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{{Warning3}}'''Bone smashing''', also called '''bone smashing theory''' or '''bonesmashing''', is a controversial theory predicated on the principle of [[Wolff's law]] (the idea that bones will | {{Warning3}}'''Bone smashing''', also called '''bone smashing theory''' or '''bonesmashing''', is a controversial theory predicated on the principle of [[Wolff's law]] (the idea that bones will remodel in response to stress placed on them) which asserts that you can cause bone growth by exposing the bone to repeated blunt trauma. It is based on a misunderstanding of Wolff's law, which refers to internal trabecular organisation and bone density, as opposed to macromorphological structure of the bone. This is usually used to cause presumed growth of the [[facial]] bones, such as the [[cheekbones]] or [[mandible]].<br>The practice involves hitting with a hard object precise parts of the face such as [[chin]] and cheekbones for the purpose of altering a recessed chin or getting prominent cheekbones. <br> | ||
There is no medical reason for this to work. No individual may reasonably apply enough constant stress to their faces to increase their bone density. Excessive trauma will result in fractures and irreversible disfigurement, while repeated trauma may possibly result in nerval irritation or damage. | |||
==Opposing arguments== | ==Opposing arguments== | ||
After bone smashing was discussed in [[PSL]] forums, it was argued that bonesmashing may only provide a temporary swelling and not real bone growth and that may not give predictable results that guarantee a positive outcome | After bone smashing was discussed in [[PSL]] forums, it was argued that bonesmashing may only provide a temporary swelling and not real bone growth and that may not give predictable results that guarantee a positive outcome | ||