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Kobido vs Lymphatic Drainage vs Buccal Massage
All three are hands-on facial massages with no needles and no downtime, but they feel different and solve different problems. Here is how to choose.
All treatments are performed by a California licensed esthetician with professional training in facial massage techniques.
Prices
| First visit: 45-min facial + glow mask | $99 |
| Japanese Facelift Massage (Kobido), 60 min | $129 |
| Lymphatic Facial Massage, 60 min | $129 |
| Buccal Facial Massage, 60 min | $149 |
Kobido: the “natural facelift”
A traditional Japanese technique with fast, rhythmic, percussive movements. It tones the facial muscles and boosts circulation. Feels energizing. Choose it if you want a lifted, toned look, for example before an event.
Lymphatic drainage: for puffiness
Slow, light strokes that follow lymph flow from the center of the face to the neck. Feels deeply relaxing. Choose it if you wake up puffy, after a flight, salty food or a short night.
Buccal massage: for the jaw and cheekbones
Adds work from inside the mouth (with gloves) to reach deep cheek and jaw muscles. Feels intense in tight areas. Choose it if you clench your jaw or want more defined cheekbones and jawline.
Can you combine them?
Yes, and most regular clients do: lymphatic drainage first to de-puff, then Kobido or buccal to tone and sculpt. If you are not sure where to start, book the first visit: a 45-minute facial and glow mask for $99, and Yuliia will suggest a plan for your face.

FAQ
Which facial massage is best for a puffy face?
Lymphatic drainage. It is designed specifically to reduce puffiness.
Which is best for jaw tension?
Buccal massage, because it reaches the jaw and cheek muscles from inside the mouth.
Which gives the most lifting effect?
Kobido and buccal both give a toned, lifted look; Kobido is gentler for beginners.
Visit the studio
- Address
- 1149 N Gower St, Los Angeles, CA 90038 (Hollywood)
- Phone
- (818) 358-1810
- Hours
- Available on odd-numbered dates of each month, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
By appointment only.