As a super cool mom, my initial reaction to my daughter’s excitement was a casual, “Oh, neat,” without even looking up from my phone. But then she insisted, “Mom, LOOK!” while frantically waving her phone in front of me. I finally took a peek. What I saw was a horrifying close-up of a 12-year-old’s lips—swollen, bruised, and dotted with tiny red marks. “Wait, is this Sarah?” I asked, stunned. She nodded. “Did she actually get lip injections?” My daughter rolled her eyes and snatched her phone back, clearly disappointed in my lack of knowledge. “No, Mom! She was doing the Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge!” And then she strolled out of the room, leaving me bewildered.
A quick search on Twitter revealed the #KylieJennerLipChallenge is not just a fad; it’s a dangerous trend. Teen girls across the nation are sharing images of their attempts to mimic the luscious lips of reality star Kylie Jenner. How are they achieving this look? By using a shot glass or bottle to create suction that can cause their lips to swell painfully until blood vessels burst.
Yes, you read that right. The results can be alarming. If you search the hashtag online, you’ll find countless images and videos showcasing the challenge gone wrong—there’s even a hashtag for that now! From grotesquely swollen, black-and-blue lips to cuts and broken blood vessels, the images are enough to make any parent cringe.
Dr. Emily Carter, a specialist in plastic surgery, warned CBS News that this suction method poses serious risks. “It’s a form of trauma,” she said. “This stunt can lead to long-term damage, including scarring and disfigurement.” Yikes!
Meanwhile, Kylie herself claims her plump pout is all thanks to clever makeup techniques, not dangerous suction tricks. She addressed the issue on Twitter, stating, “I’m not trying to promote an unrealistic standard. I want young girls to be themselves and feel free to experiment with their looks.”
I wholeheartedly support self-expression, and I get that Kylie is still figuring things out at 17. But with so many impressionable teens trying to injure themselves for the sake of beauty, I wish she’d take a stronger stand against this challenge. A simple message like, “Please don’t suction your lips!” could have made a huge difference.
So there you have it—another bizarre social media trend that leaves me scratching my head. At least now I can use the phrase “baby fish mouth” in conversation!
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Summary
The Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge has become a dangerous trend among teen girls, resulting in painful injuries from suctioning their lips. Dr. Emily Carter warns of the long-term risks associated with this practice. While Kylie Jenner encourages self-expression, many believe she should do more to discourage harmful behaviors inspired by her look.