Clavicular has shared his latest take on cosmetic procedures, arguing that lip filler is one of the worst choices for people trying to improve their appearance through so-called 'looksmaxxing'.
The online personality, whose real name is Braden Peters, discussed his approach to facial aesthetics during an interview with TMZ's Charlie Neff for The TMZ Podcast. While discussing cosmetic surgery and the facial features he considers important, Clavicular singled out lip filler as a procedure he does not believe helps people achieve the look they are seeking.
His comments reflect his personal views on facial proportions and attractiveness rather than medical guidance. Cosmetic procedures can have different outcomes depending on the individual, and decisions about treatments such as dermal fillers are normally made with qualified medical professionals.
Clavicular Calls Lip Filler 'Grossmaxxing'
According to TMZ, Clavicular was asked about cosmetic surgery that could affect someone's appearance. His response focused on lip filler, which he argued could work against the aesthetic people pursuing looksmaxxing are trying to achieve.
The streamer used the term 'grossmaxxing' to describe what he sees as an undesirable result. TMZ reported that he pointed to the appearance of people in Beverly Hills as an example, saying some women appeared to him as though they had been 'stung by bees' after getting more volume in their lips.
The remarks are clearly Clavicular's personal assessment. They should not be interpreted as evidence that lip filler is inherently unattractive or unsuitable for everyone.
Dermal fillers are widely used for cosmetic purposes, including adding volume to the lips. The results can vary considerably depending on the type of filler, the amount used, the injection technique and the individual patient's anatomy.
His Looksmaxxing Philosophy Centres on Facial Ratios
Clavicular's criticism of lip filler fits into his wider approach to looksmaxxing, an online trend centred on improving physical appearance.
During the TMZ interview, he discussed the importance he places on facial ratios and said his own system for judging attractiveness begins with the face. He also suggested that people can become better at assessing facial appearance by observing other people and comparing different features.
Looksmaxxing can cover relatively ordinary appearance-related habits such as grooming, skincare and exercise, but online discussions around the trend can also extend into cosmetic procedures and more controversial techniques.
Clavicular has become one of the most recognisable online personalities associated with the movement. Earlier in 2026, he appeared on 60 Minutes Australia to discuss looksmaxxing and rejected the suggestion that he was linked to the incel community, describing looksmaxxing instead as a form of self-improvement.
Clavicular Has Discussed Cosmetic Procedures Before
His views on cosmetic enhancement are not entirely new.
In an earlier interview discussed in podcast transcripts, Clavicular said he had never used lip filler and did not intend to. He also discussed having undergone an alarplasty, a form of nose surgery involving the nostril area.
That distinction is relevant because his latest comments are not a blanket rejection of cosmetic procedures. Instead, he criticises lip filler and the effect he believes it can have on facial appearance. His approach highlights a recurring theme in looksmaxxing culture: the idea that small changes to facial proportions can significantly alter how someone is perceived.
Lip Filler Results Can Vary
While Clavicular has expressed a strong preference against lip filler, his comments should be separated from the medical facts surrounding the procedure.
Lip fillers are generally injectable dermal fillers used to increase or restore lip volume. People may seek them for different reasons, including changing lip shape, adding volume or addressing changes associated with ageing.
The visual result is not identical for everyone. The amount of filler used, injection technique and the patient's existing facial structure can all affect the outcome.
Like other cosmetic procedures, lip filler can also involve risks and potential complications. Anyone considering treatment should therefore discuss the procedure, expected results and possible risks with an appropriately qualified medical professional rather than relying solely on advice from social media personalities.
Looksmaxxing Continues to Drive Online Conversations
Clavicular's comments come as looksmaxxing continues to attract attention across social media. The trend has moved from niche internet communities into mainstream conversations about beauty, grooming and self-improvement.
For some people, the term simply refers to improving grooming, fitness or personal style. For others, it involves a much more intensive focus on facial proportions, cosmetic procedures and physical modification.
Clavicular has helped bring that conversation to a much wider audience through interviews and online content. His latest comments about lip filler add another example of how appearance and cosmetic enhancement are debated within the looksmaxxing community.
Ultimately, his 'grossmaxxing' label is his own description of a look he dislikes. It is not a medical assessment of lip filler, nor does it establish that the procedure produces the same result for everyone.
