Is Face Exercise Permanent? What No One Tells You

What even is face exercise, and does it really work?

Okay, let’s be real for a sec. When I first heard about face exercises—aka “facial yoga”—I thought it was total nonsense. Like… exercising your cheeks? Come on. But then I saw a before-and-after of this 50-something woman on Instagram (looked mid-30s, I kid you not), and I got curious.

So yeah, I started digging. And trying. And squinting at my mirror like a weirdo for weeks. Honestly, it's a journey. But let’s get into it—because there’s some truth and some hype around whether results last.

How face exercises affect your muscles (science-y but chill)

Building facial muscle tone (yes, that’s a thing)

So your face has over 40 muscles, and just like biceps, they can get stronger and slightly bulkier with regular use. That’s the idea behind facial workouts—target areas like jawline, cheeks, even forehead—to tighten and lift.

I remember trying this one where you puff your cheeks and move air from side to side. It felt ridiculous. My dog stared at me like I lost my mind. But weirdly? After like 10 days, my cheeks looked less... saggy? Could’ve been lighting. Could’ve been placebo. But I noticed something.

It’s muscle, not magic

Here's the catch: Just like your body, if you stop working the muscles, they gradually return to baseline. So no, the effects aren’t technically permanent—unless you keep it up. (Ugh, I know.)

Think of it like this: You wouldn’t expect abs to stick around if you quit crunches forever, right? Same deal here.

So… are results permanent? Kinda. But also not.

The good news

You can get visible, sometimes dramatic changes if you’re consistent. Some folks see lifted brows, sharper jawlines, reduced jowls… I swear I even looked more awake (which is saying something for a chronic insomniac).

And the cool part? It's non-invasive. No needles, no downtime. Just you making weird faces in the bathroom.

The not-so-great part

Once you stop, the results fade. Not overnight, but gradually. I stopped doing mine during a super stressful work week, and after a month I swear my under-eyes looked puffier again. Could’ve been stress. Could’ve been lack of water. Could’ve been me skipping my "lion face" pose for too long.

So yeah. Not permanent in the one-and-done sense. But it builds up over time—and if you maintain it, results can stick.

My own face exercise ups and downs

The first week: skeptical AF

I started with a 10-minute YouTube routine. Honestly, I felt dumb. Like, super dumb. Especially when my partner walked in on me doing the “fish face” thing.

But after about 2 weeks, I noticed my jaw felt… tighter? Not in a sore way, more like engaged. My friend Clara even asked if I’d lost weight (I hadn’t, lol).

Month three: converted

By month three, it was habit. My forehead lines were softer. Cheekbones more defined. I was hooked. Then I stopped for a while (life happened), and yeah—slow regression. That’s when I realized: this stuff works, but only if you’re in for the long haul.

Tips to make it actually work (without going insane)

Keep it simple

You don’t need an hour-long routine. I literally do 5 mins in the morning while my coffee brews. Sometimes while scrolling TikTok. Pick 2–3 moves and stick to them.

Track with photos

You won’t see change every day. But weekly selfies? Total game-changer. I didn’t see progress until I compared week 1 and week 4.

Don’t overdo it

Oh man, at one point I overtrained—trying like 30 minutes a day. My face felt… tense. Like sore jaws, tension headaches, the whole mess. Less is more here.

Final answer: Is face exercise permanent?

So, here’s the real talk: No, face exercises aren’t permanently permanent. But they’re long-term effective if you stay consistent. Like brushing your teeth or working out—stop doing it, and things slip back.

But honestly? For a free, needle-free, kinda-fun (if you don’t mind looking silly) way to fight aging or puffiness or stress-face... it’s kinda amazing.

Just don’t expect miracles in a week. And don’t beat yourself up if you forget a few days. You got this. Your face deserves some love too.

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