Rise of 'looksmaxxing' influencers Hankering for a chiseled jawline, a male TikTok influencer strikes his cheekbones with a hammer -- highlighting the rise of "looksmaxxing," an online trend pushing ...

And the criticism they receive from other members — and their suggested remedies, which can include self-injury and surgery — are even more extreme. Looksmaxxing is, on the surface ...

Latham’s videos are part of a trend called “looksmaxxing ... is me before – maybe I had acne or wasn't as good looking, wasn't taking care of myself – and now, this is me after.’ ...