2006
THE 3-DAY FACELIFT A face-lift is perhaps the best-known cosmetic surgery procedure. Recovery is normally a long and painful process. Dr. Harold Silver performs what is called a "3-day face-lift" in Toronto, at his clinic located in a luxury hotel. Check-in on Friday and leave on Monday - a brand new you. DOVE CAMPAIGN FOR REAL BEAUTY We know that the definition of beauty has changed throughout the ages and that every culture creates images to reflect its own definition. But what happens when those images are distorted by media - how do we discern what real beauty is? One company feels the best way to sell beauty is to convince women it's something they already have.
2006
FUNGAL BREAST IMPLANTS Kathryn Gordon literally grew up on the beach, spending most of her life in a bikini. Like many young women she felt the need to look better and, in her social circle, breast augmentation seemed like the natural thing to do. But after time, her body began to tell her otherwise - her youthful decision threatening her marriage, her baby's health and her even her life. YES THEY'RE FAKE / BOOBAPALOOZA A couple of cosmetic surgery fans chronicle their surgeries and dispense advice, celebrating all things cosmetic - even hosting an annual event for women called Boobapalooza. In Las Vegas, illusion is everything. But if something isn't the real thing, does that mean it's necessarily bad? Some people embrace the artificial, proclaiming it to be the new reality in a world where everyone competes for attention and advantage. They're saying: if you've got it, flaunt it; and if you don't have it - get it. And if anyone ever asks you, just tell them, yes - they're fake!