An increasing number of patients are keeping cosmetic procedures like Botox, fillers, and hair transplants secret from friends, family, and partners, driven by stigma, fear of judgment, and a shift towards subtle maintenance.
Foreign beauticians are performing illegal botulinum toxin and filler injections in Hong Kong, facilitated by online "secret societies" for customers. Industry experts report botched procedures, with only licensed doctors permitted to perform such services under local law.
Demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures, and wellness treatments is driving out-of-pocket healthcare expenses in India. Most of these, like Botox and anti-obesity drugs, are not covered by standard health insurance unless medically necessary, experts advise understanding policy exclusions and avoiding EMIs for elective treatments.
Demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures, and wellness treatments is driving out-of-pocket healthcare spending in India. Most of these interventions, like Botox and anti-obesity drugs, are not covered by standard health insurance unless medically necessary. Experts advise reviewing policy exclusions and avoiding EMIs for elective treatments.
Kick streamer Clavicular (Braden Peters) requested sympathy during a livestream after undergoing multiple cosmetic procedures, leading to a swollen face. The 20-year-old's plea was met with online backlash due to his history of promoting extreme "looksmaxxing" and criticizing others' appearances.
Kick streamer Braden Peters, known as Clavicular, became emotional during a livestream after a viewer mocked his facial surgery results via a text-to-speech donation. The 20-year-old content creator, who focuses on looksmaxxing, was recovering from cosmetic procedures when the incident occurred, sparking debate about online criticism and the trend itself.
Ricky Sawyer, a "beauty consultant", is accused of breaching a legal injunction by arranging cosmetic procedures despite being banned until 2028. He denies the claims, stating he sold his business, "The Clinic Club", last May.
