Ep 8. Silicone Valley

In the eighth episode of the first season of Botched, titled "Silicone Valley," board-certified plastic surgeons, Dr. Terry Dubrow and Dr. Paul Nassif are confronted with some of the most extreme plastic surgery cases they have ever seen. In this episode, they meet three patients who are in need of their help to fix botched plastic surgeries they underwent previously.

The first patient is a transgender woman named Cassandra, who is left with a lopsided chest after undergoing silicone injections. She wants to have a breast augmentation to enhance her feminine figure. However, her previous surgeries have made her chest area look uneven, and the scars are still visible. Dr. Dubrow and Dr. Nassif work together to give Cassandra the breasts she always wanted, and to make them symmetrical and as natural-looking as possible.

The second patient is a mother of two named Carrie, who is unhappy with the results of her previous breast augmentation surgery. She wanted a small increase in size but ended up with large and uneven breasts that are causing her pain and discomfort. Dr. Dubrow and Dr. Nassif need to reconstruct her implants and lift her breasts to restore them to a natural-looking position and size.

The third patient is a woman named Rose who underwent a total of 10 surgeries around the world to try and achieve the perfect look, but instead ended up with an unnatural looking and sagging figure. She has artificial cheeks, a chin implant, breast augmentation, and liposuction creating a disfiguring appearance. Her relatives are concerned about her obsession with plastic surgery and her addiction to it. Dr. Dubrow and Dr. Nassif must try to convince Rose that she needs to accept her natural beauty and help her get her confidence back.

Throughout the episode, viewers can see the surgeons at work, performing delicate procedures to give their patients the results they want while also making sure their health and safety are not compromised. The surgeons also take the time to talk with each patient about their goals and explain the risks and benefits of the surgery. They try to make patients understand that plastic surgery is not a solution to their problems but a tool to enhance their natural beauty.

In addition to these three patients, the episode also includes a segment where Dr. Dubrow and Dr. Nassif visit a patient who had a botched rhinoplasty procedure with an underground surgeon in Mexico. The surgery left her with a severe infection that was too dangerous to operate, and they had to help her reduce the infection first before performing corrective surgery. In this segment, viewers see the negative effects of seeking cheap plastic surgery from unqualified practitioners.

Overall, "Silicone Valley" is an emotional episode that delves into the effects of botched plastic surgery on individuals and their families. It highlights the importance of seeking qualified surgeons for any plastic surgery, doing thorough research, and understanding that plastic surgery is not a magical solution to aesthetic problems, nor should it be an obsession. The surgeons' goal is to help their patients feel happy and confident, while also making sure they are healthy and safe.