Extreme Makeover

2002

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Released: 11 December 2002 Ended
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Country: United States of America
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Extreme Makeover is a television program from ABC in which individuals volunteered to receive an extensive makeover in Hollywood. The show was created by television producer Howard Schultz. It first aired as a television special. It began airing in 2002 on Thursday nights at 8pm. A total of 55 episodes were produced. The show's first surgeon was Dr. Garth Fisher of Beverly Hills, California; after the pilot show the first six shows included Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Jon A. Perlman, M.D. FACS, Dr. Malcolm Lesavoy and Dr. Harvey Zarem as part of the original "Extreme Team," along with Dr. Bill Dorfman and Dr. Robert Maloney. Other doctors were selected for the next three years in addition to the above. Borrowing heavily from the reality television genre, the show depicts ordinary men and women undergoing "extreme makeovers" involving plastic surgery, exercise regimens, hairdressing and wardrobing. Each episode ends with the participants' return to their families and friends, showing the reactions of their loved ones, who have not been allowed to see the incremental changes during the participants' absence. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, which debuted in 2003, is a spin-off of Extreme Makeover. The home edition ended up becoming far more successful than the plastic surgery edition. Extreme Makeover: Wedding Edition was also piloted as a one-time special, but did not achieve sufficient ratings to be made into a series.

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Vashirdfel Simply A Masterpiece
GazerRise Fantastic!
Claysaba Excellent, Without a doubt!!
Invaderbank The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.
OllieSuave-007 This is an interesting reality show where three people featured in each episode are chosen to receive a makeover that will transform their physical self. Such transformation includes, as the IMDb summary states, plastic surgery, lasik surgery, cosmetic dentistry, hair, makeup and fitness.The before and after transformation are breathtaking as you see average joes and plain janes, low in self-esteem and very insecure, gain the confidence they need after transforming themselves into better physical and mental shapes, gaining a more elegant-looking wardrobe and getting a better hairdo. It's really one of the greatest transformations I've seen on TV! Grade A-
ysic2 I loved this show. I wish it would come back. It is not everyone's cup of tea. Yes, it dives into the life of cosmetic surgery and it will always be a awkward subject. To the people who are blessed with good looks or even those who ooze confidence in themselves, they probably don't understand this show. It takes these ugly ducklings who have zero confidence in themselves because of the way they look and transforms them into beautiful and confident swans. They don't feel embarrassed about the way they look anymore. Remember that these ladies/men have probably been hurting this way for decades. This isn't just something that they thought one day. "I am ugly today, I need help". I agree with other comments that this isn't a perfect world. I think every girl wants to feel beautiful! It is not sad. It is reality.
mjadjiri I have been told I'm a pretty girl all of my life. However, since my early teens, I've been a bit overweight. In elementary school, my front teeth were broken on the playground, I had root canals which failed and abscessed. For years my front teeth were capped, but a stand-in dentist pulled them by mistake, thinking that the extreme pain I had was from the teeth. It was my sinuses, so I could have probably saved what was left of my teeth! My present bridge keeps coming loose and I've been told that I need a new one. However, I would like implants to replace it. I have been self conscious of my front teeth since elementary school and would like to be over that! I now have a turkey neck, droopy eyes and wrinkles on my forehead. Beside that, my breasts are VERY droopy and my stomach has begun to droop. I have cellulite on my buttocks, down to my legs. HELP!!! My self esteem has been so beat that it is TIRED! I am now an author of a book to help relationships, motivational speaker and would like to feel more confidence from the inside. Having helped others through the airwaves on my radio talk show and also my cable TV health talk show, now I would like help for me. I am healthy and work very hard, but need a makeover. I have not been in a relationship for 5 or 6 years, because I am so self-conscious naked. Can you HELP me? I am willing to come on your show! I LOVE the show!
Mina In this show, we get to watch a bunch of extremely insecure people getting plastic surgery that will supposedly make them look more beautiful. Afterwards, they are given a haircut, shown how to dress etc, etc. Finally, they go back home after being away for like 2-6 months and are presented to their friends and family who never fail to applaud, cry and tell them how beautiful they are. I don't get it. I really don't get it. Is this what entertainment is supposed to be about? The only thing this show has ever provided me with is an intense feeling of sadness. It makes me feel sick of the world we live in. In this world people have to get a facelift, breast implants, or a tummy tuck in order to feel beautiful. The people that win these makeovers are always going on about how thankful they are to their relatives for giving them "the best gift ever", a ticket to this show, that is. I, on the other hand, would be extremely hurt and insulted if my boyfriend entered me into Extreme Makeover. It is your family and loved ones you're supposed to turn to in order to hear how nice you look, even if that isn't true. Also, I've seen that others consider that to review this show means to tell people who don't like it that we're all wrong and mean, as it's a wonderful experience for those who were not born beautiful. My point is this: As long as shows like this exist, those people will go right on thinking they are ugly when they aren't. And you know why? Because shows like this promote a Barbie- doll idea of beauty, telling you that if you're not a size D with a perfectly constructed nose you're ugly. Right. So, you can have your beautiful experience. Just please please please understand that you getting plastic surgery will probably make another girl who is a size A feel ugly, even if she isn't. Good job. I guess somebody could like this show in a sadistic kind of way. I thankfully don't.