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'''Looksmaxing''' is any attempt at improving one's [[looks|appearance]]. The term originated on the [[PSL]] forums as a modification of the -maxxing suffix used to indicate a form of self-improvement; thus, ''looksmaxxing'' means to attempt to maximize one's physical appearance.<ref>https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/maxxing</ref> | '''Looksmaxing''' is any attempt at improving one's [[looks|appearance]]. The term originated on the [[PSL]] forums as a modification of the -maxxing suffix used to indicate a form of self-improvement; thus, ''looksmaxxing'' means to attempt to maximize one's physical appearance.<ref>https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/maxxing</ref> | ||
Forms of looksmaxing vary from mild and well-known methods (such as getting a haircut, using minoxidil and grooming eyebrows) to more invasive techniques such as plastic surgery and using [[Anabolic steroid|anabolic steroids]]. There also exist purported extreme methods such as [[bonesmashing|smash bone theory]] in an attempt to thicken one's facial bones. However, a lot of these extreme looksmaxing methods | Forms of looksmaxing vary from mild and well-known methods (such as getting a haircut, using minoxidil and grooming eyebrows) to more invasive techniques such as plastic surgery and using [[Anabolic steroid|anabolic steroids]]. There also exist purported extreme methods such as [[bonesmashing|smash bone theory]] in an attempt to thicken one's facial bones. However, a lot of these extreme looksmaxing methods are proposed in a facetious fashion. | ||
The most controversial practice postulated by some [[ethnicel]]s includes [[whitemaxxing]], which is modifying your appearance to appear more European. | The most controversial practice postulated by some [[ethnicel]]s includes [[whitemaxxing]], which is modifying your appearance to appear more European. | ||
[[Looksmax.org]] is the largest existing looksmaxing forum that follows the PSL tradition of looksmaxing discussion and continues the subculture surrounding it. | [[Looksmax.org]] is the largest existing looksmaxing forum that follows the PSL tradition of looksmaxing discussion and continues the subculture surrounding it. | ||
==In-depth description== | ==In-depth description== | ||
In the looksmaxing community, having a lean body and a full head of hair are considered the most crucial features to look good as a male. | In the looksmaxing community, having a lean body and a full head of hair are considered the most crucial features to look good as a male. | ||
Skin quality is another important trait and can be improved by fixing acne, increasing collagen or moderate tanning. | Skin quality is another important trait and can be improved by fixing acne, increasing collagen or moderate tanning. | ||
As regards the facial bone structure, forward growth (opposed to the unattractive downward growth) is considered the key to have an attractive face. This feature can be improved with procedures like Jaw surgery and genioplasty. | As regards the facial bone structure, forward growth (opposed to the unattractive downward growth) is considered the key to have an attractive face. This feature can be improved with procedures like Jaw surgery and genioplasty. | ||
==SoftMaxxing== | ==SoftMaxxing== | ||
Softmaxing is a subset of looksmaxing that concerns non-invasive and cheap methods to improve one's [[Beauty|looks]]. Examples of softmaxing are: | Softmaxing is a subset of looksmaxing that concerns non-invasive and cheap methods to improve one's [[Beauty|looks]]. Examples of softmaxing are: | ||
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*Various methods of frauding natural features. Like wearing light color contacts, or increasing height with shoe lifts. | *Various methods of frauding natural features. Like wearing light color contacts, or increasing height with shoe lifts. | ||
*Orthodontic and dental work such as repairing, aligning, and whitening the teeth, and generally improving oral health. | *Orthodontic and dental work such as repairing, aligning, and whitening the teeth, and generally improving oral health. | ||
*Non-invasive body modifications, such as using contacts in lieu of glasses, or wearing height-increasing insoles | |||
==Hard looksmaxing== | ==Hard looksmaxing== | ||
Hardcore Looksmaxing involves more invasive or hazardous methods of enhancing one's physical appearance. | Hardcore Looksmaxing involves more invasive or hazardous methods of enhancing one's physical appearance. | ||
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*Various forms of plastic surgery: fillers, laser scar removal, botox etc. | *Various forms of plastic surgery: fillers, laser scar removal, botox etc. | ||
*Preventing male-pattern hair loss with the anti-androgenic five-alpha-reductase enzyme inhibitor drugs finasteride and/or dutasteride. Hair regrowth agents like minoxidil could also be included in this category. In extreme cases, some men experiencing hair loss even opt to take even more potent anti-androgen drugs (drugs that block testosterone production or make it inert in the body) such as spironolactone and abiraterone acetate. This is because testosterone itself is bio-active in the scalp, though to a lesser degree than DHT (a more potent androgen, inhibited by the five-alpha-reductase drugs listed above). So, in some extreme cases, men opt for chemical castration rather than lose their hair. There is also some mechanistic and anecdotal evidence (especially among MTF transsexuals) that estrogen or topically applied estrogen can dramatically stimulate hair regrowth,<ref>https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022202X15306242</ref><ref>https://www.pnas.org/content/93/22/12525.short</ref> leading some desperate men experiencing hair loss to experiment with these compounds on their own hair, despite the obvious strong risk of feminization related side effects (gynecomastia, mood swings, disruption of libido, etc). In the case of topically applied estrogen, the systematic side effects could perhaps be alleviated by the concurrent administration of SERMs (selective estrogen receptor modulators), which bind to the estrogen receptor in certain body tissues negating its effect (such as breast tissue), and are thus often used by steroid using bodybuilders to prevent gynecomastia. | *Preventing male-pattern hair loss with the anti-androgenic five-alpha-reductase enzyme inhibitor drugs finasteride and/or dutasteride. Hair regrowth agents like minoxidil could also be included in this category. In extreme cases, some men experiencing hair loss even opt to take even more potent anti-androgen drugs (drugs that block testosterone production or make it inert in the body) such as spironolactone and abiraterone acetate. This is because testosterone itself is bio-active in the scalp, though to a lesser degree than DHT (a more potent androgen, inhibited by the five-alpha-reductase drugs listed above). So, in some extreme cases, men opt for chemical castration rather than lose their hair. There is also some mechanistic and anecdotal evidence (especially among MTF transsexuals) that estrogen or topically applied estrogen can dramatically stimulate hair regrowth,<ref>https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022202X15306242</ref><ref>https://www.pnas.org/content/93/22/12525.short</ref> leading some desperate men experiencing hair loss to experiment with these compounds on their own hair, despite the obvious strong risk of feminization related side effects (gynecomastia, mood swings, disruption of libido, etc). In the case of topically applied estrogen, the systematic side effects could perhaps be alleviated by the concurrent administration of SERMs (selective estrogen receptor modulators), which bind to the estrogen receptor in certain body tissues negating its effect (such as breast tissue), and are thus often used by steroid using bodybuilders to prevent gynecomastia. | ||
==Controversial looksmaxing methods== | ==Controversial looksmaxing methods== | ||
In the Looksmaxxing community other less popular methods are also discussed, that many deride as pseudo-scientific or unproven, such as: | In the Looksmaxxing community other less popular methods are also discussed, that many deride as pseudo-scientific or unproven, such as: | ||
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*'''Normie sites:''' r/PlasticSurgery, RealSelf.com (non-ideological) | *'''Normie sites:''' r/PlasticSurgery, RealSelf.com (non-ideological) | ||
*'''Other sites:''' jawsurgeryforums.com, limblengtheningforum.com, hairlosstalk.com, forum.bodybuilding.com (focusing on a specific affliction) | *'''Other sites:''' jawsurgeryforums.com, limblengtheningforum.com, hairlosstalk.com, forum.bodybuilding.com (focusing on a specific affliction) | ||
==Alternatives to Looksmaxxing== | ==Alternatives to Looksmaxxing== | ||
In the incelosphere Looksmaxxing is the main form of [[Deincelization]], however some users propose other ways to escape inceldom like [[Moneymaxxing]] and increasing social reputation ([[Statusmaxxing]]). More uncommonly, some advocate radical practices like [[trannymaxxing]] (i.e. becoming a male to female transgender) | In the incelosphere Looksmaxxing is the main form of [[Deincelization]], however some users propose other ways to escape inceldom like [[Moneymaxxing]] and increasing social reputation ([[Statusmaxxing]]). More uncommonly, some advocate radical practices like [[trannymaxxing]] (i.e. becoming a male to female transgender) | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Plastic surgery]] | *[[Plastic surgery]] | ||
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*[[Anabolic steroid]] | *[[Anabolic steroid]] | ||
*[[SARM]] | *[[SARM]] | ||
{{Lookism}} | {{Lookism}} | ||
{{B}} | {{B}} | ||
[[Category:Maxxing]] | [[Category:Maxxing]] | ||