Beauty bloggers on TikTok are promoting facelifts using improvised means.
As an alternative to expensive procedures, they suggest using scotch tape. Is it really that effective?
"This can damage the lymph nodes and cause swelling!" insists Dr. Sarah Lynn on her blog.
"I use hypoallergenic 3M tape - I stick it along the chin line before going to bed. In the morning, the skin is tightened, like after a thread lift," bloggers respond to this.
Plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Seward admitted: “The method works due to lymphatic drainage, but the effect lasts 6-8 hours. Ideal for photo shoots!”
Should you trust the advice?
According to Miami beauty blogger Christina, who used duct tape before her wedding, she was able to save $2,000 on a cosmetic procedure.
Here's what science says. A study in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal confirmed that mechanical skin tension increases collagen synthesis by 15%.
But this is a temporary effect and some makeup artists have already found a way to enhance it.
To do this, they recommend applying highlighter to the chin after removing the tape.
According to experts, this will visually enhance the effect.
Alternative options
Japanese patches: serum with hyaluronic acid and collagen. Cost - $50, cumulative effect.
Lymphatic drainage massage: 10 minutes a day reduces swelling and tightens the facial contours.
Important: Never tear off the tape abruptly! Wet it with warm water to avoid microtrauma.
