September 10, 2025Body & SocietyOpen Access

Incels, Looksmaxxing, and the Surgical Design of the ‘Chad’-vertised Body

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Peer evaluations and shared knowledge drive looksmaxxing, influencing body modification practices and perceptions.
Users often utilize pseudo-science and anecdotal advice over mainstream medical knowledge when discussing body ideals.
The article introduces 'bro-pedagogy' as a harsh support system guiding men's body enhancement efforts online.
Through looksmaxxing, males negotiate identity and social exclusion, showcasing significant ideological struggles.

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This article examines looksmaxxing and body modification in incel forums, suggesting ideological implications. These practices indicate a struggle over identity and social dynamics among men.

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Ozan Félix Sousbois (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23caeb210217d64789cda https://doi.org/10.1177/1357034x251363787

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This article examines looksmaxxing and body modification in incel forums, suggesting ideological implications. These practices indicate a struggle over identity and social dynamics among men.

Incels, Looksmaxxing, and the Surgical Design of the ‘Chad’-vertised Body

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Incels, Looksmaxxing, and the Surgical Design of the ‘Chad’-vertised Body

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