Social media influencers are wrapping rubber bands around their faces to de-puff, but experts say that's a bad idea. Instead, dermatologists want you to try these five proven methods.

The rubber bands may be pulling the skin back to create a short-lived lifting effect, Khayutin stressed — but once they’re removed, the face typically returns to its original appearance.

As a result of those semi-traumatizing early experiences, I usually remove the rubber bands by pulling them out as I do with hair ties. ... (I opted to use my T3 Micro Curling Iron).