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Disturbing #KylieJennerChallenge to plump lips leaves teens' faces bruised, swollen

Photo credits: Karwai Tang / WireImage / Getty Images, MTV UK / Facebook
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By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
April 21, 2015

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Some people will do almost anything to get reality star Kylie Jenner's pouty look.

In a dangerous new beauty ritual, teens are sucking on shot glasses to plump their lips, then posting photos of the disastrous results on social media with the hashtag #KylieJennerChallenge.

>> UPDATE: Even Kylie Jenner thinks the #KylieJennerChallenge is a bad idea

Dermatologist Dendy Engelman told Seventeen.com that the trend "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."

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