Women are obsessed with a fad that is said to instantly help reduce the appearance of a double chin when photographed.
‘Meowing’ changes the appearance of the jawline – and all you have to do is move your tongue to touch the palate and suck in your throat.
The technique is believed to have been popularized by British father-son orthodontists John and Mike Mew, and millions of people have followed the trend.
TikTokers and influencers have flooded social media feeds demonstrating the simple method, with many saying their jawlines look “ripped away” in seconds.
TikToker Kaci Shiers tried it herself and immediately her ‘double chin’ disappeared. Within 24 hours, the video was viewed a whopping 10.2 million times, with thousands wondering how on earth she did it.
‘Meowing’ changes the appearance of the jawline by moving the tongue so that it touches the roof of the mouth. This method temporarily reduces the appearance of a ‘double chin’
In the video, Kaci started meowing as if she saw someone taking a picture of her from the side.
To meow correctly, relax the tongue and make sure it is fully against your palate. The teeth must be touching and the lips must be sealed.
The skin under the chin should rise accordingly, but practice may be required. It is also unlikely that the tactic will yield any lasting benefit.
It is also rumored that some A-list celebs make use of meowing while taking pictures on the red carpet.
TikToker Kaci Shiers tried it herself and immediately her ‘double chin’ disappeared. In the video, Kaci started meowing as if she saw someone taking a picture of her from the side
According to WebMDThere’s “no serious research to suggest that meowing can change the shape of the jawline or help with ongoing health problems.”
Healthline cited a study that “looked at tongue rest positions to see if muscle groups were involved as a predictor of long-term memory.”
“In this case, researchers found that the 33 people in the study showed no sign of altered muscle activity,” the report said.
Healthline did say the practice was not “inherently dangerous,” but more research is needed.
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