I'm an average looking guy that tried 'Looksmaxxing' | Plastic Surgeon Reacts 

Doctor Gary saying "you're not ugly, you're just unlikeable" in a professional way is a slay

So he grew his hair out, shaved, let the acne pass, changed the camera angle and started smiling😂

'Looksmaxxing' is the most high-octane masculine icefire power scented term possible for just basic maintenance of skin and health.

1) went from a bulk to a cut 2) shaved his facial hair very close to the skin 3) opened his eyes and clenched his jaw 4) used a different FOV setting in his camera to alter the perspective of his traits (smaller nose, larger jaw) Literally your run of the mill teleshopping anti-aging beauty cream scam tactic

This is a bit fake, you can tell from his physique that he is actively working out regularly, even though he's saying he let himself go.

This guys isn’t exactly average looking. Social media skews people’s perception of themselves.

1) he's not average looking 2) i don't get some guys' need to rebrand everything with some pseudo-scientific or gaming term to make it look like something special. It's literally just skincare and a diet lol

Most the change came from losing weight, growing out his hair, and opening his eyes.

amazing, he even got a instagram filter on top of everything

So basically take care of yourself. Vitamins, skin/hair care, eat healthy, have some activity, sleep well.

I love it that men call it looksmaxzing while I call it my normal routine since I was at least 20. 😆 But hey, if it will get guys to moisturize, call it whatever you want.

90% of the difference was losing body fat and improving his skin.

the guy just lost weight you all. That was it.

Love how boys want our stuff so bad, but gotta rebrand it. This is a GLOW UP 😂❤

You are so rational and kind. If I ever needed plastic surgery I would want to see someone like you!

This is attention seeking behavior. He just wants everyone to say " You look great!" When someone says " I'm not fishing for compliments" They absolutely are.

What kind of plastic surgeon are you if you talk about energy/ personal vibe/ inner beauty? 😮 i liked you before but now I really love you.

He looks like he was some type of athlete in school, so his body would have snapped back easily. I'm glad he started taking care of himself, he's a very good looking boy.

You have such empathy for people, that is a wonderful trait. I imaginez your patients are thrilled to have you treating them.

Good lord. His potential was obvious because he was a nice-looking guy who just didn't take care of himself.

I hate it when people always say, a good diet cleans up your skin. I have had acne since I was twelve, and I am 41 now. No matter what type of diet I was on - I ate very healthy at times (and I have never been overweight) - it didn't change a thing.

He was never ugly, but does look better. See guys, this is why we do a beauty regime!

He is actually pretty handsome according to popular beauty standards. I agree that he did look better after making simple changes. I think another simple change that people neglect is dressing better. Also, as an esthetician, gua shua mainly helps with lymphatic drainage and muscle tension (it can be helpful if you have tmj). However, the lymphatic drainage depuff benefit is very temporary. You have to do gua shua everyday to see that benefit. People act as if you can change your bone structure with gua shua and thats ridiculous and impossible.

"Looksmaxxing?" You mean trying to look good??

You said it. Inward beauty and health is huge part.

Dr Linkov, for someone who sells a product that is often most used to increase a persons superficial features, you are surprisingly deep, authentic and down to earth!

Oh gosh these young people. His mannerism reminds me of myself when I was around 20, and I don't want to remember haha.

id love to hear you talk about female hair loss, its something ive started struggling with and even though im a science student i find it hard to differentiate the truth from the fake science that's out there on the topic

I have never worried this much about my appearance. It seems exhausting.

Really interesting. What you said about confidence really hits home. When I was a teen (12/13), my mum told me that my nose was too big and needed to be done, she also criticised my teeth (they were crooked), after braces there was still a bit of overlap, so she told me not to smile. She then said my breasts were too large. As I grew older and had a LOT of male attention, I never trusted it. I still saw myself as a crooked teethed, wide nosed, big boobed monster. Looking back now I can see I was actually very, very attractive, and mum now says that she always thought so, but she was down. I've brought my daughter telling her how she beautiful she is and putting her own insecurities into perspective. To stop my breasts I even ended up with an eating disorder, so yes, confidence and esteem is paramount, as is gentle parenting.

“Some people are ah firm believers in that” was the absolute best line had me cry laughing. Honestly I do occasionally use a roller in the morning when my face is puffy but it doesn’t do anything long term.

"He's feeling strong. He's aggravating that dog now" was unexpectedly funny 😂 20:00

with the eye serum it reminds the skincare scene from american psycho

Everyone should do the best with what they got. What seperates the 8s from the 9s and 10s is diet fitness and skincare. as well as clinical aids.

Personally I’d find a Dr Gary hotter than this young guy..Give me brains and personality anyday….so much more attractive ❤😂

So the secret of lookmaxxing is using filter.

Really enjoyed how Dr.Gary explained that confidence is what really helps with attractiveness as well as selfcare

Thanks a lot for this video and staying "on top of the game" in being informative, discussing men's beauty trends, treatments etc. Many of these things come up in different parts of the internet and it's good to hear an honest professional discuss these and calling falsehoods out in a light-hearted fashion.

How to go from an 8.5 to a 9! Yes Dr. so much is to be said for internal beauty. People love someone that seems inviting and happy and having fun!

I LOVE that this Dr. mentioned vibes and inner beauty. 💕

The rolling/flat jade tools are for gua sha. He's practicing facial gua sha... Also, his thumbnail is click bait.

The black pill and lookism is going mainstream 😂

The “after” shot in this guy’s thumbnail doesn’t look even remotely like him

Wish I could looks-max up to his "before" look.

This guy is just fishing for compliments.

2 weeks in: "Finally starting looks maxing" His skin is already clean and he already changed his diet so not to retain water on purpose. That's all you need to know about his "transformation".

Very interesting. Clearing his skin up and gaining confidence made a huge difference.

Thank you for all your content Dr. Linkov. Please take care of yourself.

What??? I think he is very attractive. Perhaps he needs to just accept himself.

Can you talk more about the effects of the diets on the skin? What foods specifically have what effect? What kind of diet would you recommend for people with different lifestyles?

Many of his 'after' photos use closer angles and much more light. As a filmmaker, I can spot these changes between the before and after shots. Lighting is crucial for any camera use. Besides improved lighting and closer images, he has applied makeup: 1. Foundation: Evens out his skin tone, particularly where acne is healing. 2. Dewy look: While a bit too shiny, it reflects light back to the camera, minimizing unwanted features. 3. Lip color: Slightly too pink, it makes his lips fuller and more prominent, softening his appearance. 4. Concealer: Visible in the 'after' eye photos. For eye puffiness, black tea bags are effective. The caffeine reduces swelling and tightens skin, which is why it's used in cosmetics. His physique shows years of development, with muscles initially covered by a fat layer. Weight loss revealed these muscles, and returning to the gym reactivated muscle memory. Such rapid results typically aren't achievable without anabolic steroids. While he offers good advice, he omits the above factors that greatly enhanced his transformation. If he used those same techniques, consistent lighting, camera distance, and makeup in the before images the after would have shown even more subtle changes. Dr. Linkov rightly noted that much of the transformation was attitudinal. The subject's confidence is evident in how he interacts with the dog, barking back... that shows aggression. Which comes from confidence. Humans subconsciously pick up on these cues more than just physical changes. There's extensive research on how our minds process vast amounts of subconscious information, influencing our perceptions. Even dogs are highly perceptive to these subtle signals, explaining their sensitivity to our moods. Understanding this complexity takes time but leads to better decision-making and life outcomes.

You’re totally my favorite RU-vidr. Your character alone stands out.❤

I'm gwen stefani old, so I've never heard of this. I'm going to try, because my inside vibe is great.🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍 Oh! Dr. Gary!!! I've been hounding my oldest son about your channel, and his hair loss concerns. He poopoos me off, so I'm sending this to him at his office right now!!! Say hi to "mac"!!!🤣👍👵

If I'm going to focus on being perfect on something I prefer it to be my behavior. Treating people the best way I can, while respecting my priorities.

Good to see you again Doc! I was 14 when I did this process and decided to work on myself. Since then I really haven't stopped and I'm 48.

The fact that a DOCTOR called him out! I’m dead😂

the difference in the before/after hair changes the balance of the facial shape as well

Reminds me of how people gamed a fitness challenge that my gym held. Participants were ranked by most body fat percentage lost over the course of the challenge. Then the top few that reduced body fat the most were voted on by before and after transformation to determine the grand winners. The winners were people that were obviously very fit just before the challenge. They still had very big biceps and other muscles, they just looked like they bulked up on fat and water weight. They'd take a before picture with bad lighting, a frowny face and accentuate the pot belly with a skulking posture. Then at challenge end they'd take the after picture with nice lighting, nice clothes, smiles and nice posture. Easier transformation and victory for them.

I love your energy. Youre so calming and chill. I like listening to you talk 🙂

Agreed that beauty comes from within and confidence follows

He looked fine before and after he looked healthier. I did the same thing. I changed my diet and exercised and my face was more toned. I changed my beauty products, drank more water, got braces, and lazik.

I think he did an amazing job. He wanted to get healthier, and he did! And, he did it without a medical procedure, kudos to this young man.

Thank you very much on sharing your knowledge on this. This is high value contant I love!

A Chad pretending to be an incel, pretending to become a Chad. WHAT A FAKE!!!

The biggest difference is him not making a sad face lol. We are truly in a body dysmorphia phase of society, it is nuts what these people are considering "average" looking and what they are considering "attractive." "See how I don't look like a human being anymore? Isn't that hot?"

self-care=self-love gives confidence because you start taking care of yourself instead of others and that's the key of happiness and confidence. Happy people, happy relationships

i have found that washing face/hair more often to remove oils generates more oils. emperically, i have found stasis with once a week hair, once a day wash face with rinsing as needed.

Hey Doc what happened at 22:39 😂 was that an eye twitch 😂

Personality is key. He has very nice features, and taking care of oneself is great, but he needs to give off a different vibe. But he seems very young.

I could listen to this doctor all day long. I wish I could find man who can speak in such an educated manner.

This doctor is such a gentleman. Indeed beautiful person. I love to watch how he react.

You are my fave doc on YT ❤

This is the same dude who lied about being a natural lifter and posted the most narcissist 'apology' video ever, so it makes sense this looksmaxxing video also seems click baity and gimmicky

Congratulations on his well deserved efforts…what an amazing improvement Would love to see him in 4 months

I really appreciate your insight on how much your attitude and self care can influence how you look and how people respond to you. This is especially refreshing coming from a plastic surgeon. On the other hand, your comments on weight loss and weight management reveal that you have not explored this topic fully. From a molecular standpoint, it is simple: calories in; calories out. In real life though, it is simple for some folks, yet EXTREMELY complex for others. Since your work focuses a lot on physical appearance, I would encourage you to do some more digging on the challenges that people in larger bodies face, when it comes to long term weight loss. Spoiler: It's not just about discipline.

That video is a major red flag tho.....

Basically he dropped some water weight, got a bit of a tan and grew his hair out... along with better lighting and more confident posing also he was trying to look his worst in the before pictures. I used to be a personal trainer i know these tricks iv done before and after pictures in the same day! Its all just a marketing thing

good for him its great to see ppl taking pride in their appearance

Hey! I enjoyed your analysis here! But i'd LOVE to see how you feel about Face Yoga! Thanks! ❤

Your children wil look like your natural looking Self. Love yourself first.....

"Average".....no

He has a good eyebrows, good eyes with long lashes full lips, high cheekbones even his ears are well proportioned and obviously he works out so for him It wasn’t that much of a stretch. Having a positive attitude and developing good communication skills is the icing on the cake. Most doctors would recommend anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks for product or a diet to work but since he has a good foundation, he’s young and most of all determined to create a change, it was easy for him to get there quicker. Good job young man 👏🏽

Thank you, Doctor, for your advices.

Does finasteride help to bring back lost hair? I've read a lot about minoxidil, and most people say that it's permanent only for the beard. For hair, they say that if you stop using minoxidil, you're going to lose even more hair than before :(

I really didn't see much change in his face. Covering the dark circles under the eyes looked good, but, as mentioned, the lighting was brighter.

I just love Dr. Gary. He's so right about never being satisfied. I had filler and botox to reshape my face. I loved the results so much, I wanted everything done. But I had to check myself. I'm getting cheeck implants but I have to accept that I'm aging. But other than that I wanted to say I purchased the Feel Confident shampoo, conditioner and foam and LOVE it. Maybe it's me, but my hair appears to be growing longer and vetting thicker. It's certainly not shedding as much, hardly at all. I'm about to place my second order. It smells good, my hair feels great and my curls look good. I was concerned about that, but my concerns were unfounded. Great product.

Dr Gary is very wise, absolutely the inner beauty is important. It's no good looking hot if you're not nice or if you have no self acceptance

what no one says is its really just knowing how to hold your face, really those pics and vids coulda been taken 10 mins apart

What a beautiful house and neighborhood!

Also, doctor, if I want to make a hair transplant surgery in turkey, what should I pay attention at in the various clinics to choose the best one?

Great video and info!! Question what do think about face massage in the morning and evening to reduce swelling/inflammation e.g small sectional presses (like pat downs with 4 fingers) from the side of your nose towards the inside edge of you ear (working your way down), restart then over your cheek bone, restart over the edge of your chin (jaw) bone. It supposed to move liquids under you skin to drain it quickly. Saw it once on one of those news health segments it kind of works. It does define the cheek and jaw bones. I also use it on my puffy eyes and reduced puffiness. Just like to hear opinion, is it sustainable? Will it last? Oh, I'm diabetic are those hair treatments safe for type 2 diabetics? Thanks for the feedback!!! Hope to hear from you!!

Could you please make a video on Tretinoin?

His body was already in great condition , which is most of the battle won and would make the other bits of self-care far easier to do. I think his haircut isn't the best one for him, he might want to try a shorter and neater one and maximise his body and face structure.

Can u do a video or short tidbit exploring the risks of either finasteride or minoxidil in regards to getting or increasing pots/dysautonomia ?

Good diet and skincare does SO much! You can really see he feels better so Im very happy for him :D

You are beautiful Dr.Gary-you have one of the most unique beauties i have ever seen

This guy's body is a 10 and face is a 7.5. That's pretty good.

So glad you emphasized how much our internal view of ourselves matters the most!

Full stop at his first sentence: "I stopped feeling sorry for myself" That's the game changer right there Everything else is quite literally cosmetic

Some people need to be told to grow up.