Ophthopedia Update: Are ‘looksmaxxing’ men really hitting their jaws with hammers?: Every day, millions of people scroll through transformation videos on social media in pursuit of becoming the most attractive version of themselves. But for some young men, this goal… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews
Every day, millions of people scroll through transformation videos on social media in pursuit of becoming the most attractive version of themselves. But for some young men, this goal has taken a dark turn.
Combining the terms “looks” and “maximizing,” a movement called “looksmaxxing” teaches young men that the key to success is to radically improve their physical appearance through any means necessary, according to an NPR article. While “looksmaxxing” strategies such as working out or optimizing skin care routines are usually harmless, a trend popularized on social media called “bonesmashing,”