Plastic Surgeon Concerned With Makeover TV Shows’ Impact On Ordinary People

The popularity of several television shows dealing with plastic surgery has many ordinary people thinking they can be transformed into beautiful people. But a Missouri plastic surgeon is warning about ordinary folks expecting too much. Television shows like “Extreme Makeover,” “The Swan,” and “I Want A New Face” feature ugly ducklings being turned into beautiful swans. In real life, however, few people go through such radical transformations. DoctorWilliam Huffaker, a plastic surgeon in St. Louis, says anything more than a nose job or a facelift can be cause for concern. Doctor Huffaker says people who want complete makeovers – like those on the TV shows – might have psychological problems. He says a plastic surgeon must evaluate people to determine whether they’re realistic in their expectations.