TikTok content creators are warning individuals not to sleep on their side, claiming that this causes facial asymmetry and skin drooping. Skin specialist, Tallulah Billington, weighs in on this subject and gives some tips and tricks on how to avoid this.
According to Tallulah, this is not a myth. “When I see clients in my clinic, and there is an obvious, or even subtle facial asymmetry – for example, in their lips, the volume in their cheeks, or with the nasal-labial nose to mouth folds, one can be deeper than the other. When I ask them if they tend to sleep permanently on one side – the answer is always yes! So I have definitely seen proof that you will slightly start to wear down the tissue in the face. If you have dermal fillers, these will break down quicker too if you sleep permanently on the same side. This will not be the case for everyone of course, but I definitely see proof amongst my patients.” says Tallulah.
Tallulah’s top tips to avoid this:
- Actively alternate the side you sleep on
- Sleep on your back with your head and neck elevated, to avoid puffiness (not particularly comfortable)
- Silk Pillowcases! – these allow your skin to settle and breathe without the tugging or harsh experience from cotton – and provides zero no friction between the skin and the case with the silky versions versus other fabrics
TALLULAH HARVEY – AESTHETIC PRACTITIONER, CORNERSTONE
As a multi-disciplined, qualified aesthetic practitioner and proud UK clinic owner, Tallulah brings 10 years of experience, specialising in medical-grade beauty and laser treatments. Tallulah prides herself on understanding each client’s individual needs, analysing and agreeing objectives and building tailor-made treatment programs to ensure each patient achieves their skin goals.