Perfect B, Doral Fl. | 10.16.25 | 5 min read.
Disclosures: We do not endorse DIY trauma or unsupervised protocols. Content is educational and not a substitute for medical care.
Why this matters
A wave of videos promises sharper jawlines and “hunter” features through looksmaxxing tactics. Some are benign (skincare, training). Others like bone smashing (aka bonesmashing, smashing face, face hammering) are flat out dangerous. If you’re sorting hype from help, this guide explains what is bone smashing, how jawmaxxing fits into the wider looksmaxxing methods conversation, where claims come from, and what safe, evidence based options exist in a clinical setting for men who want to look their best. We’ll also note how pockets of male looksmaxxing communities can pressure young men toward riskier choices.
Our clinical position
“Bonesmashing” is a new online trend that claims to change facial bone structure by causing repeated trauma to certain areas of the face such as the cheeks, jawline or chin. The aim to achieve this type of look is called “Looksmaxxing”, which aims to achieve extreme aesthetic looks including: very chiselled jaws, very high cheekbones, perfectly angled eyes and full lips. Young men are looking to achieve these unrealistic standards through the fastest approach possible, leading to dangerous practices. Unfortunately, this trend only leads to trauma and damage to facial structures without achieving improvement in face structure as people propose it does.
Now, there are ways to improve your facial structure through safe, regulated measures while maintaining your natural features. At Perfect B, we do provide a jawline enhancement treatment that consists of a series of treatments, versus one individual session. This treatment can include various modalities such as injectable fillers, neurotoxins, lasers or radiofrequency, all depending on what your starting baseline is. The idea is to achieve a more “manly” facial structure which entails a strong, wide jaw, prominent chin, sharp cheekbones, etc. When looking at examples of people who promote “looksmaxxing”, these people start off with less invasive treatments such as fillers, then some move on to surgical procedures, but none have been proven to actually take part in “bonesmashing”. The idea, however, is still promoted on social media and can negatively influence younger, more susceptible kids and lead to dysmorphia. It is important to understand that you can achieve changes, but the goal should be to have them look as natural as possible and maintain your essence, all in a safe manner.
What are “looksmaxxing” and “bone smashing”?
Looksmaxxing is an online umbrella for attempts to improve appearance through everything from grooming and fitness to procedures. Sub labels include facemaxxing (face focused tactics), jawmaxxing (jawline emphasis), and culture tags like male looksmaxxing. In some corners of looksmaxxing org communities and forums, fringe practices surface: bone smashing (or bonesmashing) the notion that repeatedly bone hammering the face can “remodel” bone for a chiseled look. You’ll also see hardmaxxing (aggressive/medical or risky routes) contrasted with “soft” strategies such as skincare, posture, and diet.
Takeaway: not all looksmaxxing is equal; some behaviors are healthy habits, while others like bone crushing the face with a hammer device are injury pathways dressed up as hacks.
“Bone smashing” Claims vs. Reality (science in 90 seconds)
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The claim: tap, thump, or hit bones (cheek/mandible) to trigger “Wolff’s law” remodeling; more hits = more definition, a so called high bone density face.
The reality: Wolff’s law isn’t a permission slip to start crushing bones. Load driven remodeling comes from controlled forces transmitted mainly through muscle and function not random blows. The face is a complex unit of bone, teeth, nerves, vessels, and eyes; indiscriminate impacts don’t create precision bone shaping, they create trauma.
Common search questions:
- Does bonesmashing work? Short answer: no reliable human evidence; lots of injury reports.
- Does bonesmashing actually work? Same answer and even if a fracture heals, shape change is unpredictable and may deform features or impair function.
- Is “hammer maxxing” different? It’s the same risky idea with a different label.
- Is looksmaxxing mewing the same? No. Mewing is posture/functional training of tongue/jaw. Some find it helpful for nasal breathing/posture; it does not equal striking the face or striking the face.
You may also see fringe tags like myo looksmaxxing (referring to myofunctional exercises). Those are not the same as impacts and still don’t guarantee visible jaw change.
Documented risks: what DIY impacts actually do
Repeated impacts (face hammering, targeted impacts) damage skin, nerves, and teeth; cause fractures that heal crooked; and can threaten vision. Hitting the brow ridge (the “bonesmashing brow ridge” idea) risks sinus and orbital injury. Targeting the jaw invites dental fractures, malocclusion, and nerve numbness ironically creating the opposite of a confident jaw.
Culturally loaded labels like incel jaw, incel chin, or incel face appear in some forums to shame features and push extreme fixes. They’re not diagnoses; they’re part of a dysmorphia provoking feedback loop.
If you’ve tried any of this and now have pain, numbness, double vision, loose teeth, or swelling seek care urgently.
Culture & psychology: why the trends spread
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Longform reporting has shown how image first platforms reward extreme visuals. As looksmaxxing content goes viral, a bone smashing trend narrative takes off even when few people actually do it. The bone smashing trend persists because algorithms reward novelty, “secret methods,” and fast bonesmashing results clips, plus bonesmashing meme formats that turn risky acts into jokes.
A popular on ramp is the looksmaxxing jawline obsession: men want crisp angles and quick fixes. Add anonymity, comparison culture, and the promise of control, and even outlandish claims can feel plausible.
Safer ways men actually improve facial aesthetics (clinic POV)
Men who search for looksmaxxing and especially those typing looksmaxxing jawline are usually after definition, symmetry, and a plan that avoids regret. Our approach starts with a clinical assessment that maps facial thirds and proportions. We separate structure from skin quality and function so that you understand what is realistically modifiable without surgery. If you arrived here wondering does bonesmashing work the short answer is no, and the safer path is a supervised plan that aligns with health markers and lifestyle.
How we translate goals into a plan
- Assessment and baselines. We document bite, masseter activity, posture, and soft tissue thickness. This helps distinguish a jawmaxxing style aesthetic goal from functional issues like clenching or airway concerns.
- Contouring without surgery. When appropriate, neuromodulators can reduce masseter hypertrophy for a slimmer lower face. Hyaluronic acid can enhance chin projection or angle definition. This is how we pursue a looksmaxxing jawline outcome with medical oversight rather than blunt force.
- Skin and collagen. Microneedling protocols, energy devices when indicated, and disciplined aftercare improve texture and light reflection so contours look sharper in real life and on camera.
- Lifestyle softmaxxing. Sleep, strength work, nutrition, and photoprotection keep results stable. These are the only looksmaxxing methods we recommend at home.
If your goal started as jawmaxxing after seeing trends, a consult reframes the target into concrete steps with timelines. Throughout the process we explain why bone smashing is harmful and why queries like does bonesmashing work lead people to misinformation. We then redirect that curiosity toward trackable progress and a safer looksmaxxing jawline trajectory.
Reading “before & after” claims without getting fooled
Plenty of bone smashing before and after posts are simply lighting, camera angle, weight shifts, dental work, or time separated photos. True bone smashing results would require fractures and unpredictable healing not subtle, symmetric changes. When you evaluate content, look for consistent lighting, timestamps, and medical documentation; otherwise, you’re comparing illusions.
When surgery is the right conversation (and why it’s never DIY)
Surgical changes such as genioplasty are planned with imaging, occlusion analysis, and risk counseling. They are designed for function and aesthetics, not for spectacle. If you came here after asking does bonesmashing work or scrolling looksmaxxing jawline threads, know that surgical planning is the opposite of impact based improvisation. It is precise, slower, and focused on safety.
Our clinic focuses on non surgical care. When a patient’s anatomy or goals point toward surgery, we refer to qualified maxillofacial teams and coordinate timing so that skin quality and proportions are optimized before and after. Even in referral cases we keep expectations grounded, because jawmaxxing styled requests can overestimate what surgery alone can do without orthodontics or bite correction.
Most readers do not need surgery to look more defined. A structured plan for contour, skin quality, and soft tissue balance often delivers the look they expected from bone smashing without the risks. If you still wonder does bonesmashing work the medical answer remains no, but a supervised path can still achieve a confident, looksmaxxing jawline in a way that respects your health.
➔ How our facial balancing approach complements aesthetic goals without surgery.
FAQ: Mewing Myths vs. Medical Facts
Q1 How do a medical aesthetics perspective evaluate the claims behind bonesmashing?
There is no truth to the claims behind bonesmashing. In order to obtain specific forms of bone remodeling, specialized professionals in orthodontics or plastic surgery must perform invasive procedures to create a desired change, and even these controlled surgeries have many risks associated with them along with a significant amount of downtime required to he
Q2 Can bonesmashing produce some kind of results linked to clinical facial treatments?
Unfortunately, this trend only leads to trauma and damage to facial structures without achieving any improvement in face structure as people propose it does.
Q3 Is there any medical principle on which bone smashing bases its statements?
People who follow this trend will claim that mechanical stress on the bones will lead to remodeling. The problem is they try to achieve this through blunt force and causing fractures when in reality biological remodeling happens from small, controlled, repetitive mechanical loading over time (aka, exercise).
Q4 Is there clinical evidence that exists to answer the question: does bonesmashing work?
Orthopedic providers strongly advise against as there is no evidence to show it works and the risks are many.
Q5 What irreversible damage may cause smashing face to facial bones?
This practice can lead to deformation of facial structures, fractures, nerve damage, amd possibly infection depending on the trauma.
Q6 Which treatments can help me achieve a looksmaxxing – hardmaxxing look?
Harmaxxing is defined as producing extreme results through unregulated and dangeour practices. Instead of trying to achieve this look, if you want fast and significant changes, you can opt for fillers where appropriate, or fat reduction techniques depending on your aesthetic goals. The best way to obtain and maintain safe, natural looking results is through consistency and repetition whether it comes to skin related treatments or creating healthy lifestyle habits.
Why choose our clinic
We specialize in non surgical facial optimization grounded in evidence and ethics. You’ll get: a thorough consult, realistic timelines, photography and progress tracking, and a plan that prioritizes health as much as looks. If surgery becomes the right path, we coordinate with reputable specialists; if not, we optimize what you can safely improve now.
➔ Book a consultation or message us on phone. If you’re dealing with pain or injury after attempting any impact based trend, please contact urgent care first.
