American Researcher Says 'Looksmaxxers' Hate Themselves More Than Anyone Else

A subculture known as 'looksmaxxing' has gained international media attention in recent months as groups of men become convinced that appearance is the most important factor in life. These predominantly young men engage in extreme behaviors to improve their looks, including severe dieting, intensive exercise routines, and injecting dangerous substances into their bodies. Many also undergo cosmetic procedures and plastic surgeries in pursuit of their appearance goals. According to an American researcher studying the phenomenon, members of this movement harbor intense self-hatred that drives their obsessive focus on physical transformation, suggesting the subculture represents a deeper psychological crisis rather than simple vanity.