TLC is well known for producing reality TV series that are drenched in drama. Now, the network is back with two new docuseries: About Face and Dangerously Obese. It seems the audience is appreciating TLC for the same reason. About Face follows the stories of a group of surgeons who specialize in treating rare skin conditions and attempt to find practical solutions.
What made fans connect with the storyline was the raw emotion of patients who had suffered for years due to their rare conditions. The show has also shared the unbelievable transformations of some patients, and you will be shocked to see them. Keep reading to find out more.
About Face: Here’s Everything You Need To Know About TLC’s New Series
TLC announced it will bring two new shows, including About Face. Viewers will see Drs. Roostaeian, Rovelo, and Panossian work on highly complex facial reconstruction cases. The show will feature patients suffering from severe medical issues such as deformities, traumatic injuries, and rare conditions, including massive tumors, extensive birthmarks, and disfiguring accidents.
The show premiered on October 29. This brand-new medical series is available to stream on Philo, DirecTV, and Sling. However, Philo appears to be the most affordable option for cord-cutters. Viewers pay $33 per month after a one-week free trial. Additionally, DirecTV costs $86.99 per month, and Sling costs $45.99 per month. New episodes air every Wednesday at 10/9c.
About Face: Show Shares Unbelievable Transformation
TLC is back with a brand-new docuseries titled “About Face.” According to the network, the show’s sole purpose is to capture the emotional and physical journeys of individuals suffering from extremely rare skin conditions. The show also attempts to educate its viewers about such issues. The network previously shared stories of two people with different skin conditions.
One of them was Ron, who candidly shared how he had always felt embarrassed because of his tumor. It limited his ability to eat, drink, and live his daily life. He added that he began to believe he looked like a beast, as people would become frightened when they saw him. The other woman shared that her skin condition always fueled her insecurities about her appearance. She stated that she always felt she had to hide her condition to live an everyday life.
Fans in the comment section praised her beauty and wished more people could see how beautiful she is. However, it seems neither of them has to feel insecure anymore. TLC shared before-and-after pictures of the woman and Ron on their Instagram account, and they look completely transformed. While there are many differences in their appearance, it is likely that the surgery significantly boosted their self-confidence. Fans were amazed to see the transformation.
A user commented, “So happy for both of these amazing people the transformation is truly amazing.” Many other fans shared their stories in the comments. Viewers have been appreciating the network for setting drama aside and focusing on people whose stories need to be heard. “TLC should go back to these types of programs,” one user noted. Keep reading TV Season & Spoilers for more About Face updates.
