diff --git a/Surface_mesh_parameterization/examples/Surface_mesh_parameterization/Mesh_cutter.cpp b/Surface_mesh_parameterization/examples/Surface_mesh_parameterization/Mesh_cutter.cpp
index 8ac14587051..7cc1e5e69ac 100644
--- a/Surface_mesh_parameterization/examples/Surface_mesh_parameterization/Mesh_cutter.cpp
+++ b/Surface_mesh_parameterization/examples/Surface_mesh_parameterization/Mesh_cutter.cpp
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ bool Mesh_cutter::extend()
     m_pBackbone->remove(pHalfedge);
 
     // simplify current backbone
-    while(simplify());
+    while(simplify()) {}
     return true;
 }