JawHacks

Ron sits down with Johan (Sthetics), a 21-year-old looksmaxxing coach from Sweden who went from casual mewer to full-on hardmaxxing. They break down the real limits of softmaxxing, why mewing won't change your bones after puberty, and Johan's full surgical ascension plan (MARPE, BiMax with maxillary rotation, rhinoplasty, orbital fat grafting, and iris depigmentation). They also get into Clavicular's surgery plans (and why he might be backing out), the problems with Giant's implant designs, how camera focal length distorts your face, choosing between Italian jaw surgeons, and what happens when looks eventually fail you. The conversation takes a turn into family, fatherhood, and whether traditional life is the real ascension.

Johan Drumev (Sthetics)

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Chapters

0:00:00 Intro

0:00:54 How Johan Got Into Looksmaxxing at 19

0:04:10 Softmaxxing vs Hardmaxxing Explained

0:08:05 Peptides, Testosterone & Pharmaceutical Looksmaxxing

0:10:27 Recreational Drugs in the Looksmaxxing Community

0:10:58 Johan's Transformation: From Average Kid to Coach

0:13:22 Does Mewing Actually Work? The Honest Answer

0:14:33 Frauded Before & Afters: Angles, Lighting & Jutting

0:16:12 "Mewing Is Cope" - When Tongue Posture Stops Mattering

0:17:47 Every Facial Surgery in Looksmaxxing Explained

0:19:33 Clavicular's Jaw Surgery Plan (LeFort, BSSO, Implants)

0:22:16 The Looksmaxxing Community & Mewing Influencer Problem

0:25:32 Is Clavicular Backing Out of Surgery?

0:26:53 Jaw Surgery Millimeters: How Much Movement Is Safe?

0:30:37 Giant Implants: Genius Designer or Too Extreme?

0:35:54 How Johan Analyzes Faces for Surgical Recommendations

0:37:52 Facial Harmony Metrics: ESR, Canthal Tilt & Frankfort Plane

0:40:48 Why Camera Focal Length Changes How Your Face Looks

0:46:43 iPhone Lenses Explained for Content Creators

0:51:49 Johan's Full Hardmaxxing Ascension Plan

0:59:11 Iris Depigmentation: Eye Color Change Surgery

1:01:03 Italian Jaw Surgeons: Ramieri, Pagnoni & Raffaini

1:02:49 Ron's Honest Concerns About Italian Jaw Surgery

1:05:21 MARPE vs FME: Which Palatal Expander to Choose

1:08:36 10% Body Fat Physique Review

1:09:23 Diet, Nutrition & Staying Lean

1:11:28 Why Long Hair Is a Looksmaxxing Law

1:14:09 Buddhist Monks, Wigs & the Psychology of Hair

1:18:39 Death, Aging & What Happens When Looks Fade

1:20:57 The Black Pill on Attractiveness, Status & Money

1:23:50 What to Look for in a Partner at 21

1:24:36 The Modern Dating Market & Traditional Values

1:28:14 Why Stay-at-Home Moms Deserve More Respect

1:30:11 Ron: Why Family Is the Key to Happiness

1:30:45 The Camping Analogy - Why Harder Lives Feel Better

1:37:20 Outro & Where to Find Johan

NO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Ronald Ead and JAWHACKS, LLC, dba JawHacks (collectively, "we") does not give medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.

Dr. Svitlana Koval is an airway orthodontist with nearly 800 MARPE and FME cases, inventor of a patented 3D guided piezocorticotomy technique, and creator of the MARPE F.A.C.E. protocol. In this episode we cover the real cosmetic effects of MARPE (and when it can hurt facial harmony), FME vs custom MARPE from a provider who does both, her extended palatine bone corticotomy technique, shape memory aligners, expansion differences between males and females, class II vs class III outcomes.

Dr. Svitlana Koval's Social Media

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro 

00:00:36 - 800 expansion cases and the looksmaxxing question 

00:06:11 - Does expansion always improve cosmetics, or can it destroy harmony? 

00:09:09 - The 3D guided piezocorticotomy - Koval's patented technique 

00:12:22 - Cosmetic lessons from 800 cases - expansion sweet spots for males vs females 

00:15:40 - What happens AFTER MARPE matters more than the expansion itself 

00:17:06 - The MARPEFACE Protocol explained 

00:20:18 - "The maxilla is a runway, the mandible is a plane landing" 

00:21:53 - Class III patients get the best results. Class II? The highest risk. 

00:28:05 - "MARPE is the easy part. Its aftermath - that's the hard part" 

00:32:35 - "A masculine profile is about moving the mandible forward, not the top" 

00:37:20 - Dr. Koval expanded her own jaw - TMJ clicking resolved 

00:40:30 - Asymmetry - what MARPE does and doesn't fix 

00:43:55 - Shape memory aligners - stronger than Invisalign, zero attachments 

00:54:43 - The zygomatic-maxillary suture - fracture risks and resistance 

00:57:09 - FME vs Custom MARPE - why Koval introduced FME to her practice 

00:59:40 - "The most challenging group is males in their 20s" 

01:03:25 - MARPE pros and cons - center of resistance, molar tipping, discomfort 

01:11:29 - FME is 4-5x more expensive - and not for every palate 

01:18:08 - Parallel vs V-shaped splits - the palatine bone breakthrough 

01:24:47 - "You literally increase the airway by moving bones apart" 

01:40:08 - Mandibular skeletal expansion - the missing piece in the field 

01:41:44 - "Sacrifice the pawn to get the queen" - the philosophical divide 

01:46:54 - Closing thoughts

NO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Ronald Ead and JAWHACKS, LLC, dba JawHacks (collectively, "we") does not give medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.

The world's first FME Pro was placed on ‪@vegasorthodoc‬ by Dr. Stuart Frost. New features of the FME Pro: 1) all TADs now diagonal 2) new FMA protraction attachment 3) dimensional stability improved with added lateral flanges.

Connect with Dr. Manuele

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1:1 Coaching with Ron (Now Inside The Joint)

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NO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Ronald Ead and JAWHACKS, LLC, dba JawHacks (collectively, "we") does not give medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.

Ron interviews Hexumlite, a rising creator in the looksmaxxing space known for his dramatic physical transformation. They go deep into the reality behind his "glow up," including the use of experimental weight loss peptides (Retatrutide), hair loss protocols (Dutasteride), and the dopamine traps of modern society. Hexumlite opens up about wasting $6,000 on two failed MARPE expansion attempts, his struggle with nasal breathing due to drug use, and why Ron advises him against jaw surgery.

Media

Guest's Social Media

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1:1 Coaching with Ron (Now Inside The Joint)

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JawHacks Newsletter (Substack)

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:30 - Hexumlite’s Physical Transformation & High IQ Looksmaxxing

00:01:23 - The Asymmetry Issue: Correcting Midline Shifts & Mandibular Shifts

00:02:10 - The $6,000 Mistake: Deep Regret Over Failed Expansion Attempts

00:02:55 - Two Failed MARPEs with Dr. Marianna Evans

00:03:26 - Complications: Molar Flaring & Metal Digging into the Soft Palate

00:05:01 - Severe Breathing Issues & Lightheadedness During Exercise

00:05:46 - Nasal Damage: The Impact of Recreational Drug Use on Breathing

00:06:35 - Accutane Side Effects: Destroying the Mucosal Lining

00:08:23 - Using Retatrutide (GLP-1) for Weight Loss & Hunger Signaling

00:09:41 - The Psychology of Gluttony: Food as a Dopamine Reward

00:12:06 - How Retatrutide Differs from Ozempic (Appetite Suppression)

00:14:10 - MK-677 & Growth Hormone Protocols for Height

00:16:57 - Ron’s Natty Approach: Low Carb, Time-Restricted Eating & Fat Burning

00:20:12 - How Drug Use Rewires the Dopamine Reward System

00:24:18 - The Toxicity of Stimulants: Why Chronic Illness Patients Can’t Abuse Drugs

00:29:54 - Looksmaxxing as a Reflection of Gen Z Stimulant Use

00:34:00 - The Feedback Loop of Physical Rejection vs. Personality

00:43:56 - Social Skills Maxxing: The Parallel Between “The Game” and Looksmaxxing

00:51:15 - Reviewing Hexumlite’s Transformation Photos (Softmaxxing Success)

01:09:20 - The “No Shampoo” Theory: Hair Health & Natural Oils

01:15:40 - Hair Loss Drugs: Dutasteride/Finasteride vs. Fertility Risks

01:30:24 - Dealing with a Lisp and Narrow Maxilla Concerns

01:32:50 - Upcoming Surgery: Septoplasty & Permanent Turbinate Reduction

01:45:00 - Florida Expansion Providers

01:45:22 - Why Ron Advises Against Jaw Surgery for Hexumlite

01:47:08 - The “Jutting” Problem in Mewing Before & Afters

01:53:00 - The Ethics of Medical Referrals and “Selling Out”

02:18:14 - Final Verdict: Why a Surgical Cut Was Necessary

NO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Ronald Ead and JAWHACKS, LLC, dba JawHacks (collectively, "we") does not give medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.

Ron sits down with Karim Hachem, co-founder of Suade Health. Karim shares his personal battle of getting reimbursed for out-of-network surgery and reveals the specific strategies patients need to use to avoid financial ruin when financing jaw surgery. They cover network gap exceptions, how to navigate denials for "experimental" airway expanders, and why an authorization letter doesn't guarantee you'll get a single penny back.

Karim's Website (Suade Health)

https://www.suade.health/about-us

1:1 Coaching with Ron (Now Inside The Joint)

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JawHacks Newsletter (Substack)

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And More on the Website

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:30 - Can You Get Insurance for Out-of-Network Surgeons?

00:04:23 - How Insurance Turned $7,500 Into Zero (Karim's Story)

00:09:30 - The "Allowed Amount" Scam Explained

00:24:03 - Timeline: When to Start Your Insurance Strategy (60-90 Days)

00:27:57 - Network Gap Exceptions and Single Case Agreements

00:34:50 - Does Surgeon Choice Affect Approval? (Out-of-State Benefits)

00:37:49 - Open Enrollment Strategy: How to Pick the Right Plan

00:42:48 - Plan Challenges: Why Medicaid/HMO Plans Are Difficult

00:46:05 - Choosing Between PPO, EPO, and HMO Plans

00:56:11 - How Suede Health Works With Patients and Surgeons

01:16:24 - Medical Necessity Pathways: OSA and Malocclusion

01:26:49 - Getting Coverage for MARPE and Nasal-Maxillary Expanders

01:37:00 - Karim's Jaw Surgery Results: 21mm Advancement

01:41:20 - Life After Surgery: Cortisol, Sleep, Migraines, and ADHD Gone

01:45:50 - Final Thoughts: Is Jaw Surgery Worth It?

NO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Ronald Ead and JAWHACKS, LLC, dba JawHacks (collectively, "we") does not give medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.

A coaching call from The Joint. What comes next for ‪Cannon Maumus‬ now that he has finished expanding his Custom MARPE? Will he use braces or Invisalign? How will he deal with the maxillary cant? How does jaw surgery factor into situations like this? And more.

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Chapters

0:00 Intro clips

1:45 Podcast start

6:53 Haters on social media

10:11 MARPE Risk vs. Reward graphs

13:41 Post-MARPE orthodontics

14:35 Braces vs Invisalign

19:15 Cannon’s MARPE asymmetry

27:07 Jaw surgery and MARPE asymmetry

34:00 Video lighting for facial aesthetics

NO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Ronald Ead and JAWHACKS, LLC, dba JawHacks (collectively, "we") does not give medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.

Oscar interviews Ron on "Looksmaxxing" and what actually makes faces attractive. From evolutionary basis of jaw structure, MARPE expansion risks, hunter vs prey eyes, John & Mike Mew controversies, jaw surgery complications (crocodile matching), and how plant-based diets cause facial deterioration through chronic inflammation.

1:1 Coaching with Ron (Now Inside The Joint)

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Introduction: What Makes a Face Attractive?

00:00:32 - Evolutionary Function Behind Attractive Faces

00:02:38 - How Jaw Size Affects Breathing and Sleep Apnea

00:03:14 - Facial Harmony: Why Balance Matters More Than Isolated Features

00:04:50 - Jaw Surgery Gone Wrong: Crocodile Matching Explained

00:05:25 - MARPE Expansion: The Balloon Face Problem

00:06:43 - Beyond Jaws: Hair and Eye Area in Looksmaxxing

00:07:30 - Hunter Eyes vs Prey Eyes: What's the Difference?

00:14:36 - Big Nose or Small Jaws?

00:15:35 - What Makes a Good Smile?

00:17:40 - Thumbpulling and Mewing for Adults

00:19:14 - Are Mewing Before/After Photos Photoshopped?

00:20:45 - Jutting

00:21:32 - Camera Focal Length and Aesthetics

00:22:15 - Role of Mewing for Adults

00:24:00 - Bonesmashing

00:26:20 - Clavicular's Jaw Surgery

00:27:06 - John Mew vs. Mike Mew

00:28:47 - Why Western Civilization Led to Worse Facial Development

00:29:19 - Ron's Disagreements with John Mew on MARPE

00:30:27 - Mike Mew's Different Approach: Skeletal Expanders and Jaw Surgery

00:30:40 - How Plant-Based Diets Destroy Facial Structure

00:32:05 - Chronic Inflammation, Mouth Breathing, and Facial Collapse

NO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Ronald Ead and JAWHACKS, LLC, dba JawHacks (collectively, "we") does not give medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.

Conor underwent MMA (maxillomandibular advancement) surgery to treat his sleep apnea, but experienced a devastating outcome: his breathing and sleep quality worsened post-surgery. In this episode, we explore his case with insights from other surgeons. Topics include the over-advancement hypothesis, nasal tissue elasticity, tongue positioning challenges, post-surgery recovery, and planning custom MARPE after MMA. We also discuss jaw surgery planning considerations and important warnings about cosmetic-driven procedures.

1:1 Coaching with Ron (Now Inside The Joint)

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JawHacks Newsletter (Substack)

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:07 - When Jaw Surgery Makes Breathing Worse

00:01:59 - First Signs: Waking Up Gasping After MMA

00:04:28 - Multiple Top Surgeons React to This Rare Case

00:06:11 - The Over-Advancement Hypothesis: Nasal Tissue Theory

00:07:47 - Nasal Breathing 40-50% Harder After Surgery

00:09:49 - The Tongue Position Problem No One Talks About

00:10:25 - Analyzing Before & After Photos

00:13:40 - Surgery Details: 12mm Advancement Explained

00:20:48 - Choosing Surgeons: In-Network vs. Top Specialists

00:28:06 - Recovery Reality: "Like Being Waterboarding"

00:38:29 - Why "Bigger is Better" Isn't Always True

00:44:09 - Planning Custom MARPE After Failed MMA

00:53:24 - When Medicine Can't Guarantee Outcomes

00:55:21 - Software & AI: The Future of Surgical Planning

01:01:07 - Mandibular Expansion: The Missing Piece

01:05:21 - Does MMA Really Create Tongue Space?

01:12:11 - Warning: The Dangers of Cosmetic Jaw Surgery Tourism

NO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Ronald Ead and JAWHACKS, LLC, dba JawHacks (collectively, "we") does not give medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.

Anthony Grigoryan is a 22-year-old powerlifter who could deadlift 600lbs but couldn't breathe through his nose. Despite having a six-pack and elite lifting numbers, he felt lethargic, congested, and held back—until he got an 8-screw custom MARPE from Dr. Audrey Yoon. In this episode, he breaks down his transformation, showing CT scans, before/after photos, and explaining how fixing his airway changed everything from his energy to his face structure.

We dive deep into the looksmaxxing phenomenon, discussing Clavicular's influence, and when looksmaxxing goes too far. He also shares his plans for double jaw surgery with Dr. Tehrany through Kaiser, getting stabbed and paradoxically feeling the healthiest ever, and why gym bros with breathing issues need to hear this perspective.

Anthony on Instagram

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1:1 Coaching with Ron (Now Inside The Joint)

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JawHacks Newsletter (Substack)

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Chapters

0:00 - MARPE: Night & Day Breathing Change

0:50 - 8-Screw Custom MARPE Revealed

1:54 - Before & After CT Scans

4:43 - When Gains Don't Match Your Face

9:40 - Powerlifter Guy Who Couldn't Breathe

12:43 - Turbinate Inflammation Stealing Airway

18:11 - Durability Over Aesthetics

23:48 - Clavicular: Extreme Looksmaxing

29:54 - When Looksmaxing Goes Too Far

42:42 - The Free Kaiser Jaw Surgery Loophole

47:18 - Getting Stabbed, Feeling Healthiest

53:31 - Swelling vs. Bone Structure with MARPE

1:01:39 - The Gym Bro Who Fixed The Root

NO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Ronald Ead and JAWHACKS, LLC, dba JawHacks (collectively, “we”) does not give medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Reliance on any information provided in this video is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information presented. You should not use these materials to diagnose or treat any health issues, illnesses or diseases. In addition, we do not recommend or endorse any provider of health care or health-related products, items, or services.

In this episode, I sit down with ‪Cannon Maumus‬ , a 22-year-old member of The Joint who's 30 turns into his custom MARPE journey with Dr. Marianna Evans. His confirmed palatal split and dramatic facial changes are remarkable, but the real story is his life-changing breathing improvements.

We discuss his $12-16K total treatment cost, managing asymmetry as he continues expanding, and the critical question: when to stop? Plus, breaking news that Dr. Evans is exploring FME.

Cannon's case shows how Custom MARPE can deliver exceptional results if working with a top provider.

Cannon Maumus on YouTube

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1:1 Coaching with Ron (Now Inside The Joint)

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JawHacks Newsletter (Substack)

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Chapters

00:00 - Cannon's Stunning Facial Transformation

02:00 - MARPE Cost Breakdown ($12-16K Total)

04:12 - First CBCT Scan Reveal - The Split is Confirmed

06:06 - Examining the Diastema and Midline

07:31 - Full Custom MARPE with 6 TADs Reveal

08:42 - Facial Angularity and "Bony" Structure Discussion

11:21 - Life-Changing Breathing Improvements

13:48 - Should Cannon Keep Expanding? Future Plans

16:15 - Thick Bone Density and Extreme Facial Changes

18:00 - Occlusion Concerns and Cosmetic Considerations

22:12 - Zygomaticomaxillary Sutures - What to Watch For

29:03 - "Why Fix What's Not Broken?" - The Cautious Approach

30:54 - BREAKING: Dr. Evans Considering FME

33:18 - MARPE vs FME: Dimensional Stability Comparison

42:18 - Cannon's YouTube Channel and Health Optimization Journey

NO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Ronald Ead and JAWHACKS, LLC, dba JawHacks (collectively, “we”) does not give medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Reliance on any information provided in this video is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information presented. You should not use these materials to diagnose or treat any health issues, illnesses or diseases. In addition, we do not recommend or endorse any provider of health care or health-related products, items, or services.