Social media influencer Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Peters, has ignited widespread online discussion after livestreaming his nose job surgery to thousands of viewers on the Kick platform. The 20-year-old influencer broadcast the procedure on Wednesday, offering audiences a real-time view before and during his rhinoplasty operation.
Livestream Details and Viewership
The stream reportedly attracted thousands of live viewers, with engagement peaking in the hours surrounding the surgery. Clavicular became the first person to ever stream a rhinoplasty, as noted by social media accounts like DramaAlert and KickChamp. The procedure was performed by celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Salzhauer, widely known online as Dr. Miami, who has built a large following by documenting cosmetic surgeries on social media platforms.
Surgical Procedure and Explanation
Prior to the operation, Dr. Salzhauer explained the surgical approach, discussing facial symmetry and how minor adjustments would be made to bring the patient closer to widely accepted aesthetic proportions. He noted that no face is perfectly symmetrical and described the planned refinements as subtle changes to the nostrils. The doctors made Clavicular's nose significantly smaller, according to observers.
Background and Controversy
Clavicular has gained attention in recent months for his involvement in the "looksmaxxing" community, a social media-driven trend focused on maximizing physical appearance through lifestyle changes, grooming, and cosmetic procedures. He has previously spoken about the concept in interviews, describing it as encompassing everything from dieting to surgical enhancement. The influencer has also faced public scrutiny following a suspected overdose earlier this year, adding further attention to his online activity and personal life.
Reactions and Ethical Concerns
The livestream has reignited discussion around the ethics of broadcasting medical procedures on social media, particularly when involving young influencers with large online audiences. Some users expressed concern, with one commenting, "I can easily see Clavicular turning to more and more dramatic cosmetic surgeries to shore up his ebbing viewership. He’s presently streaming his rhinoplasty on Kick, but has other more intensive surgeries scheduled, including a double jaw surgery." As of now, Clavicular has not released a detailed statement following the livestreamed surgery.
