Plastic surgery and makeovers are easy

Believe it or not, I have developed a liking for plastic surgery programs on television. Not that I watch all of them, but some of them are quite interesting. The transformations that people have in their personalities by just minor changes in their nose is incredible. I did think that The Swan was an obnoxious program (though it was very impressive to see the wonders of plastic surgery) with an equally obnoxious Amanda Byram (The Swan definitely needs someone a little better than her - she doesn't know how to talk, talks exactly the same way in each episode, and makes the contestants feel like s***.

But while watching the Extreme Makeover program last night what caught my attention was the case of Tess (originally from The Philippines, she now lives in Florida), a mother of two, divorced, and in terrible shape. While she did look somewhat unhappy with her body, she is a vivacious woman who is so full of life. Even though she is "old", even prior to surgery, she behaved as if she was "young". This is important to understand. Of course, we need to behave according to our age and be proud of where we are in the cycle of life, old and young are terms that we set ourselves. They are simply relative expressions of age differences and mean nothing more. For a 90-year old mother, her 65-year old daughter is still her 'baby'. But that 65-year old daughter is actually a grandmother. (Related article: Makeovers for women after 40)

Tess did her best at the Extreme Makeover Mansion for 8-weeks, and wow, among all the plastic surgery and makeover programs that I have watched, her transformation was among the best. And she did not have as many procedures as a typical The Swan contestant would have. The secret of her success was her enthusiasm for the makeover program, her commitment to succeed, and the bonus help that she got from the Extreme Makeover team because of her positive attitude. I often see women choose plastic surgery and then cry over national television when it hurts (of course, surgery is painful!). Not Tess. The only time she complained was when she missed her children, despite the fact that she admitted upfront that she was not particularly good at bearing pain.

So how can you have your own makeover?

1. You do not need to be on national television to have a makeover. You can do it yourself. If plastic surgery is what you need, do your research, find a good plastic surgeon, and get it done. In most cases, you can even work out a long-term payment plan to pay for it.
2. No plastic surgery will help with a makeover without a style makeover. While it is OK to have an individual style, it needs to be in harmony with current popular styles and fashion trends. Seek professional help if you don't know where to start.
3. Finally, change your attitude. Get any obsolete ideas out of your head that you are "old" or "ugly". Think positive and smile more often. A change in attitude will make you come across as a pleasant, cheerful, and hence, a more desirable person.

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