Killer surgeons or vanity villains? This show cuts deeper than the scalpels.
Season 2 • Episode 3
LatestIt’s the second most popular surgery for women in the UK, and many argue there is nothing cosmetic about it. Bad backs and unwanted attention are just two of the problems faced by those with big boobs. In an exclusive poll of 18-30-year-olds for the BBC, 65% of respondents said a desire to look ‘normal’ led them to consider a cosmetic procedure. It’s something Eden can relate to, as the size of her boobs made her feel out of place at school. Lauren’s breasts not only give her physical pain, but they affect what she is able to do with her children. Michaela’s partner loves her breasts, but Michaela’s not a fan. From men fixating on her bust to the women who think it’s OK to grab her breasts in public, Michaela is ready to pay for her surgery. Carla thinks women with large breasts are perceived differently, and with a big birthday coming up she’s hoping family and friends will help her raise the cash to change hers.
Vogue Williams and Mobeen Azhar separate cosmetic surgery fact from fiction. Can watching an operation and speaking to experts help four people decide if surgery is right for them?
Production
Surgery footage unflinchingly graphic yet weirdly accessible.
Editing
Balances medical education with human stories deftly.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The show emerged during UK's 2019 debate on cosmetic surgery advertising to under-18s, capturing a cultural reckoning.
Vogue Williams later revealed she had her own cosmetic work done, adding complicated authenticity to her presenting.
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