Hair Clip Lifting by Han Ga-in :: Be Careful of Hair Loss, Skin Sagging, and Headaches!!

Hello, this is Merry Plastic Surgery Clinic, always glad to meet you.

Everyone is equally affected by gravity, so as we age, sagging occurs.

But some people sag less and some more, so there are differences.

A few days ago, Han Ga-in introduced a lifting method using a laundry clip on the [Freewoman Han Ga-in Channel],

and since Han Ga-in is a symbol of beauty in Korea, the laundry clip she introduced is also becoming a hot topic.

Han Ga-in Hair Clip Lifting Method

This is a self-lifting care method introduced by Han Ga-in.

She said she drives while pinching the temple area with a metal laundry clip.

It sounds like it would hurt quite a bit, but that is impressive.

Below is a photo explaining how it is done,

showing the scalp above the ear pinched tightly with a stainless steel clip that looks about 5 cm long.

Source: Coupang, Pocheo Bulk Laundry Clip

Laundry Clip Lifting

What is the principle?

From an anatomical perspective, it means pinching the temporalis muscle with a laundry clip.

This is the area marked with a yellow circle in the photo below.

Source: Source: Temporalis Muscle - Structure, Functions and Actions

I prepared a video myself to show how it moves.

When I clenched my teeth, the muscle rose up in a bulging shape.

Does pulling the temporalis muscle with a laundry clip create a lifting effect?

These days, if you ask chatGPT, it often gives interesting answers, so I checked first.

What was chatGPT's answer?!?!?!

As expected, it is a smart one.

I was really surprised that the first line said it was staged for fun and content.

Then let’s start by talking about the role of the temporalis muscle and the effects of pulling it.

Are you curious about what the temporalis muscle is?

The temporal muscle is a broad, thin muscle located on the side of the head (the temple area),

and it is connected to the lower jawbone, with its main role being to move the mandible.

This allows jaw movements such as chewing.

Looking at its functions in more detail,

it is the most important muscle for closing the mouth (mastication movement), and

it plays a role in moving the jaw backward during chewing.

It also stabilizes the TMJ and helps maintain balanced jaw movement.

People who clench their teeth or have the habit of grinding them while sleeping may have an excessively tense or developed temporalis muscle.

Pain may come and go at first, but then lead to persistent jaw pain, headaches, or TMJ disorder.

Laundry Clip Lifting

What are the medical effects?

Simply fixing the temporalis muscle with a clip does not create a lifting effect.

Rather, it seems likely to cause problems because it places strong stimulation on the scalp.

If you tie your hair tightly in a ponytail and keep it fixed, the hair roots are pulled and traction alopecia can occur.

Pulling with a laundry clip, especially if the stimulation continues with a strong clip like a stainless steel one, raises concern about damage to the hair follicles.

Han Ga-in, your forehead may get wider like that.

And if the skin keeps being pulled, it can gradually stretch.

Since the scalp is also skin, if you pinch and pull it, it can stretch and lead to sagging.

Also, if one muscle is forcibly prevented from being used, another muscle grows through what is called compensatory hypertrophy.

If you keep moving your mouth while the temporalis muscle is fixed, the shape of the jaw muscles may also become strange.

The side effects are scarier than you might think, right?

I’m worried that many people will try laundry clip lifting because it seems easy and inexpensive.

Damage happens in an instant, but restoring it takes a lot of time and effort.

In the anti-aging plastic surgery menu, there are detailed explanations of lifting methods such as laser devices, thread lifting, mini facelift surgery, and facelift surgery,

all tailored to your age and your face.

The laundry clip may seem very easy and simple, but it is a method where side effects are a greater concern than the benefits,

so please visit us and consult with a facial specialist.

This has been Merry Plastic Surgery Clinic, always glad to meet you.