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What is ‘Looksmaxxing’ and why are doctors sounding the alarm?

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Nick Ciletti

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ABC15

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May 12, 2026

The Digital Wellness Lab’s 2022 Pulse Survey Adolescent Media Use: Attitudes, Effects, and Online Experiences is cited for statistics on social media’s effects on teen body image.

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