Doctors warn of risks from looksmaxxing beauty trend

Medical professionals are warning against the risks associated with ‘looksmaxxing’, a social media trend that encourages individuals to modify their faces and bodies to meet specific aesthetic standards. The movement ranges from basic hygiene to extreme, medically unsupported methods such as ‘bonesmashing’, which can cause fractures and permanent injuries to delicate facial structures, including nerves and blood vessels.

Experts note that social media filters and ‘before and after’ imagery create a cycle of dissatisfaction, where natural asymmetries are perceived as defects. This trend is particularly concerning for adolescents facing intense social pressure. While hygiene and skincare are encouraged, doctors emphasize that any physical modification should be based on scientific evidence and professional medical supervision.