Standards of beauty have evolved over the years and with the evolution came the body positive movement. Not everyone is on board with this though, as magazine covers have fuelled insecurity and oftentimes perpetuate a linear standard of beauty. More and more people are turning to plastic surgery to attain unrealistically perfect bodies. It's for this reason that Botched exists. Doctors Paul Nassif and Terry Dubrow correct extreme surgeries gone wrong. The duo has taken us on a rollercoaster of emotion for six seasons since the show's premiere in 2014.
While plastic surgery might grant you that perfect pout or the washboard abs you've always craved, sometimes it goes horribly wrong. From getting injected with cement to being placed with faulty implants, the Botched doctors have seen it all. When your extreme plastic surgery goes wrong, you know who to call... or just avoid risky cosmetic procedures, to begin with.
15 Dr. Nassif And Dr. Dubrow Are Long Time Friends
Botched's Dr. Terry Dubrow and Dr. Paul Nassif are longtime pals. In an interview with The Daily Dish, Dr. Dubrow's wife Heather weighed in on her husband's friendship with Dr. Nassif, saying in part, "It’s so funny cause I call Paul Terry’s wife at work. I love their friendship."
14 Correction Of A Botched Surgery Can Go Either Way
The Botched doctors make correcting botched surgeries look like child's play, however, even they acknowledge how risky some of the surgeries are. Dr. Dubrow told Too Fab in part, "You know how we always say in previous seasons that there's a 50% we can make you worse, 50% we could have a complication?"
13 Kylie Jenner's Lips Are The Most Requested Body Part
Kylie Jenner's lips broke the internet, the star's kissers caused quite a stir and the dangerous Kylie Jenner challenge was born. It's no surprise that the youngest of the Kardashian Jenner clan's lips are the most requested body part by the Botched doctors' patients. For a while, it seemed like everyone wanted Kylie's plump pout.
12 There Are Reportedly Thousands Of Applicants Each Season
In their quest for perfection, many have fallen victim to botched surgeries and Dr. Nassif and Dr. Dubrow may be their last option. According to Allure, season 2 of Botched had 6,000 applicants but only 46 made it on the show. That only points out the toxicity of unrealistic standards of beauty.
11 The First Season Only Had Eight Episodes
When Botched premiered in 2014, E! was testing the waters and only approved eight episodes. The uncertainty of how viewers would respond to the sometimes gory content had producers skeptical. The network wasn't particularly excited about being attached to the extreme surgical show, but by the second season Botched was already a hit.
10 The Patients Are Paid An Appearance Fee By E!
Have you ever wondered whether the patients were paid to appear on Botched? In an interview with Allure, Dr. Dubrow revealed that E! pays the patients an appearance fee and part of that goes towards doctor's fees. Dr. Dubrow said in part, "We have to get paid to do the surgery. "
9 You Have To Be At Least 18 Years Old To Be On Botched
If not done correctly and by a licensed professional, cosmetic surgery could go remarkably wrong. This is evident by the number of patients on Botched seeking corrective surgeries. Like many ethical cosmetic surgeons in the business, the doctors from Botched turn away patients under the age of 18... with good reason.
8 Botched Does Not Glamourize Plastic Surgery
Dr. Nassif and Dr. Dubrow not only help correct surgeries gone wrong, but warn against the dangers of plastic surgery. In an interview with The Daily Beast, Dr. Dubrow pointed out that, "The difference between this show and other plastic surgery shows is that we’re not glamorizing plastic surgery."
7 Patients Who Have Gone Under The Knife Too Many Times Can Be Turned Away
Plastic surgery can be addictive, and in the pursuit of perfection some have done irreparable harm to their bodies through multiple cosmetic surgeries. The doctors of Botched usually turn away patients that have had too many surgical procedures done as further operations could put them at risk or simply have unrealistic expectations.
6 Dr. Terry Dubrow Turned Down The Show Initially
Dr. Dubrow wasn't always on board when approached with the idea of Botched and with good reason– his career is riding on the outcome of the surgeries performed with cameras rolling. Dubrow revealed to The Daily Beast, saying in part, "As a plastic surgeon, you’re not judged by the before vs. after. You’re judged just by the after."
5 A Former Patient Filed A Lawsuit Against Dr. Paul Nassif
In Dr. Paul Nassif's line of work, lawsuits come with the territory as there is no guarantee that the result of the surgery performed will be exactly what the patient wanted. According to Daily Mail, a former patient sued Nassif, claiming the doctor performed a nose job that left the patient unable to blink.
4 Some Stories Are Aired As Cautionary Tales
Not all patients on Botched receive corrective surgeries– some are on the show to prevent viewers from making the mistakes they did. "There are a lot of cases on the show where we bring in people and say, 'That’s not fixable, but let’s air their stories as a cautionary tale.'" Dr. Dubrow revealed.
3 Some Procedures Would Set You Back A Cool $30,000 To $100,000 In Real Life
Plastic surgery is not cheap... unless you get it done in a dodgy alleyway, but you don't want to end up on Botched as a cautionary tale. Having a procedure performed by either Dr. Nassif or Dr. Dubrow would typically set you back between $30,000 to $100,000 in real life. Patients on the show don't pay the full amount.
2 One K-Pop Fan Spent Around $100,000 To Look Like BTS Heartthrob Jimin
According to The London Post, Oli London spent $100,00 to look like multi-award-winning K-Pop artist, BTS' Park Jimin. London's desire to resemble Jimin landed him on Botched but he was turned away by doctors Nassif and Dubrow as his nose could not withstand any more surgery. There was barely any cartilage left.
1 Even Celebrities Fall Victim To Botched Surgeries
In many ways, celebrities are just like the rest of us... except for the glitz and the glamor. From Janice Dickinson to Tiffany Pollard, sometimes celebs need help fixing their botched surgeries too and doctors Nassif & Dubrow are just the right pair for the job. It goes without saying, insecurity afflicts all classes of people.