Wellness by Marusa · Los Angeles

Buccal Massage

Intraoral facial sculpting — a natural lift, worked from the inside.

$18060 min
Buccal Massage session at Wellness by Marusa

The treatment

What buccal massage is — and why it works.

Buccal massage is an intraoral technique: working the masseter, buccinator, and surrounding facial muscles from inside the cheek as well as outside. It reaches tension that surface facials can't touch — the clench you carry in your jaw, the tightness that flattens your natural contour.

One of the most requested facial treatments in Los Angeles right now, and for good reason: the lift is visible after a single session, the release is real, and there's nothing injected. Marusa is certified in the technique and builds each session around your facial tension map.

Benefits

What clients book it for.

  • Sculpted, lifted definition through the jawline and cheekbones
  • Release of TMJ-adjacent clenching and grinding tension
  • Reduced facial puffiness and fluid retention
  • Improved circulation, tone, and skin vitality
  • A natural alternative to injectables — nothing added, only released
  • Visible difference after one session; cumulative over a series

The session

What to expect.

  1. Consultation and facial assessment — where you hold, clench, and puff.
  2. External warm-up massage across the jaw, cheeks, and neck.
  3. Gloved intraoral work: precise, slow pressure along the inner cheek muscles.
  4. A lymphatic finish to drain what the release has moved.

Fit

Who it's for.

Ideal for clenchers and grinders, anyone with jaw or facial tension, event-week preparation, and clients who want lift and definition without needles.

Available by appointment to clients in Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Encino, and North Hollywood across the San Fernando Valley, plus Burbank, Glendale, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, and greater Los Angeles.

Questions

Buccal Massage, answered.

Does buccal massage hurt?

You'll feel firm, unusual pressure — most clients describe it as intense but satisfying, not painful. Marusa calibrates constantly and works within your comfort.

How long do results last?

The first-session lift typically holds for several days. Results compound: a series of 4–6 sessions builds lasting tone and release.

Can I get buccal massage if I have filler?

Generally yes with timing — allow 2–4 weeks after injections and mention it at booking so the session is adapted.

Do you offer buccal massage in the Valley?

Yes — Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Encino, and North Hollywood are the core service area, alongside Burbank, Glendale, Beverly Hills, and Bel Air.

Pairs well with

Related treatments.

Ready when your body is.

Book Buccal Massage — $180