Skin Doctors
Factual Entertainment
6 x 1/2 hr
This is what Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgeon Tristan de Chalain's calendar looks like on an average Monday. On a Tuesday he's likely to be in consultation with people who've made the decision to go under the knife at hi private practice in Remuera. Wednesday is more cranio-facial work in the public sector and teaching sessions with new doctors. Thursday is usually face-lifts. Friday is Liposuction.
Episode Overview
Overview
Tristan is just one of the stars of "Skin Doctors" docu-drama, following the work of "Appearance Medicine" specialists
Its not just America and Europe where people are having extreme makeovers; plenty of New Zealanders are altering their appearance in subtle (and not so subtle) ways. A voluntary nip'n'tuck isn't cheap, but it's increasingly available – and increasingly acceptable.
As well as plastic surgeons and breast surgeons, the series follows in the non-surgical area, which has seen big growth in recent years. Botox specialists in particular are headlining women's magazines – and a fair few men's mags as well. One Auckland clinic estimates almost half its clients are now men, though they tend to prefer "lunchtime" treatments (like Botox) over surgical procedures.
Throughout the series we are there for the enlargement of breasts, the reduction of thighs, and stretching of faces. We meet the patients who may have been planning plastic surgery from the moment their first wrinkle began – and those who more suddenly, accidentally require it. From consultation to recovery, we follow the stories of our "appearance medicine" specialists and those who submit to their knives and needles.
Episode 1Welcome to behind the scenes of New Zealand's cosmetic doctors. From botox to emergency surgery, this new series offers a sneak peak into the lives of Skin Doctors.
Episode 2Tonight on Skin Doctors, John takes a load off Nita's shoulders, Mark Gray meets Stephanie who's unhappy with her bottom, and Catherine deals to Hugh's frown.
Episode 3Skin Doctor John Harman offers relief to a big breasted woman and Tristan de Chalain battles a 16 kg life threatening tummy tuck.
Episode 4Tonight on Skin doctors, Tristan performs a delicate cleft lip surgery on 3 month old baby Jake, Mark completes an extreme make over, and Catherine heads to fashion week.
Episode 5Tonight on Skin Doctors, Catherine uses botox to treat migranes, Tristan checks out Joanne's excess baggage, and John performs a nipple tattoo.
Episode 7Tonight on Skin Doctors, Mark tackles Linda's chunky ankles, Hebe battles cellulite, and Jenny goes under the knife in search of the perfect B cup.
