The Risks of Looksmaxxing
A growing trend among young men called “looksmaxxing” is raising serious concerns among doctors. The idea is to maximize physical appearance—achieving a more attractive face and body—through various methods, some of which are risky. One extreme practice is bone smashing, where men apply pressure to facial bones in hopes of reshaping them into a “square” jaw, often referred to as a “power jaw.” Others turn to cosmetic surgery and fillers in the cheeks, under the eyes, and lips to reduce wrinkles and appear younger. Medical experts warn that these practices can harm both physical and mental health. Bone smashing and cosmetic procedures carry significant risks, while mental health specialists caution that constant preoccupation with appearance may lead to anxiety and low self‑esteem. Anda Solea, a researcher on looksmaxxing, explained that problems arise when appearance becomes the sole focus of life. Dr. Stuart Murray from the University of Southern California added that many young men are falling “into the trap of dissatisfaction and low self‑esteem.” He urges them instead to “focus on more sustainable ways to build self‑esteem.”一種名為 「looksmaxxing」 的新潮流正在年輕男性之間興起，並引起醫生的高度擔憂。這種做法的核心是要「最大化外貌」，追求更具吸引力的臉龐與身材，但其中一些方法相當危險。 其中一個極端的方式是 「骨頭敲擊」，年輕人會對臉部骨骼施加壓力，企圖改變形狀，塑造出所謂的「方形下顎」或「力量下顎」。另外，有些人選擇接受整形手術，或在臉頰、眼下與嘴唇注射填充物，以減少皺紋並讓外貌看起來更年輕。 醫學專家警告，這些做法可能危害身體與心理健康。骨頭敲擊與整形手術都有很高的風險，而心理健康專家則提醒，若過度關注外貌，可能導致焦慮與自尊心低落。 研究 looksmaxxing 的專家 Anda Solea 指出，當外貌成為生活的唯一重心時，問題就會浮現。南加州大學的 Stuart Murray 博士 也警告，許多年輕男性正陷入「不滿與低自尊的陷阱」。他呼籲大家應該「專注於更持久的方法來建立自尊」。
🔑 關鍵字 (Keywords)
- Looksmaxxing → 最大化外貌
- Bone smashing → 骨頭敲擊
- Power jaw → 力量下顎／方形下顎
- Cosmetic surgery → 整形手術
- Fillers → 填充物
- Wrinkles → 皺紋
- Self‑esteem → 自尊心
- Anxiety → 焦慮
- Dissatisfaction → 不滿
🎧 發音 (IPA)
- Looksmaxxing → /ˈlʊksˌmæksɪŋ/
- Bone smashing → /boʊn ˈsmæʃɪŋ/
- Power jaw → /ˈpaʊər dʒɔː/
- Cosmetic surgery → /kɑːzˈmetɪk ˈsɜːrdʒəri/
- Fillers → /ˈfɪlərz/
- Wrinkles → /ˈrɪŋkəlz/
- Self‑esteem → /ˌself ɪˈstiːm/
- Anxiety → /æŋˈzaɪəti/
- Dissatisfaction → /ˌdɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/
