Dangerous Trend Has Young Montana Men Breaking Their Faces to Look “Better”

Remember back when the goal of social media was to stay in touch with friends and loved ones? Or maybe, you used to look forward to logging in to see if you were able to reconnect with an old friend?

Shoot - me too. Nowadays, it's all about chasing reactions, the amount of followers you get, and sharing shortcuts in life that may or may not be good for you... especially when it comes to your looks.

Dangerous TikTok Trend Is Inspiring Young Men To Break Their Faces... Literally

You read that right. A popular trend known as "Looksmaxxing" is picking up steam on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, with influencers known as "Looksmaxxing Influencers" sharing tips on how to achieve the "perfect" male face.

But what is "Looksmaxxing"? According to experts, it's an extreme method to "maximize" one's appearance, typically the face, and doing so in a way that involves hurting yourself to get results.

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Looksmaxxing videos across social media show young men hitting their faces with massage guns and in some cases, actual hammers. Experts warn this practice could have dangerous consequences physically and mentally.

"There’s nothing wrong with wanting to look good and caring for your appearance can build confidence and be gender affirming." Christine Ruberti-Bruning, MA, ATR-BC, CEDS, LPC, licensed therapist and certified eating disorder specialist told Heathline.

"But the big difference is that looksmaxxing is rooted in self-hate and trying to fit in, at the cost of your health and safety."

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It should go without saying that hitting yourself in the face to cause bone damage with the goal of giving yourself the "perfect face" is a terrible idea. That said, if you truly have a desire to get some work done, get it done by professionals.

Otherwise, love yourself and treat your body with some care and respect. You'll thank yourself down the road.