Face Pulling

Manual forward traction on the midface — unproven and risky

Applying sustained manual forward traction to the maxilla with fingers or a specialized device, attempting to stimulate forward facial bone growth in adults. Based on the same orthotropic theory as mewing — that the midface can be repositioned through mechanical force — but far more aggressive. WARNING: Adult craniofacial sutures are largely fused by the mid-20s, making meaningful bone movement without surgical intervention implausible. Excessive or improper force risks temporomandibular joint (TMJ) strain, dental root damage, and soft tissue injury. No peer-reviewed research supports this practice for skeletally mature adults.