February 9, 2026
The process of maximising one's physical attractiveness through grooming, fitness, and sometimes surgery.

Looksmaxxing is the umbrella term for the "self-improvement" journey focused entirely on aesthetics. It ranges from "softmaxxing" (basic hygiene, skincare, and gym) to "hardmaxxing" (cosmetic surgery). While it sounds like simple self-care, it can become an obsessive pursuit of an unattainable physical ideal, often fueled by comparing oneself to edited photos of influencers online.
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