Extreme Makeover

Extreme Makeover (/ɪkˈstriːm ˈmeɪkoʊvər/) is a term often used in the context of plastic surgery and reality television. The term originated from the American reality television series Extreme Makeover, which aired on ABC from 2002 to 2007. The show focused on individuals who underwent extensive plastic surgery, dental procedures, and hair and makeup transformations to change their appearance dramatically.

Etymology

The term "Extreme Makeover" is a combination of the words "extreme" and "makeover". "Extreme" (/ɪkˈstriːm/) is derived from the Latin extremus, meaning "outermost" or "utmost". "Makeover" (/ˈmeɪkoʊvər/) is a relatively modern term, first recorded in the 20th century, and is a combination of the words "make" and "over", referring to the process of changing or transforming something.

Related Terms

Plastic Surgery: A surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body.
Reality Television: A genre of television programming that documents purportedly unscripted real-life situations, often featuring ordinary individuals instead of professional actors.
ABC: The American Broadcasting Company, a commercial broadcast television network that is a flagship property of Walt Disney Television, a subsidiary of the Disney Media Networks division of The Walt Disney Company.