Magic Plastic Surgery: Difference between revisions

Granted, cosmetic techniques can do some amazing stuff. There are ways to lengthen bones in legs, alter the shape and position of facial features, alter the length and shape of the vocal cords, seamlessly integrate an enormous bosom onto a tiny rib cage, strip away half of one's body fat in an afternoon, and alter genitals. Unfortunately, the media portrayals tend to skip the lengthy (and sometimes painful) medical recovery period, which often lasts for months, magically jumping ahead to have a caterpillar seemingly instantly transformed into a butterfly.

 

 

This happens in daytime soaps when a major character is recast. A more minor character will usually get the [[The Other Darrin|"Other Darrin"]] treatment, but if the change in appearance is to be a plot point, it will be through '''Magic Plastic Surgery'''. Sometimes the character will keep his identity a secret. Sometimes the audience is in the know, but sometimes not. Often there is an element of doubt.