The Dark Side of “Looksmaxxing”: Influencer Sued for Alleged Sexual Battery and Illicit Injections
The extreme internet subculture of “looksmaxxing”—a trend focused on maximizing physical attractiveness through radical self-improvement methods—is facing severe legal scrutiny.
Braden Peters, a 20-year-old influencer from New Jersey known online as “Clavicular,” has been hit with a civil lawsuit detailing severe allegations of sexual battery, fraud, and emotional distress. The lawsuit was filed on April 28 in Miami-Dade County by 18-year-old influencer Aleksandra Vasilevna Mendoza, known online as “Alorah Ziva.”
The Disturbing Allegations
According to the civil complaint, Mendoza met Peters through social media last year. The lawsuit alleges that Peters wanted Mendoza to become the “female face” of the looksmaxxing movement.
However, the complaint outlines a deeply disturbing series of alleged events following their first in-person meeting. Mendoza, who was legally a minor under Florida law at the time of the alleged incidents, claims Peters provided her with alcohol until she was visibly intoxicated.
The lawsuit states: “Peters then had sex with Mendoza while she was knowingly intoxicated, to the point where she was unable to give consent.” The complaint further alleges that the following morning, Mendoza woke up to Peters sexually assaulting her while she was asleep, again without her consent.
Livestreamed “Fat-Melting” Injections
The lawsuit also details an alleged incident that occurred a few months later during a broadcast on the livestreaming platform Kick. As part of his promise to boost her online presence, Peters allegedly injected Mendoza’s cheeks with Aqualyx, a drug intended to melt facial fat.
Mendoza claims the injection caused severe physical and emotional trauma, and the lawsuit states she suspects the injection may have been laced with “methamphetamine or another undisclosed substance.” The footage of this incident reportedly remains publicly available on Kick.
Peters is already a highly controversial figure within the looksmaxxing community, notorious for promoting dangerous cosmetic practices such as “bone smashing” (hitting his own face with a hammer to encourage sharper bone regrowth) and using small amounts of methamphetamine as an appetite suppressant.
What is Aqualyx? The FDA’s Safety Warning
Aqualyx is a fat-dissolving injection made from the deoxycholate family of acids, often marketed as a non-invasive alternative to liposuction. However, it is not approved by the FDA.
In 2023, the FDA issued a severe warning regarding unapproved fat-dissolving injections like Aqualyx, noting they pose a “significant safety risk.” The agency reported receiving numerous complaints from consumers who suffered horrific adverse reactions, including:
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Permanent scarring and skin deformities
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Severe infections
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Deep, painful knots and cysts
The lawsuit alleges Peters injected a teenager with an ‘unapproved drug’ used for fat contouring (stock image)
![Peters (pictured above) posted on X on Wednesday: 'The consistent theme of girls trying to use me for money is brutal for a young guy trying to navigate a complex society. Hopefully I can find a good girl whos [sic] intent is to not to screw me over and take my money'](https://i.dailymail.com/1s/2026/05/01/17/108311039-15782953-image-a-7_1777654528531.jpg)
The FDA explicitly warned the public against purchasing these drugs online or allowing unlicensed personnel to administer them, stressing that safe use depends entirely on proper medical technique and needle placement.
Legal Fallout and Responses
Mendoza is seeking at least $50,000 in damages for the severe emotional distress, trauma, panic, and physical battery she allegedly endured.
While Peters has not formally addressed the specific legal claims, he recently posted a vague statement on X (formerly Twitter): “The consistent theme of girls trying to use me for money is brutal for a young guy trying to navigate a complex society. Hopefully I can find a good girl whos [sic] intent is to not to screw me over and take my money.”
Peters’s attorney, Steve Kramer, has stated that his client completely denies the allegations. “These are allegations only and remain unproven. Mr. Peters denies the claims and disputes the characterization of events,” Kramer told Rolling Stone. “He will respond through the appropriate legal channels and intends to vigorously defend himself.”
