Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge Going Viral

Many people have speculated that Kylie Jenner’s recently enlarged lips may not be the most natural thing in the world, although she claims that she has not undergone any plastic surgery. Although the origin of the “Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge” is unknown, it’s painful, and just plain unattractive.

The “challenge” involves teenagers inserting their lips into a shot glass, small jar or bottle, then sucking out the air, creating a vacuum. The hope is they’ll end up with pouty lips like the reality TV star. But some attempts have gone terribly wrong: people end up with bruises, soreness and even torn skin.

Dr. Dendy Engelman, a dermatologic surgeon, was interviewed by Seventeen magazine, and said this about the challenge: “The new trend in trying to DIY lip plumping is quite concerning. Not only can significant pain, swelling and bruising result from these suction techniques but there is potential risk for scarring and permanent disfigurement with repeated attempts.”

What does Kylie Jenner have to say about all of this? Well, she recently tweeted that, “I’m not here to try & encourage people/young girls to look like me or to think this is the way they should look. I want to encourage people/young girls like me to be YOURSELF & not be afraid to experiment w your look.”