A signature buccal & sculpting system, refined over 15+ years. Hands-on, in small groups, in Midtown Manhattan.
Four ways of working, blended into one — so every session is built around the face in front of you, not a fixed routine.
Fifteen years of practice grew from a rigorous school of hands-on work.
Small groups. One author beside you at every step.
New York, NY 10018 — in the heart of Midtown, moments from Herald Square.
Open in Google MapsBuccal massage works the facial muscles from the outside and from inside the mouth, reaching cheek and jaw tissue that a regular massage or gua sha can’t fully access. That deeper reach releases tension more completely, eases the heaviness in the lower face, and leaves the contours noticeably sharper.
The cheek muscle, reached from inside the mouth — the signature of buccal work, and the reach a regular massage or gua sha doesn’t have.
The main chewing muscle. Clenching and stress load it, which can make the lower face look heavy and tense.
Releasing the tension around the joint is felt as ease and softness through the jaw.
A thin neck muscle that pulls down on the jawline; long hours seated add to its load.
Aesthetic and relaxation services. Buccal massage is not a medical treatment, and no medical outcome is promised. Results vary.
I believe a face should be sculpted, never changed — revealing its natural lift, balance and expression.
There wasn’t one turning point. Aigerim came to buccal massage gradually.
Over years of practice she realised that what drew her most wasn’t surface-level care, but deep, hands-on work with the face.
The more she saw contours change, and clients feel like themselves again, the clearer it became: this was her direction.
Sculptural-buccal massage became her specialty — and the foundation of a method of her own: the Aigerim Sculptural Lift Method.
It combines sculptural, buccal, lymphatic and tension-release technique.
No two sessions follow the same routine. Each is built around what one particular face is holding onto, with focused work on the jaw, neck and shoulders.
Seven modules, three days, and one rule: theory gives every movement its reason, but the training itself is built on practice — with the author correcting your hands as you work.
Foundations through to the full protocol, start to finish.
You spend the training working on live models, not watching slides.
A certificate of completion once the full protocol is yours.
Facial anatomy, indications, contraindications, and the hygiene standards intraoral work requires.
Reading puffiness, muscle tension and what a particular client’s face needs most.
Preparing the décolleté, neck and face before deeper work begins.
Working the oval, cheekbones, cheeks, forehead and lower face.
Easing tension held in the chewing muscles.
The safe, step-by-step intraoral technique — the signature of the method.
Every technique combined into one session, practised on live models until it’s yours.
The Aigerim Sculptural Lift Method
Taught by Aigerim herself — individually, or in a mini-group of up to two — in Russian, or in English / Spanish with a professional interpreter.
One-to-one with the author · scheduled with you
Up to two students · 3 days
Practising estheticians and massage therapists, and complete beginners starting from scratch.
Anyone looking for theory only, or not ready for intensive hands-on practice with live models and strict intraoral hygiene.
Russian, or English / Spanish with a competent interpreter.
In person, at the AZ Essence studio — 144 W 37th St, Midtown Manhattan.
All 7 modules — anatomy, sculptural and buccal technique, and how to assess a face.
A method you can deliver independently, and a certificate of completion.
Where graduates are today
Learned the full protocol and moved from practising on models to real clients. Today she works at AZ Essence, applying the technique with confidence.
Added the service to her own menu after training, began taking clients, and has since raised her prices.
Already experienced — including work with brands like La Mer — he added buccal massage to strengthen his premium offering.
Please note: massage licensing requirements differ from state to state. Your certificate confirms completion of this training; we’ll explain exactly what it covers so you can check what applies where you practise. Booking any session or training place requires a deposit through Square; deposits are non-refundable for no-shows.
Mini-groups are limited to two. Booking a place opens Square, where a deposit secures your date.
Join the waitlist and we’ll reach out the moment a new mini-group opens.
Prefer individual training? It has no fixed date — it’s scheduled around you. Message us below.
No — newcomers are welcome. But massage licensing rules differ by state. Your certificate confirms completion of this training; please check what applies where you plan to practise, and we’ll gladly walk you through it.
Yes. The programme is built for practising specialists and complete beginners alike — it starts with anatomy and the logic of the method.
In Russian. In English or Spanish it is taught with the help of a competent interpreter, so nothing is lost.
The programme is the same. Individual training is one-to-one and scheduled with you. The mini-group is limited to two students, so everyone still gets close attention.
The training is built around hands-on practice: you work, the author corrects. Results depend on practice and on each client, so we promise no guarantees — only a clear system.
Group dates are booked directly through Square, where a deposit secures your place. If you don’t show up, the deposit isn’t refunded. Individual training is arranged by message — WhatsApp or Telegram, below.
You leave with a certificate of completion and a business section on pricing and finding clients. We’ll tell you exactly what ongoing support looks like when you apply.
Message us to confirm your format, language and dates. Not ready to book? Ask, and we’ll send a short PDF guide explaining every muscle we work with.
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