Nip/Tuck

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Families can talk about why people have plastic surgery. When is plastic surgery medically necessary? Why
do so many people opt for surgery when they're dissatisfied with their looks? What are the benefits and
drawbacks of having plastic surgery? Why do doctors specialize in plastic surgery? Families can also talk
about the importance of having a positive self-image and going beyond superficial looks to appreciate
someone's personality.

Parents need to know that this addictive plastic surgery drama is absolutely not for kids (or anyone
squeamish, for that matter). Because it's on cable, many of the usual primetime boundaries don't apply: It
routinely deals with strong themes including rape, drugs, and incest and includes explicit depictions of
sexual behavior and graphic portrayals of surgical procedures. An interesting subtext is the tension
between doctors committed to helping people and the growing profit-based business of plastic surgery.