I sought to have facial gua sha the way it was intended, through Chiu and other TCM practitioners who are connected to the practice by their culture and way of life.
Chiu always moved her tools in an upward motion, sweeping with long and short strokes, using different levels of pressure. There was a rhythm to how she moved the stones that was so calming, I felt like I was falling into a trancelike state. As she worked up my neck, the lower third of my face, and forehead, she used a lighter hand; along the curves of my jawline and cheekbones, she used medium pressure. It was never painful, but my cheeks did feel warm with her repeated kneading.
In the above images, you can see what my face and neck looked like immediately before and after my gua sha treatment. If you look closely at my chin and cheeks, you can see the areas were ever-so-slightly lifted. "Gua sha moves the fluid similar to a lymphatic massage," says, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. But he adds that it's important to set realistic expectations. "Know that this effect isn't permanent.
You may also notice that my double chin did not disappear. A reminder: Double chins are totally normal. They may appear due to a lack of healthy diet or exercise, while some people have a genetic disposition for it . The point: Gua sha is not enough to get rid of your double chin.The day after my gua sha treatment, I put on makeup. While taking a selfie in the car, I noticed my jawline did look more defined. My face was depuffed, ever-so-slightly lifted, and glowing. My skin looked great.
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