HOW you eat affects HOW you look
People of "Royalty" have always been strange to the common man. From business marriages to the way they dress and even to the way they eat. Here is a little secret that high class people have done to maintain their appearance while eating. Yes, the way you eat, and the activation of certain facial muscles can have an impact on the appearance of your face and cheekbones. The buccinator muscles are indeed located within the cheeks, and their activation can influence how your cheeks appear.
Buccinator Muscles and Cheek Appearance:
Orthotropic is a medical specialty that focuses on improving facial development and correct jaw alignment. Orthotropic specialist Dr. Mike Mew states that the way to prominent cheeks that is standard to high class models lies in their eating. By eating small bites, it prevents the cheek muscles from hypertrophy. The buccinator muscles are responsible for helping you chew and control food in your mouth. When these muscles are engaged frequently, such as during chewing or speaking, they can become more developed, which may contribute to a fuller or puffier appearance of the cheeks.
Chewing and Jaw Muscles:
There are 43 muscles in the face, the key muscles to understand are the Buccinator and the Masseter. The Masseter sits within the back of the jaw supporting the muscles that support the cheekbones. The Buccinator is adjacent to the Masseter and can often become enlarged. The way to prominent cheekbones and shallow cheeks is to eat your food in smaller bites while simultaneously working the Masseter muscles aka the back teeth. The action of chewing itself can also have an impact on the muscles in your face. Regular and vigorous chewing, especially with hard or tough foods, can lead to hypertrophy (enlargement) of the muscles involved, including the masseter muscles in the jaw. This enlargement can add volume to the lower part of the face, potentially affecting the overall facial shape and cheek area. Chewing your food properly helps to support the growth of the Masseter muscle. How to do this is by simply ensuring that you keep your food inside the pocket of your tongue and mouth without food spilling into the cheeks.
Facial Expressions:
The way you use your facial muscles during expressions can also influence your face's appearance. For instance, people who frequently smile or laugh may develop smile lines and a more prominent cheekbone area, while those who often pout or make other facial expressions may see different effects.
Diet and Facial Fat:
Your diet can also play a role in the distribution of fat in your face. Consuming a diet high in unhealthy fats, sugars, and processed foods may contribute to weight gain, including in the facial region. This can lead to a fuller appearance, including in the cheeks.
Genetics and Age:
It's important to note that facial appearance is influenced by a combination of genetic factors, lifestyle, and age. Genetics play a significant role in determining your facial structure and cheekbone prominence. As you age, changes in facial fat distribution, muscle tone, and bone density can also affect the way your face looks.
In conclusion, the way you eat and use your facial muscles can contribute to the appearance of your cheeks and face to some extent. Regularly engaging the buccinator muscles and overdeveloping jaw muscles through chewing can potentially affect the cheek's fullness. However, it's essential to keep in mind that facial appearance is a complex interplay of various factors, and individual results may vary. If you have specific concerns about your facial appearance, it's best to consult with a healthcare professional or a qualified specialist who can provide personalized advice and guidance.
