A thin face looks more tired, while a round face does not show this problem. Some people may want to plump their cheeks to hide fatigue and look more youthful. In this article, we will mention ways to plump the cheek area.
Ways to fatten the face
There are some ways to fatten the cheeks, including:
Facial Exercises
Face Yoga
Face Yoga is one of the best ways to get full cheeks and get rid of sagging skin.
The method is:
- Sit upright with your back straight on the chair, your shoulders back and relaxed, and your chest open forward.
- Open your mouth slightly as you would open it when starting a conversation, and pull your upper and lower lips inward until your front teeth are covered.
- Tighten the corners of your mouth back toward your molars as much as possible, while keeping the corners pulled in the same direction and level, so your chin should be facing forward.
- Keep this position for 90 minutes, and feel the muscles in your cheeks and mouth stretch.
- Relax slowly, so that your face returns to normal after the required time has passed.
Inflating a balloon
Holding air in the mouth while puffing out the cheeks strengthens the cheek muscles, giving a fuller appearance. The method is:
- Inflate the balloon while holding the air in the mouth for a minute before releasing the air.
- This method is repeated 5-6 times daily.
Natural Mixtures
There are several natural mixtures that can be used to fatten the face, including:
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains properties that plump the cheeks, make them more defined, and enhance the smoothness and health of the skin. The method is:
- Ingredients:
- A tablespoon of ground fenugreek.
- A little water.
- How to prepare:
- Mix the ground fenugreek with a little water to get a thick paste
- Apply the paste to the cheeks with a gentle massage.
- Leave it for 10 minutes before rinsing it with water.
- Repeat this mixture once a day.
Honey
Honey moisturizes the skin and retains moisture inside it, and protects it from the damage of free radicals, thus obtaining healthier skin, and the method is:
- Ingredients:
- A teaspoon of honey.
- Papaya paste.
- How to prepare:
- Cut the papaya, and mix it in an electric blender to obtain a paste.
- Mix honey with papaya paste to obtain a paste.
- Apply the paste to the cheeks. Leave it for 10 minutes.
- Rinse with lukewarm water.
- Repeat this mixture once every morning.
Milk
Milk moisturizes the skin and makes it look fuller. The method is:
- Ingredients:
- Cold milk.
- How to prepare:
- Massage the cold milk on the cheeks in upward and circular motions for 5 minutes.
- Leave the milk on the cheeks for an additional 5 minutes.
- Rinse with warm water.
- Repeat this method once a day.
You can get more benefit by drinking 1-2 cups of skim or low-fat milk
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera gel tightens the skin, which leads to getting rid of sagging skin, and enhances skin elasticity and collagen production, which gives a younger appearance, and the method is:
- Ingredients:
- Fresh aloe vera gel.
- How to prepare:
- Massage the aloe vera gel in circular motions on the cheeks for 10 minutes.
- Leave the gel on the cheeks for an additional 10 minutes.
- Rinse the cheeks with warm water.
- Repeat this method twice daily.
Olive Oil
Olive oil contains healthy monounsaturated fats, which keep the skin healthy, fresh and moisturized, and prevent wrinkles and fine lines. The method is: [
- Ingredients:
- Olive oil.
- How to prepare:
- Massage olive oil on the cheeks in an upward direction for 5-10 minutes twice a day.
Rose water and glycerin
Rose water and glycerin have nourishing and moisturizing properties for the skin. The method is:
- Ingredients:
- Rose water.
- Glycerin.
- How to prepare:
- Mix equal amounts of the two ingredients.
- Rub the mixture on the cheeks before bed.
- Leave it overnight.
- Rinse the cheeks in the morning with warm water.
- Repeat this method once a day.
Cosmetics
Cosmetics can be used to create the illusion of full cheeks, using a high-quality brush and applying shimmering powder to the brow bones and cheekbones, avoiding the use of cotton balls, tissues, or a small brush in the powder application process.
Medical methods
There are medical methods for facial plumping, including:
- Fat transfer surgery, which is performed by a plastic surgeon. This method depends on transferring fat from one area of the body to another, including the face.
- Injecting real or artificial fat, or silicone, which depends on the specialist doctor injecting the face with fat, or silicone.
Tips for plumping the face
Some tips can be followed to get full cheeks, including:
- Avoid applying makeup as much as possible to give the face a chance to breathe, while making sure to remove makeup before going to bed.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol; because these habits make the skin lose its elasticity and make it look older.
- Drink plenty of water daily; to maintain body moisture.
- Use sunscreen on the face; to protect it from ultraviolet rays.
- Pinching the cheeks can make the cheeks brighter and plumper, in addition to the natural redness.
- Be sure to moisturize the cheeks; to prevent sagging skin, especially after every time the face is washed, and after showering, and in the case of oily skin, a water-based moisturizer is used.
- Eat nuts, seeds, and healthy fats.
- Avoid using a straw when drinking.