The new 'looksmaxxing' trend could be risky

A new trend among young men is causing doctors to worry. The trend is called "looksmaxxing". Men who follow it want to maximize their looks. They want to have a more physically attractive face and body. They do this through many different methods. Some of these are dangerous. One method is bone smashing. This involves putting pressure on bones in the face to make them change shape. Many men do this to try to get a "square" jaw. They want to look stronger by having a "power jaw". Another thing young men are doing is having cosmetic surgery and using fillers in their cheeks, under their eyes, and in their lips. These things can remove wrinkles and make men look younger.

Many doctors are concerned that men who follow looksmaxxing are damaging their physical and mental health. Many things can go wrong with bone smashing and cosmetic surgery. Moreover, mental health experts warn that young men can develop anxiety if they constantly worry about their looks and body shape. Anda Solea, an expert on looksmaxxing, said problems start for men when looks become the only thing in their lives. Dr Stuart Murray, from the University of Southern California, warned that too many young men are falling "into the trap of dissatisfaction and low self-esteem". He hopes men will "focus on more sustainable ways to generate their self-esteem".

1. Comprehension Check  

A. True or False

  1. Looksmaxxing is popular among older men.
  2. Some methods are dangerous.
  3. Bone smashing changes muscles.
  4. Doctors worry about mental health.
  5. Experts say looks should be everything.

B. Short Answers

  • What is looksmaxxing?
  • Name one dangerous method.
  • Why are doctors worried? 

2. Vocabulary

    Paragraph 1

      1.

trend

a.

To make something as big or as good as possible.

      2.

maximize

b.

Nice to look at.

      3.

looks

c.

Lines on the skin, usually on the face, that come with age.

      4.

attractive

d.

The way someone or something appears.

      5.

jaw

e.

Medical operations to change how a person looks.

      6.

cosmetic surgery

f.

A general direction/fashion in which something is changing.

      7.

wrinkles

g.

The lower part/bone of your face, under your mouth.

    Paragraph 2

      8.

concerned

h.

A person who knows a lot about a subject.

      9.

expert

i.

A feeling of worry or nervousness.

      10.

anxiety

j.

Able to continue for a long time without harm.

      11.

trap

k.

A feeling of not being happy with something.

      12.

dissatisfaction

l.

Something that is hard to escape from.

      13.

self-esteem

m.

Worried about something.

      14.

sustainable

n.

How you feel about your own value or worth.

 

3. SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms from the article.

  1. causing
  2. looks
  3. attractive
  4. remove
  5. younger
  6. concerned
  7. damaging
  8. expert
  9. dissatisfaction
  10. self-esteem
  1. good-looking
  2. specialist
  3. take away
  4. harming
  5. appearance
  6. self-respect
  7. making
  8. unhappiness
  9. more youthful
  10. worried

4. ATTRACTIVENESS: Rank these with your partner. Put the most attractive things about a person at the top. Change partners often and share your rankings.

·         Nice smile

·         Hair

·         Kindness

·         Height

·         Intelligence

·         Big muscles

·         Nice eyes

·         Sense of humour

👉 Mini-task:
Make 2 sentences using:

  • self-esteem
  • attractive

5. Speaking Activity: Debate  

Statement:
👉 “Looks are very important in life.”

  • Group A: Agree
  • Group B: Disagree

Students prepare 3 arguments, then debate.

6. Role Play 

Each student gets a role:

  • 💪 Fitness influencer
  • 🧠 Doctor
  • 📱 Social media user
  • 👨‍🎓 Student

Scenario:
A TV talk show about looksmaxxing.

👉 Discuss:

  • Is it dangerous?
  • Why do people do it?
  • What advice would you give?

7. Critical Thinking  

Discuss:

  • Why do young people feel pressure to look perfect?
  • Is social media responsible?
  • What is a “healthy” way to improve yourself?

8 Writing Task (Homework or Class)

Option A (easier):
Write 80–100 words:
👉 “What makes a person truly attractive?”

Option B (harder):
Essay:
👉 “Appearance vs Personality: Which is more important?”

9. Quick Game 

“Good Idea / Bad Idea”

Teacher says an action:
Students move left (good) or right (bad)

  • Sleeping 8 hours
  • Drinking water
  • Bone smashing
  • Exercise
  • Cosmetic surgery

Students explain their choices.

 

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