual. The ingrained lines between tense and furrowed brows or the corner of the mouth pulled down result in over-toned muscles. Other changes may include sagging, drooping, swelling, and lines. If you habitually clench or grind your teeth, you may find SFL beneficial in relaxing the mastication muscles, as well as pain relieving. SFL aims to work against habitual gravity and lift tissues upwards.

Taking care of YOU

As an RMT, I cannot say the above problems will magically disappear. Estheticians say SFL is a rejuvenating technique that replaces botox and injectables. However, I believe SFL is a healthy addition to caring for your beautiful face. My clients see visible results in their appearance but also feel better about themselves for deciding to care about an area they look at daily in the mirror.

Lines, drooping, sagging, and more

As for those lines and problem areas, the external face and neck are treated for 45 minutes, followed by 15 minutes of intra-oral massage to the cheek and mouth area. Tense nodules in overly toned muscles and tissues are kneaded, restricted fascia and skin is lifted, and lines are manipulated and softened.

“To do this technique properly, you must always do it beautifully with honesty and pure intention.”

– Yakov Gershkovich, renowned Russian esthetician and developer of SFL

Reasons to Book SFL

For a non-invasive face ‘lift’, the RMT way

SFL is a hands-on-only therapy that aims to lift and address muscle and tissue imbalances of the neck and face, improve skin health, encourage lymphatic drainage, and soften the signs of aging. It’s a gentle method that relaxes, promotes well-being, and boosts confidence.

For the feeling of relaxation

The intention is to lift and affect the proprioceptors of the muscles and connective tissue deeply and profoundly, but rarely painfully. The lifting and kneading movements are rhythmical and constant. Unscented shea butter provides enough slide to perform the technique as it needs to. The treatment finishes with a scalp massage and a hot towel on the face and décolletage.

To give you a healthy glow

SFL stimulates the lymphatic system to drain excess fluid and waste, allowing blood circulation to deliver micronutrients. Your skin will be healthier-looking, more hydrated, contoured, and less puffy.

For the therapeutic benefits

SFL can be therapeutic for the following conditions: post-stroke or other palsy causing the face to sag with inactive muscles; non-inflamed sinusitis and sinus congestion; jaw tension; headaches; and more.

SFL is a caring gift for yourself. You will feel invigorated, relaxed, lifted, and more balanced. It’s like a gentle workout for your face!

Contraindications Is SFL Right for You?

While SFL is a gentle and beneficial therapy, it’s not a suitable treatment if you have any of the conditions below.

  • Infectious diseases
  • Herpes
  • Lymphedema or lymphatic system dysfunction
  • Chronic heart failure or other conditions affecting the lymphatic system
  • Acute or inflamed skin (cystic acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema)
  • Thyroid dysfunction, if not medicated
  • Cancer
  • Bleeding gums or gingivitis
  • Tooth pain or oral cavity infection
  • Flu
  • Pregnancy

Top 5 FAQs for Sculptural Face Lifting

  • What if I need to cancel or reschedule my appointment?

    You have the flexibility to change or cancel your appointment up to 48 hours before your massage without incurring any additional fees. Please use the online booking portal or phone Golden Collective at 1-250-999-9340.

  • Do you sell gift cards?

    Looking to gift someone the bliss of relaxation and wellness? While I don't offer gift cards on my website, you can find them available online via the Golden Collective online booking portal (look for the "Buy Gift Card" link in the sidebar). With just a few clicks, you can purchase one, and an e-copy will be sent to your chosen recipient. Prefer a tangible gift card? Feel free to drop by our clinic, where you can pick one up in person.

  • How often should I get an SFL treatment?

    I typically recommend a sculptural face lifting massage once a week to experience noticeable results and enhance your overall well-being. However, I understand that weekly sessions may not be feasible for everyone – we all wish we could have a weekly massage, right?

    If you have specific concerns you'd like to address, a regular treatment plan, such as once a month, can still provide benefits. Incorporating SFL into your regular maintenance massage routine can further enhance the results. Rest assured, the frequency of treatments can be tailored to your preferences and goals, ensuring a personalized approach that meets your needs.

  • Can I have a face massage if I have facial hair?

    I recommend arriving with a clean-shaven face or a shortly-trimmed beard for your sculptural face lifting massage. Excessive facial hair can hinder the effectiveness of the massage, particularly in accessing the lower half of your face and performing the intraoral portion of the treatment, which are essential components of the session.

  • What is intra-oral massage?

    An intraoral massage involves gently manipulating muscles and tissues inside the mouth, including the cheeks and lower jaw. This technique is particularly beneficial for addressing tension and pain associated with headaches, teeth grinding, and individuals wearing braces.

    During a SFL treatment, I integrate intraoral massage by lifting the neck tissue intra-orally and focusing on kneading and manipulating facial muscles, lines, and connective tissue. To ensure hygiene and safety, I wear vinyl gloves throughout the procedure. Typically, the intraoral component of the massage lasts for 15 to 20 minutes, offering targeted relief and enhancing the overall effectiveness of the treatment.

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