On which part of the face would you perform petrissage?

Petrissage is a type of massage technique that involves kneading, rolling, and lifting the skin and underlying muscles. This technique is particularly effective in areas with more muscle mass and structure to manipulate. When it comes to the face, the cheeks are the ideal area for performing petrissage.

The cheeks have a substantial amount of muscle tissue, particularly the buccinator muscle, which can benefit from this type of massage. Petrissage helps to increase blood circulation, relieve tension in the facial muscles, and promote lymphatic drainage, contributing to a more lifted and toned appearance of the cheeks.

While techniques can be applied to other areas of the face, such as the forehead or chin, they lack the same volume of muscle tissue that would make petrissage as effective as it is on the cheeks. Massaging delicate areas like the nose may not yield the same benefits due to the underlying structure and sensitivity of the skin in that region, making the cheeks the most suitable choice for this specific technique.