Parents need to know that each episode follows two people who undergo several cosmetic surgery procedures to "improve" their looks. While the show's producers are careful to show the physical and emotional side effects of the procedures, the overwhelming message -- thanks to the smiles and "oohs" and "aahs" that accompany the subjects' big "reveal" after they're done -- is that plastic surgery is good and solves your problems.
Positive messages:Though plastic surgery's nasty side effects are mentioned, it's promoted as a perfectly acceptable cure-all for physical problems.
People trapped in the "ugly" rut now have a way out thanks to plastic surgery. I'm sick of beautiful people who think they have a monopoly on good looks telling us plain folk to "be happy inside". Just like a rich man saying, "be happy you're poor".