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We asked doctors about Kim Kardashian's $68 'face wraps'—they all agreed
Doctors warn Kim Kardashian's $68 Skims face wrap offers no real lift—just temporary puff relief and marketing spin.
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Facial Surgeon Debunks Skims Face Wrap Claims: 'It's Not Going to Do Anything'
Boston, MA – Dr. Spiegel, a prominent facial plastic surgeon based in Boston, has weighed in on the efficacy of the recently launched Skims Face Wrap, expressing skepticism regarding its claims to 'snatch' the jawline. In a recent video, Dr. Spiegel meticulously analyzed the product, which is marketed to enhance facial contours. Addressing the product's description of containing 'collagen yarns,' Dr. Spiegel clarified that such components, if embedded in the fabric, cannot penetrate the skin to induce any significant or lasting structural changes. "It's not going through your skin," he stated, emphasizing that topical application or external pressure from a fabric wrap will not alter the underlying facial anatomy. To illustrate his point, Dr. Spiegel performed a simple demonstration using a napkin, showing that while temporary support can create an illusion of lift, removing that support immediately results in the original state. "Nothing is going to change from wearing this," he concluded, asserting that the product is unlikely to deliver the permanent contouring effects many consumers might expect. This expert opinion raises questions about the marketing claims of such beauty devices and encourages consumers to seek evidence-based information.
