Face taping can create a visible difference immediately after the tape is removed, which explains much of its appeal. For the face, you need a gentle, stretchable tape made specifically for facial skin. Muscle MattersThere is currently no anatomical or physiological evidence that external tape can permanently retrain facial muscles. Busting MythsThere is a certain ‘wow’ factor associated with trends like facial taping, which makes them go viral. Chaitanya from Maya Medi Spa avers, “People who want a temporary skin lift or tightening for a photograph, perhaps, will benefit from face taping.