Loss of muscle is not the only cause of aging of the face.  Decrease of fat pads, thinning of the layers of the skin, damage by ultraviolet light, poor nutrition all contribute.  However, faciabuilding may well be one of the most important ways we can help slow the aging process.”

Mark E. McGovern, M.D., FACC, FACP
Miami, Fl

"...I have been doing FlexEffect for over a year. My results, to say the least, have been fantastic.  I practice them about 20 - 25 minutes almost every day

"From a scientific standpoint, facial exercises unquestionably work. Much as an applied program of bodybuilding   strengthens and enlarges the skeletal muscles, as well as tone and tighten the overlying skin, facial exercises do the same.  The skin and muscles in the face sag with time. A regular applied program of  facial exercise will strengthen and lift them, and tone and tighten the overlying skin as well.

Unfortunately, there are still many plastic surgeons that refute claims of the efficacy of facial exercises.  It may simply be that they are not familiar with the programs or techniques.  It's unimaginable to think, from a physiological point of view, that the effects of weight training stop at the neck."

Jon L.W. Richards M.D.
Aubrn, WA     

"...I can't imagine any knowledgeable medical professional would doubt that the facial muscles would respond any differently to exercise than any other skeletal muscle.  It's refreshing to finally come across a facial exercise program that not only can improve muscle tone but also increase muscle mass.  I believe these facial exercises as an adjunct to a healthy diet, nonsmoking lifestyle, and daily sunscreen use, can slow down if not reverse the ' normal' aging process."

Jennifer Sherwood, M.D.
Los Angeles, CA


"...While reading about the FlexEffect program and browsing the discussion board, I have noticed several references to the smooth skin of children compared to that of the sun damaged, aging skin of adults.  The reason kids can make thousands of expressions that do not result in wrinkles is not because of a lack of sun damage.  The epidermis of a newborn continuously grows to accommodate new growth in both musculature and skeletal structure.  Gerontoligists have conclusively proven that this growth can occur from birth to about twenty-five years of age, after which the human body slowly begins to decline.  At that point, when the epidermis is no longer growing and stretching, is when the ravages of gravity and sun damage begin to take effect.  This is exactly when a program like FlexEffect is most beneficial.  Through facial resistance training, a person is able to increase muscle mass, thus causing the epidermis to stretch and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.   Thank you for your time and I look forward to joining you all as a facial flexer."