Dr. C. Bob Basu
Coverage of Dr. C. Bob Basu in the Nexus archive.
- How ‘Ozempic face’ is pushing Gen X, already the biggest Botox and filler consumers, to the facelift table a decade early
Gen X, already leading Botox and filler use, is increasingly opting for facelifts a decade earlier due to 'Ozempic face' caused by GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, which accelerate facial aging through volume loss and sagging. Surgeons report a 50% rise in fat-grafting procedures in 2024 linked to this trend, with Gen X patients in their 40s and 50s now seeking surgical treatments typically reserved for older age groups.
- Doctors warn of ‘looksmaxxing’ dangers after influencer’s livestream emergency
A 'looksmaxxing' influencer named Clavicular (Braden Peters) was hospitalized after a suspected overdose during a livestream, prompting doctors to warn about the dangers of the extreme appearance-enhancement trend. The trend, which includes both non-invasive 'softmaxxing' and risky 'hardmaxxing' practices like bone smashing, is increasingly popular among young males and carries significant health risks when pursued without medical guidance.