Should I get a facelift or a face massage? (Weird problem)

Thank you for your question! Thanks to the advent of new technologies we can do a lot less and achieve more positive, natural-looking results. With a mini-lift, only the lower face-- from cheek to chin-- is lifted, which effectively eliminates jowls and redefines the cheekbones. As with a face-lift, the mini- lift is often accompanied by a neck lift, which removes fat from below the chin and tightens the neck's platysma muscles, all though a tiny incision under the chin. The best candidates for the mini-lift are those who are unhappy with the contour of their lower face and neck, and whose skin has good resiliency. Additionally, an effective non-surgical option that might benefit you is Thermage. Thermage is a non-invasive (no incision!) treatment that can tighten skin, renew facial contours, and stimulate your body to make healthier collagen. The procedure uses radiofrequency technology that has been clinically proven to tighten and gently lift skin to smooth out wrinkles and renew facial contours. Fast and easy, Thermage requires no downtime from normal activities. You may also be a candidate for a Threadlift. A non-surgical face-lift that is minimally invasive and addresses signs of aging in the face, including droopiness of the skin of the brow, cheeks, jowls, and neck without incisions or scars. The procedure can be performed using local anesthesia, and most patients can return to normal activities the next day. There are a number of other options to help with facial lines. Liquid Facelift uses advanced techniques to gently lift, soften lines, and contour facial features without surgery and little downtime. Fillers such as Juvederm, Volbella, Voluma, Radiesse, Sculptra, and even your own fat can lift your skin and recontour your face restoring a more youthful appearance. Lips that thin with aging can be made plumper and more kissable, fine lines around the lips be reduced, and volume added to your cheeks to improve contour. I suggest making an appointment with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.

I don’t think your auto-manipulation caused a permanent change to your face.
Without including pictures, we can’t begin to make an assessment. I suggest having a few in person consultation with senior board-certified plastic surgeons in your community who have extensive experience with facial aesthetics.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD