“This means that in many ways, our moms’ advice to ‘don’t make that face or it might stay that way’ rings true.” And pillow prints may be an indicator of what’s going on with your ...

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“Pillow lines are temporary wrinkles that appear due to facial or body positioning during sleep that results in uneven pressure and skin folding,” explained dermatologist Dr. Kristina Collins.

A pillow line on your face after sleeping is known as pillow prints or sleep wrinkles. To avoid this, sleep on your back.