What affect are body makeover shows having on us? What is their use?

Question

Just wondering what people think of makeover formats such as; 10 Years Younger, Extreme Makeover and the new Trinny and Susannah Undress. What are these programmes doing and is it harmful to an audience? The first two are about how surgery can transform one's life, but they hasten to add that surgery can actually be life threatening. People that go on these shows have real problems and experts believe that these will all disapear with a few surgical changes. What do people think? Are these good formats or harmful and intrusive?

Answer 1

I think that in some way they might help the confidence, and mental health of the person who is a guest on the show. As far as airing it on T.V. for our children to watch might very well be harmful. It's teaching them that it's not o.k. to be average, and making them think that they must look like a movie star to be happy. The issue of one's looks is a touchy one for us all, but there are other ways to achieve a physical goal then to seek surgery. It does take it's toll in the body on the long run versus it's immediate effects at first.