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Bone smashing trend increasing on social media

The desire to look attractive on social media has now become a serious problem. Young boys are getting their faces hit with hammers, pans or other heavy objects, a practice called ‘bone smashing’. This trend has worried health experts and doctors.

Bone Smashing Trend Information

This trend originated from an online community called ‘lookmaxing’, where people resort to various methods to improve their looks. In bone smashing, people lightly or forcefully hit the bones of their face, such as the jaw and cheekbones. They believe that through this process the bones break down and develop into a new shape, which makes the face more attractive. Some people use a hammer, while others resort to a saucepan or massage gun. These types of videos have been viewed millions of times on social media.

Reason for youth to do this

Nowadays, the pressure to have a perfect look has increased a lot on social media. Young boys believe that a sharp jaw and strong cheekbones will make them more attractive. They consider themselves inferior after looking at the models seen in films and social media. In the looksmaxing community, all this is happening in the name of ‘self improvement’, but it is based on a misunderstanding.

doctors warning

Doctors say that this method is not only wrong but also extremely dangerous. Bones don’t grow like exercise. Repeated injuries can lead to broken bones, nerve damage, and facial disfigurement.

Danger: Fractures of facial bones, pain and numbness in nerves, swelling and asymmetry on the face, dental problems, brain injury and permanent disfigurement in severe cases.

Experts say bones can only be changed in a controlled manner, such as surgery. Hitting with a hammer only causes harm.

adopt safe methods

Safe ways to make your face attractive:

Regular exercise and a balanced diet, good sleep and reducing stress, following a skin care routine, and consulting a certified doctor if necessary.

This trend also highlights the mental health problems of the youth. Body image and lack of confidence are taking them on such a dangerous path. Parents should pay attention to their children’s online activities.