# Social media driven aesthetic and skincare trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/social-media-driven-aesthetic-and-skincare-trends > Updated: 2026-09-19T19:11:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Medical professionals and dermatologists are raising concerns regarding social media-driven aesthetic trends and the increasing prevalence of early-age skincare and cosmetic procedures. Initial warnings focused on ‘looksmaxxing’, a movement encouraging physical modification to meet specific aesthetic standards. Experts highlighted risks from extreme, medically unsupported methods like ‘bonesmashing’, which can cause permanent injuries to facial nerves and blood vessels. Doctors noted that social media filters often drive dissatisfaction by making natural asymmetries appear as defects. As the trend evolved, concerns expanded to include younger populations adopting complex skincare routines and premature anti-wrinkle treatments, such as botulinum toxin. Dermatologists advise that prevention should prioritize sun protection and hydration over active ingredients that may cause irritation. The debate has also extended to the celebrity sphere, where public figures have faced scrutiny over procedures like lifting threads, prompting discussions on the balance between personal satisfaction and public expectation. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-19: Skincare trends and aesthetic procedures spark debate Dermatologists warn against premature aesthetic procedures driven by social media, while singer Simone Mendes defends her recent use of facial lifting threads following online criticism. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/skincare-trends-and-aesthetic-procedures-spark-debate ### 2026-09-01: Doctors warn of risks from looksmaxxing beauty trend Doctors warn against the ‘looksmaxxing’ social media trend, which promotes extreme and unscientific body and facial modifications that can lead to permanent injury and psychological dissatisfaction. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/doctors-warn-of-risks-from-looksmaxxing-beauty-trend --- Cite as: Social media driven aesthetic and skincare trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/social-media-driven-aesthetic-and-skincare-trends